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Then why would you give them back?

[He's not really expecting an answer.]

And you really ought to spare your concern for Lahabrea and yourself. So do indulge me in return. How are you faring?

Because I'm guessing they look just as ridiculous on me.

We're not talking about me today.

Have I offended you in some manner?

[ now he's the one who's surprised ]

What? No.

[ a pause and then he just adds ]

I'm trying to cheer you up and make sure you actually focus on yourself for once.

[He relaxes at the explanation and provides one of his own.]

You simply seem odd.

'Twas simply your unique fascination with my glasses as I don't truly you care about their aesthetic value. And it has been quite a while that you have completely banned an entire topic.

You presence always cheers me up, Five. You do not need to worry about that. And it is hard to focus when Lahabrea practically shakes, and I knowing I'm ignoring your own ordeal to manage at a later time.

[ he sighs at that ]

Fine. I don't care about your glasses and thought it would be playful. Consider that my first and last attempt at such a thing.

Lahabrea asked me to make sure you'd be fine and prioritize your well being.

My ordeal is ... something better addressed at a later time, anyway. I'm still trying to understand it.

[He can't help but smile at that.]

You are trying too hard. Relax. We've all but merged souls after all. No need to be anything but yourself.

Ah, he did, did he? You can tell him I'd much rather dwell on the two of you than ponder being left injured and alone surrounded by my enemies as the star was dying. That is going to plague me for quite some time. Not to mention facing that I've lost Lahabrea once before.

Yes, and I wish I could help you understand it. Speed up the process as it were. But I do thank you for your patience.

Honestly it's embarrassing that I didn't even last 10 minutes before you caught on my acting odd.

Though I'm sure I could find reasons to be offended by you if I wanted.

I think you preferring to dwell on the two of us is exactly why he worries.

Consider it flattery for knowing you too well.

Then tell me. What should I do about these feelings about what happened? I have no time for excuses as they would simply anger me further. The only two I care to make amends with I have.

I don't believe my mind will ever change that winning a game, being spiteful, or whatever their reasoning may be is more important than murdering someone's star in front of their eyes. And I do realize the irony of this considering the Rejoinings.

I wish I had an answer for that, but I don't, and you're right. Nothing could possibly have been worth it.

Though it's possible the visions we saw clouded their judgement, and at that point they may have thought it was a matter of survival. It doesn't excuse it. But it's an explanation.

I am hinting at that conclusion with Absinthe. Ever has he disliked afflictions of the mind with good reason.

[He sighs but reaches over and pats Five's hand. He knows you're trying buddy.]

'Tis simply both depressing and hurtful to dwell too much on. But I will admit between what happened to Lahabrea and the star, I'm more worried about Lahabrea. I'm not sure what can be done for him.

[ he's trying so hard he's at the limit at his emotional competence here. But he smiles at that ]

If that's the case we can revisit it at another time, when the pain of it doesn't feel too raw.

And Lahabrea will scold me if I let you dwell on him when I'm supposed to take care of you, so. Let's take a walk on the shore and see where that leads.

I don't imagine he'll be far from your mind for long, or ever, but stewing on it won't provide you with a solution. For now, focus on the fact that he is still here, and is determined to stay. He will not leave you alone, no matter how much pain he's in.

Edited 2020-08-10 23:01 (UTC)

I suppose if it would ease his mind and yours.

[He leaves the umbrella but keeps the shades as he walks out of the shaded cabana. He also kicks off his shoes and rolls up his pant legs. It is a beach after all!]

And perhaps a different topic altogether might help. Did you manage to find yourself in anyone else's illusion?

[ he's going to do the same because at this point he's likely getting sand inside his boots anyway, and he'll also just remove a couple layers — it's not a weather appropriate outfit. ]

Aside from yours I ended up in Yvette's and Valiant's. Our newest.

Far less dramatic but no less confusing.

[Walking ahead of him still in the rest of his suit, but that's so his skin doesn't burn.]

Yvette's, Persephone's and Wildfire's. Did you know he wanted to give up his favorite sport?

He's told me, I was starting to believe mine was the only one in which I could actually be feasibly happy.

But his explanation did make sense.

Was it nice otherwise?

It was very ... him. But yes, outside of yours it was the most pleasant.

Oh, and what was his explanation?

We were all with him, and it didn't feel as lonely as having to enjoy a sport by himself.

You really ought to learn to play. I daresay you might even have fun.

I offered, but he was too busy being painfully direct regarding my dream.

I think he wants us to marry now.

My, isn't that because you want us to?

[ he walked into that, so he can't complain. he'll just. Smile at that ]

Now who's the one who's getting an inflated ego?

[Pointedly makes direct eye contact.]

I thought it was charming.

[ he is MAKING IT A POINT TO HOLD THE EYE CONTACT, absolutely refusing to look away out of sheer stubbornness ]

Well, we already knew I want to spend the rest of my days with you, so it makes sense that if I had to marry someone, my mind would fill that role with you.

It's nothing new.

And you're the one who kissed me, so if anything between the two of us you've been the more embarrassing one.

[CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!]

My, I was going to wait. As I said, I didn't want to rush what happened in your illusion, but I feel as if I have to make a point now.

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