PCs with Gerome

[swordhandled]

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[maskarang]

—yes?

[swordhandled]

Even if we could leave, I wouldn't.

[maskarang]

Nor would I. Running away would be the mark of a coward. [ A beat. ] But I expect your reasons are more altruistic. You won't abandon anyone in need.

[swordhandled]

That's right... I couldn't leave anyone here, not if they could still die. Not if I could help do something about it.

[maskarang]

I thought as much. [ he smiles and this officially becomes the point where the hug has lasted too long. pulling away now. ]

[swordhandled]

But even if your reasons aren't as altruistic as mine... I'm glad that you would stay as well.

[maskarang]

[ a thoughtful "hm" as he tilts his head down and to the side. ] ... May I ask you a question?

[swordhandled]

Ask away.

[maskarang]

Will you stay with me tonight?

[swordhandled]

[ a pause and then a slow smile ]

Yeah, I will.

[maskarang]

[ with that settled, he starts picking himself off the floor. he offers his hand to owain again. ]

[swordhandled]

[ taking his hand and pulling himself up ]

Will you actually get some sleep tonight?

[maskarang]

[ taking his hand back. he's glad they're up now, sitting on your knees in armor is not the most comfortable thing to do. ]

If I can.

[swordhandled]

Go ahead and change then.

[maskarang]

[ ??? ] Not yet. I still have errands to attend to. Minerva still needs her dinner, and I'd like to check on Cynthia.

[swordhandled]

--Understandable. But I do hope you get some sleep tonight, Gerome.

[maskarang]

... A trade, then. If I promise to make an earnest effort, I want something from you in return.

[swordhandled]

What would you like?

[maskarang]

Play with Minerva.

[swordhandled]

[ smiles ]

I can do that.

[maskarang]

[ smiles back. you can thank his minerva bias for this ]

She may tire you out well before bedtime. She has ample energy from remaining indoors all day, even if she seems lethargic now.

[swordhandled]

I'm sure I have the energy to play with her and stay up for your return.

[ he gets back on the bed and starts patting minerva again ]

[maskarang]

[ minerva basically climbs onto him. ]

... I'll bring bandages back with me. [ in his mind, there's no way this is gonna end well for owain. giving him an uneasy look before heading to the door and leaving. have fun. ]

[swordhandled]

[ he's got this!

letting minerva climb on him and start letting her lead the way in terms of games ]