Mun is starting to look at some games...

[edgar_roni]

So, you're finally looking to take the plunge, are you? And here I was starting to enjoy being a free agent...

My feelings on personal freedom aside, are you sure about this?

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[aria_di_celes]

Be careful who you say that around.

[Her mun is already a pain to deal with in the first place.]

It's not so bad though. I'm just about to be put into my second one.

[edgar_roni]

I'm always careful, dear heart. You should know that by now.

[His mun is an even bigger pain, so he can sympathize.]

Oh? Would that be the same game Locke is heading towards?

[aria_di_celes]

And Terra, and Setzer, yes.

[A pause.]

So you don't want to be committed?

[No surprises there, Edgar.]

[edgar_roni]

Committed? You're making it sound like I'm going to be sent to an asylum, strapped down and forced into something unpleasant.

[Or pleasant. But, yes, it's no surprise that he's thinking of running for the hills now that the c-word is being brought into the picture.]

[aria_di_celes]

Well... depending on where your mun wants to send you, that description might be more literal than you'd like.

[Heck, the very first game Celes almost got sent to was set in an asylum.]

[edgar_roni]

An asylum? Oh, can you imagine the horror? All of the women on the outside, grieving and worrying themselves sick while I am trapped inside, unable to do anything to comfort them...

[Hand to his chest, he sighs out. Perhaps overdramatically.]

Absolute torture.

[aria_di_celes]

I'm certain they'll manage.

[Don't mind her rolling her eyes at you, Edgar.]

So, is your mun sending you to an asylum?

[edgar_roni]

[Don't worry; he's too caught up in his theatrics that he doesn't even notice the eye rolling.]

Possibly. Who knows? To be frank, I don't even know what that fool is planning.

[aria_di_celes]

Whatever it is, it shouldn't be too much for you, right?

It can't be any worse than anything we've faced so far.

[edgar_roni]

[Ohhh? Is Celes being nice to him?]

I certainly appreciate this vote of confidence.

[aria_di_celes]

[It happens. Don't get used to it.]

Besides, if you're worried about retaining your anonymity, there's always Gerad.

[edgar_roni]

[Aw. Why not? He won't tell.

Okay, he will. But still, you can't hold that against him. This is a rare and fascinating thing. Speaking of rare and fascinating--]

And she also makes jokes, ladies and gentlemen.

[He snorts, playfully.]

It wasn't that bad of a disguise. You fell for it.

[For all of two seconds.]

[aria_di_celes]

[Celes scoffed, both at the implication that she doesn't have a sense of humor, and the idea that she fell for the disguise.]

The only thing I doubted was your sanity.

[edgar_roni]

Oh come now. It worked, didn't it?

[Somehow. He took acting lessons from Locke so it's quite shocking it worked at all.]

I don't believe it's in my best interest to attempt that role again, however...

[aria_di_celes]

Amazingly. I think the thieves were all too busy thinking about gold to consider who it was they were following.

[It's amazing he didn't end up mugged and left for dead. If they would have found out his identity, it'd be bad news for him.]

Perhaps not.

[edgar_roni]

[He's a regular Laurence Olivier, don't you know?]

So. Where are you headed?

[aria_di_celes]

It's called Maison de Portes. Everyone seems pretty welcoming there.

I'm not entirely sure that Locke didn't just get sweet talked into it, really.

[edgar_roni]

If there is one thing I am most certain of, it's that Locke doesn't just get sweet-talked into things. The man lives on the idea that thinking is just a waste of time.

[He can say this because they're bros.]

[ethereal_earth]

Your mun is finally thinking of sending you somewhere? I hope it's a nice place...

[edgar_roni]

Hard to tell, since it's all consideration at this point, but who knows?

[He shrugs slightly. With his mun, things are likely to change several times over.]

I'm sure it would be a nice place if you're there.

[ethereal_earth]

Don't be silly, Edgar.

[But she does smile slightly at that.]

I'm sure wherever you go, you can take care of yourself. Just be careful...

[edgar_roni]

Silly? I was being dead serious. But I'll take care, only because you said so.

[ethereal_earth]

[A shake of the head. Edgar why are you always so confusing and impossible.]

If that's what it takes for you to be safe and take care of yourself.

[edgar_roni]

[Admit it: you wouldn't have him any other way.]

I will. But only if you'll promise me one thing?

[ethereal_earth]

[Of course not. That would be boring.

A pause, then a bit hesitantly...]

What is that?

[edgar_roni]

That you do the same? It's only fair for you to uphold your end of the bargain.

[ethereal_earth]

I'll do my best.

Though with where my mun is sending me, that may be difficult at times...

[edgar_roni]

Mm. I hear your mun is sending you to where Locke, Celes, and the bridestealer are headed?

[ethereal_earth]

She is, yes.

Ah... the bridestealer? Do you mean Setzer?

[edgar_roni]

That would be the one. Do you know of any others?

[If so, he was going to have to make some...arrangements.]

[ethereal_earth]

...Not that I know of.

You know, you could come along with us. It isn't the nicest place and I don't think it will be safe, but... at least we'd be together.

[edgar_roni]

Not a nice place and not safe. How tempting. Sign me up.

[ethereal_earth]

You're right. That was silly of me, wasn't it?

I'm sorry.

[edgar_roni]

Oh, come now. It was a minor joke.

[His hand comes down on her shoulder.]

There's nothing to be sorry for, dear heart.

[ethereal_earth]

No, there is. I shouldn't ask you to come with us, not when we're going to such a frightening place. I'm worried about Locke and Celes and Setzer too...

[lockpick]

Start running while you still can.

[Locke's a helper.]

You'd probably need the headstart.

[edgar_roni]

[Wait, was that a crack at his speed?]

Now why would I need a headstart?

[lockpick]

[Maybe. (Yes.)]

I'd just hate to see his majesty finding himself at a disdvantage.

[He can crack wise about other things if you'd rather.]

It's not all fun and games outside the castle, you know.

[edgar_roni]

Is that right? Me at a disadvantage? Perish the thought.

[Offering an all-too-obvious roll of his eyes, Edgar shrugs.]

I'm aware of that, Locke. It's also not fun and games within the castle itself, despite what you've been led to believe.

[While you were undoubtedly looting it.]

In any case, I am more than capable of handling myself in any situation. I appreciate your concern, though. I know it must be difficult shaking off your protective instincts.