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∞ 43: Reunion [voice]

This has been a rather boring passage of time. I can see why the others were eager to move on from this fort; there's not much here at all.

Noishe has been quiet since I began running a few experiments; he must not have--

[There some sounds of shifting in the sand, then boots on wood as Albert climbs a bit to higher ground.]

...Oh. Is that your group out there, Vyse? Welcome ba--

... ...

I think Noishe is running out to greet your group.

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I know there were ... moments, quite a few of them, but that's... something else entirely.

As ... convenient, as the situation felt, it seemed as if there were things I was meant to find. ... And I don't mean that as an excuse, of course. I didn't honestly start considering it until the way back ...

But... regardless, you're the one who made the statement.

You are constantly pushing your own limits and hiding your weaknesses until they become glaringly apparent. This expedition did not highlight any of your strengths, but instead several of your weaknesses.

[Her eyes light up briefly at 'weakness', though Raine remains silent for a few moments, waiting to see if he has any more to say to that, because right now she's not altogether certain how to even respond.]

...

Have I not told you repeatedly that you are important to the village? You are the only one who takes your responsibility as a healer seriously; even those in the clinic do not actively help as you do. You are also one of the few serious researchers around.

If you cannot balance your own weaknesses with your strengths, you will be a burden in every upcoming situation. And that will be a serious loss to Luceti.

... I see.

...

I must admit, I'm not used to being on the receiving end of a lecture.

You seem to make a habit of helping others face their problems without addressing your own.

...

... What makes you say that?

It's just something that you tend to do. I do recall the times you helped Caesar and myself, and the many times you are out on ... house calls.

And you know I will not let you forget about the time you were sick.

...

I suppose you wouldn't. If there ever was a time when I was truly a burden, it would have been then. The blindness didn't help, either.

You cannot continue working the way you are currently going about things. You understand that, correct?

I ... I'm aware I need to get a handle on a few things. It'll be fine.

Raine.

[There is something ominous about him suddenly using her given name, so she lifts her head] ...?

You don't need to do this alone. Let me help you.

[She was expecting another reprimand, so she's not even sure that she heard him correctly.]

You... what?

[There's a slight pause as he considers changing his phrasing.]

Let me help you, Raine.

[She's silent for a few moments, trying to process this.]

Just moments ago you were criticizing my actions... and now you're offering to help. It's...

... Do you have something in mind?

[Again, there is a brief silence. Albert's expression changes slightly.]

I will keep track of what you are doing and reprimand you accordingly until your habits improve. Your thoughts?

... "Reprimand accordingly"?

Indeed. Either that or have you confined to quarters for full monitoring.

Monitoring?

Correct. Your thoughts?

... You aren't serious.

I suppose you won't know until you confide in me, will you?

I... suppose you have a point.

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