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Is there anywhere you do not bring a knife?

No, that would defeat the purpose. I did get it for self defense.

[ he's strongly considering whether he wants to give it or not, but in the end, there's not much of a point in having it on his person when he's with people he trusts. So eventually he's going to hand the knife to Emet.

And then he's going to give him the gun too ]

Fine.

[He was not expecting the gun. Foolish of him, really.]

Well, you certainly don't need them here. You have your abilities if nothing else.

[He puts them on the bedside table because 1) he has long enough arms to do it without moving, and 2) they are still within Five's reach because obviously they are some type of security blanket.]

... Honestly is anyone you like normal about their sleeping habits, Emet-Selch?

[ he definitely appreciates them being within reach, because yes, while he doesn't need them what if he does suddenly ]

We could be called to a game at any point, keeping them on your person is just sensible.

But I suppose I can at least put them aside for now.

[Elbowing Lahabrea.]

Do not attempt to pin this on me.

[He gives Five a look. Sorry, buddy.]

Yes, it could happen, rare as it might be. But you need to actually relax at some point. In a game they would probably be useless and should you reach an untimely demise, well, I will bring you coffee and flowers upon your revival and lament how you were sorely missed.

[He'll pin it on you if he likes.]

Regardless, if they give you comfort they're in range, but having them on you seems rather difficult to get comfortably with. And you'll just make fret insufferably so it's good you conceded.

I've managed so far, it's not that uncomfortable. Do we really have to talk about my sleeping habits?

I thought it was topics of my choosing.

[He's being cheeky and relents though resting against Lahabrea again.]

That besides, if I can get this old man to finally relax, getting the lot of you to do the same should be easy.

I am only taking a break because there's not much else to do.

[Just so we're clear!! He does pet Emet's hair.]

I'll relax just fine as soon as you let me off the hook.

[ and he's going to make a dramatic show of opening his notes so he can start reading what Lahabrea wrote on them ]

[He has to look between them at their almost similar faces and expressions.

Wow, he's really fond of these two nerds.]

Then I will stop complaining. Carry on with your reading.

[He shakes his head and watches both of them, but his notes are just asides, theories and observations, sometimes questions, all scribbled in the margins.]

[ he's going to be ignoring them both in favor of paying attention to all of that, though eventually— ]

You two do seem to bounce off each other fairly well. I suppose that's not surprising.

Eons have we to perfect it. And long ago did we shed any hurt feelings about advice and suggestions and criticism.

[He laughs softly. It has been long since either of them cared about such things.]

You having had eons to perfect it doesn't make it any less impressive.

[ setting aside the notes now that he's done, and then just yawning because look, he's getting tired ]

Just take the compliment. All I'm trying to say is that I do believe we'll see more progress in our projects now that Lahabrea is here as well.

He is brilliant. No one can deny that.

[He does find a blanket and drape it over Five. You can absolutely bet this bed has at least 5 blankets on it at any given point in time.]

But don't think your contribution is any less. You have provided light to a new path forward.

He is right here.

[As if he hasn't been talking about Emet-Selch like he's not there now and then.]

Loath as I am to admit it however, your contribution does expand our horizons.

I'm glad to be given the recognition I am due, but rest assured I never for a moment thought of my contribution as being any less worth than yours.

[ Because his ego is as big as always. ]

If anything, you're the ones who are barely catching up.

[He just laughs at both of them as he settles back down.]

Such a worthy pair, the two of you. Ever studious. Ever reaching. At least you can contend with each other as I have no desire to enter that race.

[He rolls his eyes.]

I am too old for this. Let me retire, Five can clearly finish the rest on his own.

Too bad. You both have to finish teaching me, so you're not allowed to retire yet.

[ he's going to just keep the blanket wrapped around himself and try to see if he can lay down properly, and then just do that ]

[Emet does want Five to be able to get a good night's rest so sorry, Lahabrea, he is going to crowd him in order to give Five the space he needs. But he does give Five a fond look before closing his eyes himself.]

'Tis a good thing, then we are stuck here for the time being. Your studies can continue. Goodnight, Five.

[Tapping Lahabrea's shoulder.]

Don't stay up too late though I know you are engrossed in whatever your latest gift from Vergil is.

[He deals with the crowding like he deals with everything else Emet-Selch does, tolerating it.]

Yes, yes, I will be good and not stay up too late.

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