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It seems there's been quite a lot to discuss this past week. ...I'm curious, especially about those who come from my world, but I won't force the issue if your decision is private.

...Though if you are going to answer, please speak. I don't have my glasses. [or the faculty to give written replies]

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That's good - I thought my memory was failing me.

I apologize, Your Majesty.

Don't apologize. It's been a long time since I've seen you laugh like that.

...There's not much here to laugh about.

[He means even before Luceti, but let's not get into that right now.]

It's why we have to cherish every happy moment we get.

I agree.

[finished with the soup]

[He takes the tray back, putting it on the desk beside her bed. No sense in beating around the bush any longer-]

...I'm going to take the offer.

[well, that caught her off guard. She's totally not hiding her surprise or worry here]

It's a risk, but I need to get back.

[Even if he had to go back to exchanging letters with her.]

You have...you have a country to look after, of course.

I don't think Jade is going...he'll take care of you.

I can take care of myself, Your Majesty.

[but she's a little businesslike again]

Have you considered that it might be a trap?

[Only a thousand times.]

Yes...but, what if it isn't?

[we see you ignored that first part]

There's that, too.

[Not ignored - he knows she can take care of herself. He just wants to make sure that she has back-up, just in case.

Peony lapses into silence. He wants to say so many things, but he knows he shouldn't say them.]

[Jade? As a backup caretaker?]

You have no choice but to decide for the good of Malkuth.

[Has he overestimated Jade's brotherly affections?|D

Have an attempt to cheer things up:]

...I'll tell the Nephry back home to visit.

...

[that is a strange look she's giving him. Almost...well, hurt]

[Why does she look hurt.:( That was meant to be comforting.D:]

...I won't tell her, then?

Me, Peony. You won't tell me. ...There's not some other person in Auldrant.

[But she's staying here and...crap. He shouldn't make things worse.]

You're right. [He reaches out to take her hand.] I'll tell you to visit, okay?

...I probably won't listen.

[at least, not if she really does forget everything about this place. ...But she is letting him hold her hand]

It doesn't matter. I'll just keep trying.

[The way he always kept trying to ask her when they exchange letters. If he forgets, nothing will change.]

This house will feel emptier without you, Your Majesty.

[Peony holds her hand tighter.]

...I'll miss you.

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