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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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[swordboning]

I happen to be at our apartment, doing nothing much at all. Games are boring and I had no wish to talk with other people so I finished quickly.

[Outside of making fun of multiple Jedi. That was a thing.]

[codere]

[ He's really a Force to be reckoned with, isn't he? ]

It's the same one? I've noticed there's been some changes with the colony.

I have a lot of catching up to do... lots of reading and spying on conversations that took place while I was away. [ So rude.

Better hope he didn't say anything in front of a camera. ]

[swordboning]

[Oh my god slaps the shit out of you.]

The same one, yes. I'm a bit sentimental and stubborn so even if this place was razed, I'd rebuild it just to have it.

Just try not to spy on anyone I consider decently important.

[codere]

Those are the exact kind of people I should be investigating. [ At least she'll respect his wishes and not go prodding around too much. ]

No matter how many times I go through this, I end up being tired.

[swordboning]

Right.

...just show up here so I can indulge in my own needs and spoil you a little. I'm sure you won't complain.

[codere]

If you're trying to entice me to move quicker, you should just come get me.

[ She'll work on making her way there though. ] How do you plan on doing that anyway? It'll be hard to keep my attention away from my computers.

[swordboning]

You'd be surprised what a person can do when he sees his beloved again.

[Yes, he's intentionally being embarrassing.]

[codere]

[ If only he could feel how much she's blushing. ]

I'll be home soon. [ Using embarrassing words like 'home' as well, she'll hurry her way there. Only after she stops and buys a cute outfit with the new credits CERES has given her.

Because why wouldn't she?

Definitely arriving at the apartment wearing this and with a bouquet of fake flowers in hand. ]

Knock-knock. [ Her key card won't work for it right now so she'll have to let him know she's here another way. ]

[swordboning]

[He opens up and...]

What is that?

[The shirt or the flowers, it's hard to tell.]

...whatever. Just come in.

[codere]

[ Holding them up for him. ] They're flowers.

[swordboning]

That, I can see.

[Yes, he takes them.]

I'll accept your plastic sign of affection with all of my heart.

[codere]

You better--oh, and they're plastic so they'll never die.

[ Stepping in past him to look around the apartment, trying to pick up on any differences since she's been gone. ]

[swordboning]

[Not too much different. Though he did pick up her stuff to clean under it.]

...is that a metaphorical meaning in terms of your feelings?

[codere]

No, it isn't. You shouldn't read into the things I say just because I'm saying them.

[ Once she's settled down with the concept that her home hasn't changed, she'll turn back to face him with a small smile. ]

People change. I can't claim I'll like you forever.

[swordboning]

You can at least allow me a little teasing.

[Come on Rin. This is how Archer rolls.]

Would you like anything while we're starting to get relaxed?

[codere]

No, I'm fine with the way things are.

[ She's all relaxed and everything. ] It's just nice to be somewhere familiar instead of that disgusting swamp.

[swordboning]

[Rin, pro relaxer.]

Any place is probably better than a swamp unless you're a biologist.

[codere]

What I'm trying to say is that it's nice I'm back here with you... [ Muttering stupid with that under her breath and everything. ]

That's all.

[swordboning]

If you want to truth, I'm in a far better place now that you've returned. You should try to stay next time.

[codere]

Eh? [ Why is he being sappy with her suddenly?! ]

I don't really understand what it is that you're saying... you had a Master, so it's not as if you were left wanting for anything.

[swordboning]

And? It wasn't you. A thousand other Masters can't replace one Rin.

But it does bring up a good point. You want to at least pick up some magic, don't you?

[codere]

It isn't something you can just buy at the local store, Archer. [ In other words, yes, but it requires relying on someone else. ]

[swordboning]

What I'm asking if is you have the talent but not the knowledge and skill. Is that correct?

[codere]

If I can sustain you, then there must be something magical within me.

[ And yes, of course she has the talent. If she didn't, she'd just break the world into allowing it.]

[swordboning]

I'll get you a proper teacher and we'll work from there. I only know two spells, one of which would be minorly useful for you. But watching you learn could help inspire me, I think.