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You're really sure about this, hmm?

Thanks. [at the tea and snacks]

Mm.

[ sits beside him. ]

I wasn't invited back, regardless. So I suppose I must stay home.

You... weren't?

No. I was not.

That doesn't make any sense?

Why not? The whims of the boat seem fickle, truly.

... Well.

It's good, I guess.

Is it? You don't seem very glad.

... It's good.

For you.

Are you angry with me?

No? Why would I be?

Upset, then.

You're making a face. Even like this, you make the same expressions as you used to.

It's the only face I have.

And yet it's particularly sulky.

[ Pours him a cup of tea, finally, and hands it over. ]

Are you going to miss me?

[takes it, but doesn't drink yet]

Obviously, yes.

[ Pauses, genuinely surprised. ]

... Is that so? I hadn't expected it...

Peony. You've been the greatest constant in my life for the past near decade.

... I suppose I did not think you would have put such stock in that life, the way things are now.

[ A thoughtful beat of silence, and she pours herself a cup as well. ]

Perhaps it makes me both selfish and a fool, but I feel... happy. That my presence has left enough of an impression on you to be missed.

[he looks at her. it's a mix of frustration, but also fondness]

[and then he leans in and... flicks her forehead. it's very light, but a forehead flick nonetheless]

The only foolish thing about it is that you hadn't considered it before.

[ She winces. just a bit. and gives him the slightest pout. ]

Of course I had considered it before. But things have changed so rapidly in such a short time for you I assumed this sort of thing would naturally change as well.

I don't think it's unreasonable to be pleasantly surprised.

...

Even if I don't consider myself that person anymore, the attachments are still here.

[finally taking a sip]

Well, that's what I've been saying.

[ a pause. ]

... But I'm glad to hear it. You're very dear to me.

That's what I've also been saying.

... But I'm glad we're on the same page, in a way.

[ She smiles, small, and lifts her own cup to sip from. ]

Getting you to say it plainly is a great victory for me.

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