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[luciing]

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[aflowers]

[ She almost laughs when the text comes back. She actually didn't believe the information she'd received on his username, but... well. ]

It's Aerith.
I just wanted to let you know that I'm okay.

[luciing]

[ On his end of the communication device, his expression goes slack. ]

o Kay?

?

[aflowers]

Yes, I'm okay.
I... you wanted to know, right?

[luciing]

[ He wanted to know.

But he also didn’t know if it was his right to ask after her well being until she had been ready to speak again. ]

were you injured

[ And if so by whom. ]

[aflowers]

Injured? No, I...

[ Not physically, anyway. There's still that emotional pain with which she's struggling, but that's not something he needs to worry about. ]

You asked me to let you know if I was pregnant.
I'm not.
Actually it seems like women can't get pregnant here.

[luciing]

[ There's a lengthy delay before his response. ]

tthese tidings are good


thank yu

[ It's good to know, in other words, and perhaps he should have guessed it. Since their time together, Somnus has been cautious: he's only engaged with other men and strayed clear of suspicious drinks.

But none will effect him as his first week here, having experienced what love was like. It's hideous that he had been so captivated, forgetting himself and his duty entirely. ]

[aflowers]

[ She can't help but smile at the text. It's probably no surprise how awful his typing is... ]

You're welcome. And thank you, too.

[ There's a pause of a few moments before her next text comes through: ]

Um, Somnus?

[luciing]

[ It is a daily struggle he is attempting to get better at.

He's not better at it yet. ]

speak

[aflowers]

Why is your network name 000000?

[luciing]

convenience

[ Why is she asking. ]

[aflowers]

It's boring! Plus, it says nothing about you...
How is it convenient when I had to ask around to find out?

[luciing]

[ Even in life, he had never been an engaging man. Or creative. Writing this out to her is too difficult, though. This also makes him wonder why she had needed to contact him via this device, when he's physically present about the island.

So he sends this: ]

did you not wish to speak in person?

[aflowers]

I, um.

[ Texting is convenient. Especially when she hasn't really felt much like leaving the house. But it's not like she doesn't want to see him. Neither though does she want him to worry... ]

I guess I've just been spending time by myself.

[luciing]

[ This goes against how she seemed so dedicated to helping this world... but it could be for the fact that women have, rightly, more to weigh in terms of consequences of sex. No matter. They know now one can bear children in this world.

Text does nothing but make his thoughts blunter: ]

wherefore

[aflowers]

I've just needed some time, you know? It's... a little hard to explain.

[ It's hard to be in the mood to complete Acts when your heart is hurting, after all. ]

[luciing]

[ --And hold.

Is she actually hurt? ]

something ails you

[ And if it's keeping her from helping this world, well. Now he has a reason to be interested. ]

[aflowers]

[ He's right, of course. But it's hard for her to own up to it, even once he's outright said it. It takes a long moment for her reply to come through. ]

I guess so?
But I'll be okay, I promise.

[luciing]

[ Well, that's that. If she says she will be okay, then he expects her to be. Pity is not to be spared for those who fight onwards. ]

very well

this world requires ywhj

your aid.

do not neglect

[aflowers]

I won't.

[ The first text comes quickly, but the second takes longer, held back by a momentary shyness. ]

If you ever want to work on a square together, let me know, okay?

[luciing]

[ ...He didn’t expect this offer. His comes immediately: ]

always i am willing

[ She did say she needed time, however.... but how long. ]

when shall i summon you?

[aflowers]

Whenever there's a good time for you, Somnus.

[ It might be good for her to get out of her own head, anyway. ]

[luciing]

[ The sooner the better, in his opinion. If she’s fine with it, then— ]

you are welcomed now

[aflowers]

Okay.
Um... where should we meet?

[luciing]

my residence

is suitable

[ Insert approximate location here. It might help her get out of wherever she’s isolating herself, anyway... ]

do tell which Act you wish to receive

[aflowers]

[ For a moment, she just looks at the message he sent, a smile curving her lips as she shakes her head. It's not that easy - partly because she doesn't know the contents of his card, and partly because... well, she might be forward, but she's not quite that forward, at least not with someone she still doesn't know that well. ]

Let's talk about that when I get there, okay? I'm on my way.

[ When she gets to the location that he sent her, she looks quite different to when she met him on her arrival in the Nameless City: a different dress, for one, and her hair down for another, the usual pink ribbon left back at her own place, loose curls tumbling over her shoulders and down her back. But perhaps the most marked difference is how tired she looks, the hints of dark circles under her eyes, the weak energy in her smile. All things considered, it hasn't been an easy month.

She knocks on the door, calls out to announce herself before opening it. ]

Hi, Somnus.

[ She's not here to talk, though, not here to tell him about the worries weighing heavily on her chest, and so she strengthens her smile, holds her wrist out to him with the app open for him to inspect. Not as many checked squares as she'd like... and for a moment there's a worry that he'll be disappointed in her. ]

I thought it might be easier to compare cards, you know? Make sure that whatever we do will earn us both a square.