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Any time, companion.

You owe me a kiss explanation, you know. I can wait a little, though.

......... Oh yeah, I forgot about that . . .

[ catcubesquint ]

It's fine, I'll tell you.

But there's a reason I didn't want this getting out. Don't share with anyone.

Deal. You've kept my secrets so far. I'll keep yours.

When Bluebell went to talk to Death, she gave everyone who was there that day a gift. One kiss to take a life, and another to revive the dead.

I don't think any of us realized it'd work on anyone and anything.

Huh.

...

Well, I won't tell anyone.

Thanks. I won't have external pressure forcing those kids to play god one way or another.

... Do you know what's up with Crescendo?

. . . In what way?

He keeps acting like he wants something from me.

...

He acts like he wants approval. But we barely know each other. I've never saved his life or anything like that.

[ technically he did because he rolled better than Cres the night they followed Red, but that doesn't count ]

You're the one who gave him his-- "powers," right?

He probably does want those things. Guidance. Approval.

It was a minor stat boost.

[ and a shield against the birds, but nobody except the birds know that yet ]

He's above average for a civilian now, that's all. It's hardly something to...

[ ugh. ]

I don't get it. I've given people real power before. None of them were like... this.

[ because those people were already brought up facing the hardships of the Tower, lmao. ]

It might not mean much to you. But have you considered it might be a pretty big deal for him?

I get it. It's just... hard to give him approval when all he does is project. Makes a big deal about me being careful when he's the one without an ounce of caution.

[ sighs ]

I was badly injured in front of him once. A long time ago, the night that multiple people followed Red into the mist. I was never planning go, but Crescendo ran off on his own. So I followed him and ended up being wounded while he was transported safely back to the meadow.

I don't hate him or blame him for that. And I don't want him to lose his spark; it's refreshing, in a place like this. But I know I'm not the only one that tells him to be careful. If he keeps refusing to listen, I don't know what to say. I just excuse myself, most of the time.

[ Mmmmm . . .

Well, it's hardly news that Crescendo is a loose canon and nearly impossible to control. ]

Have you tried The Disappointed Voice?

... Excuse me?

Yeah, I've heard it works better than getting cold or angry.

[ ASK HOW HE KNOWS ]

You're full of surprises, aren't you?

Yes, but I wouldn't have thought this particular conversation qualifies.

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