attempts at reviving an old muse

[canceller]

It has been some time, hasn't it?

To be honest, I was beginning to think my last prediction was wrong, and that we truly had seen the last of each other. I should have waited another year or two before making such assumptions. But really, are you sure you're up to the task? It's been awfully long since we've had each other for company, and I balk to think of what strange notions you've undoubtedly retained about me.

Regardless, I must admit I admire your strange dedication to this idea. Perhaps we could give it another shot. They say the third time's the charm.

So, mundane. What will you have of me?

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[canceller]

[Well that strikes him dumb for a good moment.]

I could say the same of you, Your Majesty.

[canceller]

Hah! [Aw look, you got a smile out of him.] I doubt it. We have a lot of catching up to do as it is, and maintaining such an endeavor requires more than they can currently give, I'm afraid.

[canceller]

Unfortunately, no.

[At least he has the decency to not look too openly displeased—or, dare we say it, embarrassed—by the thought.]

In that vein of thought, I do hope you yourself have been well.

[canceller]

And are you alone there?

[canceller]

Good. In places such as those, a familiar face can lend some comfort.

[And that's all he intends to pry into that. The often-complicated nature of Lelouch's relationships is hardly his business unless Lelouch himself makes it so.]

[canceller]

[Quite a few months, actually.]

Well, yes. And largely to myself. You know how these things go.

[canceller]

That's rather impressive, for better or for worse.

[His guess would be the latter, if either. Not that it matters, because the look on Lelouch's face is troubling enough.]

[canceller]

None, as of now. I do think it's worthwhile to simply take this slowly and see where it goes.

[He pauses, then laughs a little.]

It's funny how similar all this sounds to rekindling an old romance.

ugh gosh I missed these two

[canceller]

Thank you, Your Majesty. I'm afraid we could use all the luck and well-wishing we can get.

busy and sick these days, hahah. you?

[canceller]

It's a start neither of us was sure would ever come, honestly.

I feel you a little there, man.

[canceller]

It's hardly pessimistic; my mundane is quite the procrastinator.

it really is, ugh.

[canceller]

[That gets a laugh out of him.] I could hope for as much, couldn't I? It may not be quite as interesting for at least one of the two of us, but I'd certainly be all right with that.

[canceller]

You're too kind.

[He hesitates to continue, but ultimately decides to ask.]

Given the choice, would you also want something akin to that?

it's okay I passed out too. fucking nyquil.

[canceller]

Something like that, yes.

I wish I could /sobs

[canceller]

Then I'll hope in turn for you to find a more peaceful existence as well.

no okay you should hit me up on AIM, 'cause it's been forever

[canceller]

It's the least I could do, Your Majesty.

[canceller]

Those? I largely meant simply in regards to my character. They seem to think me pompous and stuffy to the point of being absurd.

[GOSH JEREMIAH, I WONDER WHY.]

[canceller]

[Don't think he doesn't notice this, Lelouch. But he'll yet try and defend his point.]

Failing to see the difference between that and the simple qualities of a gentleman could be the cause. Class is just wasted on some people.

[canceller]

[It's sad, but it's true. Even his time tending his orange orchards couldn't take the nobleman out of him.

Y'know, like childhood experiences with trauma and war took some of the prince out of Lelouch.]

See? It's not nearly so ridiculous. [Jeremiah huffs a little.] Although I will say the age jokes have largely ceased.

[canceller]

["terribly"?

Oh Lelouch, you didn't...]

Yes, well- I mean, it becomes less funny as fewer and fewer years stand between us.

[Sorry, man, he's a little stuck on the last thing that got said.]

[canceller]

[Oh. Well that's jarring to think about.]

To be fair, the changes of a few years as an adult aren't really so noticeable. I don't see any reason not to consider yourself as such, regardless as to whether we actually age or not.

[dolphins_cries]

Oh dear.

[canceller]

Lady Euphemia, please, don't let yourself look so troubled. The two of us have been through this before.

[dolphins_cries]

It-it's just I hope you are able to solve things soon.

[canceller]

I'm sure we shall. As I said, it isn't the first time we've pulled through such things.

[His smile is small, but reassuring.]

Have you been well?

[dolphins_cries]

Alright.

[She tries to move on]

Yes. What about you?

[canceller]

[He notices, but he's not about to point it out.]

I'm quite fine, considering my long absence.

[knightofsix]

Strange devotion is one that always piques the most interest.

[canceller]

[... touché, Anya. Touché.]

You sound wise beyond your years yet again.