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I did not realize you weren't done playing games just yet. [A long pause as she tilts her head.] It seems like a reasonable request. I agree that both acquiring Bubbles and having Garrett before Francesca takes him is a compromise I'm willing to accept for my cooperation.

But don't test me. [The threat is said in a soft, but firm, voice.]

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[A pleased smirk] You're making me a part of this bargain?

No, you just happened to be part of it.

What's the difference? You are willing to compromise for me. My feelings!

The difference is that she came up with the offer, not me. [God, Garrett, you're so stupid.] What's wrong with your feelings?

You accepted it. [Nuh uh!!] They are touched by your concern.

Of course. It was a reasonable compromise. [:|] You are still my employer.

[He opens his mouth, and then his face falls]

Oh.

Carry on then, I suppose.

[Oh 8c]

Regardless of where we end up, you always have need of me. [Is that... Better? Look she's not good with feelings.]

Well, yes. At this point, I'm starting to think that's a given.

How willing you are to f-- [fulfill those needs :'|] --to come to my aid is another question, I think.

[Her brows furrow in confusion.]

Have I done something that calls my loyalty into question? [Besides running off for a month and leaving the dragon to guard you. Oops.]

Well, you did abandon me in a cave for a month. [:'|] I'm not sure how inter-dimensional travel effects verbal contracts.

It was for your own good. Bubbles was meant to take care of you. [8|] If you would not like me to continue my services...

Bubbles refused to let me take so much as a step out into fresh air. I did learn to cook, on the other hand. [His eyes widen] No! No, your services are - are much appreciated. I was just wondering if you would still feel yourself - bound to them. Me.

So he took care of you. [There's a clear look of surprise on her face.] It's like... You're a real person now.

[There's a small smile on her face before she glances down.] I have not brought you home yet, so yes. I would.

Hey! I have always been a real person, thank you very much. I just don't prefer dragon-seared meat.

[His heart thuds against his ribcage, hard, at that smile. he's so screwed] Well. Glad we've got that sorted, then.

One who has been mostly pampered. You will have to cook for me then.

[Look, she just abandoned her guild for you. Like hell she's actually going to abandon you unless you ask her to.] We are friends. Right? Friends... help each other out. [Awkward as fuck saying that word.]

You may change your mind on that score once I actually do. [He said he learned to cook, not to cook well]

[S c r e w e d] I'm honoured that you would consider me a friend. [Herpderp smile] And you're right about that.

I have gone without food. I think I can handle what you cook. [Any food is better than no food sometimes.]

You are my only one. And Bubbles. [Now that she's... killed off anyone who could have been called a friend.] Good.

You've been warned.

[Just reaching out and taking her hand oops] Having had more time than I ever thought I could use to think on it, I would have to say the same to you. [A beat] Not Bubbles, though. [XP]

Understood.

[Oh shit what is this handholding thing, she doesn't understand. Is this normal?] I don't believe that. [A smile.] He kept you safe.

He kept me safe because you asked. The beast has little affection for me.

But he didn't let you starve or be taken, did he?

That is good training on your part, not friendship on his.

I didn't have to train him for it. I asked him.

Right, and the last time he listened to me when I asked him anything would be...?

You don't treat him with any respect.

[a sniff] Respect must be earned.

[A small grin.] He is a dragon. By nature, he has earned respect.

He is a pygmy dragon. By nature, he has earned ridicule.

And you are a pygmy mage. One could say the same about you.

[He chokes. Still holding her hand, though] I am not a pygmy mage.

I think it is an apt term for you. [Her thumb slides along the back of his hand.] It is still impressive.

[He opens his mouth to reply and abruptly loses his words when her thumb moves like that] I - you think it is an apt term because you delight in making fun of me. [Excuse him while his ego grows ten sizes] Well, of course it's impressive.

You've got me pegged. I do take delight in, but if magic comes from dragons, and they are pygmies... Then you are a pygmy mage. [Look at her face, Garrett. She's completely delighted by her logic.] Not many people are pygmy mages.

Is it usual for them to give tests? I think I have had my honor challenged one too many times to retain good humor about it.

Sometimes. They can become... cruel. [:|a] I was once torn apart by large dolls.

[ what in the sam hell of hoboken ]

I fear to ask how a child's toy may become so barbaric. The lady informs me that such things are not...an unusual occurrence.

They were no child's toy, but something that seamstresses and tailors would hang their clothes off of to showcase. [It was a bizarre event.]

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