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[haphazardous]

Missing me lately...?

Well, I can't say I'm not flattered. It's good to see you again. I'm glad we could catch up a little bit.

But, ah--

Sorry to say, I just don't think it's going to work out. How long has it been since we did this last?... And well, I know you have an awful lot of objections to how things have been going with me and mine lately. Believe me, I do too! But, well. If we were to work together again, you'd have to deal with that... are you really prepared to take up the burden?

I can't really recommend it, my friend. It hasn't exactly been pretty around here lately. You might be better off if you tried to stay away from our mess...it would be a shame if you got caught up in this whole war again and got yourself hurt.

You just go on, hm? We can go our separate ways again, and you can live your nice, quiet life. I wouldn't mind if you kept dropping by to share it with me from time to time, though. *brief laugh* Let's face it, living vicariously is the only way I'm ever going to have something like that again. I'd-- appreciate it.

Ah, before you go, though, I-- Thank you. It means a lot that you've been thinking of us all. No, really.

Don't worry, miss.

We'll pull through.

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[whiteblackknight]

"Living vicariously"?

There's MORE than one of you?

[haphazardous]

Well, I certainly hope there are no me-mes out there, but there are always Komurin mes, you know! My dear babies will continue to carry on my legacy~~~

[inspector]

Your profound lack of optimism is distressing, Supervisor Li. Perhaps if you spent a fraction of the time you devote to your obsession with your sister to honing your faith, you would not yet believe the luxury of a quiet evening to be a thing of the past.

[haphazardous]

There's no faith involved really, Inspector, just statistics. With the sheer amount of work on my plate over here, who's got time for little things like quiet evenings? I'm sure you can relate.

[inspector]

[ Have a disdainful little sniff as Link turns his head up, lips drawn in a thin line. ]

Certainly not. The Chief Inspector and I unfailingly make time for our worship regardless of the condition of the war.

To that which is important enough, time can always be adjusted for.

[ He pauses, a flicker of uncertainty in that ever stern expression of his. ]

In fact, I do believe that if your sister absolutely needed for it to be yesterday again, you would neglect to even shut your eyes until it was done.

...Perhaps you simply need reminding that there are things, which while they are not strictly work, are still important to preserve.

[haphazardous]

*brief little chuckle; he tilts his head with a raised brow and an amused look*

Well, when it comes to Linali things are different, of course.

But I'm afraid in between everything else I just don't find time for stopping by the chapel much. *wryly* My faith isn't what I was hired for anyway, I can assure you.

[inspector]

Well, I didn't mean just--

[ And then Link stops himself, scowling faintly with his brow furrowed. ]

...at any rate, I've gone over your quarterly performance reports for the last five years and there appears to be a great deal of inefficiency in your typical workday. If were slightly less manic about your work, I'm sure you'd find your schedule as a whole far more palatable.

Now stop running your mouth to outsiders about the state of our organization.

[haphazardous]

Really now, Link, don't be rude. The young lady's every bit as involved with us as any of our other civilian supporters! Do you really think as Supervisor I haven't given any thought to security here? *pout*

And to be honest, I can just about promise you that the next time I tried to make my workday more efficient, another twenty emergencies would crop up that I'd have to run over and deal with. *shaking his head with a little groan* Really, Inspector, I promise I get plenty of busybodying from Miss Fay...

*pausing for a second then, something reluctantly warm in his expression as he chuckles a little, brow furrowed*

So there's no need to fret over me too much, all right?

belatedly zones right in on this...

[anklets]

"Hasn't exactly been pretty"?... Brother?

[Someone is a little... behind the times.]

1/2

[haphazardous]

Er--

2/2

[haphazardous]

That's... ah, it's nothing you need to worry about, I promise. Business as usual with the war and all, really--... I just wouldn't want to give out too many details to a civilian, you know?... *slightly awkward smile. He's familiar with the fact that anything goes in this weird slice of timespace, so he wouldn't want to say anything that might upset Lenalee unnecessarily.*

[anklets]

[Don't think for a second that she isn't just as capable of deciphering his particular looks as he is of hers. She feels like she wants to press the topic, but chooses not to, and instead takes a few short breaths, nodding. Then she ducks her head.]

I've really missed you!

[haphazardous]

*there's pretty much zero chance that he would pass up that opening to change the subject. One way or another, though, the words get a smile -- Komui's expression is warm as he invitingly opens his arms*

It's always good to see you. Always.

What have you been up to lately...? *cocking his head to one side a bit, with a curious look. Maybe the answer will help him get a better handle on what she knows already and what she doesn't.*

[anklets]

[You know how sometimes, a word or an action hits just right so as to make you lose all the breath in your body? That's what happens when he opens his arms. She remains stock still for a moment which feels long only inside her head, then throws herself at him and flings her arms 'round him tight.]

I'm... I've... [Deep breaths, Lenalee. Keep it together.] I'm fighting alongside everyone, like always. We're building a bright new future in a new place none of us had ever been to before.

[It's a vague answer, to be sure, but at least her bare ankles and short hair give some indicator of what she isn't saying aloud re: when she's from.]

[crowdependency]

[Oh. Look at that, it's her brother she hasn't seen in years, might be feeling some feelings but no, be cool Lenalee be cool]

Of course we will.

[haphazardous]

*he just saw his Lenalee not too long ago, so he's not sure what could be making this one all emotional, but -- offering a quiet, firm smile in response*

No question about it.

[crowdependency]

[Komui is here and smiling, hesitatntly reaches for his hand in a half show of comfort and affection and half simply checking to make sure he's real.]

Even if things are rough right now, you'll surely pull through.

[haphazardous]

*blink -- he looks mildly surprised at how hesitant she seems, but holds out that hand to curl his fingers around her own*

We will be just fine. It might take time, but I know we'll find a way.

*that's what he always has to tell himself, anyway -- he certainly wouldn't tell Lenalee anything less.*

[crowdependency]

[Well this is heartbreaking. Screw it, going for the hug.]

Of course, of course, my mistake. With such conviction, how could I think anything else? Just don't push yourself too hard, brother.

[punching_bag]

Yes, yes. Just go back to your nice and quiet life. [ no, don't. Don't ever leave him again ] We've managed just fine without you!

[ never, never ever, ever. They're a dying breed, dear Komuis. Even if they are insufferably annoying (but necessary). Welcome back! ]

[haphazardous]

*pause, blink, pointing a finger at his face* Who-- me? Well, you know I'm not going anywhere, Bak-chan! *beam*

The young lady, on the other hand... I'd hate to see her get in over her head, but-- *pausing to grin again* Never fear, your Supervisor wouldn't leave you to toil on your own!

*Aw Bak, your tsun disguises nothing. And thanks.*

[punching_bag]

[ he frowns ] Of course you. And it's Bak! [ but the anger is just on the surface. It takes too much energy to be angry when one is happy ]

Where have you been anyway? Your mun has no excuse for keeping you [ locked up ] indisposed! [ although, in truth, he's half wondering if Komui didn't do that on purpose. He always was devious. Through and through.

... which meant he was going to have to start cleaning up Komui's brilliant messes again. siiiiiiiiiiiigh ]

[weightofthesky]

[There will not be enough time between when she's spotted him, to when she's nearly plowing into him at full force to wrap him into an embrace that nearly lifts him from the ground.

Someone has desperately missed her brother.

- her voice is a little muffled against his shoulder.]

Don't be so depressing, Komui.