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[theybounce]

You really shouldn't get so worked up over this, you know. It can't be helped. Is it really their fault you didn't think of it until just now? Just move on to bigger and better things.

I do agree with you and your friend, though. I hope Ba'ul is okay, wherever he is.

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[starvingrebel]

[Hope you don't mind a curious tiny, Judith.]

Did something happen, lady?

[theybounce]

[ not at all, little one ♥ ]

Mm, not really. My partner here was just a little..late to the party, is all. That tends to happen when you're so scatterbrained. [ ouch. ] It's just the hand I was given, I suppose. What about you? You're awfully young to be by yourself.

[starvingrebel]

[He puffs up and scowls. On his face, it looks more like a pout.] I am not! I'm always by myself, I don't need anyone else to take care of me like some little kid.

[He's twelve, but malnutrition has left him small for his age, and kind of skinny.]

[theybounce]

[ she definitely doesn't believe you. then again, she can't really say anything about being alone at a young age either. ]

Is that right? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to treat you like a kid. You're obviously more than capable, it's my mistake.

[starvingrebel]

[Oh. People don't usually apologize for that. He settles down a little.] ...It's okay. I guess most people my age have parents and stuff. [Though he doesn't seem terribly bothered by his own lack in this regard.]

[He seems to notice something suddenly that makes him wary, though.] ...Hey, are you an elf...?

[agilely]

Did something happen to you and Ba'ul?

[depowered]

I believe moving towards your goal regardless of what obstacles arise is the best course of action.

[ Easy for her to say... ]

[theybounce]

Not that I'm aware of! Just that I'm here, and he's...somewhere else. It's a little worrying, don't you think?

[agilely]

Yeah. I think he'll probably be okay since it's Ba'ul we're talking about here, but... Why are you two apart, anyway?

[theybounce]

Oh? What a coincidence, I think I agree with you. My partner here just tends to get hung up on things sometimes. Definitely a personal character flaw.

[ omg rood! ]

It's pretty unfortunate when the obstacle is another me, though. [ and she pauses - ] Mm, that's such a strange thing to say. Don't you think?

[theybounce]

I suppose they do, don't they? Everyone has different circumstances, though. It's just a sad fact of life.

[ and she pauses, curious. ] An elf? No, I'm Krityan. What, the antennae didn't give me away? [ and there's a little smirk as she gestures to them. ]

[theybounce]

I agree. He's strong. Though I still don't like the thought of him being on his own. [ and there's a little shrug, though she's definitely a little bitter. ] My partner here only picked me up, for some reason. Why Ba'ul couldn't have come along is something of a mystery to me.

What about you, Captain Karol? What are you doing all by your lonesome?

[starvingrebel]

Kri-tyan. [The word is totally unfamiliar to him. Someone else used it, just once, but it takes until he hears 'antennae' to remember why.] Oh! Like Yuri asked me about! He thought that's what I was, and I had to tell him I was a half-elf. So I guess you're from the same place as him, huh?

[agilely]

Oh. That is kind of strange. I've always thought of you two as a package deal. But hey, maybe a little time alone could be good for you...?

[He bristles slightly, still not very appreciative of that nickname.] I can't always bring you guys with me wherever I go, you know! And I can take care of myself, too!

[depowered]

[ Rood girl up in here. ]

It seems a bit uncommon for there to be duplicates, but my mun assures me this is normal. You shouldn't give up, there is a place for you somewhere. And if not, make a place.

[jailbreaks]

Difficulties with you mun? [Yuri smirks. He has... issues with his too.]

Then again, it'd be boring if they were perfect or something.

[theybounce]

Oh, so you've met Yuri? [ and there's a little grin. ] Yes, he and I are both from Terca Lumireis. I don't think we have any elves there, though.

[theybounce]

Really? What makes you say that? I don't think the time we spend together is unhealthy. Rather, it was the time I spent with you all that seems to have changed me.

[ but she laughs, and lightens up a little. ] Yes, you're very strong. I would have expected to see Raven, though, with how close you two are. [ and then there's a smirk. ] Or Nan.

[theybounce]

Mm, I like your thinking. Now, if only I could get my partner to see it the same way. They're so easily defeated, it's a wonder they ever picked me up at all.

[theybounce]

Oh, yes. If they were perfect, I think I might actually die of boredom. Life's no fun without a little spice. [ a grin. ] I just happened to get a territorial one, I think. What about you?

[jailbreaks]

Mine's more or less one of those 'perfectionist' types. Y'know, go big or go home.

[He smirks.]

I think her expectations are a little too high, but hey, makes it more easy to poke fun at her.

[theybounce]

Really? But Yuri, you always meet my expectations. How can you be so sure she hasn't got just the right idea about you?

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[agilely]

Just, you know, trying to be positive. [He scratches his cheek.]

You know Raven's flighty. [And here he starts to get a little flustered, rubbing the back of his neck.] He's probably taking care of some other guild busine--

[agilely]

[Aaand there's the full on blush.] N-N-Nan? She's-- What-- I mean-- [He takes a deep breath.] She's still out and about with the Hunting Blades... They've gotten busier since the barriers went out...

[jailbreaks]

I'll take that as a compliment.

As for the latter part, I dunno, but seems she's not taking me to seriously anyway. Something about how it'll ruin the fun.

omg karol stop it you're too cute

[theybounce]

He is, isn't he? To be perfectly honest, I'm a little bit worried his bad habits will rub off on you. Try not to take after that terrible old man too much, okay?

[ but there's a little knowing chuckle when he stutters. ] I suppose that stands to reason, doesn't it? Have you gotten to see each other much in between?

[theybounce]

[ Judy's just going to chuckle a little. ]

She sounds like fun. There can't be too much harm in that, right? As long as you're you, I think it'll be all right.

nope sorry physically impossible to stop the cute

[agilely]

I'll try... He may be an old pervert, but he's there when you need him. [Most of the time.] I mean, sometimes I think I don't need him and he shows up anyway, but then it all works out better in the end.

[Madly rubbing his neck.] W-Well, no, not exactly... I think the last time I did get to talk to her, she taught me that great arte, but--

Wait, why do you care so much?

oh no i'm going to be overwhelmed and die how could you

[theybounce]

I guess that's good. Just don't pick up on his bad habits, then. Nobody likes a peeping tom.

[ Yumanju, Karol. Yumanju. ]

also 2/2 kjsfaes

[theybounce]

Isn't it natural to worry about a friend? [ and it's so very obvious how much you like Nan. she's rooting for you, Karol! ] You're like the little brother I never had. Of course I'm going to be cheering you on.

can't stop won't stop

[agilely]

O-Of course not! [By now he's learned that he needs to be way quieter.] That sort of thing isn't worth the trouble... Besides, I'm too short, anyway.

[He gives a short laugh, that blush lingering in his cheeks.] And you're like the big sister I've never had! I-I guess we'll just see how things go from here. I mean, if she needs me, I'll be there, b-but, you know... I'm not in any particular hurry...

[depowered]

So what's stopping her? There are plenty of places to bring you. Humans adapt, so she should as well.