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[flameguard]

the placing of these next to each other is exquisite

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[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?

[flameguard]

No, I haven't.

[ headshake... ] I know a few other people's, now, but... I haven't found mine.

[allomantic]

But you haven't felt them die?

[flameguard]

[ oof. he winces a little at that, but he shakes his head. ]

And... I've kept an eye out to see if the other person might use the power, too, but I haven't seen it. At least, as far as I could tell.

[allomantic]

I hope you find them soon.

[It would be a relief.]

[flameguard]

[ his turn to be a little uncomfortable, but... he nods. ]

...I guess we'll see.

[allomantic]

What is it?

[flameguard]

...I know there's a failsafe in place, but... it still worries me.

[ That someone could be hurt, because of me. ] I'm more willing than I was before, but... I can't say I'm thrilled about it.

[allomantic]

...If they were hurt, it wouldn't be because of you.

[flameguard]

I know that logically, but...

[ ... but it's hard to imagine. the idea of causing someone's death by accident, by a wish that feels so selfish is just - it jars him so badly. but in the weeks that have come, he's starting to accept it... slowly. ]

...well. Either way - I still have one more this week, so, I'll keep trying. There can't be that many people left among us that are unpartnered, right...? The odds get better.

[allomantic]

[He really is too kind.]

Right. Perhaps - wait until Sunday, to be safe?

[flameguard]

[ Thoughtful. but that's not surprising at all. a compliment for a compliment. ]

...Yes, I think that's a good idea.

[allomantic]

I won't ask for the names of those you've told so far, but... Can you tell me how many you've asked?

[flameguard]

.... without being approached first....?

[ sweats ]

Only one... but, I've shared with five or six people, I think...? I never really asked for a hint or anything, so I don't really have anywhere to start.

[ the number of people that have bullied him into monster swaps is not low ]

[allomantic]

...Do you want to ask one of the overseers for a hint?

[flameguard]

[ thinks about it... ]

I'll ask War on Sunday.

[allomantic]

[shoots you shoots you shoots you]

Alright. Let me know what they say.