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I take it your newest is being overly concerned as well? You two are adorable.

Stop.

[ he laughs at that ]

And miss this unique opportunity? Never.

Yes, yes, have your fun.

[He's really not upset though. He seems more amused than anything.]

Well, my teasing aside. I don't enjoy talking about it, but if we're considering back-up plans. I've already given you my world I'd take care of ensuring your plans will come to fruition should something happen to you.

In case there were ever any doubts, should the worst come to pass I also fully intend on taking care of your friend. I won't let him stand on his own.

[Slipping into his native language without even realizing it for just a moment.]

Lahabrea, would need a babysitter. The old fool.

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And again I'm embarrassed to say you know my heart's desires before I even think to put them into words. Have I truly become so predictable?

[ they're not in a dream and he's not a shard so he doesn't actually understand that first part, but— ]

Well, in fairness, that one wasn't too difficult to predict. Besides. If he's more similar to myself than he is to you, he's probably also stubborn enough he won't try to make any real connections. I figure I'll have to pay extra attention.

You should teach me, by the way. Your language.

At least he has decided to not run himself ragged. I was concerned it was going to be a prolonged fight.

[He pauses. Realizing his mistake.]

Yes, I should. And my apologies. Old habits and all that.

Well, I don't exactly mind. But I'd like to learn it - for personal satisfaction. Obviously it isn't a priority, so it can take a backseat.

Speaking of priorities. Is there anything else you'd like to use the Onsen for, or should we just focus on enjoying the night's sky? I did read of other facilities, though I haven't exactly bothered to try them myself.

Of course. But I daresay you might have stumbled upon your hobby. And how I would enjoy watching you debate with Lahabrea using our language.

[He does look around lifting a hand out of the water. He didn't read the brochure.]

I didn't realize there was more.

I suppose it does count, since I don't strictly have any use for it, and I'm still interested in learning. A non-work related study session might be nice, from time to time.

Apparently there's massage chairs and rock salt saunas. There are also carnival games, but I'm skipping those.

Then we have finally found it. I'm sure there are other languages here that would catch your interest.

[He shakes his head.]

I enjoy being sedentary. Though if you have an interest, I could muster the effort.

Not particularly, doing nothing here or doing nothing there makes no difference, we're still not being productive, and at least the view is nice here.

[He can't help but laugh.]

I do suppose this is as relaxed as you get.

[He does point to the stars.]

And I know tales are not your strong suit, but you must have stories about them.

About what, stars? Not really.

[ a pause, and then— ]

Facts, maybe. Though I wonder if they're the same in your world.

They are not. I could tell you stories if you were interested in listening.

Well, it would likely be more interesting than me telling you about their composition, and we have time.

Let's hear them.

[He weaves tales of times nearly forgotten. Some are stories about the stars themselves, but most are of those he cares for from Amaurot with the night sky being a major theme. He does go out of his way to recall stories with Lahabrea so that Five might get a better glimpse at what he was before ... well everything happened.]

[ These soft sad old men are going to be the death of him. It's not surprising, really, to know they were different before. Not just Lahabrea - the both of them. Emet-Selch might have a easier time displaying his emotions and being in tune with them, but it's not like he can't understand he had to change and adapt to face the hardships that the Final Days brought on his world, even before the Sundering.

He doesn't think either of them will ever be able to go back to how they were before - he knows that's the same for him, too. But knowing of a time when they were truly happy, well. That's something, isn't it.

As he Emet-Selch weaves his tales he's going to comment from time to time, showing actual interest in each story. He'll even close what little distance there was between them, just resting fully against him and enjoying the physical closeness. ]

He seems like an interesting man. Not that I ever had any doubts.

And I suppose now I have one tale to share about the night's sky as well. I can talk about tonight.

[He rests his head against Five's at some point during the conversation. And aren't they all just sad old men?]

Careful. You'll get back to your family, and they'll wonder what stranger has shown up in their midst. At least for a moment once your own peculiarities shine through.

You are nothing if not resilient.

[ he laughs at that, genuinely amused ]

I can already imagine them giving me a look the moment I try to say anything remotely supportive. I still get those here, once in a while.

You only have yourself to blame for playing up how collected and distant you were. Though our friendship aside, much has still changed for you.

I did intend on keeping myself collected and distant, I blame you and the rest of Baritones. I'm sure I would have made it just fine if it had been only Taisho.

But now you can rub off on dear Vergil. I daresay I hope he and Lahabrea become true friends whenever the old man decides to shed his mask.

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