Apping to Exilium

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Huma- er. Mundane.

Look, while I appreciate you finding me a new place to stay I guess, that's a tick, but I had a perfectly good place. More importantly, he was there. You took me away from Wing and now you want to stick me in a place where you are certain I will be completely alone.

I don't-

I don't have a problem with being alone but color me confused. I was happy.

I just don't understand. I want to go back to that broken down place with him.

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The being alone thing. I don't think they care about my happiness. I know where I'd be happy.

[knightoflight]

Drift. [He smiles. ] You won't be alone for long. You'll make friends there. [He has every faith in that.]

Happiness is in the spark, Drift. Not in a place.

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[ Why is Wing always right and wise damn it. But he knows he is correct. ]

I...

I know. I just. Mh. I guess I'm just bitter about it. I'll try to make the best of it. It'd be better with you though.

(i apologize)

[knightoflight]

_{This place was better with you, also.}

SOBS WEHHHHHHHH ALL MY FEELS

[weapabilities]

I'm so sorry, Wing.

I'll make them understand. We'll meet again soon.

[knightoflight]

Don't be, please. I would gladly lose you to know you're happier some place else.

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But I'm not...

[knightoflight]

Drift. Please. Give the place a chance. Trust your mun. Trust yourself.

And I'll always be here for you.

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But I love you.

[knightoflight]

[A soft, almost whimpering sound.]

I love you, too.

But love isn't supposed to hold you back, Drift.

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I'll go... but damn it. I will take you with me come hell or-

Or. Whatever it is that people say. No matter what. I promise.

[knightoflight]

Be open to what comes, Drift. Who knows? You might find you don't need me there at all.

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Don't say that...

I've always needed you. Even after everything, I needed you.

[knightoflight]

You never needed me. You just needed to trust yourself.

I am glad--honored--that I helped show you the way.

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But what about you?

[knightoflight]

I'll be fine.

Honestly, it's just such a relief to hear you're safe, you have no idea.

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The thought of you being alone again doesn't sit well with me, though...

I'm sorry to have worried you.

[knightoflight]

I'm not alone, Drift. I'll be fine. [The Authorities don't like him, but they haven't found a way to stop him, yet.]

Stop apologizing. [He taps Drift's chassis, chidingly, shaking off the mood with a wink.] Or else.

[weapabilities]

Mmmmmmm. [ Watch him fret anyways.]

I'm sorry I just- ah! Or else what?

[knightoflight]

[No, he has had enough of Drift fretting. And himself fretting. It's a reunion and they shouldn't be standing around moping at each other. Time, he's learned, is too precious for that.]

[He arches a supraorbital ridge.]

Or else I'll fight you for it.

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[ A pause. ]

You know I'm a lot more formidable now.

[knightoflight]

Are you? Maybe you'll have to prove it to me.

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You think you're up to the task?

[knightoflight]

You sound like you need a refresher, Drift.

[He laughs: this is far better than fretting and worry.]

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I think I may. Care to join me?