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[lucentia]

HELLO

"Greetings."

GOODBYE

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[glub]

You made a face... And I just sensed there was a story.

[ but, he's taking a moment to take in the roach painting.

the details are impressive. ]

[lucentia]

There is no story.

[says that a little too quickly.

good to know rafayel is fine with bugs...]

[glub]

[ no, he also hates them...

but, at least he's not having to remove this roach. ]

Right, and you don't have a story for this guy being on your wall either?

[ it's his turn to judge now... ]

[lucentia]

[rip to rafayel.]

Oh, no, I can explain that. It was what I received in the box from an earlier week—my friend painted it.

[glub]

[ the fact that lady anatasia is a topic left untouched... he sees.

he doesn't see, but he sees. that said: ] A friend? If it was in the box, does that mean... this is something you had from before?

[lucentia]

Rather than what I had before, I think it was considered to belong to him. He did paint it by the request of my family, though. [a wry smile.] When asked to draw the most beautiful subject in the land, this was his response.

[glub]

The most beautiful, really...? Safe to say he probably doesn't have a girlfriend then, huh? [ lol. ]

[lucentia]

He's in love with an imaginary woman.

[glub]

...

[ ? ] What do you mean?

[lucentia]

She's the heroine of his favourite novel series.

[glub]

[ he does smile at that. ]

She must be something if it's got him head over heels. [ barely a pause, before: ] What about you?

[lucentia]

What about me?

[glub]

Do you have someone who inspires you like that? Like a heroine in a novel?

[lucentia]

[...]

[glub]

[ waving a hand in his face. ]

So that's a yes? What are they like?

[lucentia]

[still red...]

... They're a very strong and kind person—the sort who would defend someone even when they have nothing to gain. Gallant, and determined.

[glub]

[ stop giving everyone cuteness aggression ]

Funny, that sounds like you, no? Except, just a bit less biased. Guess it's true that when you like someone, you start to become a little more like them, or something?

[lucentia]

... I don't deny that I have tried to act as they would. If I've succeeded even a bit, then I'm flattered.

[glub]

Is that you trying not to be formal again?

[ but, rafayel seems to smile it off. ]

But, seriously... I think you have. As much as I know about you, it seems like you're always trying to help people. That's why I was hoping you'd take care of yourself too.

[lucentia]

[...]

You're very kind, Rafayel.

[glub]

Where did that come from?

[ but, he doesn't seem to dislike it. ]

Do you feel a little better now?

[lucentia]

Is it so strange to say?

[he gives a light nod.]

Yes, thank you.

[glub]

Yeah, because you're probably the only one who thinks that, you know.

[ ahem. ]

But, I'm glad if that's the case. I'm sure you know, but you should try not to push yourself for the rest of the day.

[lucentia]

I'm certain I am not.

[ahem yourself.]

I know. I've no intention of making anyone worry.

[glub]

[ looking at lucien from the corner of his eye before looking away.

though, he does seem to perk back up at his response. ]

Good, you better keep it that way. Is it a promise?