[He comes out of his hiding place, offering it to her. The cuff is likely at least in part magical- there's nothing clearly mechanical in how it's constricting his tendons- if it was he would be permanently damaged by now.
It IS a bit swollen, but more from his own stubbornness than by design]
[ She's gonna gingerly hold it up and lightly, lightly press on his finger joints--just to make sure everything's still working. ]
I hope you don't need physical therapy after this, darling. [ frowning ] But if you keep pushing yourself like I assume you are, you might. You can rely on me, you know.
[ She's not sure if it'll help or not, but she'll massage his hand a bit, at the wrist and the fingers--enough to maybe help the circulation a little. ]
Then hopefully this cuff can come off soon. We're nearing the end of this...mission, after all.
[ she works quietly, light presses of her fingertips ]
[ a nod, and she's silent for a few moments after ]
Say this ended peacefully. Imagine a miracle, if you must. If you could go anywhere, do anything, after all of this...what would you do?
[ it's not a trick question. But she's starting to think of her life in the long term, now, and she's wondering if he is, too. If that part of him changed like hers did. ]
[ azura considers this, humming while she thinks up a response ]
Then we'll have to think up some places you might enjoy going to. A vacation on a sandy beach sounds pleasant right about now.
[ Azura lets his hand drop slowly, and moves in close to hug him. It's a strategic hug, for once. Her mouth is obscured by both his shoulder and her own hair, and she's close enough to whisper right into his ear. ]
I'm likely going to be in some trouble after this. "Potentially compromised" and all.
[ Azura stiffens up. Fleeing in the midst of panic but leaving other people behind to deal with the fallout. Wasn't that basically what her she and mother did when Anankos took over? But her mother had no choice but to grab her and run, and right now...it's different.
She straightens herself up and gently kisses him. ]
Goodness, you just want me all to yourself. I have other precious people, you know.
[He knows himself. He knows if she had denied his service that night, he would have been gone by the next weekend. Wishing for the Foundation to kill the Darkova (and him with it) was the only reason he stayed, after all.]
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[He comes out of his hiding place, offering it to her. The cuff is likely at least in part magical- there's nothing clearly mechanical in how it's constricting his tendons- if it was he would be permanently damaged by now.
It IS a bit swollen, but more from his own stubbornness than by design]
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[ She's gonna gingerly hold it up and lightly, lightly press on his finger joints--just to make sure everything's still working. ]
I hope you don't need physical therapy after this, darling. [ frowning ] But if you keep pushing yourself like I assume you are, you might. You can rely on me, you know.
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[But he also probably intended Ingway to not force it]
My hands are my livelyhood-- not using even one is not something I'm used to.
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Then hopefully this cuff can come off soon. We're nearing the end of this...mission, after all.
[ she works quietly, light presses of her fingertips ]
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For good or ill.
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Say this ended peacefully. Imagine a miracle, if you must. If you could go anywhere, do anything, after all of this...what would you do?
[ it's not a trick question. But she's starting to think of her life in the long term, now, and she's wondering if he is, too. If that part of him changed like hers did. ]
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[He doesn't answer right away, thinking]
I can not even begin to say. My time in this world has been in only a few rooms or missions. I have no affection for one place over another.
If I can stay at your side, I am content.
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Then we'll have to think up some places you might enjoy going to. A vacation on a sandy beach sounds pleasant right about now.
[ Azura lets his hand drop slowly, and moves in close to hug him. It's a strategic hug, for once. Her mouth is obscured by both his shoulder and her own hair, and she's close enough to whisper right into his ear. ]
I'm likely going to be in some trouble after this. "Potentially compromised" and all.
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You say such sweet nothings in my ear, Azura. I meant what I said. Where you go I follow.
['if it's a fight, I'm ready']
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[ Her arms tighten around him and she gives the slightest of nods ]
Thank you. Wherever the waves take you, I will follow in turn...my sweet prince.
[ even if it's containment again, or transferral, or going rogue altogether ]
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We could flee tomorrow night- with my skills and the new knowledge of the guards in the woods we would have better luck than most...!
[... and it would mean abandoning everyone else]
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She straightens herself up and gently kisses him. ]
Goodness, you just want me all to yourself. I have other precious people, you know.
[ a soft 'no'
Think of the others ]
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[He knows himself. He knows if she had denied his service that night, he would have been gone by the next weekend. Wishing for the Foundation to kill the Darkova (and him with it) was the only reason he stayed, after all.]
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[ there's no code behind that. She really is just wondering what he's thinking.]
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[ she definitely would have mentioned the Hoshido incident oops ]
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[ she was joking about him, personally, taking her somewhere, but ????? ]
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[Get you a retainer that will kidnap you right outta a murdergame]
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