IC Inbox

[swordboning]

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

Comments

[swordboning]

[He'd argue but he gets the hint. That's technically an order.

So he makes his way over to her, even though they're only separated by a door.]

I'm here now.

[codere]

[ Which means she's latching onto him as quickly as he'll allow her. He's not going to be a jerk and spirit form away from her, is he? ]

Archer!

[swordboning]

[Hardly. No, he'll be more than happy to give her a semblance of a hug in return. It's difficult when the other party is more like a clinging sloth.]

[codere]

[ Shh only dreams now. ] I'm being stupid and selfish, aren't I?

[ And there's the crawling to latch herself mostly on his back? Waist? Somewhere around there. ]

You're supposed to sit me down and talk me out of these things!

[swordboning]

You're doing what you think you need to do. There's no point in talking you out of it because you'll make the decision yourself.

[Just going to sit still and try to be a support while she figures out a place to be.]

[codere]

[ It's going to end up with her draped over a shoulder from behind with her legs wrapped around his waist. Comfy!

This is what he signed up for when he wanted her to be more affectionate. ]

I don't know if it's what I need to do.

[swordboning]

[This is what he signed up for when he agreed to be her Servant.]

That kind of question isn't ever going to have a correct answer. That's why you have to decide for yourself and stick with whatever decision you make.

[Unlike some tall, dark, and handsome people here who regret decisions they have made.]

[codere]

Geez, that's not fair at all!

[ She's never had to consider others before. It's always just been her and her self! ]

[swordboning]

Life isn't fair. But just remember that you'll always have me here.

[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.