IC Inbox 2 (Imeeji)

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[It's better than bursting into tears but Cardinal's pulse still flutters when Emet-Selch mentions it, a physical ache squeezing their chest.]

... No, I don't think that. [They swallow a bit, sinking deeper into the water.] ... I can still barely think about it. But I have considering more, if I can't go back to my world, how I can keep honoring its values.

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[He kisses the top of their head.]

No matter where you go, you will honor it. And you will honor the spirit of your Bash as well. That simply the type of person you are, Cardinal Chases Dawn.

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[They sink a bit deeper into the bath, but they are mindful not to move away from Emet-Selch's hands. It's just a lot to take in, even though it's not the first time Emet-Selch has expressed such a sentiment. It feels stronger now that Cardinal can feel it has some truth.

Still, Emet-Selch deserves some grief for affecting Cardinal so strongly.]

You really haven't scolded me once since I asked you to be my mentor. Are you sure you're not just laying down on the job?

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If you wanted a scolding mentor, you should have selected Lahabrea. My methods of motivation are for you to do exactly as I desire thinking them your own idea.

[deicider]

[They probably die if Cosmo scolded them. Not in a bad way.]

Still easy-mode for you to considering our similarities.

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Do you want homework?

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[Given how quickly they perk up, Cardinal does not even need to say it.]

Homework? What kind of homework?

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Goodness, you do.

[Backfired.]

You'll have to give me time to think.

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[WOW.

Huff!]

Don't tease me like that.

[Cardinal stretches up to catch Emet-Selch's shoulder and leans in to press a kiss to his jaw.]

What happened to making me do as you desire?

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Truthfully, I wasn't expecting such a positive response.

[He tilts his head to make an actual kiss after.]

Do I not have you here, bathing? Trying to calm your nerves.

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How else will I earn my mentor's praise?

[A joke because Emet-Selch praises them all the time. But truly they never get tired of referring to Emet-Selch as their mentor.

The kiss is relaxed but very appreciative.]

You're not helping your own cause.

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You have balance issues and my back is acting up. If you let your mind wander that way, we'll have to leave our phones nearby to request Cosmo for help when we eventually hurt ourselves.

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[very casually,]

I don't mind a chaperone.

[Imagining being anywhere near Cosmo right now is not helping. Cardinal slides back into the bath obediently.]

I'll be good. You've convinced me of the merit of this bath, so don't let me divert you.

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Do you have a crush on him?

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[Cardinal looks affronted.]

Of course I do. Who wouldn't?

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Do you need assistance in pursuing it?

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[Looks at him sharply.]

Do not actually lock us in a room together, Emet-Selch.

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Please.




That would be my fourth option.

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... What are the first three? Theoretically, I just want to know your methodology. Don't actually do it.

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I would suggest taking him horse back riding first. Secondly, conjure up a scenario in dreams. Create together. And third would be to actually just tell him to fluster him.

And you know the fourth.

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I'll consider my approach. But like I said, it's not a big deal, I'm sure most people know now him have a crush on him.

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Does he know?

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[Cardinal shrugs.]

I don't think I'm subtle.

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Truthfully, outside of Vergil, who do you imagine was the last person to court him so?

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Five.

Who do you think I've been courting? The last person I actually tried to seduce was you, and I just ended up asking you to mentor me. [Technically they did try and seduce Five but they're were joking so it doesn't count.]

Anyway, we just started talking more, I don't want to make things weird.