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[rainshaveceased]

"You have reached the voicemail of Dignity. Please leave a message after the beep."

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Re: Day 432

[firstworldproblem]

At least we could impress you that much.

Re: Day 432

[rainshaveceased]

Were you worried I would be disappointed?

Re: Day 432

[firstworldproblem]

If I had nothing to show by the time both of you arrived, I would have been disappointed in myself.

Re: Day 432

[rainshaveceased]

[pauses for a moment, considers being an asshole but elects not to]

You managed to find not only a new way to save our world, but love and happiness as well. I would say you have far exceeded any expectations we might have had.

Re: Day 432

[firstworldproblem]

I would have taken the first, but I wonder about the second. You seem to be overly kind.

Re: Day 432

[rainshaveceased]

You doubt my sincerity?

Re: Day 432

[firstworldproblem]

I believe you to dance around the subject much like Lahabrea to spare my feelings.

Re: Day 432

[rainshaveceased]

I would have you know I am genuinely very happy for you and wish your union nothing but peace and prosperity.

Re: Day 432

[firstworldproblem]

That I do not doubt, but I believe you still have worries.

Re: Day 432

[rainshaveceased]

Of course I do. And I am exceedingly jealous.

Re: Day 432

[firstworldproblem]

And how do I help with this jealousy?

Re: Day 432

[rainshaveceased]

...This is already helping.

Re: Day 432

[firstworldproblem]

[He gives him his mask back.]

Even though this is the far future, once we restore our brethren I plan to retire. Lahabrea is is well. If you choose to as well, I would like you to join us.

Re: Day 432

[rainshaveceased]

[turns the mask in his hands]

I wonder if I could. Who would I be, if not Elidibus?

Re: Day 432

[firstworldproblem]

Elidibus' mentor.

You know, Lahabrea thought I wouldn't want to stay with him after. Absolutely preposterous. The same goes for you.

Re: Day 432

[rainshaveceased]

You make it sound so very simple and easy.

Re: Day 432

[firstworldproblem]

Oh, it will be difficult, and I'm sure we will all get on each other's nerves from time to time.

But considering the problems we have endured since now, won't it be easy?

Re: Day 432

[rainshaveceased]

You make a good point. I should not worry so much about it.

Re: Day 432

[firstworldproblem]

Worrying was rather your specialty.

[He leans down to kiss his forehead.]

You will always be needed and desired, Elidibus, and not just for the duty in which you keep.

Re: Day 432

[rainshaveceased]

...I am not yet convinced that I am anything but my duty. Lahabrea certainly wishes me to be, as I expect you do as well, but...

Re: Day 432

[firstworldproblem]

In times of peace, I imagine you will simply serve the people in a different way. I don't think you can ever completely divorce yourself.

And perhaps you will try and fail and try again. I have no doubts that we won't stumble as well.

Re: Day 432

[rainshaveceased]

[breathes a sigh]

Yes. Yes, you are right.

Thank you, for saying the things I need to hear.

Re: Day 432

[firstworldproblem]

We all fear it in one way or another. That though we might reclaim what was lost, perhaps the journey there has twisted us enough to no longer be compatible with that place.

So you are not alone in your worries.

Re: Day 432

[rainshaveceased]

[...squeezes his hand]

Do you think we are right to worry?

Re: Day 432

[firstworldproblem]

I don't know. I thought I could predict them, but now I'm not so confident.

Which is why I want to make sure both you and Lahabrea knows that our bonds or my desire to be with you will not end when our goals are complete.