IC Contact [City of Ariel]

[recitings]

Genesis Rhapsodos here. What do you need me for?

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[occulthymns]

[He's listening. That's progress, and her expression softens a little. It's hard to be mad at him when she's been so fond of him, practically ever since they first met. She can't just throw those feelings away on a whim.]

I want to know if you're still someone I can depend on. I want to know what it is you're going to put first from now on.

[recitings]

[Genesis takes a breath. It was easier said than done. But he had to do this. He had to make this change. After all, that was what Zexion said-- what good was a second chance if all he was going to do was throw those he cared about away again?]

I want to do my hardest to put you and everyone else I care for first.

[occulthymns]

[She'll give him a little nod, holding back the desire to just jump to her feet and hug him. Come on Euri, be serious. Be an adult!]

I want to believe you.

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[Genesis gives her an apologetic, tired smile. He's sorry, he really is.]

I will do my hardest. And if I ever slip up, you have all the right to smack sense into me.

[occulthymns]

Oh don't worry, I will.

[She's completely and utterly serious, too. And she gives him a little, encouraging smile back.]

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Thank you, Euri.

[He's sincere about it, too. And he gets up from his desk to stand before her face to face.]

And I'm sorry for what I did earlier.

[occulthymns]

I forgive you.

[She's answering quickly, before she pauses, chewing on her lower lip.]

I was really worried, you know. About how you were acting.

[Which side he happens to be on is far less important to her.]

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Euri...

[Genesis sighs and he feels his heart warm a lot. He didn't expect people to worry over him. Impulsively, he scoops up the small witch in a firm embrace.]

It means a lot to me that you did.

[occulthymns]

[She blinks at that, then just giggles. Well, this is surprisingly affectionate of him. She quickly returns the hug, latching tightly.]

Don't make me worry like that again.

Wrap?

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I'll do my best.