...I did leave you quite early, didn't I? I'm still sorry for that.
Let's start with how you've been doing this week, then. Did the cake taste good, at least? Is it chocolate? I've learned that's a favorite for many people.
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Mm, I know what you mean. The cake I tried was much sweeter than I'm used to. I wonder if we could send you some more things to try...? I've heard that's possible now.
Good, good! I tried to send you a keychain of Lucas-dono the first time - should I try again? I've been keeping yours with me most of the time, so it's almost like you get to see all the new places just as I do!
Of course. We may not be connected anymore, but you are still my precious partner. Even if we couldn't be together in person, I wanted to stay with you in spirit, at least.
Mm, you've all been struggling quite a bit, haven't you? It's unfortunate that we can't stay longer... or at least bring you all safely to where we've been.
It's... it's been difficult. I never actually experienced loss for myself, only from the memories I'd been given, so in a sense this has been my first genuine experience with death...
...it wasn't your fault. I just... I wish I'd been able to support you a little better.
[if he'd known, if he'd paid more attention-- he even suggested himself how injuries could've been hidden, and then didn't suspect at all. maybe if he'd done better, then even if iwatooshi couldn't speak of it, he could have tried to help.]
...Right. The point is that I don't blame you for anything, and I'm still grateful to have had you for a partner while I did.
In the meantime, I've been trying to keep an eye on Lucas-dono, as well. He's gotten into some trouble before. But I did convince him to spar with me recently, so that's been very fun!
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[ beams at mathis. ]
Well! I'm here now, even if I can't say everything I'd like. Tell me everything.
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[a shake of his head. how many weeks is it, now?]
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Let's start with how you've been doing this week, then. Did the cake taste good, at least? Is it chocolate? I've learned that's a favorite for many people.
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[he has no idea if they Know.]
But I think that the cake was all right...! I don't usually have sweets, so I'm not certain of how it compares.
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[ but he won't say because he doesn't want to vanish on mathis again? ]
Mm, I know what you mean. The cake I tried was much sweeter than I'm used to. I wonder if we could send you some more things to try...? I've heard that's possible now.
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[yayyy]
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Y-you have...?
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[ he's glad!! ]
Of course. We may not be connected anymore, but you are still my precious partner. Even if we couldn't be together in person, I wanted to stay with you in spirit, at least.
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[it's still very new, so! maybe it is that one.]
...y-you should... send me one of yourself, too, though. So that I can do the same.
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Then I will. I've only received one of myself, but I'd be happy if you were to hold onto it.
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But you'll still have to fill me on everything, too. [ he grins. ] You looked very happy at the party, last week.
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[nothing to do with dancing with (redacted).]
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I know what you mean. We've had parties for that purpose, too - it does wonders for everyone's morale.
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[it's bad! it's so bad.]
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So we have to make the most of the time we have.
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[ touches his shoulder out of pure reflex and probably sends a chill down his spine. oops? ]
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[if he'd known, if he'd paid more attention-- he even suggested himself how injuries could've been hidden, and then didn't suspect at all. maybe if he'd done better, then even if iwatooshi couldn't speak of it, he could have tried to help.]
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[ he disappears goodbye
and comes back in a minute ]
...Right. The point is that I don't blame you for anything, and I'm still grateful to have had you for a partner while I did.
In the meantime, I've been trying to keep an eye on Lucas-dono, as well. He's gotten into some trouble before. But I did convince him to spar with me recently, so that's been very fun!
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A-and he's been sparring...? Um, please be careful with him...
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[ frets gently ]
Ah, don't worry, I've been very careful! He was worried about hurting me, I think, but he's made a fun opponent!
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Please?
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