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does he actually answer his phone tho???

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« text: un: matriarch »

[menphina]

[ He'd better answer, she's got cute things. ]

Look at what I learnt!



It's Aymeric and you, and me! We're text emotions now!

un: wyrmblood

[finalsteps]

Why are you on the side?

[menphina]

I'm watching you both (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧☆彡 waiting to pounce!
It's what a good huntress does! ♡

[finalsteps]

Put yourself in the middle.

[menphina]

Hmm...!



Now my ears are wiggling!

[finalsteps]

better

[ SORRY HE SUCKS AT TEXT. ]

[menphina]

[ They still love him. ]


We should show Aymeric and ask what he thinks, too.

[ Seeing if he can be added... ]

text | un: baelsar (maybe day or so after canon updates happened)

[forgarlemald]

While she refuses to speak of the details, Megumi assures me that you are, in fact, alive and well.

[Clearly tho this is something he apparently needs to confirm for himself, so.]

[finalsteps]

[ One day people will figure out Estinien is so bad at keeping his phone on him.

Good luck waiting an hour Gaius. ]

I’m alive. I think.

[forgarlemald]

[ur terrible and u should feel terrible.]

Your awful sense of humor is alive, at the very least.

Had you made me wait any longer I was going to come over there myself.

[finalsteps]

You could have. You know where I live.

[forgarlemald]

Aye, I suppose I could have.



[...well, and he guesses with that being said:]

Would you mind the company, then?

[He's seen Megumi. He's at least confirmed she isn't hurt. (physically, at the very least.) It'd be nice to be able to say the same for Estinien, too.]

[finalsteps]

I'm still at Bugbear right now.


I would not mind the company.

day 33, late at night

[peacetalks]

[there's no text because aymeric is currently curled around estinien in bugbear, sleeping soundly. they've both been exhausted by the ordeal that is nidhogg and hraesvelgr, and they need the rest.

it's late at night when aymeric finally begins to rouse, still pressed close to estinien, tail wound securely around his leg]

[finalsteps]

[ good, because he's cozy and comfortable right now. what little sleep he affords himself should be spent basking in those that he loves. ]


[ when aymeric rouses, he can take a moment to look at estinien, who has not moved a muscle. ]

[peacetalks]

[aymeric is doing precisely that, head lifted up just enough so he can admire estinien's fine features, how relaxed and calm he looks like this. he brushes his scaly knuckles along estinien's cheek softly]

[finalsteps]

[ He tilts his head into the affections, it's...nice. He still doesn't rouse just yet. He may be awake or he may be asleep. Either way he is enjoying the touch. ]

[peacetalks]

[as he's watching estinien, a thought occurs to aymeric... he murmurs softly, almost a whisper, to see if estinien's awake]

Estinien?

[finalsteps]

[ He still doesn't move! So presumably, yes. Still asleep. ]

« texts » day 41 (all sent at once)

[menphina]

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It's another one of those games. Please, if you're getting this, let me know.

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Estinien, I know you hate these devices, but if you can!!

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Shite, Gaius and Venat aren't responding either.

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I can't reach anyone else...

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They're thinking of picking between Bugbear and Kraken. At least we'll be able to protect you.
I can't bear losing you again. I can't.

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It's a choice between both, but knowing we'd protect each other, 'tis the right one, I think.
If we strike each other, we nullify the attack.

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Strange, this is...
The voting isn't going the way I expected.
Saturn is discussing the possibility we don't attack Bugbear, because we're certain Kraken or Bugbear will come for us with the hope we'll strike at them.
But, I know you would, you've promised not to die again- and this way neither of us will...
I'm scared, Estinien.

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I don't agree with this.
This is just going to...
I know I'm fine whatever the outcome, but-
This isn't how I wanted things to happen.
I'm still going to speak up for Bugbear. But I think people here are scared of killing Bugbear again even by accident...
And everyone in Kraken- they're not used to that.
But I don't think this should matter...
Estinien, if Bugbear strikes at us...
Don't feel guilty, alright?
You know I'd be glad, whatever the outcome.

-
An Ehsk In.
I love you.
I know Aymeric is hurting too.
Please forgive us both.
Please don't blame yourself.
If it came down to it, falling by your hand is the better way to go.

Twelve, I'm sorry we'll be putting you through this.
I love you. I love you so much.
I'll see you again. I promise I'll make it up to you.

We'll know what happens soon enough...
Wait for us, Estinien!!

[finalsteps]

[ ...................................... ]

























[ AND HE DIDN'T HAVE HIS PHONE ON HIM. ]

[menphina]

[ HE'S GETTING TACKLED AFTER EVERYTHING IS DONE AND OVER WITH JUST HE WAIT. ]

[finalsteps]

[ JUST PUNCH HIM.




Also he answered Gaius’ texts so now he can answer hers. ]

I saw these far too late. My apologies.

Has G’raha been subdued? I took Alisaie as far as I could.

« Just going to voice call because phone tags and also gonna say she wants to hear him »

[menphina]

[ Ring ring!!! ]


Forgive me... I just wanted to hear your voice first.

[finalsteps]

[ picking up. ]

It’s okay. You’re okay. We’re okay.