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...It's too quiet outside. When is that stupid holiday again? Whatever's going on needs to end.

[Private to Natalia]

Natalia... can we talk?

[He's nervous about talking to either of them, but- shortly after that entry is out of the way, Asch will be leaving his room to look for Guy and, if she says yes, Natalia, too. Unfortunately as soon as he leaves his room, his clothes are suddenly changed to this. Let's see how long it takes for him to notice. |D]

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I suppose I just wonder... how it happened. You two used to seem so distant.

...We worked things out. It's been almost three years, Natalia. We've lived together since I arrived here.

[Well, more or less. Back then it was a different Guy, and then this Guy showed up, and it was all very complicated, but whatever. This is all from his perspective anyway.]

I agree. I hope we're prepared.

Are we ever?

We do our best, most of the time.

... are you happy?

You can't really prepare for what this place throws at us. Not when they can alter our minds or bodies at will.

That's true. ...I suppose we're asked to do the impossible, then, and be prepared for everything.

[Poor thing, he hates that she's being so blindsided with all of this. He struggles with this one a little, pausing before he responds; he doesn't really like prancing around announcing how much happier he's been lately, all things considered, and especially with who he's talking to. He can't afford to make things worse for her by saying the wrong thing. Anyway, just outright saying that he's happy isn't exactly his style. Dammit.]

I have a better life now than someone like me should have. I'm content.

It's not like they give a damn about how we feel or how ready we are.

I should say not.

Then I'm glad. You deserve much more than you think you do.

Apparently not for a week.

[It's muttered under his breath.]

[That surprises him- her being glad more than the rest. He wouldn't put it past her to be putting up a brave front for his sake, though; he knew her well enough to know her habits. It wasn't like he didn't do the exact same thing most of the time, though less for the sake of others and more for his own. He's selfish in that sense, he knows.

...Still. Her support is a relief, even if he doesn't know how sincere she is in words.]

I'm sorry I can't keep the promise you made with Luke- not in the same way. But if I can return to Auldrant alive, I'll support you, and Kimlasca. I intend to keep that part of the promise somehow. [It's the only way he knows to make it up to her.]

That... would suit me perfectly fine, Asch. Thank you.

[Oi, OI. Asch's fists clench at his sides, eyes narrowing sharply.]

Just because I don't bring it up doesn't mean I'm blind to it.

So...what.

What did you want me to do? Wanted me to drape myself all over you? Kiss your neck, surprise you in the shower? Or did you want me to wait to do all that until Natalia wasn't looking?

[Guy gathers up his katana, intent on returning to his training.]

I never asked for that! When have I ever!?

[If Guy thinks they're done, he's got another thing coming. Asch marches forward, getting right up in his face about it.]

Is that what you think!?

[Guy doesn't rise to the bait but he doesn't back down either.]

I think you're enjoying playing the victim here, getting angry like this over me not paying you special attention. I'm going to wait until Natalia's comfortable with us to behave how we used to, thanks.

[He blinks, surprised for the second time, and isn't quite able to shake it off like before. Of all the things he had expected to come from this conversation, a smile hadn't been one of them.]

Y... you're welcome. [Bwuuuuh. Now what.] Are you going to be alright? Not just with me, either. [Running off on Guy was understandable, but he didn't want to come between them being friends, either.]

Yeah, you should be.

That's not what this is about. I already told you that. We've been mostly hands-off for two months, and if I'd had a problem with it I'd have spoken up sooner.

Just for once I'd like to see someone other world's holidays show up here. The ones they pick are just annoying.

What, and let them miss out on a chance to piss us off? What kind of dream world are you living in?

It's not like I expect it to happen. I'm just saying.

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