PC: ACE 💀

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[nyeh. he wrinkles his forehead with the poke. ]

Let me worry about what I want to worry about. [ the emotions are huffy and worried but in the way like you worry about the people you care about the most, but they shift into something a little more patient and trying to be settling. ]

...do you think it's still going to feel like home someday with those things gone? [ can you rebuild a home if the important pieces are missing? ]

[selfimmolation]

[ the emotion is just restless because he hates talking about his feelings thank you. though also something a little sad and tired but resilient ]

I dunno. Depends on what's left, I guess. [ who. he doesn't know, but-- ] Nothing I can do but keep going forward. It's happened now.

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[ well. he does his best to level his emotions out entirely so he stops feeling and so ace can recenter himself. ]

...then we go forward. And when you need us, we'll be there.

[selfimmolation]

... It's my issues to deal with. [ a little hesitant because it is entirely a pride thing but also STOP LEVELING YOUR EMOTIONS ruffles nico's hair ] I'll be alright.

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I know you will. [ he did not doubt that? but also, he can help. ] ...we have a few days to get it all together. So maybe we can set it aside until then.

[selfimmolation]

That's sort of been my idea anyway. [ if they live post the moon, he can worry about it then!! ]

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[ post-moon... ]

...so what do we do right now?

[selfimmolation]

Well. Right now, I missed hanging out with you, so we could do that instead of wallow in what ifs?

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[ there's a pleased little blip to that. and something sheepish. ]

...I think I like your way a lot better, yeah. It's been too long. [ but he perks up suddenly like "oh!" and he's reaching into his pocket. ] I almost forgot. You're here now, so...

[ gibs back sabogotchi who is in great condition and very alive and happy. ]

[selfimmolation]

[ oh! embarrassed and relieved and also some kind of sadlonginggrief when he takes it, but ultimately it lands on thankful when he grins ]

Thanks. I knew you'd take care of him.

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[ yeah he knows. he gets it. ]

Sure. I've got your medallion thing, too, but I figured this one was more important right now.

[selfimmolation]

Eh, you can keep that. I never really figured out a way I could use it.

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If I can't find a way to use it here, maybe I'll figure out something when we get home. One of our friends might have a better idea.

[selfimmolation]

That works. Consider it a gift, then.

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I'll cherish it always. [ dry, but teasing. ] This one's better though.

[ having ace back he means...he will be sappy Once. ]

[selfimmolation]

[ it takes him a second and then he's like /// but emotionally as he laughs ]

I'm a gift now? That's not something anyone's ever believed before.

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[ he just grins at that because ace, you idiot. ]

Yeah, well, I don't think I really count as just anyone do I?

[selfimmolation]

You're a little out of the ordinary, sure.

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That might be the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me, thanks. Almost a compliment.

[selfimmolation]

We both know Will's said way nicer stuff to you.

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[ the emotion is. immediately embarrassed. and fond. ]

Nope. Will's actually got a secret mean streak that nobody knows about. Very deceptive of him.

[selfimmolation]

[ his emotion is gremlin ]

If that's the kind of thing you guys are into, I guess...

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[ SHOVES A HAND IN ACE'S FACE and i'm sorry the emotion is even more embarrassed somehow. ]

Stop. [ hissing. he does not want to think about that, thanks!! but he grumbles. ] If anything I think he actually does kind of like when I'm a little mean to him.

[ why tf else would will have initially been attracted to him. ]

[selfimmolation]

[ nyehehehehe even as he removes nico's face ]

Then that's the same thing, isn't it? What you guys are both into. [ NYEHEHE ]

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I refuse to discuss this with you. [ the emotions are. conflicted. mostly embarrassed but also kind of confused and annoyed. ] If you're gonna make fun of me for something pick something else.