IC Inbox: empatheias edition

[hearted]

Hey, it's Minako! Got a message for me? Drop a line and I'll be right with you!

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[hearted]

I know, Rei. And you're so much to me...my friend, my partner. I just wanted to be sure you knew that.

[There aren't quite hearts in her eyes when she pulls back, but the little golden glow's now shining from them.]

So what are we doing today?

[faithfulflame]

[Rei laughs, a little awkwardly, clearly taken by this display but also not sure where this is going.]

I know. And you're mine.

[Bowing her head, she lets out a breath she didn't know she was keeping in.]

I actually wanted to talk to you, about something. I'm going to be gone after tomorrow for a couple of days. Someone I know invited me to help tend to some baby wyverns in Shaarnath, and I wanted to go. It's a chance for me to learn a little bit more about the creatures in this world...and maybe form a bond, like with Phobos and Deimos.

[Stepping back, she grins.]

It may even help me remember the past more clearly. Think you and Usagi can hold down the fort without me until Sunday?

[hearted]

[Minako swallows and nods.]

Of course we can. Take care of yourself, okay?

[faithfulflame]

[Rei stops in her tracks and smiles impishly.]

I'll do just that. I'll be with friends. And I'm going to get paid for it. It'll be good, and it's something I want to explore about myself. There's so many opportunities, and I can't ignore them.

[And then just as quickly, she shifts forward and grabs Minako into a hug. She's not sure what exactly's come over her, but she can't help but feel this is what Minako wants, maybe what she needs.]

When I get back, I'll treat you both to a big dinner. It'll be just like with the chimera, where I came back with all that money.

[She'd definitely gone out with a couple of adventurers and killed a monster for a lotta money.]

I have faith in you, dear. [She smiles teasingly, pulling away very slowly.]

Just please don't burn my room down, alright?

[hearted]

[Minako hides her surprise with a laugh, clinging tight for a minute.]

You got it. But wait, why would I do that? I'm not the one with fire powers...

[faithfulflame]

Frustration. Don't forget, your emotions can get you into trouble...

[Rei laughs back, tapping Minako on the shoulder and letting go.]

Now, I think I should go pack, alright.

[hearted]

OH! Yeah. I'll...keep a lid on it.

[She giggles and steps back.]

I'd better see you back here in one piece, got it?

[faithfulflame]

Always, dear. I'll see you soon.

[And off she goes. Very, very puzzled about what just happened.]