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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.

...I just wish we'd been able to spend more time together.

Well... no time like the present, right?

[ c: c: ]

I'm here now! Mostly solid. Let's go do something.

What did you have in mind?

Show me some of the new places?

Alright. Oh - there's a cathedral, if you're interested.

Oh! I'd love to. It might be like home?

[ i feel the sacred flame in this chilis tonight!!!! his tail is wagging. ]

I'll lead you there.

[off they goooooo]

[ take me to church

okay he has one more question to ask: ]

Soooo.... how are you and Alfyn?

... I'm worried about him. But - he's the same as always.

[fond.]

He's a really good man.

[ soft and fond, also. ] I pray that there is not too much work for him, though I know it might be futile.

I don't know if I got to tell you, but - I'm really happy, for you.

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