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But he will remember you once more. Undoubtedly, that moment will arrive.

Oh yes, it will.

I shall gracefully accept whatever punches come my way if that is your preference.

Edited 2020-09-06 17:36 (UTC)

It is not. Neither would I have you harm him. [like you did Jason] It is within Baritones' abilities to prevent someone from acting rashly without harming them. Simply postponing whatever clash may arise between the two of you would be my preference.

Edited 2020-09-06 17:46 (UTC)

I can use my abilities, yes, but he may altogether be more upset at me if I did so. Often those affected are not very fond of it!

Do you believe there is any other means to prevent violence between you?

If we are aiming for something less binding than a contract -- then perhaps an agreement in advance.

Between you and he? That is his to make.

I like to believe I have a talent for negotiations.

You have a talent for deception and lies. I would be present for any agreement making you two endeavor on.

[ sigh! ]

Very well. Has he been told about me in any aspect?

Not yet, though it remains to be seen how long that will remain.

If it is inevitable regardless I believe it would be fair to warn him. It would help avoid any ... unpleasant surprises in the future, yes?

[ also hopefully maybe avoid Gladio punching him on remembering?? ]

I am doing my best to keep watch over his memories. But I can only imagine what you did to the king once he was outside of Insomnia. Gladio does not have to be as understanding as I do; he cannot be made to, only decide as much on his own.

Well, now I am wondering if it is worth all the fuss. It is difficult for me to imagine any of his guard being ... Understanding.

We have the luxury of time, and I am far more aware of your circumstances than I imagine any before were. Do you think nothing will change in your relations with him given those circumstances?

Do you believe anything will change? I cannot confess that I know the man well, especially as he is now without his memories.

[blinks, considering, then honest:]

How could it not? We may not be able to mark each shift in each other, but I am certain that you and I have changed, at least.

Oh yes. I'm aware of our own changes, but - - the young king's guard always seemed quite attached to him.

And in my version of events, I was essentially the reason for his death. I cannot imagine he will be pleased upon recalling this.

And I am less committed than them?

No, you were not. The Blade Keeper decided that end, and I will hold no other responsible nor suffer anyone to believe otherwise.

You are committed, but you seek to understand where he may be more reluctant to.

[ he sighs, swirling a glass in his hand. ]

Though I suppose I should not assume.

[ . . . reaching to touch his wrist, a familiar gesture, but without any power behind it]

Do my efforts hold any meaning for you? Truly?

[ his hand stops - - not pulling her way hut his lips purse as if displeased. ]

I'm afraid you will have to specify.

Am I still a tool or puppet? Or do I hold some meaning as a person?

If you are a tool you've rather lost your use here.

[ it's not a very subtle attempt to dodge the question. ]

[that's cute, granpa uncle . . . but glancing down as she processes that, touched a bit?]

Of course. —Thank you.

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