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retrospec2018-02-07 12:50 am
livingimpaired) wrote in retrospec2018-02-07 12:50 am
A wish.
[ The Holy Grail. He does not recall exactly what it is, but from what he gathers from the brief memory with the "King of Heroes," it is something to wish upon. And Kei's other self would allow that man to "wish for death." What does that mean? No, he understands it simply, but there is more said and unsaid than he can unravel. ]
With all this business going on, some frivolousness ponderings might be an enjoyable distraction.
Well, then. If you could wish for anything, what would it be? [ A pause. Kei thinks of sending it like that yet he feels that may be too telling. Too telling of what? He's uncertain, but adds more to cover up his uncertainty. ] Though, with Valentine's Day is coming, most are thinking of just wishing for someone to spend that day with, hm? :)
With all this business going on, some frivolousness ponderings might be an enjoyable distraction.
Well, then. If you could wish for anything, what would it be? [ A pause. Kei thinks of sending it like that yet he feels that may be too telling. Too telling of what? He's uncertain, but adds more to cover up his uncertainty. ] Though, with Valentine's Day is coming, most are thinking of just wishing for someone to spend that day with, hm? :)
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i'd wish for
i dunno
a boatload of cash maybe. or superpowers. superpowers works.
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A boatload of cash.
Am I not paying you enough?
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but what i meant was so many people i know are retrospec users it turns out that it's harder to find anyone who's not.
[Two loaded questions, too. Welp.]
well you're not paying me a boatload
[Nailed it.]
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Is that so? Does that make you feel relieved?
[ Hm. ]
It is true. I apologize, but I have been singing you praises from time to time. I really feel I would be lost I did not have a capable worker like yourself, so I'll attempt to make life easier for you. If you can think of anything, let me know.
Still, you want superpowers, too? Why?
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well
thanks?
i'm good, i don't need a whole boatload of money, but it's nice to dream.
[Gladio is still not used to a boss that is actually kind of cool. Even if he is kinda shady. Gladio just always assumes the worst when it comes to work.]
who wouldn't want superpowers? wouldn't it be easier to just teleport wherever you needed, or heal any injury instantly?
something like that. something useful.
i'm not looking to fight crime or whatever, i just want a way to make life easier.
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You're welcome. Though, I should be the one giving thanks.
It certainly is nice to dream. But what would you do with all that money?
[ Nihilism makes for the coolest of bosses. Nothing in life matters -- but in a fun way! ]
Has life been difficult for you?
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i had a car back where i'm from but i couldn't exactly bring it with me.
life is difficult for everyone. that's kinda how it works.
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Should I ask why?
I say "should" since I'll only ask if you don't mind it.
In varying degrees, it is.
But I suppose I still think it's all right to worry.
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did i never tell you i'm from england? most people don't catch on since i don't come with the accent.
well, don't worry about me. i'm fine. it's other people i'm more worried about right now.
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It's true. I did not catch on until you mentioned it.
It also seems like I should take more interest in those around me.
I can honestly say that I didn't out of any desire to not know you, however.
Yet I hope that we can use this as a chance to get to know one another, as odd and sudden as that may sound.
Other people?
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yeah sure.
i mean we're both on retrospec and all. might as well learn more about each other.
yeah. i have a friend in the hospital right now.
he's okay, just staying a while to do some tests, but...
i was the one who found him, so things were pretty hectic.
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Oh. I was unaware.
I'm glad to hear that he's doing all right.
That would be quite hectic.
Would you like a few days off to watch over him?
Paid, of course.
It would be wrong to punish you for caring about someone, after all.
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[WHAT??? WHY IS HIS BOSS SO COOL?]
i mean
sure, thanks a ton
seriously, that's really nice of you.
Lemme know if this is okay for you, too!!
It is nothing to thank me over.
I know how traumatizing it can be to find someone unwell and uncertain about their fate.
Stress can make a person sick, you know.
Besides, I find recall I would sometimes just leave. So consider it repayment for all the times I just would wander off. [ Granted. It was never too busy when he did but Kei did just fuck off for the day sometimes. And sometimes it was due to having to lowkey-highkey tend to someone in his clinic, it is true. But sometimes, he just outright fucked off for the day. ]
yeah ofc!
consider your debt repaid, then. i'm glad i'll get to visit him some more.
[Especially after he experienced that memory about said friend. Now that he knows Noctis is apparently involved in his past life, he feels the need to get more involved even moreso than before.]
(holds hands!!)
I am certain he will make a fast recovery knowing that someone is worried and watching over him.