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[swordboning]

...you've reached Archer. Leave a message and if it's suitable, I'll get back to you.

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[codere]

I know that, but... [ Draping even more over his shoulder. ]

If you were in my position you'd do the same, wouldn't you?

[swordboning]

I would do what I thought would benefit you the most in the long run.

[codere]

... is that what I should be thinking of?

[ She sounds honestly confused by it now. ]

What would benefit you in the long run? Should I be thinking... should I be thinking of my Archer more than my own goals?

[swordboning]

I would ask that you think of yourself. Because, in the long run, what's best for you is going to be best for me.

[He reaches up to pat her head a couple of times before awkwardly resting his hand there.]

[codere]

[ Slumping just a bit. ] I won't be able to rest unless I know.

So you'll have to support me in this, Archer.

[swordboning]

I'll give you my word, however worthless that is, that I'll not question whatever decision you make and work with you on it.

[codere]

... for what it's worth, I'm really sorry if it ends up ruining things between us.

[ Tightening her hold by a lot!! ] I don't want it to and I'll take measures to counter it, though there remains a possibility I might not remember.

[swordboning]

Before you do anything, make a recording of yourself and put in the things you want to remember. I'll keep it safe, so you can reference it when you return.

[He loosens that hold, only so he can take her hand in his.]

That way, if you forget, maybe that will job things. And put something on there only you would know, so you would realize that it isn't faked.

[codere]

That's impossible. CERES knows a lot about us and that would be the first thing I mention in the video. After all, you s-saw what was on the video screen when we first met.

[ Hiding her burning red face into his neck a bit. Sure they've probably made out lots of times by now, but it's embarrassing to think that was his first introduction to her!! ]

I'll think of something. It's important that I do.

... I saw my file they had on record. It's interesting.

[swordboning]

Why are you acting so demure now, despite having done the same again? Back then, you were more standoffish about it, now that I think on it.

[SIGH.]

Just try not to regret anything you're going to do.

[codere]

It's because you were an asshole. [ The best girlfriend. ]

[swordboning]

That happens to be a default for both of us.

[codere]

Arguably more for you than it is for me. [ Huffing up a bit. ]

[swordboning]

Arguably is a broad word. Especially for someone who is hanging on my back now.

[codere]

Oh, and what are you going to do about it? Body slam backwards to knock me off?

Please. You've already threw me into a pool of water knowing I couldn't swim. There's nothing you could do that would surprise me.

[swordboning]

No one said it had to be violent. Nor did anyone say I was going to do something to you.

[codere]

Then why bother bringing up my current position on your back?

[ Tightening her hold just in case. ]

[swordboning]

Maybe because it would distract you.

[codere]

[ Digging her nails in a bit. ] Not for long.

[swordboning]

Or maybe it's a little deeper than that. And I said my previous statement to distract you from something else entirely.

[codere]

Like what, Archer?

[ Lessening her hold a bit. ]

[swordboning]

That would be giving it away.

[Shaking his head and walking over to the bed.]

Let's at least sit down.

[codere]

Tired of me hanging on? [ Once he's near the bed, she's swinging off and landing on it rather skillfully for someone who was just mimicking a sloth. ]

It's all right to express that you don't want me to do this, you know. I think as my boyfriend you have more sway than as my Servant.

[swordboning]

No, I'm just making sure you're in a more convenient spot, that's all.

[Still if she just chilling, that's cool.]

I've already made up my mind. There's no sense in taking it any further.

[codere]

[ Yes, just chilling with her hands in her lap to keep her skirt pinned down and everything. ]

No, there's no sense in it. However that's what a relationship is all about.

Committing nonsensical acts for the person you care for. [ Carefully avoiding the l-word now. ]