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So, uh. Hypothetical question.
[ Time travel wasn't exactly his field of expertise back in his time (or perhaps his world), so he's hoping to find someone who does know what they're talking about. ]
Say I go back to the early twenty-first century. What are the odds of finding something from my world, that the Initiative apparently knew enough about to give me this?
[ He holds up his xenothium-infused dagger that he received from them... how long ago was it? It felt like a year, but hell if he was keeping track. It was a jagged-edged dagger with a red blade, that seemed to glow in the dark. There was also an X-shaped marking on the grip, just about where the center of the palm of his hand would be. This thing here was the reason why he didn't need the raw xenothium ore to power his suit. ]
'Course, I don't know if they got the chemical compound from this world, or mine. It's not exactly easy, or safe, to make. But if I could get my hands on the materials needed to create the stuff, it might be useful. And not just to me.
Oh, and uh. Merry Christmas I guess.
[ Since he's actually asking for something for someone else, he needs to at least try to sound nice about it. ]
[ Time travel wasn't exactly his field of expertise back in his time (or perhaps his world), so he's hoping to find someone who does know what they're talking about. ]
Say I go back to the early twenty-first century. What are the odds of finding something from my world, that the Initiative apparently knew enough about to give me this?
[ He holds up his xenothium-infused dagger that he received from them... how long ago was it? It felt like a year, but hell if he was keeping track. It was a jagged-edged dagger with a red blade, that seemed to glow in the dark. There was also an X-shaped marking on the grip, just about where the center of the palm of his hand would be. This thing here was the reason why he didn't need the raw xenothium ore to power his suit. ]
'Course, I don't know if they got the chemical compound from this world, or mine. It's not exactly easy, or safe, to make. But if I could get my hands on the materials needed to create the stuff, it might be useful. And not just to me.
Oh, and uh. Merry Christmas I guess.
[ Since he's actually asking for something for someone else, he needs to at least try to sound nice about it. ]
[Video//Private//Unhackable]
...Merry Christmas to you too.
[Video//Private//Unhackable]
[ He's obviously frustrated. When he shouldn't be. ]
Well, there goes that idea. [ An exasperated sigh. ] Sorry, sorry. Guess there's just been a lot going on.
[Video//Private//Unhackable]
...Bad day?
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Not even last year?
[She'd thought she was his family now. Her and Joey. That's probably why his answer saddens her a bit, although she does her best to keep her expression neutral and look unaffected.]
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Yeah... you're right. I guess with what all has been happening around here... I've been letting the stress get to me.
[ He lowers his eyes, not that it can really be seen. ]
Where are you?
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[ Said aloud. He randomly appeared behind her, grinning ear to ear behind his mask. He leans down, bending over her, his head hanging upside down in front of hers. Hey, he's flexible. ]
I was starting to think you'd given up on meditating.
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I'm more resourceful and persistent than that, as you might know. [A flick of her wrist, and Red X will find himself floating mid-air in front of her.]
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If this was a bad time, I could have tried to be fashionably late.
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It's not. I was done.
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[ He leans against the support beam. Come to think of it, he didn't ask that many questions about her meditation. He never really thought it was any of his business. ]
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[She's not used to telling people about that. But then again, she's not used to being that close to someone. And yet they've been dating for two years now.]
There are days on which I need it more than others. Depends on the people I have to interact with and on how good they are at keeping their emotions and/or stupidity to themselves.
But even on quieter days it's something that has always helped me anchor myself into reality, if that makes sense. [A comforting habit of sorts.] And admittedly, it's cheaper than an analyst...
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So, since you and I... you know... have you needed it more, or less?
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She looks at him.] Since we've been together, I've been letting my own emotions take a bigger place in my life. So let's say that... I tend to need it less often but when I do... I need it more badly. If that makes sense.
[And the fact that she's willing to honestly talk about it with him kinda shows how much she trusts him now.]
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[ He nods as she continues. So... she found a way to adapt. Good. Somehow he knew that if there was a way to allow herself to feel more power emotions, she'd find it. ]
Yeah... it does. Thanks for telling me.
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But then her expression turns more serious.] Thanks for caring enough to ask. [Out of genuine concern and not to use that piece of information against her.]
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[ He nodded, and finally took a seat, crossing his legs at the angkles. ]
Well, yeah. That and I don't want our house to cave in while I'm sleeping some night.
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[She smirks slightly at the last part.] This might take forever, you know... Literally.
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I thought we had forever.
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[ He blinks. That was... a somewhat surprising answer. He's at a loss for words. Excuse him while he stares blankly at you, Raven. ]
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[In a lower tone.] ...And not strong enough to take the risk of losing you.
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[ That touched him. His heart felt like it skipped a beat. ]
Don't worry. We won't be separated. I promise.