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[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?

I am very much enjoying his company! Was he always this cheery in your memories?

Chaotic. The word you are looking for is chaotic.

He can be both.

I'd say to be careful, but I'd rather you not. And I wouldn't waste the effort. Ever did my dear friend see through my every action. And while he might be rusty, I have no doubts he'll bring the full brunt of it on whomever he fancies.

[ he laughs; ]

Oh, I am sure. Thought I worry he may have the wrong impression of me already.

And what impression would that be?

That I am a decent person.

Such a subjective term.

He seems very kind.

Of course he is. A near perfect utopia, remember? Where people would come together and our similarities outweighed our differences.

And you've been kind to him. How do you expect him to deduce naught else?

[ he siiighs ]

I suppose that much is true. I almost do not want to dispel the illusion.

[He can't help but laugh.]

You speak as if you've been a terrible fiend to me. Perhaps you are not kind to everyone, but one has to stop and wonder why that is not the case.

I have been cruel to you, you realize, even if it was not my intention at the time.

Forever will I be slightly cross at you for that, but once the flare of anger has died away, I could understand it even if I did not agree with it.

And you've promised me a lack of repeat performance. I've given the half-men of the shard more than a single chance. You deserve at least that much.

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