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[wyvernwhisperer]

...Are you quite finished? Not that I have anywhere I would rather be, but I can think of a thousand things I'd rather be doing.

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[blood_and_thunder]

It's not really up to us... Like most things in our life.

[wyvernwhisperer]

I'd like to think we are the master's of our fate...but I am often doubtful.

[blood_and_thunder]

It's hard to have any confidence at all. Sometimes I just feel like giving up.

[wyvernwhisperer]

I know the feeling. But surely there is something, somewhere, to fight for? Something you cherish?

[blood_and_thunder]

After losing so much, it's hard to cherish anything. At least you've got Minerva.

[wyvernwhisperer]

We lost our families, but we still have each other.

[ that sounded more recited than genuine. forgive him, he's not the best at cheering people up. something about having the personality of a lobster (or wyvern, rather). ]

[blood_and_thunder]

[Did we just reach an S rank?]

... Yes. That's true. I should never have forgotten that.

[wyvernwhisperer]

[ lol. gerome fervently denies the possibility of an s rank...but if anyone could...well, it'd probably be miss dissociative identity xD ]

D-do you... [ he grimaces and clears his throat. ]

...Do you enjoy flying?

[blood_and_thunder]

[Awwwwwww. In the worst way possible.]

I... I've never flown before! ... Though there was that one time Mother used a levitating curse on me.

[It didn't end well.]

[wyvernwhisperer]

[ !!

that sounds unpleasant. ]

I believe I am suddenly grateful my mother was not a mage. Would you... [ he pauses, considering ] ... Like to meet Minerva? She won't bite. Unless you're covered in sweet sauce.

[ awkward experiences, yo. ]

[blood_and_thunder]

[w... why would... anyone be covered in sweet sauce...]

... A-All right. I'm sure I'm not that tasty anyway.

[... haaaa... ha ha.]

[wyvernwhisperer]

[ because.......don't ask. also, if henry were here, he'd insist that, "blood is sweet!" but we won't go there.

he calls to his cantankerous wyvern, who takes her time responding, as if completely unfazed by all manner of strange new environment.

gerome sighs. introductions are so awkward. ]

Minerva, this is Noire. Noire, meet the queen of the skies.

[blood_and_thunder]

[This is cute in a really bizarre way.]

It's... Um... nice to meet you, Minerva.

[She may or may not be hiding a bit behind you, gerome.]

[wyvernwhisperer]

There's nothing to fear.

[ but good idea, because there kind of is. minerva gets very possessive.
the wyvern blows an indifferent snort from her nostrils and settles lazily onto the ground. ]

gerome seems relieved. ] See?

[ he pats between the wyvern's eyes, appreciatively before hopping on and extending an arm to his new friend.

...friend? how odd. does that mean obligations? ] Shall we?

[blood_and_thunder]

Eeeeee....

[That hand of yours is going to be clasped. I mean really dug into. She's shutting her eyes as she climbs on.]

[dashing_heroine]

Yeah! You can't hang around here and be idle! That's exactly what our enemies want you to do! Break free, Gerome!

[wyvernwhisperer]

Break free of what, exactly?
I should have about as much cosmic influence here as I do back home.

[dashing_heroine]

Of your mun's control, duh! Be the master of your fate!

Well, with that attitude, you'll get nowhere fast.

[wyvernwhisperer]

My attitude is my own business. I have no reason to concern myself with impressing others.

[dashing_heroine]

Really? I thought that's why you wore that silly mask, to impress others! What other reason is there?

[wyvernwhisperer]

[ -_-' ]

It is meant to intimidate my enemies.

[ and scare off annoying pests. which doesn't work, clearly.
he gives an annoyed sigh. ]

[dashing_heroine]

That's not how you intimidate enemies! You have to have some awesome entrance, complete with imposing catchphrase! Like "I am Gerome, master of the future's justice and honor! Fear me, evildoers!"

[And she strikes a pose, grinning from ear to ear. Isn't she amazing?]