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[cluedin]

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[oathic]

They're important, but I'm trying to get an idea of what these potential consequences might be. Also, should I be worrying about Nie right now?

... Do they know you don't recommend it?

[cluedin]

Not right now. Yes.

[ in order ]

[oathic]

All right. Well, Akira and Luna can make their own decision, but... when exactly should we start worrying about Nie?

[cluedin]

If he does it again.

[ they don't. they don't know if he will or not, you guys are pretty wild ]

[oathic]

... So would I be okay if I only do it once?

[cluedin]

What do you believe you will see he has not?

[ they sound curious ]

[oathic]

Nothing in particular. But I like to confirm things myself, if I can.

[cluedin]

Yes... you do like doing things on your own.

[ they say it as an observation ]

[oathic]

... Oh, yeah. You've seen everything I've done here, huh?

[cluedin]

Yes. I can see.

[ they gesture around them as if to say. the whole house. ]

[oathic]

... So, will I be okay if I only do it once?

[cluedin]

Probably.

[ but they sound sulky about it... ]

[oathic]

Hm... I might want to rethink what I try on it, then, if I only get one chance.

[...]

Are you worried?

[cluedin]

I do not enjoy people getting hurt.

[ it's bland. it's been a long [mumbles] years. ]

[oathic]

Hey, I'm a being who exists for others' sake anyway, so you don't need to worry about me.

[anyway.

he pulls out the invitation from the war room break-in and holds it out.]

... Sorry if this might bring up any bad memories, but do you recognize this?

[cluedin]

[ can he feel their :| face.

but they grab the invitation and ... their face is now >:| ]

That is not accurate.

[ they sound. so sulky. about it? ]

[oathic]

[nope because he lives his life oblivious to all :| faces.]

So, no romance going on?

[cluedin]

[ >:(( ]

No.

[ is their voice echoing a little more than usual? woops ]

[oathic]

[ :) ]

Then, what was your invitation like? Also, was us being brought here on Valentine's a complete coincidence, then?

[cluedin]

... That was the date. All events have been different dates.

[ it really was. just a coincidence. though they seemed to have skipped the first question, they're just stalling as they try to figure out how to word it. they put a hand to their chest where human hearts are ]

The invitation was... a connection. We are not human. And we are not the same. But we are ... similar.

[ them and the house. ]

[oathic]

So... were you looking for a friend, or?

[cluedin]

Never felt anyone like me before. They called. I was... curious. Came here. [ they reach their hand towards the ceiling and then drop it back ] They had lied.

[oathic]

... That's very cruel. I'm sorry.

[cluedin]

[ blue shrugs, a little. one of the butterflies from the top of their head attempts to fly away and there's a blue, bleeding thread between it and blue. blue makes a movement with their hands and it flutters back down ]

They are a cruel being. [ matter of fact? ] You have experienced it as well.

[oathic]

[he eyes the butterfly.]

I suppose. Still, to be alone for eternity is especially painful.