∞ 56: Campfire [action]

[chikaidestroyer]

[A late day finishing up study along the barrier has led to the traveling trio of Albert, Raine, and Genis setting up camp very late in the day. The flickers of fire hovering around in the dark are not from torchlight, but Eferin's minor spirits providing the researchers with light to look around by.

Albert trudges by with a bundle of firewood, setting it next to the beginnings of a campfire. There's a lot to think about as they travel back.]

Comments

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[chikaidestroyer]

What do you think?

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[wise_maiden]

I think this is getting ridiculous.

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[chikaidestroyer]

You don't find it mildly amusing to think your detachment is so controlling that the very idea of it being exposed is a threat?

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[wise_maiden]

...

You're just tossing it in my face so you can avoid my suggestions as usual.

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[chikaidestroyer]

I refuted your suggestion with a sound reason, and you try to punish me with a babysitter.

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[wise_maiden]

And you don't find the fact that you consider it a punishment a little ridiculous?

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[chikaidestroyer]

You knew it would be considered a punishment the moment you used that particular tone.

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[wise_maiden]

It's not a "punishment".

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[chikaidestroyer]

Call it what you wish. I know what it is.

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[wise_maiden]

... if you insist.

Perhaps Genis should stay behind. That would be less of a disruption to your usual schedule.

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[chikaidestroyer]

Are you making these decisions for your brother now?

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[wise_maiden]

Why wouldn't I?

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[chikaidestroyer]

Because he's old enough to have an opinion.

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[wise_maiden]

He always has an opinion.

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[chikaidestroyer]

One that you don't override?

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[wise_maiden]

It depends on the situation.

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[chikaidestroyer]

This would be a situation where traveling with you would be preferable over him staying in the village.

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[wise_maiden]

... I am aware of that.

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[chikaidestroyer]

Good. [The campfire finally crackling and large enough to sustain itself, Albert dismisses the spirit that had been with him and settles near a few feet away from the fire.]

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[wise_maiden]

[She sighs a little, taking her own seat.]

Honestly, just... keep an open mind.

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[chikaidestroyer]

I don't need "arranged company." Or "routine schedules."

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[wise_maiden]

I was referring to the trip.

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[chikaidestroyer]

And I've already told you about that. I would rather not look foolish for trying to push myself through a desert with a neck wound.

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[wise_maiden]

We don't even know when this trip will take place.

If you insist; I suppose there's no changing your mind once it's set, anyway.

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[chikaidestroyer]

[He crosses his arms, looking over his shoulder at Raine.] I would rather not see you go ... crazy again, either.