[Traumaprom]

[tatsumi_textiles]

[WE LIVE, WE DIE, WE LIVE AGAIN]

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[tatsumi_textiles]

I- what? No, I just mean he ain't gonna like what I'm thinkin' 'bout givin' up, 's all.

Don't think he could kill me, not 'less he catches me sleepin'.

[eluvianathema]

Oh... oh, you were saying it--oh.

What are you thinking of giving up?

[tatsumi_textiles]

Uh- well, these echos, they can take relationships, right?

[Crossing his arms defensively]

It's the most important thing I could think of, and I know our patrons can deal with that shit.

[eluvianathema]

Yes, that's right... the Yaksinis took Lark and Roc's relationship away. But that's awfully big, isn't it? That's not something you can replace.

[tatsumi_textiles]

No, but- you can quest fer it back. It ain't like it'll be gone fer long.

[It's said like he's trying to convince himself, all bluff and bluster]

[eluvianathema]

What will it do to the other one, though? How do you think he'll feel?

[tatsumi_textiles]

He- his mirror's almost full, and he's got people back home ta worry 'bout. He'll be fine.

[eluvianathema]

You underestimate what you mean to him, I think. If it's important enough to save your life, it must be as important to him.

But I don't think it's a bad idea.

[tatsumi_textiles]

Yeah, I- yeah.

[He falls silent at that, before nodding firmly.]

Besides, it ain't like people won't notice it's missing. At th' very least, Ed'll know.

[eluvianathema]

You should tell me what you want to say to him. I'll pass it along.

[tatsumi_textiles]

Uh- Just tell him I gave up Peony, he'll know what ta do.

[eluvianathema]

Peony?

[tatsumi_textiles]

Uh- yeah. He's on Dawon.

[Please don't make him explain this]

[eluvianathema]

I haven't met him yet. What's he look like?

[tatsumi_textiles]

Oh, he's almost as tall as I am and he's got a lotta red hair. He's got this- he kinda glows, almost. Like ya can't not look at him.

[eluvianathema]

My, I wonder why I haven't noticed him before, then. Glowing must be awfully convenient when it gets too dark.

[tatsumi_textiles]

Well, it like he actually glows, it's just kinda- kinda like a feelin'.

[Int was his dump stat, he doesn't know how to describe a charisma status effect]

[eluvianathema]

[but then it clicks, and Daisy gasps]

Is he your lover??

[tatsumi_textiles]

[just kill him now]

And?

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[eluvianathema]

Oh Mythal, that's so wonderful, that's--

[eluvianathema]

That's who you're going to forget?

[D: D: D: D: D:]

[tatsumi_textiles]

Like I said, it ain't for forever, and you said you didn't want anyone ta die.

This is the only thing I can think of.

[eluvianathema]

[her lip trembles]

Ochre...

[tatsumi_textiles]

What?

[Stop making him second guess his choices, damn it!]

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[eluvianathema]

If... if you insist on it. It is something very important to you, after all. I'll agree to it... but...