Guess What? MTMTE #21 Spoilers!

[3years_2months_10days]

I... guess I'll have to get used to the new title.

Fortress Maximus, Enforcer of the Tyrest Accord.

[He pauses, as though actually hearing the words for the first time.]

...Thank you for your support, mun. I know it won't be easy, but this is... a new beginning. I won't waste it.

[Lightly:] Does this mean I'm going to have to arrest you for leaking information?

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[rungout]

[Guess who's extremely proud of you, Max?

This guy.]

If there is anyone that deserves this, it's you, Max.

[3years_2months_10days]

Thank you. For... everything.

I'm... still not sure of what I'll do if --

[He has another episode. Another break. A nightmare he won't be able to wake himself out of.]

-- if something happens.

[rungout]

You are more than welcome, Max, but I didn't really do anything. It was all you.

[He's just going to reach out and take the other's hand, giving it a squeeze.]

I know you'll be able to handle anything that comes your way, Max.

[3years_2months_10days]

You forgave me, even after what I did. I think that qualifies as doing something.

[He bows his head, smiling at Rung's hand on his.]

I'll do my best.

[rungout]

There was no reason for me not to forgive you, Max.

[And he's just..not going to let go of that hand yet.]

I know you will.

[3years_2months_10days]

[If Fortress Maximus even notices, he doesn't make indication of it.]

Not gonna lie, I think I might miss the Lost Light a little. Just gotten used to it and everything.

[rungout]

The ship won't be the same without you on it, Max. We've all become something of an odd little family.

[He glances down, optics dimming almost..sadly as he absently squeezes the other's hand again.]

[3years_2months_10days]

As dysfunctional as it is. Ah, well; if someone needs to be arrested, you know who to call.

[Bless him for trying to lighten the mood, at least. He automatically squeezes back, his own smile a bit sad at the circumstances.]

[rungout]

I--don't be surprised if I contact you just to check in..catch up. I mean, assuming that's alright, of course.

[Cue slightly flustered doctor here.]

[3years_2months_10days]

Not at all -- actually, I was going to ask if maybe... we could find a way to keep in touch. Just in case I do end up needing some talking down.

[Ohh he sees that. He bows his head down to look more directly into Rung's optics.]

[rungout]

[Which only causes the therapist to get a bit more flustered.]

I--yes, yes of course. I'd lov--like that. Enjoy that. Keeping in touch I mean.

[3years_2months_10days]

[Okay, he feels a little bad now, getting the therapist worked up like that. He straightens back up and coughs to clear his vocalizer.]

So would I.

[rungout]

[Oh, don't feel bad, Max. It's a good sign that he's so flustered.

But! He does manage a smile.]

Fantastic! I...I would hate to lose contact with you.

[3years_2months_10days]

[Good. Rung always did have a strangely comforting smile.]

Alright. Once I get a hold of a... uh, private message system, I'll let you know.