stakesthesame | IMEEJI INBOX

Well. I want to be with you.

Even you've gotta have more options than that.

I like this option a lot though.

You sure you're okay? That was a heck of a scar.

[again, her tone is even, placid]

[ yeah. Worrying... no sense in freaking too hard she knows what's going on. ]

The sleep helped a lot. I'm sure. I'll rest more later, it's okay.

[ giving her the rest of the colored strawberries also. ]

Alright.

[obediently eats a few more berries, even]

Lucky you guys're immune to this stuff.

... yeah. I'll be happy when you're back to your fussy old self honestly.

I'm not fussy. Name a time I wasn't reasonable.

Edited 2018-12-09 08:22 (UTC)

You can be fussy and reasonable at the same time, geez.

I'm just saying I miss your attitude, that's all, as much as I enjoyed cuddling in an abandoned store.

[hesitates]

[but simply blinks in response]

If you say so.

If you're ready to go, come on. I'll take you home.

[ this is so so so so awful. Just smiles through it. Act normal. ]

No way dude, I'm the one taking YOU home.

[And gets up]

Guess that's easier, since you guys hate us more than we hate you.

[also gets to her feet, brushing off her trousers]

Got everything?

[ Grabs her bass and folds up the blanket ]

What? Ww dont hate you. You can come to Zrael whenever you'd want.

But yeah, let's go.

Yeah you do. It's not that big a deal, it's pretty old news.

[starts for the exit, calm. surely one can't get lost this close to home, and even if one can, who cares?]

Nah, dude, we don't really do... grudges and stuff. Eater says it's more just something that happened? And some personality clashes.

But I know Zrael's got this reputation, so whatever.

[ gently steers her the right way if she goes off course... ]

[she is more or less fine at picking the right direction, even if she has to take more time considering the intersections, and at least it isn't far.]

Got this reputation for targeting us max strength every chance, even when there're other choices. I mean, I get it, easier that way. But don't talk like it's some misunderstanding or anything.

I wasn't really around for any of that...

But still. The others don't hate any of you. And I don't think we'll be trying to hit Avante if we can help it in the future...?

Don't promise stuff like that about games. You won't be able to keep it.

...Anyways, it's not that big a deal anymore. Cardigan probably won't call for any more revenge cycles unless it's really over the top.

It's not a promise, I know how this stuff works. I know it's not possible to avoid people all the time. ... but we can try, when we can? And I'm not really that worried...

[ rubs the back of her neck, awkwardly. but at least we're at the hotel now. ]

What d'you want for breakfast?

[looks at her and frowns a little, but her expression fades quickly enough and she turns away, heading slowly for the kitchens]

...Depends on what's there. You go get something fancy if you want.

[ '-' ]

Nah, I'm good from the strawberries. ... you okay from here? Going back to Avante.

I can handle riding an elevator, yes.

...You don't have to--babysit, no one cares, you're not gonna get in trouble or anything.

It's not babysitting, it's caring about you. Geez.

[ snags her hand for a brief squeeze. ]

I'll text you later. 'Kay?

[Just kind of. Stares back for a while]

...Right, sure.

[pauses]

Take care of yourself.

... things'll start getting better soon. I'm sure. And then you can go back to getting fussy about me touching you again!

[ squeezes again before letting go, and floating off. ]

Stay safe!

(no subject)

unbr8kable - 2018-12-09 20:54 (UTC) - Expand