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[orangeoutlaw]

[he's hanging out in Genessia. He's been gone for a while. Dreaming. But now he's back. And not happy. And not ready to go anywhere close to what might be considered home. Wherever that is now. In any case he's sitting on a roof somewhere in Genessia, absently burning matches one by one. He even takes the time to light them the normal way.]

Who wants to cause some trouble?

[and he means big trouble. Shit stirring trouble. Trouble that will get everyone watching]

Come find me.

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[enchantressofore]

[ That's surprising, and it shows to her face. He means to... Oh, they're leaving. She's leaving, again...

She seems more solemn when she nods, going back to her own seat and leaning a bit forward on the table. ]

As much as I dislike the idea, it would probably be wise for Ash to join us and learn how to fight as well. He is large enough to start holding his own well enough.

[ She'll have to at least tell Smoker and Tashigi where she's going this time. Maybe not specifically, but if they know what she's doing it probably won't be a problem. It'll be hard, but she's sure of this. ]

I suppose I will be learning with something other than a sword then?

[orangeoutlaw]

You'll be learning how to survive.

[which is a different kind of strength. The base of all strength maybe. Sometimes you just need to know where to bite and how hard to hold on when everything else has failed.

Anyway... he lays some money on the table. He's done with this place and it's uniformed waiters and he wants to punch them in the mouth just because of that. Better get going before he can]

Just make sure Smoker knows so he doesn't come stalking.

[enchantressofore]

I was planning to.

[ She nods, though that is definitely different than anything she's done before. She gets to her feet as well, feeling like they've been there long enough even if it's not for the same reasons as Ace. She pauses and takes a breath, taking a moment to brace herself.

Before she approaches and hugs him tightly. ]

Thank you.

[ For helping her? For listening? For respecting her wishes? Who even knows, she doesn't. She's glad that Ace is there, glad beyond words. Part of liking him does still hurt, but... Well, that particular pain isn't one she's regretting at least. ]

[orangeoutlaw]

[he's really not in the mood for hugs. He's almost repulsed by them. But he'll let her hang on for a moment or two before disengaging]

Don't thank me. I'm just doing it to keep you safe. Also because if it happens again I won't turn beck, even if you say so.

[he will murder them, he means. Without hesitation]

[enchantressofore]

That is why I should thank you. And I would not stop you, then. Not if it happened again.

[ She can't help feeling off though, when he pulls away like that... Just what has happened for him to act like that? It feels strange to think that, for whatever reason, he just feels... Cold, for some reason.

It's bothering her, but at the moment she's not sure she has the courage to ask, not with what they've just been talking about. ]

[orangeoutlaw]

Good.

[but it'll be his job to make sure she doesn't need him. That she can stand on her own whatever she faces. But he has to do things first. Foremost, find something to punch, repeatedly]

See you later.