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[implying]

It… seems to me that the lot of us have returned to ourselves, yes? No more five year olds wandering about, thank gods.

[ He clears his throat a little awkwardly. ]

I used to be somewhat… ah, forthright, I suppose, which is the age I've lately been entertaining. My apologies to anyone I've been untoward to.

[ To Equius: ] I'd like to see you, my dear, if you don't mind. As soon as you have the time.

[ To Collette: ] Are you available? I, ah, believe I'd left something with you.

[ To Aileen: ] You've… survived the trip back to your proper age, I hope? [ There's a weak smile in this. ] How are you doing?

[ To "Hadrian": ] I hope you know I meant none of it, yes? That was only — well, I didn't know you at the time, you see. [ A beat. ] I'm sorry.

[ To Stephanie: ] This is somewhat awkward, but— well, I do apologize for the excessive attention. Somewhat out of line, I feel.

[ To Bucky: ] You are, of course, welcome to take your belongings back. …Sorry about that.

[ To Calhoun: ] I believe I owe you an apology, yes? And a dinner too, I think.

[ To Nananea: ] My dear, are you free tonight? I wouldn't at all object to some company.

[ To Sharpe: ] [ Just a pause, then a sigh. ] I'll teach you about condoms now, if you like.

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[payback]

Of course. Don't take it personally.

[implying]

I think I'll survive if I put my all into it.

[payback]

So glad to hear it.

[implying]

[ a pause ]

Would you, perhaps, have time for dinner? Tomorrow?

[payback]

[A pause in turn!]

... I'll eat dinner with you.

[implying]

[ there's a smile in this: ]

Mm, thank you. Shall we dine in, or out?

[payback]

What are the choices in the choices?

[implying]

Ah... I'm afraid that both of them involve me asking for a small loan of money, be it for a restaurant or ingredients.

[payback]

Oh, I don't care about that. What kind of food?

[implying]

[ oh. that was easy. his ego still hurts, though. ]

Anything at all that you like. What sounds good?

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I don't know... what kind of food would you make? What kind of food do they even have here? It's not a very fancy place, y'know.

[implying]

Mm, no, you're right, it isn't... I'd better make the food then, so I can ensure you're getting your full money's worth! How does something chicken-based sound? With a mild broth, a dash of lemon, onions to the flavor... [ trailing off here, LOST IN FOOD-CONSIDERATION ]

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[... That's so cute.]

That sounds fine. How much money do you need?

[implying]

Ah— [ oh right there was a conversation here ] I would say a goodly 40 marques, to make a round meal of it. If you have it on hand.

[payback]

[A moment's consideration -] I can do that. You want to come get it?

[implying]

I had better set that task to tomorrow, as well. I've quite a lot of... errands to run today.

[payback]

Okay... [She's not gonna ask.] Then I'll see you then.

[implying]

Until then, my dear.

[ he's off to apologize to basically everyone in exsilium ]

[payback]

[Godspeed, Vanadi.]