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[unknownrival]

Can we aim for a level between 'roughed up' and 'dead', not inclusive? I have a worldhop arranged already.

I assume Diarmuid will absolutely refuse to have me come along, so I won't bother making the argument.

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[aquaticrush]

Do you think something will happen to you while they're out...?

[unknownrival]

It's a possibility. He knows this is going to happen.

[aquaticrush]

W-well, um... I guess I can do that. I don't want you to get hurt.

[unknownrival]

Thank you. I'll be much more safe with you at my side.

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[aquaticrush]

...I know you just want to keep me safe. And maybe I'm not as strong as other people. Maybe things are different in other worlds. I feel bad accepting this because I know it might just be a way to keep me out of the fight so I don't get hurt. But... I'm coming anyway, because I care about you, and I want to protect you, and if something does happen I want to be there. So, um. I accept. Just please don't get mad at me for wishing I could do more for you like everybody else can.

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[unknownrival]

Retasu, I could never be angry at you. Not ever.

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[aquaticrush]

Are you sure?

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[unknownrival]

I promise.

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[aquaticrush]

You really are amazing.

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[unknownrival]

Don't say that when I'm plotting to beat someone up.

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[aquaticrush]

But... well, okay.

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[unknownrival]

Thank you.

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[aquaticrush]

He does deserve to be shown that people won't stand for him bullying everyone around him, though.

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[unknownrival]

I know.

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[aquaticrush]

Please know that I believe in you.

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[unknownrival]

Thank you.

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[aquaticrush]

As long as you know.

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[unknownrival]

I know that now.