bradley catch-all

[sageguidance]

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[battling]

Yeah? What did ya talk about?

[sageguidance]

Why he had followed through with his actions, of course, but also that... we should not give up, because neither will he. That he still has full intention of bringing this to an end.

[battling]

I'm too stubborn to let this place force me to roll over. We'll figure this shit out.

[sageguidance]

And me, as well.

It seemed as though he made peace with what transpired, and that this was not the end for him. And I... think I can press forth with that—without guilt on my conscience.

[battling]

Good. It's likely about to be a long two months, so make sure you're prepared. I'm around if ya wanna talk.

w1; tuesday

[sageguidance]

[ rnjesus gave me nine, lmao. So, anyway, Alphinaud walks in, glancing around. ]

... Hm.

[sageguidance]

[ a small smile ]

Thank you, Bradley. And I extend the same offer to you, as well.

[battling]

It's just some room?

[He really expects it to start going dark for no reason.]

[sageguidance]

'Twould appear so.

[ another look around ]

Well, let us sit, Bradley. You must be terribly exhausted.

[battling]

Do I look exhausted?

[He does take a seat.]

How're the new spaces?

[sageguidance]

No?

[ Alphinaud likewise takes a seat, elbows propped upon the table, chin leaning into his hands. The way he looks at Bradley seems a little... longing. ]

That is surprising. After all, you have been running through my mind all day.

[battling]

[Who did this to my child.

He's putting the back of his hand on Alphi's forehead like he can do a temperature check.]

You feelin' okay?

[sageguidance]

[ he blinks, confused ]

Me? Simply fine. Why do you ask?

[battling]

[Gently takes his chin between his fingers and looks at him carefully.]

It sounds like you're hittin' on me.

[sageguidance]

[ Alphinaud just stares back ]

Ah— a- ahem, I see that is a no then... No need to fret! Do carry on.

[battling]

[Pats his head.]

Sorry to break it to ya, but I'm taken.

[sageguidance]

... Yes, of course! Silly me. I would never be so bold as to get 'twixt a man and his significant other.

[battling]

Never came up back then, huh?

[ In that tiny window where they were on the same side. ]

[sageguidance]

No, actually. I confess I had thought you a man always on the move, with little time to ever settle down.

[battling]

[He chuckles at that.]

We shared the same kinda life.

[sageguidance]

Were they a bandit alongside you?

[battling]

That's right, for centuries.

[sageguidance]

Hah... That sounds like the sort of thing you would read in a story.

[battling]

That the kinda story you're into?

[sageguidance]

I would not say into, precisely... But I do read many stories in my spare time, when I have it.