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[firstworldproblem]

[It just goes directly to the beep.]

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Re: 242 Evening

[time5kip]

You were enemies and he's partially responsible for your death, so. You're right that it's understandable.

I do hope he won't let his feelings blind him, however.

Re: 242 Evening

[firstworldproblem]

Truthfully, before I would have been able to reply with much more confidence, but he is terribly shaken by many events.

Re: 242 Evening

[time5kip]

That's unfortunate.

[ sighing at that, and he pauses like he's considering something ]

You're on your own with that, I don't think I can exactly provide helpful tips on how to deal with loss.

Re: 242 Evening

[firstworldproblem]

We do what we always have. Be a comforting presence when needed and give space to sort out one's thoughts. Truthfully, I used a similar tactic with you.

He will recover. He just needs time.

Re: 242 Evening

[time5kip]

I don't want to admit it's effective, but I know it's effective.

Re: 242 Evening

[firstworldproblem]

I can't take all the credit. I'm quite sure I was nigh useless after the Sundering. I have them to thank for teaching me.

Re: 242 Evening

[time5kip]

You haven't told me about that before. Though it isn't exactly difficult to imagine.

Re: 242 Evening

[firstworldproblem]

'Tis probably no surprise that the details of that particular event I need no reminder. Burned into my memory as it is.

Re: 242 Evening

[time5kip]

You don't, but if you feel like talking, well. You know I'll listen.

Re: 242 Evening

[firstworldproblem]

I know. As much support as I provide you, in turn you provide an equal amount. We both could be suffering much worse here.

Re: 242 Evening

[time5kip]

The wonders of friendship. Who thought I'd ever say that.

Re: 242 Evening

[firstworldproblem]

Considering we both are here, in a spa under the stars enjoying each other's company and soothing each other's worries.

Well, there are many surprises, are they not?

Re: 242 Evening

[time5kip]

Maybe next time we'll get Lahabrea's company too. You know. for more surprises.

Re: 242 Evening

[firstworldproblem]

You know I think that would do him some good. He can only hide in my room and be himself for so long.

Re: 242 Evening

[time5kip]

A project for next time then. Maybe we can lure him out with books.

1/3

[firstworldproblem]

Next time.

Re: 242 Evening

[firstworldproblem]

Re: 242 Evening

[firstworldproblem]

I hope you do realize that just because he is here, my fondness for you is not any less. The thoughtfulness, the acts you have committed, they still hold as much meaning as they always have.

Re: 242 Evening

[time5kip]

[ he gives him a look that just screams "really???" at that ]

What brought this on? I'm not an overly emotional manchild, Emet-Selch.

[ using his real name there would have been more effective, but also, there are cameras here and he doesn't want to give it away in public, so ]

I appreciate your concern, but I'm not insecure, and you've proved how much you care enough times that even I had to just believe it. Your family showing up doesn't change it. As I said I'm simply happy you have someone from home with you now - as irreplaceable as I know I am to you, I know the same is true for him as well.

That's fine with me, obviously.

Re: 242 Evening

[firstworldproblem]

Well now I am both embarrassed and properly scolded.

Mayhaps I've been hanging around those who are more possessive than is healthy.

Re: 242 Evening

[time5kip]

I figure it helps that I'm actually invested in your well-being, so. I would like to think that you having someone else to truly rely on is a pretty good development.

I'm going to take a guess and imagine Absinthe has not been as mature. He is one of the people to whom you're closest, isn't he.

Re: 242 Evening

[firstworldproblem]

[He shakes his head.]

Delightfully infuriating as Absinthe is, a possessive streak from him is a cause for worry. Engaging in such an act would be to try to get under my skin and not a true concern of his.

Truthfully, I was thinking more of Kohime and Ruby.

Re: 242 Evening

[time5kip]

Kohime is basically a cat and Ruby is a dragon. I feel like that must be a factor.

Re: 242 Evening

[firstworldproblem]

Rubbing it in with logic now, are we? I do concede I made the statement in err.

Re: 242 Evening

[time5kip]

[ there's a laugh at that ]

I still appreciate the attempt to reassure me, at least. Almost makes me want to call you adorable again.

But, obviously, I don't think so little of you that I'd feel threatened by the appearance of someone else who's important to you.