𝚒𝚗𝚋𝚘𝚡 — 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚗𝚒𝚊.

[sacral]

EVEN WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS

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[hallowedly]

How exciting. My junior's first bet.

Of course I must accept, to support him.

[sacral]

Name it. What you want.

[hallowedly]

Should I say 'a date'?

[sacral]

Within a year?

[hallowedly]

...how earnest.

Subaru-kun, your family circumstances being what they were, I won't hold this against you. But the truth is, you never learned how to treat a woman.

In fact, romance is entirely dead, and you should always lead with your most practical consideration. Whether it's your wage, your career, your advancement prospects or other personal services you can provide. That's what gets a modern heart going.

[sacral]

Your advice is appreciated.

[hallowedly]

...you've grown up so — ( F r u s t r a t i n g. )

Agreeable. So much so that I'll give you a hand and let you do a small service for me.

[sacral]

[ His grandmother chides him about dating less. ]

Go ahead.

[hallowedly]

As it happens, right now, Subaru-kun's wards surpass mine.

[sacral]

They're stable. [ A better expectation, magic pulsed low. ] Where do you want them drawn?

[hallowedly]

My resting quarters. Is that workable?

[sacral]

Yes, it is. Though the tools for efficacy are hard to come by.

[hallowedly]

Oh? Make do.

[sacral]

They'll be sustained.

[hallowedly]

I'm grateful.

[sacral]

Is that all?

[hallowedly]

Is it not enough?

[sacral]

No, don't mistake it.

[ The Murmur weighs heavy; it almost seems too much. ]

[hallowedly]

( ...ah. He wants to be of service. A beautiful, trusting, tender soul, the kind Seishirou might hold in his hand — )

My boots want licked. How about it?

( And crush, out of habit. )

[sacral]

I decline.

[ Respectfully. ]

[hallowedly]

Then, I'm afraid that really is all.

[sacral]

If that's so, I'll prepare the wards.

[hallowedly]

And I'll leave Fushiguro Megumi to his wonderful day.