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Who: Anyone
When: Day 17, various morningish times
Where: Wherever
What: Morning mingle

[Well, not everyone can greet new arrivals all day or we'd never eat/get anything done. Got any tasks or chores you feel like roping others in to? Feeling too many feelings and decided to occupy yourself with mindless antics? Checking out that fancy new god directory hologram?

The post is yours for the mingling.]

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[It's strange... This Link can't quite believe what he's seeing, as if he doesn't think it possible for them to crack more than a sarcastic smirk. The honesty in his twin's voice flusters him a little, and he stares for only a moment before looking elsewhere, his cheeks pink. He'd never felt as content as his double looks. Quietly, he clears his throat.]

I-I see. Very good, then... You, ah, must pardon my interest, I am only...

[Curious. I don't really know how to act around you.]

[shakes his head] As I said, it's not something I mind overly much. I realize propriety dictates that you leave the business of others be, especially on subjects like this, but... I would endeavor to be honest and direct in giving answers to any questions you may have, whatever the subject.

I don't presume that what has been good or helpful to me will be the same for you, as I had to forget my whole world and restructure it all, before reaching this point, and I had the support of those around me, but... ultimately we do know enough about each other that propriety needn't be a primary concern, though embarrassment may be inevitable.

[He expects embarrassment to be commonplace for a decent while. Even now, he's experiencing a good dose of it and he wasn't the one smiling like that. That happy upturn of your mouth is going to weigh on his mind all day, Other Self, just like this little epiphany you've given him with your bro-speech.]

I am afraid I must disagree... Regardless of how many similarities we share, I cannot help but notice we are radically different in some ways. Despite your willingness to indulge my questions, a breach in your privacy is as unacceptable to me as a stranger's. I simply wanted to affirm…

[Ahem, ahem. Tugging at his necktie a little. He can't help sounding stern and serious, even at a time like this. Let's try something else, then…]

Truthfully, I had not given your circumstances much thought past the initial impressions... Having learned this much, I believe I understand how a r-relationship might be possible. That is enough. As long as you are at ease, then I am satisfied with how things are and I will respect your privacy from this point forward.

[Oh no... Is this the sort of thing I used to say to people? I think must still say things like this to people... It's extremely difficult not to be hyperaware of it, and the nature of the situation is self-reflective no matter what similarities or differences there are... but, but... but...]

[haha...] I'm saying it isn't necessary because I'd... like us to be friends... If I'm not comfortable discussing something I will certainly say so...

Ah...

Perhaps that was poorly timed...

[Friends? Be friends with himself? Well, he had rather hoped they wouldn't become enemies, but to grow close enough to be called friends? He didn't even have friends back home.]

[Conflicted now. He flusters a little at that and levels his other with a stare, his gaze still sharp but, slowly, his frown softens at the corners.]

For reasons I cannot fathom, I had thought you would want as little as possible to do with me.

[And maybe he's worried about treading on your territory as an inspector, only you're not an inspector anymore but you still have Allen to look after but do you even want help—

THIS IS COMPLICATED.]

Ah.. I called it self-interest before, but that's not.. entirely accurate. I do agree with you, that we're not very much the same person. But, well... I can't help empathizing, I suppose, as a result of shared experiences.

Though naturally this is more complicated than if those shared experiences weren't because we're... both Link...? [what a tangle...]

The... the point is, that as unusual as it is, I would prefer to be on familiar terms with you than treat you as some sort of stranger when we have this much in common--

Ah. Even.. despite... [M-maybe this should have waited until I hadn't just bitten you, or something. Just.. trailing off, a bit awkwardly. (A lot awkwardly...)]

[... You're right, Other Me.]

... I suppose I have been going about this the wrong way. I do not mean to offend, but surely you understand the struggle I face when, ah, you are what I would have become if I had been offered the same choice. While I understand our origins are nearly identical, I still cannot help but think of you as someone else. Seeing the extent of our likeness and how we differ is rather jarring and it... it is, admittedly, a foreign concept.

[Ffffine. Let's just tsun a little and contradict ourselves.]

That withstanding, I would not object to being on familiar terms... I am, however, afraid I have no idea how to proceed.

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[nods a little] Well, from this point on there is no way for us to have exactly the same experiences, so... Ah, that is.. it affirms our existences as quite separate, though I understand the surreal quality of it...

And I assure you I'm not very much more adept at it, so you needn't feel as if there's some responsibility or expectation to live up to.

[Right then. Matching expression.]

Very well. I look forward to, ah, getting to know one another. Nevertheless, I suppose I have kept you long enough. After your efforts to complete your task, there is no doubt in my mind that you would like to finally retrieve your knives.

[slightly sheepish...]

Mm, they'll be useful later. My offer to help with a room is still open, though. I plan to be out there shortly, regardless, so it would simply be convenient.

If we happen to cross paths, then a bit of assistance would be appreciated. However, it is nothing you must go out of your way for. Even alone, it should take next to no time for me to secure a room.

[With all of the 'excitement' taken care of, he actually starts to look a little weary. Not much sleep last night.]

That would only be if a room has mostly been cleared, which is not a guarantee. Aside from that, you'll find many of the techniques we know are less effective than they should be against the wildlife, so if not myself I absolutely suggest you bring someone along when you go to take a look.

I was told to always be in the company of another, but no one has mentioned the ineffectiveness of one's abilities. This is quite troubling...

[Ssssigh. He doesn't want to depend on you too much, but--]

If you have a free moment later today, I would welcome a bit of company.

[It's just until you find your feet] If it were not for that I would think you quite capable of handling it on your own.

Take some time to eat or rest. I'll come find you when I have my things.

[~~oh you are so cute with your little salute look at you~~]

Certainly. Please, take your time. I will do my best to remain somewhere nearby. Good day, Note.

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