bradley catch-all

[sageguidance]

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[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.

[battling]

What's your favorite?

[sageguidance]

Oh, as if I could possibly narrow it down! I have read much in my time.

[battling]

Nerd.

[Affectionately.]

[sageguidance]

—What? Come now! There is much value to be found in books.

[battling]

There is. You're also a nerd.

[fond.]