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[luxuriant]

What, are you expecting my opinion or something? I hate to break it to you but I'm not about to help you choose which way to torture me here.

Look, I've got a better idea! How about that nice place? You know, the one with the households, my bud and my cutie Colette. Let's focus on that one instead!

...Man...

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[innermonologues]

A lot of wishful thinking on your part.

[luxuriant]

[Showing up at a time like this...!!]

Well if it isn't the loner! What's with calling me out so harshly like that? There's nothing wrong with a little optimism! [He totally knows it's hopeless...]

[innermonologues]

Optimism won't help you in a situation like this.

[luxuriant]

[He sighs a little, shrugging widely.]

Well then, smart guy, tell me. What will?

[innermonologues]

If your own mun is determined enough, you really don't have a fighting chance.

( I doubt you had one in the first place. )

[luxuriant]

Geez, you really know how to cheer a guy up, don't ya? [He's over-exaggerated whining is a nice way to try and shove the topic aside as he groans and waves his hand more dismissively at Squall. He doesn't want to talk about how screwed he is.]

You speaking from experience? Or are you lucky enough to get to watch from the sidelines.

[innermonologues]

Sidelines I suppose. She hasn't thought of putting me in a game.

[luxuriant]

Hmmmm, I wonder how long that will last? [Funny how his mood flips when he can tease.] Here, come on, why don't you and I tag team? I'll take a break on the sides for a while, and you take my spot!

[EXTENDS HAND EXPECTANTLY FOR A TAG]

[innermonologues]

[ He stares down at Zelos's hand. ]

No thanks.

[luxuriant]

Why noooot? You owe me one, don't you?! [Since when... He just decided this. And so he waves his hand a bit desperately.]

[innermonologues]

I'm not going to ruin my life by stepping into your shoes so to speak.

[luxuriant]

Ouch... You're so brutally honest...

[It's crushing. He hangs his head a bit as he drops his hand.]

Then at least a visit! You know what they say, misery lessens with company! [That's. Not the saying at all...]

fuck it I'm bored now you have to deal with this

[sosrsithurts]

Are you complaining again?

[She notices he likes to do that a lot...]

LMAO good yes save me from my boredom too

[luxuriant]

C-complaining... That's a rough way of putting it, don't you think? I'm requesting a change! That's only fair with how much I go through.

[Nervous chuckling yep.]

But seeing your beautiful face has brightened my day completely! ♥

[innermonologues]

....Why would I willingly put myself in that situation?

I'm a super hero didn't you know /shot

[sosrsithurts]

Oh, trying to charm me now, are you? Didn't anyone ever tell you adversity builds character?

[She leans in, hands on her hips, sizing him up!]

That muscle tone could definitely use more adversity.

[How horrible...]

[luxuriant]

The first time I met you you were fighting something way out of your league! I thought you did this kind of stuff on a daily basis! No offense but not everyone has battlescars as plain as day like that one of yours.

I happened to know this B')

[luxuriant]

Hey, hey, what are you trying to say?! [He has plenty of adversity in his life thank you very much! Look at him looking at his arms now as if checking himself.]

How attractive is it gonna be when my skin rips off on the next thing I touch? Or if I end up eating ash, huh? [GOREY DETAILS TY...]

[innermonologues]

[ Frowns. ]

( It was a cheap shot. It wasn't my fault. )

It's none of your business.

[sosrsithurts]

She wants to do things like that to you?

[WHY WOULD YOU TELL HER ZELOS... So much for purity and innocence]

[luxuriant]

You're a rude guy, you know that? I don't know which one of you's worse. [Now what could he mean by that.]

Fine, fine, stay in your comfort. See if I care.

[luxuriant]

Uh...

[That kind of slipped out and now he's rethinking his blurting. He closes his eyes and gestures vaguely at her to try and brush it off.]

Well, you know, it's just-- [...] Do you know how hard it would to clean ash stains on a cargo boat?! I don't want to deal with that!

[innermonologues]

You obviously care if you're getting this worked up over it.

[sosrsithurts]

... [Is he really going to try that?] I'm a big girl Zelos.

[...]

Besides I have a plan to save you.

[God. Have mercy on his soul.]

[luxuriant]

I'm not getting worked up!

[. . .]

Okay, whatever, but you try being alone in some funky place! On a boat meant for cargo, no less!