Applying to poly_chromatic.

[confined_to_briah]

So you're finally working on it? ( She isn't sure about this, but at least there are allies in the city. ) Make a decision and don't renege on it. Be strong and focused otherwise I may leave you.

( Fine. Be mean, Alexiel. Love you too. )

I don't wish to talk about that. Make the sample about something else.

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[gotashortfuse]

[This is Mika.

Mika is staring.

See Mika stare.

Mika stares for a long time.]

[confined_to_briah]

Yes? ( For the moment, she is going to pretend it's normal for her to be...free. If one can even call this freedom. )

[gotashortfuse]

Do I know you?

[Yeah. He seriously doesn't remember you.]

[confined_to_briah]

It's better if you don't. ( Honesty is the best policy. )

[gotashortfuse]

Oh yeah? Who are you supposed to be then?

[confined_to_briah]

A fellow Angel. Does it matter?

[gotashortfuse]

It does! So you better tell me before I burn you!

[confined_to_briah]

( That earns a laugh. Well, it's more of a snort, but it's amused. )

That won't be necessary. I am the Organic Angel Alexiel.

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[gotashortfuse]

Yeah well I'm-!

[gotashortfuse]

.....................................

[gotashortfuse]

ARE NOT!

[confined_to_briah]

Do I have to prove it?

[gotashortfuse]

Yeah but! What about? And you were!

[So confused.]

[confined_to_briah]

( Small frown. ) Making sense is an art.

[gotashortfuse]

[So lost.]

[confined_to_briah]

Michael...

I am who I say. My words are the truth. On that, you can rely.

[gotashortfuse]

You're comin' to the City?

[confined_to_briah]

If my Mundane has her way.

[sympathyforme]

What is she making your sample of?

And I'm...

It's good that you're coming. I'll be gone for the next month and Setsuna...

I hope to return to you both.

[confined_to_briah]

A time I would rather forget.

( Her expression falls before she can stop it. )

Where are you going?

[sympathyforme]

What times are there that you'd rather remember?

My writer will be gone for most of July, so she has decided to make me leave the City during the time.

[He cups the side of her face before he can stop himself, leaning closer without thinking about it.]

[confined_to_briah]

I think you know the answer to that. ( All the stolen moments she spent with him, her involvement in Setsuna's life... )

Make sure you return in August. ( Her eyes widen, but that doesn't last. She rests her forehead against his, eyes half-lidded. )

There are those who would miss you.