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[cellkey]

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[cellkey]

[His gaze softens with sympathy.]

That's a long time to be separated...

[costofsurvival]

[ He shakes his head. ]

It meant he was safe from her. There's very little I was able to do at the time, so the least I can do, here and now, is remain strong.

[cellkey]

[...

He isn't looking at Dee when he says:]

Years is a long time to be strong.

[costofsurvival]

Spoken from an experienced heart?

[ It's asked gently... softly... ]

[cellkey]

....mmm. It hasn't been years for me, but... sometimes it feels like it.

[He looks to Dee.]

I can't get you back to your friends, but... I can be a new one.

[costofsurvival]

[ He looks surprised, but... gives a small smile. ]

I'd like that, actually.

[ Very gently, he's reaching out and ruffling Akira's hair. ]

Thanks, Akira. [ ... ] It means more than you probably know.

[cellkey]

[Wh—

There's a bit of pink coming to his cheeks when his hair is ruffled??? This is not what he had in mind...

But, he doesn't move to remove Dee's hand, and instead just gives a small huff.]

Wasting no time in abusing your friend privileges, I see.

[costofsurvival]

[ There's a soft laugh. The air around him might feel just a bit lighter now... ]

Would you really consider that abuse?

[cellkey]

Of the highest degree. How could you, Dee?

[... but, the soft laugh has him unable to keep a small smile off his own face...]

[costofsurvival]

[ He's going to fake a truly Disappointed face... ]

Alas... It would seem I may be too powerful for you, after all.