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I'm looking for an experienced weapon-based fighter who's not afraid to risk their life in a spar. I prefer swordsmen, but what I need right now is someone who can attack from a distance, dodge effectively, and defend themselves.

I won't lie and say it isn't dangerous. Don't offer if you're afraid of getting hurt.

...That's it.

[Go go awkward! And since Asch is just itching to get out of the house - awkward home situation is awkward - he'll be spending most of the afternoon/evening in the bar, practicing his drink mixes and trying to get a better feel for bartending. He's feeling just as socially clumsy as ever but a recent confidence boosting has him sort of... cheerful. Well, his version of cheerful, which is more or less just >:| with less > but hey. Baby steps. He's up for bothering and might actually be decently talkative. ....Just don't hold your breath.]

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[Asch, you are harder to read than the Planet Score.]

That's... good! I know it's difficult adjusting to this place after being brought here so suddenly. Although, seeing as you and Guy have been here the longest, they're certainly in good hands. [There might be a touch of sympathy in his voice; he isn't entirely sure how Asch feels about being in Luceti, so reminders of how long it's been may not be appreciated!]

[He'd apologize but he likes it that way. He shifts slightly at that, though; he's fine with being in Luceti, it's the rest of them he'd rather not have around.]

That's for them to decide.

That's true. You know, it's strange how so many of us were brought all at once, but it is really nice to see everyone again. [A pause.]

...I suppose it's rather selfish to think that way, though.

Who cares? It's not like wanting to be here or wanting to go home makes a difference. People come and go regardless of what everyone wishes would happen.

You make a good point. Looking at it that way, there's no reason to feel bad...

Still, it's hard to tell someone you're happy to see them here when you know they'd rather not be here at all.

...Hm. [Well, it's not like he tells many people when he's happy, anyway.] Better to be here and alive than back there and dead.

[You sure don't mince words, do you, Asch? Ion thought he was referring to him at first, but the way that was worded... that didn't make sense.]

Asch, that– [A pause. He's not quite as eloquent about this topic as Asch was seconds ago.] Do you mean to say you're... that you... too?

[Asch's gaze flickers to Ion briefly, then away; he hadn't intended to imply anyone's situation but the Fon Master, so now he's not sure of what to say.]

[Despite the fact that he was the one to misinterpret what Asch said, it was still unexpected. Even though Asch didn't say anything, he really didn't have to for the answer to get across.]

I'm sorry. I... shouldn't have asked.

...Doesn't matter. The answer's technically no- I didn't die in Auldrant. But I'll die if I return there, so I'm better off here if I want to live.

I suppose that makes two of us, then.

[He falls silent after that, still feeling bad for bringing up a bad topic and trying to think of a good way to segway into another. ~~"Sucks about you dying, but how about that weather, huh?"~~]

[It's not like Asch expects sympathy. He'd never ask for or want pity, either, and he doubts Ion wants it either. So-

...Damn, he's not good at this either.]

Do you want something? If you're looking for Guy, he's not here tonight.

Er, well, I came here to visit Guy, yes... I guess I should have made sure he was here before dropping by.

[A pause, and then a smile.] Not that it isn't nice seeing you as well, Asch. I didn't see much of you the last time I was in Luceti.

[Asch shrugs.] I don't get out much. [Which was true enough back then; he mostly kept to himself, and he lacked any particular reason to meet with the Fon Master. Between the fact that he's a replica and too peaceful to understand most of Asch's motives, he hadn't been able to come up with a reason for them to talk.]

Maybe so, but that doesn't leave much of an excuse for myself. I guess it's hard not to fall into the same routine here as in Daath. I'm sure I spent most of my time just sitting around and reading when I wasn't with Anise.

It isn't like anyone has expectations of you here. Just do whatever you want, no one will care.

[He laughs lightly.] Oh, I know. I guess I'm just not used to having so much freedom to do as I please.

That guardian of yours actually letting you move freely? I'm surprised she isn't here.

We can't be attached at the hip all the time. Things are different in Luceti, since it's not as-

[A pause. Dangerous? Well, it did have it's moments.]

-it's not as though I need constant protection here, after all.

Hm. It's your life. [What does he care if something happens to Ion?]

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