[That throws him for a loop, and it takes him a moment to mentally retrace his steps, like he has to remember why the hell he'd be passing through the Weasand of Cados in the first place. It wasn't like it was all that long ago, all things considered, but it certainly feels like a lot has happened since then.]
You... don't remember anything that happened after that? I left Desier quite some time ago.
[...and then again after Alexei left him in the goddamn desert, but that isn't the point.]
[For a moment, the look on Raven's face honestly seems more like he wants to groan in frustration rather than like he's taken aback to hear of a memory discrepancy. But he's definitely still going to do his damndest to appear surprised.]
...What? C'mon Yeager, I might be old but I ain't goin' senile yet! What in the world are you talkin' about? It hasn't been that long.
[He notes the reaction, but he's not entirely sure what to make of it at the moment.]
If I was trying to pull one over on you, I'd think of something a bit more clever, you know!
[Regaey was absolutely clever, shut up.]
Given that we are missing memories of how we arrived here in the first place... perhaps yours were jostled a bit more than mine! It truly is unfortunate that you've forgotten so many wonderful things that happened afterwards...
[He seems to give that theory some genuine consideration, until:]
If you're sayin' they're wonderful, then I'm not lookin' forward ta findin' out. But ugh, if you're really not messin' with me, then this situation just became even more of a pain in the ass. I don't wanna deal with amnesia on top of everythin' else!
[Surely you didn't expect him to be serious for too long!!!]
Hmm... Well, I don't know for sure. But I very much do remember things that happened after that point... Perhaps our captors will have some answers for you?
[Can't he just force Alexei to do all the talking for him? No, that's not how this works, ever.]
Well this sure isn't goin' how I thought it would. I'd originally just planned ta throw a truce on the table while we figure out what the hell's goin' on.
[Alexei may be less of a headache than usual here, but that doesn't mean Yeager wants to deal with him more!!]
If it makes you feel any better, I just got done helping you and your little companions!
[That's absolutely unbelievable, which is why it's hilarious that it's true. Ah well, maybe Raven will eventually remember how quick Yeager is to switch sides whenever he feels like it.]
It would be rather ill-advised to bring our... differences up here, ja? So for the time being I'll behave~ You have my word!
[Sure enough, Raven skeptically narrows his eyes.]
Well aren't you just fulla surprises. [He knows Yeager is a wildcard through and through, but that sure would be a 180.] I can only wonder what got us in yer good graces fer once.
[But Yeager's exactly right. That's why he wanted to propose a truce in the first place. They're a long way from Terca Lumireis. They may as well use their familiarity with one another to their benefit.]
I mean, I'm hardly gonna babysit ya or anythin'. That's way above my job description.
Oh, don't worry, I wouldn't expect you to trouble yourself like that~
[Raven's already busy playing babysitter for the party and lbr he's probably going to be doing that for Alexei here, because Raven is not allowed to have a goddamn break.]
As far as I'm concerned, the things we were dealing with back in Terca Lumireis can stay there. We do have bigger things to worry about at the moment, after all.
[That's exactly it... God as much as he's going to be popcorning at the meeting he's also going to be screaming internally.]
Glad we're on the same page.
[...]
Gotta say, the circumstances could definitely be better, but it's at least a little interestin' ta be stuck in a place with you of all people, away from everythin' goin' on back home. You've always been an elusive character at meetings.
[Does Yeager even attend Union meetings. Surely he does, right??]
Mmm, probably 'cause you've managed to be shadier than me since day one.
[He knows! He was there for that!]
Still, you bring up a good point about the meetin's. But that just makes it sting all the more, ya know. I'm not even a leader and I'm forced ta be there!
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[That throws him for a loop, and it takes him a moment to mentally retrace his steps, like he has to remember why the hell he'd be passing through the Weasand of Cados in the first place. It wasn't like it was all that long ago, all things considered, but it certainly feels like a lot has happened since then.]
You... don't remember anything that happened after that? I left Desier quite some time ago.
[...and then again after Alexei left him in the goddamn desert, but that isn't the point.]
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...What? C'mon Yeager, I might be old but I ain't goin' senile yet! What in the world are you talkin' about? It hasn't been that long.
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If I was trying to pull one over on you, I'd think of something a bit more clever, you know!
[Regaey was absolutely clever, shut up.]
Given that we are missing memories of how we arrived here in the first place... perhaps yours were jostled a bit more than mine! It truly is unfortunate that you've forgotten so many wonderful things that happened afterwards...
[......i'm so sorry]
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If you're sayin' they're wonderful, then I'm not lookin' forward ta findin' out. But ugh, if you're really not messin' with me, then this situation just became even more of a pain in the ass. I don't wanna deal with amnesia on top of everythin' else!
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Hmm... Well, I don't know for sure. But I very much do remember things that happened after that point... Perhaps our captors will have some answers for you?
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[Can't he just force Alexei to do all the talking for him? No, that's not how this works, ever.]
Well this sure isn't goin' how I thought it would. I'd originally just planned ta throw a truce on the table while we figure out what the hell's goin' on.
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If it makes you feel any better, I just got done helping you and your little companions!
[That's absolutely unbelievable, which is why it's hilarious that it's true. Ah well, maybe Raven will eventually remember how quick Yeager is to switch sides whenever he feels like it.]
It would be rather ill-advised to bring our... differences up here, ja? So for the time being I'll behave~ You have my word!
[Which means absolutely nothing!!!!]
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Well aren't you just fulla surprises. [He knows Yeager is a wildcard through and through, but that sure would be a 180.] I can only wonder what got us in yer good graces fer once.
[But Yeager's exactly right. That's why he wanted to propose a truce in the first place. They're a long way from Terca Lumireis. They may as well use their familiarity with one another to their benefit.]
I mean, I'm hardly gonna babysit ya or anythin'. That's way above my job description.
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[Raven's already busy playing babysitter for the party and lbr he's probably going to be doing that for Alexei here, because Raven is not allowed to have a goddamn break.]
As far as I'm concerned, the things we were dealing with back in Terca Lumireis can stay there. We do have bigger things to worry about at the moment, after all.
[A temporary truce, at the very least.]
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Glad we're on the same page.
[...]
Gotta say, the circumstances could definitely be better, but it's at least a little interestin' ta be stuck in a place with you of all people, away from everythin' goin' on back home. You've always been an elusive character at meetings.
[Does Yeager even attend Union meetings. Surely he does, right??]
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[There's a very brief pause before he decides to just keep using present tense. It's far easier than trying to get into what actually happened!!]
...isn't really all that fond of me! I really can't imagine why.
[In other words, he only shows up in person occasionally.]
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[He knows! He was there for that!]
Still, you bring up a good point about the meetin's. But that just makes it sting all the more, ya know. I'm not even a leader and I'm forced ta be there!
[So, so should Yeager! It's only fair!!]
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You truly do suffer so much. I imagine being here won't be any easier!
[Just replace the Don with Alexei. Good luck, Raven...!!]
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[DRAMATIC SIGH.]
Well, at least I can count on you ta not add ta that...fer a day or two. I trust ya about that much, and that's bein' generous.
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[He laughs at that, holding up a hand.]
Well, I won't take up any more of your time. Perhaps our paths will cross again later~
[Though it goes without saying that he hopes they won't. Shame that we're stuck here for the foreseeable future!!!]
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But...yeah, they've definitely said more than enough already. There's still so much to see and do before the host arrives. Raven returns the gesture.]
Don't sound so excited about the possibility! [Wink.] Be seein' ya.