[ She doesn't want to say he'd be a burden, but... yeah, a little. Unfortunately. Sometimes the badass people go on missions and the loved ones have to stay home and wait for word. It's not fair, but that's how it is. ]
I promise. There's nothing on any world that can keep me apart from you.
[ We're not talking about how those holding Red Son's parents can kill immortals. It won't do Kantera any good to hear, because her mind is made up and there's no talking her out of it despite the risks. Besides, they have to catch her first. ]
[ She bends down to kiss his hand, bless her table manners for not getting chocolate on him, it would ruin the vibe. ] And he'll be there to protect me. We'll protect each other.
[He cups her cheek gently.] I trust you. -Then, I'll wait for you patiently.
[He'll worry every single day before she returns to him - she can't ask him not to worry. He couldn't stop himself even if he tried. But he won't argue against her going.]
[ Asking him not to worry would be unfair, so she won't. Knowing he'll be safe is her priority. ]
[ She nuzzles at his hand ] Thank you for understanding. I know it's a big change, and so suddenly. But he's doing so much for me. For us, really. [ Or at least trying to, with her hibernation. ]
[ She draws a breath and is trying very hard not to look annoyed. She is mostly successful, at least. ]
We've had that conversation before. Why I prefer to tell people myself. And then the thing with Venti and Lumine.
I'm not angry, but... I'm begging you, think before you gossip. [ She won't have this conversation a third time, she'll just stop trusting him. And there's no coming back from that. ] I need you to respect my boundaries the way I respect yours about not being too affectionate in public -- barring when I was under status effects, that is.
I know you didn't mean any harm and it's probably from a place of being proud of me and seeing nothing wrong with what I am. But I also know how some people can get about vampires. I worry about it all the time.
I need to have control over who knows so I can feel safe.
I know you know all this, just... [ She's hoping if she explains it like that it'll sink in better. ]
I forget that anyone could ever think poorly of you, even for foolish reasons. I wish you had the luxury of forgetting that, but I know that you don't.
[There is nothing wrong with her. It's other people who are wrong.]
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...Is the way it has to be. Having you there, I won't be able to focus on helping him. I'll be too worried about something happening to you.
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[He would be a burden to her there. Kantera squeezes her hands.]
Promise me that you'll return safely.
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I promise. There's nothing on any world that can keep me apart from you.
[ We're not talking about how those holding Red Son's parents can kill immortals. It won't do Kantera any good to hear, because her mind is made up and there's no talking her out of it despite the risks. Besides, they have to catch her first. ]
[ She bends down to kiss his hand, bless her table manners for not getting chocolate on him, it would ruin the vibe. ] And he'll be there to protect me. We'll protect each other.
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[He'll worry every single day before she returns to him - she can't ask him not to worry. He couldn't stop himself even if he tried. But he won't argue against her going.]
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[ She nuzzles at his hand ] Thank you for understanding. I know it's a big change, and so suddenly. But he's doing so much for me. For us, really. [ Or at least trying to, with her hibernation. ]
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[So he's really not in any place to ask her not to go.]
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Do me a favor and don't make a thing of it with him, okay? I know I didn't say much, but I don't want him to think I'm spilling his business.
-- Which reminds me. Did you tell Lelouch I'm a vampire? [ Her smile is both sweetness and vague threat. ]
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We've had that conversation before. Why I prefer to tell people myself. And then the thing with Venti and Lumine.
I'm not angry, but... I'm begging you, think before you gossip. [ She won't have this conversation a third time, she'll just stop trusting him. And there's no coming back from that. ] I need you to respect my boundaries the way I respect yours about not being too affectionate in public -- barring when I was under status effects, that is.
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[He talks before he thinks and he needs to not.]
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I know you didn't mean any harm and it's probably from a place of being proud of me and seeing nothing wrong with what I am. But I also know how some people can get about vampires. I worry about it all the time.
I need to have control over who knows so I can feel safe.
I know you know all this, just... [ She's hoping if she explains it like that it'll sink in better. ]
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[There is nothing wrong with her. It's other people who are wrong.]
-I'll be more careful.
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For punishment, you will take me and this delicious cake to bed and wash the sheets when I inevitably get chocolate on them.
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[Already picking up the cake.]
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And also because I love you.
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[time to make a mess in private-]
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wrapup