On reviving an old muse

[libro]

I don't know why you fret so much over bringing me back, I loved the adventures we went on before. I know some time has passed, and you might not be as confident as before but that's okay. We'll do this together, won't we?

[ And if it's a little scary for her too, well she's just not going to show it. No sense in that, she'll just tip her chin up and face it head on. ]

I've spent too much time up there in that head of yours. It's time to let me out again. It will be fine, I promise.

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He's not up to later episodes yet, but people have been talking.

[cantwalkwithoutit]

Belle?

[He swallows and for the moment is keeping his distance.]

Do you know me?

feelserrywhere. she's not up to date either because. I like memories

[libro]

Know you? Of course I know you.

[ But that sentence, that's worrying and a look of concern crosses her face. ]

Why wouldn't I?

Re: feelserrywhere. she's not up to date either because. I like memories

[cantwalkwithoutit]

[His brow furrows.]

Where I am right now -- people have told me things that haven't yet happened. May not happen, even. ...I don't want to lie to you. But I don't want you to worry, either. I'm just glad you're safe.

[libro]

[ Belle wants honesty, of course she does, but meddling in future events... It never works out well.

It isn't an easy response, but she gets there eventually. ]

If you truly think I shouldn't know, then I trust you.

[ It's hesitant though, and everything about her words screams "don't make me regret this". After all, he has to know how huge it is for her to say this. ]

[cantwalkwithoutit]

Thank you.

[Have some uncomfortable shuffling. Because he's been stuck in Atia for almost a month and doesn't want to explain what he's been doing, and saying that he missed her in that context doesn't feel appropriate.]

[blanketed]

It's not that bad here. [ Objectively. ] Could be a lot worse, based on what we're used to.

[libro]

This is exactly what I keep trying to say. It doesn't seem bad here at all, I don't know what the fuss is about.

[ Optimism, thy name is Belle. ]

[blanketed]

... Yeah, well... depends on who you are, I guess. I've heard some real horror stories.