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[flameguard]

the placing of these next to each other is exquisite

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[allomantic]

You are the farthest thing from weak.

[flameguard]

[ thoughtshare is so bad when your insecurities are crippling, actually. he winces... ]

I... was hoping you would ignore that....

[allomantic]

Why?

[flameguard]

It was just a stray thought...

[allomantic]

But - it matters. If you think that about yourself.

[flameguard]

[ he looks a little guilty at that, gaze flicking away. ]

...Well... I can always be stronger. That's all.

[ So long as I am weak, nothing that I hold dear will be safe. ]

[allomantic]

[reaches for his hand...]

You aren't weak, though.

[flameguard]

[ of course she is allowed. ]

... Maybe. [ the mantra repeats again, in his head - So long as I am weak, nothing that I hold dear is safe. and he huffs. ] Certainly, I'm not as weak as I used to be. And that progress is important, right?

[allomantic]

It is. But... You're aware everyone's safety isn't only your responsibility, right?

[flameguard]

[ this icon my pathetic wet cat daughter ]

... I know. [ the smile lessens just a little - it's honest, a little rueful. ] I do.

[allomantic]

And that is no fault of yours.

[flameguard]

I know.

[ woof. scolded, but he looks down at their hands. ]

I just... I want to be able to protect people, and it feels as if I have done precious little of it, here. Whether it's out of my control, or not.

[allomantic]

[stop she's being encouraging not scolding!!]

Well, I would say that definitely isn't true.

[flameguard]

...Do you think so?

[ a little hopefully... ]

[allomantic]

Of course I do. I can't count the times you've helped me, and I'm certain I'm not the only one who would say that.

[You are so dear to me. I hope you can see it.]

[flameguard]

[ the little animal crossing flowers start to bloom by his head. ]

I... [ and he's so touched - obviously, eyes a little wide, but he swallows, and nods. emotional, as always. ]

... I hope you know that I feel the same, Vin. [ I am so lucky to call you my friend. ]

[allomantic]

[pure...]

I'm aware.

[flameguard]

It doesn't hurt to say these things aloud, you know.

[ there's like a little bit of a tease to it - he laughs, a little wet, and rubs his eyes. ] If something were to happen to me, I would want the people I care for to know how much I care for them.

[allomantic]

[Don't say that.]

Nothing's going to happen to you.

[flameguard]

Mmm. I don't think so, either. But... since it happened right before I came here, it's been on my mind.

[ At least, I think it did. it felt like the life was being choked directly from his body, not just the Flame. he wouldn't be surprised if sir sazantos left him in a heap in hell, soul separated, left to wander it endlessly full of regrets of all he couldn't do.

he doesn't sound particularly sad, just thoughtful. ] Besides, it's something I've been prepared for since I was a little kid. I think life is much sweeter when you remember how precious every moment you have is.

[allomantic]

...We'll find a wish to fix it, if we need to.

[she just kind of shifts a little uncomfortably with a stilted nod, at the rest.]

[flameguard]

Well... I mean, I could totally be wrong, too! I could've just been knocked out.

[ maybe??? OPTIMISM??? please believe him ] Either way.

[allomantic]

Isn't it better to be safe?

[flameguard]

I did just say that, didn't I....


[ busted ]

Well... yes, you're right. I have... I put a little bit more into looking, after we talked with Mr. Gale.

[allomantic]

Have you found your partner?