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[He laughs, truly and deeply, though through the distortion it sounds darker.]

Do I seem like someone who minds stuffy? I'm glad to find he isn't such a fool after all.

You know, I think we have finally found the person that could listen to the Speaker's lectures upon lectures with actual interest. How lucky he is to have you. He's still a fool though. I must disappoint.

[A pause then more sincere.]

Though truly I am glad he is attempting to open up even just a little. A heavy heart he has carried, but yet a fiery passion remains. And I do believe the same goes in reverse. He would not pretend you are something that you are not, a brutal and logical honesty.

Well. A bit of foolishness keeps it interesting.

[He would listen to the lectures all day, it's true. He's a nerd.]

He certainly won't even think of allowing me to think something about myself that he doesn't believe to he true. ...I'm...glad for it too. That he's telling me of himself. I hope that I can...offer him what he does for me.

Compared to myself and Five, the two of you are more difficult to crack. And you've already made progress.

[Patting his shoulder.]

He dropped his guise with you without prompt. Trusts you with his lectures. Do not doubt, you are making progress though he is difficult. 'Tis been a long time since he has had the luxury of caring.

[Enjoy spikey carapace shoulder]

I don't doubt that, and I'm not worried about rushing anything. As you can see, I understand it well myself. Although I would disagree about yourself and Five, you're plenty hard to crack too.

[At least he can navigate that somewhat. It's amazing all Ascians haven't poked their eyes out with their ridiculous metal clad robes and gloves.]

Am I? I always thought I was quite truthful except for joining in Lahabrea's farce.

You have been truthful, but at least according to Lahabrea, so am I. Forthcoming is another thing. I'm sure you have your secrets.

A thousand thousand lifetimes worth actually. Though it is very hard to judge. I've opened my heart to only have returned with suspicion and doubt. Perhaps I'm just becoming shy.

I suppose most people don't take too kindly to false identities.

If that were only the case. I do believe most have a problem with the wish I do hold dear.

What, putting your world back together? I guess that's valid, given how it's done. Not that I was told outright, but again, I can read between the lines. The people living on those worlds must not think too kindly of you.

[He simply nods.]

Though I do not wish to delve in it further if Lahabrea has not told you more. However, if he does not wish to explain it, I can. Ever was he long winded about such topics.

[As if he isn't.]

[He hasn't even seen Emet-Selch get long winded yet and yet he's sure he must be......]

Right. I'll certainly ask another time if he gives the go ahead. I don't expect to get all my gossip from him directly, but, well I guess I'd better ask in the morning how much he's comfortable with.

[He gives a sound of thoughtful agreement at that.]

I suppose I should be clear. I have mentioned it, but in vague terms. I do give you my approval though it hardly needed. I'm sure Lahabrea would lecture me for being a busybody if he heard. Nor does he need my protection except from his own overworking mind.

But he is one of my last remaining brethren, and I lost him once already when I was away. I will be more attentive this time around.

I imagine the chance for leisure must be foreign to you, but much needed for that very reason.

For me, hardly. For him, absolutely.

But as much as I wish to mock him so, he has been working diligently on not burning himself out. Ever does his passion burn bright.

Somehow I suspect you might not be giving yourself the same critical eye.

Of the three of us, I am the only one who actually takes time between schemes to rest. 'Twas during one of these times that he meet his downfall much to my regret.

...Right. I already told Lahabrea, though I'm not certain he believes me to be serious, but if you ever see those responsible, for either of you, do let me know.

So long as you don't want a truce ruined, that is. I know Noah is off-limits.

[He was expecting him to say such words for Lahabrea. He's a little surprised he was included in the equation.]

As gratifying as it would be in the moment, considering revivals here I do believe it would be more tangled mess than anything. But the offer is very much appreciated.

Did he tell you our agreement with Noah?

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[He did not claim to be smart, only reckless and up for revenge murder. And anyway, he might not know Emet-Selch nearly as well, but he's important to Lahabrea. That makes up for it.]

No, I only know of a reluctant truce, not the details.

Instead of trying to race each other to our goals --- a bloodletting the entire way, we've come to an agreement. Considering the possibility of multiple timelines, one each the other will give. One timeline for each to have our wishes granted.

...Are you really satisfied with that? I suppose you must be a more reasonable person than I am, but I wouldn't be.

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