∞ 43: Reunion [voice]

[chikaidestroyer]

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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[chikaidestroyer]

Don't dismiss it so easily. I want to hear it.

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[wise_maiden]

... "I can't stop".

There, are you satisfied?

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[chikaidestroyer]

[There's only a slight pause.]

No. I'm not.

It's a lifestyle doomed to kill you quickly.

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[wise_maiden]

...

I suppose it must seem that way. I've found that... I've begun to feel somewhat uneasy when not being busy... it's silly, really. [Her tone is a bit distant.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

There are other ways to distract yourself other than wearing yourself out working.

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[wise_maiden]

... I don't need a hobby. I just need to get things done.

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[chikaidestroyer]

To what end? We will not get out of here any sooner if you wear yourself out at every opportunity.

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[wise_maiden]

It's important. I'm... I'll just have to manage... better. Somehow.

[Raine is rubbing her temples with her fingers now, starting to sound more like she's trying to convince herself rather than him]

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[chikaidestroyer]

If it is really that difficult, I will manage for you.

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[wise_maiden]

...

... By monitoring and reprimanding me? Surely there are better ways to spend your time.

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[chikaidestroyer]

I can multitask.

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[wise_maiden]

You... really shouldn't go through so much trouble on my account. But you seem so... set on this. Are you feeling all right?

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[chikaidestroyer]

Is there something wrong with me taking interest in your well-being?

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[wise_maiden]

Well... I... no, I suppose there isn't... when you put it like that.

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[chikaidestroyer]

Your well-being is important to me.

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[wise_maiden]

...

[She's not entirely sure how to process this. She blinks up at him for a few moments, before lowering her head.]

It's... funny. We've known each other for some time now... and yet we hardly know each other at all, do we?

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[chikaidestroyer]

Circumstance forces us to rely on each other more readily, I suppose. Develop bonds that may take years in a slower, more relaxed atmosphere.

As it is, we only have our own observations of each other to go by.

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[wise_maiden]

Yes... that's true. We've been through quite a lot.

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[chikaidestroyer]

We have also been working together closely for months. I regret not noticing your pattern of overworking sooner.

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[wise_maiden]

You've had more important things on your mind. It's understandable.

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[chikaidestroyer]

In the future, I hope you won't overwork yourself.

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[wise_maiden]

...

Are you still willing... to assist with that?

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[chikaidestroyer]

I am, if you are willing.

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[wise_maiden]

[She's silent for a long moment, rubbing at her injured arm] ... Very well.

Although... how should we go about this?

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[chikaidestroyer]

The most efficient way would be for the two of us to have easier access to one another at any time of the day.