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[thankyouverymooch]

Who: Ling and whoever
When: Day 40, late morning
Where: Common area
What: Good decisions

[So a certain Prince has been out in the uncleared areas of the building all night and morning, looking for his vassal without much success. So what to do after that? Head out in the rainforest, of course.

He's visibly exhausted and has a number of mostly minor injuries here and there-- holding a hand on his right side-- but doesn't seem to care much for it]

Comments

[metamorphiseme]

. . .

[thankyouverymooch]

Letting her go missing was my failure. I'm not going to take it easy while she's in danger.

[metamorphiseme]

You ordered her to go out into the wild by herself?

[thankyouverymooch]

Even if I didn't, it's my responsibility as her lord. I don't intend to look away from that.

[metamorphiseme]

[holds his gaze for a bit and then nods]

As you wish.

[thankyouverymooch]

... Just a few more hours, then I'll rest if we can't find her yet.

[metamorphiseme]

The light should last till then. We can cut some fairy lights on the way back.

[thankyouverymooch]

[silent for a moment, then shakes her head]

No. I've been outside before, even with this many people it's going to be dangerous to stay for that long.

If I'm taking other people with me, I can't endanger you that much.

[metamorphiseme]

You think I'm weaker than you?

[thankyouverymooch]

I'm holding off judgement until I see you in action. But I'm far from weak, and I know me and Kakashi almost died the first time we set foot outside.

[metamorphiseme]

[his hand slides up his neck, brushing the tight bandages]

Don't worry, I do not require assistance.

[thankyouverymooch]

I'll be the one to judge and say when it'll be time to go.

[even if being rational is going to take some serious effort]

[metamorphiseme]

[raises an eyebrow as if he's only listening to you out of oh, say pity for the poor bloke.]

[thankyouverymooch]

I can't act irresponsibly if there are people working with me.

Both Sabers and Gilgamesh are coming as well. I hope you know how to work within a group.

[metamorphiseme]

[holds up a hand]

I'm not stupid, you don't need to shove it down my throat, Ling.

[thankyouverymooch]

... I didn't mean to insult you.

[there's a pause]

I do appreciate your help. And your concern, too.

[metamorphiseme]

Let's just find your servant. You would not want her to think you'd abandoned her.

[thankyouverymooch]

[sighing]

Ran Fan wouldn't think that even if I took months to find her. But I intend to get this done as soon as possible.

Thank you, Soubi.

[metamorphiseme]

[noncommital grunt]

[thankyouverymooch]

... I'll pay you back, this time.