Not everyone's homes are safe. [He settles on, after a moment.] And there are people here that I need to stay in contact with, even if I can't meet them again. I need to know if that's possible to set up, before I head home myself.
... Hah. Well. We're on the same page. [she really does not want to lose contact with some people even if it's probably not for the same sort of reasons.]
It should be possible. Us being here is proof enough of that. [They spent the whole time hopping planets, too, so the only part he doesn't quite understand is the weird menagerie of Earth But Not Quites that they have. Unfortunately that is also his world.] And we're still out in space, so we should have time to figure out how to talk to each other.
[Visiting each other, though... he's less sure about that, which is not great, because that's the important part.]
His expression softens at that, though, and he shakes his head.]
You don't have to worry about that. [If she's thinking of their health, anyway. ...He amends--] I think you should knock Viktor out and have Temenos heal him when he can't argue, though.
He doesn't glance away, but only because of her question.]
I'd like that. [Frankly, he thinks it would probably be easier to find her world than it will be to track down the other Earths But Not Quite, which is the main problem he has. He smiles, nudging her.] I want to see your ice cream café.
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Not everyone's homes are safe. [He settles on, after a moment.] And there are people here that I need to stay in contact with, even if I can't meet them again. I need to know if that's possible to set up, before I head home myself.
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... Hah. Well. We're on the same page. [she really does not want to lose contact with some people even if it's probably not for the same sort of reasons.]
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It should be possible. Us being here is proof enough of that. [They spent the whole time hopping planets, too, so the only part he doesn't quite understand is the weird menagerie of Earth But Not Quites that they have. Unfortunately that is also his world.] And we're still out in space, so we should have time to figure out how to talk to each other.
[Visiting each other, though... he's less sure about that, which is not great, because that's the important part.]
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... I don't know how any of it works. [she says, after a moment, but:] If there's anything I can do to help with finding a way, I will do it.
[she's not a science nerd or anything, so she can't contribute much, but. there has to be a way.]
I'd like to find a way to make sure people like you and Viktor don't have to worry anymore.
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His expression softens at that, though, and he shakes his head.]
You don't have to worry about that. [If she's thinking of their health, anyway. ...He amends--] I think you should knock Viktor out and have Temenos heal him when he can't argue, though.
[This is. Probably a joke.]
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[she does not trust luke to be like yeah! i'm fine! dies of a heart attack when he goes home
she does consider the viktor bit, though, like. 100% seriously. she will do this.]
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He reaches over to take her hand, though, and squeezes gently.]
I'll be alright. I promise.
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Again. I don't believe you. [huff!!] But I suppose I don't have a choice otherwise, stubborn as you are.
[despite emotionshare not being a thing it's pretty clear this comes from a place of care.]
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But he doesn't want her to go home with this burden of concern on her, so--]
If you can't trust me, trust Scien and Dahut.
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I suppose I can do that. [a beat.] Will I ever see you again?
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He doesn't glance away, but only because of her question.]
I'd like that. [Frankly, he thinks it would probably be easier to find her world than it will be to track down the other Earths But Not Quite, which is the main problem he has. He smiles, nudging her.] I want to see your ice cream café.
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Hah. [she says, after a moment, with a big sigh.] Yes, you're right, you do need to see it. I'd like you to meet the other travelers, too.
[ochette would LOVE him. a beat.]
... You may need to wait, because I'm not sure that I will... [a beat.] Well. I suppose I'll just have to let you know if I survive.