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[flameguard]

[ im proud of him and you

and... ah... normally he might look a little more Praised tm at the comment, but rondo just ducks his head, expression a little sad. ]

...I wish I could have done more. [ maybe if he'd stabbed her asa wouldn't have had to get almost barbecued ] But you are kind to say so, Cloud.

[residentmerc]

[ well he is going to ruin that kindness by asking it bluntly; ]

Like what? Kill her? [ he shakes his head ] We were cutting it close. Best case scenario, if it wasn't her today, it'd have been Nona instead.

[flameguard]

[ okay listen blunt is what he's used to so it's fine. ]

...I know. I just... I would have liked to save Miss Asa the pain of having to be the one in there. It's - ever harder to watch, when it's someone who isn't used to having to fight.

[residentmerc]

I get that. But there's no saying it wouldn't've been her up there no matter what. We start blaming ourselves over what ifs, it'll never end.

[flameguard]

[ ducking his head. ]

...you're right, I know. [ weh. it's just hard not to. sometimes you are baby. ]

[residentmerc]

[ ............ is affection week so one shoulder pat ]

We're in this together. You can't take it all on yourself.

[flameguard]

[ THE BLESSED CLOUD SHOULDER PAT!!!! it does make him smile a little more genuinely this time, and he lifts his head to actually look at him. ]

...I know, si - I know, Cloud.

[ correcting himself... friendship. ]

[residentmerc]

We're the same age. Don't call me sir.

[ he knows he caught himself he is being a little jokey to get away from feelings now ]

[flameguard]

[ it works - he laughs as he straightens again, rubbing the back of his neck. ]

It might just be out of respect! [ it's not. ] ...okay.

[residentmerc]

[ making a face like he is not sure anyone respects him in this place you are all terrible ]

Better remember it. Next time I have to say it, I'm kicking your ass. [ lightly ]

[flameguard]

[ rondo respects cloud SO much. he still thinks cloud is The Coolest.

okay - that definitely gets a laugh. ]

Heh, you can try! [ cheeky ]

[residentmerc]

What, think you can take me?