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[fatalis]

Jayce Talis

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[kirammans]

He volunteered the information. I didn't pry. Ask him.

[fatalis]

Now I'm just curious how it came up.

[kirammans]

Is it that surprising? He and I both love you.

It was bound to come up.

[fatalis]

Should I be worried about the two of you talking about me where I can't see it?

[kirammans]

You tell me, Jayce.

[fatalis]

If that's your answer, yeah. I'm feeling worried, Cait.

[kirammans]

I don't think there's anything Viktor or I could say to one another about you that we don't already know.

[fatalis]

Was that supposed to make me feel better?

[kirammans]

Don't be dramatic. Be glad.

[fatalis]

Why can't I be both?

[kirammans]

Ha ha.

I am happy for you, Jayce. I hope you know I'm sincere when I say that.

[fatalis]

I know, Cait. It just means a lot to me, the two of you talking, even if it's gossiping about me. It's just nice.

And I wasn't... not telling you about it. Just so you know.

[kirammans]

I'm trying. It's just difficult given what I remember happening just a few weeks ago.

I know. You're entitled some privacy.

[fatalis]

I know. But even then? He was still the person I loved. Viktor was still there under all of it. It doesn't change what happened, but right now, Cait, it just means a lot to me that you're trying.

Yeah, maybe, but I was going to tell you. He just beat me to it.

[kirammans]

I trust in you, Jayce. I follow your lead.

[... within reason. She hopes to never have to really go against him.]

It's all right. My feelings aren't hurt. And now I know.

[fatalis]

Thanks, Cait.

And next time, I'll fight him to get to tell you big news first.

[kirammans]

[Fight him? Too soon, Jayce.]

He probably assumed I'd figure it out sooner or later.

[fatalis]

[ Cait. ]

Did you?

[kirammans]

It was a thought I had. As I said, you're obvious. Like a puppydog.

[fatalis]

Oh really? And you didn't say anything? That's not like you.

[kirammans]

Are you disappointed I didn't tease you? I can make up for lost time, if you'd like.

[fatalis]

It's more like I'm waiting to get hit with whatever you've been saving up this whole time.

[kirammans]

All in due time, Jayce. Enjoy the peace for now.

[fatalis]

That's terrifying.

[kirammans]

Oh, hush. Like this is the only thing I have to tease you about.