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Well, I want to, anyway. I... was able to see everything - the trial, at least.

[ man. he huffs a little. ]

...I'm sorry for leaving. [ if nothing else, maybe she'll let him apologize for that. ] I know things have been hard.

So... People are sent wherever it is as soon as they die?

[still shaking her head.]

It wasn't your fault. We'll handle it.

[ mmmrgh. ]

... And there's that, too. I...

[ blips out of existence

and then comes back. FROWNING. ]

... I guess not. I don't think I can talk about it.

...Which part were you trying to comment on?

The - about what I said to you, and it was, [ blips ] - sentimental - [ blips

and then returns again. ugh. frustrating. ]

... I'll - just have to write you about it, when this is over. I will, okay? I promise.

[...]

I'm hoping there's not a good reason I have to be one of the five. But I'll wait for the letter to find out.

[ he opens his mouth like he's going to say something again, and then blips out.

and then sighs. ]

... sorry, I'm trying. [ no plot talk for you ] I guess that all has to be for letters. [ but you know what doesn't? being sentimental! he turns to smile at her, soft. ] ... I've really missed you, Vin.

... I've missed you, too. It feels like it's been longer than it has.

It really does.

[ only a couple of weeks have passed. he reaches up, even ghostly, and rubs a hand lightly against his chest. ]

But... that's part of what makes a reunion like this even better, I think. I wish I could touch you properly, but... otherwise, I'm happy.

How long will you be here?

They said the veil can't be up for long, but... we should have a few hours, at least.

[ a little while. temporary! ]

That's so soon...

[a little sigh, but.]

If you aren't too specific, can you tell me how you've been?

Go....od?

[ he hesitates, and waits... and does not blip out of existence! yay! okay. ]

Actually, things are not bad. Everyone here has of course been very kind and welcoming, and... things are... I think they're okay, with Karlach. I'm not really sure.

Aside from that, though, it's been wonderful to be able to catch up with the others, and we've looked after the new arrivals from last week as much as we can. Things are a little chaotic, but... I think that we have it a bit better than you all do.

[a little smile in response.]

I'm glad to hear all of that. You deserve something easier, though... I wish you didn't have to go through anything like that to begin with.

Mmm. Truthfully, I worry more for those who were controlled than myself.

[ the guilt!!! terrible... he's guilty enough as a victim!! ]

But... thank you. You hardly deserve hardship either, you know.

I can worry for both at once.

[multitasking fretting!]

Perhaps not, but I'll handle it until this is over.

I know you will, but you shouldn't have to.

[ his VIN. anyway. he reaches out, and after a moment, touches her shoulder to give it a quick, fleeting nudge. sorry for the cold. ]

And then you get to see Kelsier. Right?

[shivers just a little! but she doesn't seem to mind.]

...Yes. It'll be nice. To be - done with the ritual, and everything.

Just have to keep looking forward to the future.

[ .... well. hopefully. maybe? he's still not actually sure if he has one but he's not bringing that up right now ]

Tell me how you've been - tell me good things. Or anything, I want to hear even the most minute, silly details.

[how she's been and something good are two wildly different topics so she decides to focus on the second one]

How much are you all able to see? I wouldn't want to spend time bringing up something you know already.

[ he opens his mouth to answer

blip

and then returns. and sighs again!!! this is annoying!!!! ]

... Well, if we refer to it in letters... we've seen it.

...I see.

[a beat]

It isn't painful or anything when that happens, is it?

[ headshake!!! ]

No, I barely even notice it except you're not in front of me anymore. I have to concentrate really hard to be stay next to you.

In that case - thank you for staying as long as you can.

[ heh. rondo's smile softens a little at that. ]

Of course. [ in many ways. he sets a hand against his heart, warm as warm can be. ] Right now, there's no place else I'd rather be.

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