imeeji_frontstage | (no subject)

[why eyebrow raise??? but going in]

Hello. Did you have fun with your adventure into parenthood?

Somehow, managed to be worse at it than my own parents. So, think I'll pass on the experience.

To have every personal fault suddenly reflected upon you, it certainly gave me pause. As well as heartfelt appreciation for my mother's efforts.

I hoped you would be able to help with something.

Depends on what it is.

[he glances back at her]

Naturally.

[not going to comment on the suspicion, it is jason. but presenting her trident]

I would like this to be more compact, easier to transport.

... So, something you could make into a surprise weapon.

[he examines it for a moment before reaching out to grab it, considering]

[and offering it, easier to hold sandwiches with two hands]

Only for moments when I am also surprised. But, yes, something in that vein.

[he considers the weapon, so a series of springs or something to click it into place.

something he's not done before, but--]

For you? I could probably manage that.

Is that so? Thank you, I will not forget this favor.

[slight tease, shh]

This's outside my normal area of expertise. It's gonna take a minute.

[he'll brush past the tease]

Mm, I hope it will prove a satisfying puzzle. If you need further materials or tools, I can purchase them.

I think I've got enough to purchase on my own. I've somehow amassed a little fortune.

Half, then? Unless you are certain that you will use them many more times.

And is that thanks to the efforts of your unit? Or your own by not purchasing many more memories?

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Memories slowed down. But I'll pick 'em up again. Just... needed to work through all the bullshit from the last big event.

Naturally. There has been much to keep us occupied as of late.

Is it all now [hm, what word] settled?

[there's a longer pause there, like he's considering, before he shrugs.]

As well as it'll ever be.

[careful nod, that is a mood, jason]

At times, that is as much as we can ask for in these circumstances. I am glad you found some stability once more.

That needling to take memories together, or did getting the big one give you one less thing to worry about?

No, it is not, though I am always willing to provide company whenever you choose to take yours. Between Gladio and Noctis, I am not sure when I should be taking my own, however.

Dunno.

Talon and I don't have much overlap either.

Gladio and I will not, but Noctis has already remembered a fair amount in a few short memories.

[hence weapon needing]

So, he gets huge chunks of information from one?

Good to know.

So, how's him being here affect us, just outta curiosity?

More that the important events are always hinted at in the smaller ones, and I have the means to explain the greater context.

[ . . . and blushing as she glances down]

I do not know. I would like to be more secure in my relations with him before considering anything further with you. Still, we are always friends, regardless.

Up to you when you wanna deal with the questions.

[he pauses, and adds half jokingly,]

Aw man, I'm getting friendzoned.

[and then he places a hand on her shoulder.]

You do what you gotta.

[small smile at that, covering his hand with hers]

You will be missed as well.

[waiting a beat before dropping her hand, giving a slight shake of her head]

It is difficult to evade those questions when they are regarding my death.