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Outwardly. I'm sure you get annoyed enough.

But I wish to enjoy your company.

[And he's taking him to the amusement park.]

I do hope we can find something here to hold your interest.

[ he laughs; and strays closer as they walk. ]

Is this a date?

Would you like it to be?

I don't see why not! You've always been the romantic sort.

If one of us was not, we would not have gotten anywhere. Though you've always been soothing. Even from the start.

Now, thrilling or relaxing? I do believe those are the only flavors these rides come in.

[ hmm! ]

Relaxing, if it would afford us the opportunity to chat.

[He nods and there must be some sort of swan type ride, right? Right. Well, there is one now. And after Absinthe gets in, Emet will find a spot on his lap as is his wont.]

You wanted to know about my memory, was it? Or was there aught else on your mind?

[ Absinthe will wrap his arms around him, chin on his shoulder. ]

I was curious about your memory. It does seem odd, to remember more when you've meant to have remembered everything -- hmm?

[He reaches up a hand to pet his hair.]

I thought so as well, but 'twas a memory after death believe it or not. Would you like to see it?

[ he pauses before nodding ]

Now I am all the more curious.

Terrible date material, but since when we were conventional.

[He takes out his phone and plays this.]

Our mission ends in failure. The last of the Unsundered fallen. To which I helped send Elidibus to his demise for I would not let him suffer alone.

[ -- ]

Ah.

[ it takes him a few moments to process even after he's finished watching the memory. unconsciously, his arms tighten more around Emet-Selch. ]

Has this changed your mind? Regarding what you hope to accomplish.

It does not, but I am certainly now at a disadvantage. I must put all my chances on this place.

And it is ... sobering ... to consider my race truly gone.

It must be.

[ he's much more solemn compared to the usual, and he presses his lips against his shoulder. ]

... I am sorry. It must be a difficult weight to bear.

[He combs his hair, kissing his temple in turn.]

It's better, truthfully. I have Lahabrea back. Five and Vergil. And you. You've always been my stability even if you do get whimsical in your desires.

It does hurt, but it is hardly insurmountable.

And I worry for you. Especially now that your King is here.

You needn't be concerned, though I doubt my saying that will change your mind on that manner. His presence here changes little.

I would have you without them regardless. Not that I don't believe you can handle yourself.

My own are troublesome enough, they can simply go back to whence they came.

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Of course, I would rather be without them as well. But they haven't been too much of a nuisance thus far.

Does that mean you are bored then?

[ he laughs! ]

Worried that I would instigate matters?

I wouldn't dream of taking the role of your keeper. I imagine you'd dislike it very much.

But even from the beginning you've lamented about how dull this place can be. Can I not be a little worried?

I cannot imagine it is them you are concerned over.

I'm not. Just your stimulus in general.

And not overly worried. You can take care of yourself.

[ he laughs; ]

You make me sound like a pet not given its proper exercise. I do well enough to keep myself occupied.

Think how Lahabrea must feel then.

But do not think I belittle you. Far too many who I am close to are too sharp of the mind.

Though if you need to someone to speak to about your grievances, home or otherwise, we can get wine and gossip. For example, what do you think of my old friend?

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