i can hardly get myself out of her bed

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[ well. he looks at the wallet that's now in his hand, turning it over, before looking back at medb. ]

That seems useful.

[ a pause. he looks back at the server. ]

Strawberry crepe, with extra whipped cream.

[fergalicious]

[ Nothing is stopping him from returning the wallet?

But Medb shoos their server away now that they've both ordered. ]

Mm-hmm. It makes life pretty easy.

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I really can see why everyone lost their powers at the base...

[ imagine if medb could just do that the entire murdergame

would have been wild. ]

[fergalicious]

[ Medb would have had a great time. Half the base probably could resist her to some degree, though.

She pouts because she wanted her powers. ]

I'm still miffed about it even if I did fine without my abilities.

[ Since no one came after her life? ]

They're a part of what makes me me.

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Hm, I think I get it...? I don't have powers normally, but I guess it would be like if I suddenly lost a skill.

[ like if he was suddenly stupid for all eight weeks

sounds like a fuckin nightmare. ]

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Yeah, it'd be like if you could turn on a computer and then only type at a word per minute or something.

[ Functional but not at full awful power.

She's not sure the analogy is right because her computer knowledge is still imperfect, but it's close enough. ]

I think I charmed you enough.

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You sound very sure of yourself.

[



well it's obvious he liked her but he isn't going to admit to it right away. ]

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I am sure of myself.

[ Medb stands and moves her seat to be beside him instead of across from him. ]

You said it yourself, didn't you? That you wouldn't just do the things we did together with just anyone.

[ She knows she meets high standards. ]

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[ i can't believe they're one of those couples now ]

Hm, using my own words against me...

[ he takes a sip of his drink. ]

But no, you're right. I wouldn't have texted either.

[fergalicious]

[ He could protest? Not that it'd be effective, but he could protest.

Her laughter is soft but bright. ]

I use whatever tactics are available to me. I've never won anything being shy.

[ Although after she says that, there's a beat of almost hesitation. ]

So I'm confident, but I'm not stupid either. I don't think there's anything wrong with the way I am, but I know it's not ideal for most people. And... [ She tilts her head. ] You should tell me soon, if you have stronger feelings for someone else.

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I like Mineo. [ he'll be honest about that. ] And I like a girl from here, but that one is... especially never going to happen.

[ there's a frown, and he shakes his head. ]

What about you? I know you like other people, too.

[ mineo told him about the thing with endorsi, and there's



whatever the fuck was going on with childe. ]

[fergalicious]

The girl from your memory? But it looked like she might have liked you, too.

[ It's not like Medb knows Takeru drugged Ichika.

She's not all that surprised hearing about those two. She may not recognize if she feels love herself, but she can recognize it in other people. ]

I like Endorsi. [ It's a sweet and warm feeling. ] And it's not like I hid that Childe was significant to me, but... I ended what we had.

[ Whatever the fuck that was. ]

And there's someone else from home, but he's someone I can't forgive as much as he's someone I feel for.

[ The way people's respect for her would nosedive if they saw how she acted around Cu Chulainn. ]

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[ LSFLKJFSJ you: nope not this one

but he nods his head. ]

That's understandable. [ is it ] The girl from my memory is someone that I betrayed too much. It wouldn't work.

[ he takes another sip of his drink. ]

... what kind of thing are you looking for?

[ what does she actually want romantically. ]

[fergalicious]

[ Meanwhile, Medb's drink is forgotten.

She looks thoughtful, then almost unsure. It's a bit awkward for someone like her, but she flashes a small smile, as if to dispel any emotion she's unused to showing.

Her voice is quiet, but it doesn't waver. ]

I think I want to love.

[ It feels almost damning to say aloud. ]

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[ that is such a surprisingly soft answer.

... but one he thinks he understands. even harsher personalities like theirs can have a soft spot, especially when it comes to a certain thing. ]

That's a high goal. [ a pause ] Should we go on more date first? I think that's what people do.

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I don't aim low.

[ Her smile is its usual confidence for a moment before it morphs to something softer, subtler. Takeru has done and said enough to earn more emotional honesty from her. It's not like she goes out of her way to cover her emotions for how straightforward she can be, but most people only scratch the surface.

She will never not be a queen, but she's a little more girlish in this moment. ]

But I'd like that a lot. [ ... ] Are you sure you want that, too?

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... I can't promise you more at the moment. I'm admittedly, a little messed up.

[ he's fine with admitting to this, considering he told her about saying yes to the furby and his whole revenge scheme. but it's said casually enough that he's generally fine with it? it's a fact of life that he has accepted and will deal with. ]

But... I'd like to try.

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Aren't we all a little messed up?

[ She doesn't think that makes her any less perfect. Maybe that's the difference - she's died with regrets, but she hasn't regretted the choices she's made.

Given the option, she would have said yes to the furby and not regretted it. She only would have regretted getting fored (furby vored). She's hatched a whole revenge scheme in the legend she's known for and not regretted that either. ]

It's really okay if you are. [ She stood beside someone who sealed away their ability to feel joy and... didn't feel too much regret about that. ] I don't mind. Just try hard for me, okay?

[ ...

She leans in closer to him, keeping her voice low as if to impart a secret (because for her, it is). ]

I'll try for you, too.

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[ hilariously, takeru probably would not have regretted it if it actually worked. instead, he immediately got triggered after and then had to still hang out with the people he attempted to betray. in all of his plans, he never actually had to deal with the consequences of his actions. not being able to run after really ruins that.

it's also hilarious that they're having this conversation in public. some guests are shyly peaking at them. medb is hot? ]

... then, we'll both do our best.

[ whatever that equals to. ]

[fergalicious]

[ Imagine facing consequences for your actions? Who does that? Live and learn, Takeru, or set up a fall guy next time. They're both awful people, and his betrayal didn't have lasting consequences for her, so she can sweep it under the rug for now.

Medb is used to people looking at her because she knows she's hot, and unfortunately, it's not enough to deter her from doing what she wants.

Which is to steal a kiss from Takeru.

It just happens to be in public. ]

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[ takeru is the opposite of pda-y, but sadly he likes kissing, which is why he kisses back easily enough. when they pull apart, he raises a slight brow, resting his chin against a palm. ]

You just disappointed half the people in this room.

[ he sounds like he thinks this is funny. ]

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[ It's unfortunate that she'll try to take advantage of how much he likes kissing for her own desires. She giggles, amused. ]

That's too bad for them, hm?

[ Said in a tone that asks why she should care. ]

They should be pleased just to see me.

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[ unfortunately, they probably are.

he opens his mouth to reply, but the waiter hurries over with the rest of their things. i am assuming they ordered food i don't actually remember if they did or not and i'm not backreading.

he looks back at her after. ]

Mmhm. What have you been doing since then anyway?

[fergalicious]

[ They have food now. It's fine.

She breaks off a piece of cake with a fork and waves it about idly. ]

Oh, nothing too much. Killing monsters, correcting history, making mead.

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[ i see.

he takes a bite of his own food, blinking just once. ]

Mead.