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NOAH ISAACS

Albert Wesker. Pharmaceutical Research and Development. This surely won't end poorly.

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[scythegun]

Always.

[The word leaves him in a rush. His expression is bright and his grip on Wesker's hand is tight. Of course Wesker knows exactly what he means, but it's still so wonderful to hear it.]

I'm so happy to hear it. Thank you for everything you've done for me so far!

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[He'll reach out to play with Jaeger's hair a little at that, the gesture light and easy.]

...You've saved my life, you know. Several times over by now.

[It's...awkward to say, perhaps, but it's as straightforward as he usually is, and he doesn't stop with that hair-playing as he says it.]

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[Honestly, he's a bit relieved at the hair-playing because it gives him an excuse to close his eyes so he doesn't have to look away when Wesker says that. It's not like he's bothered by it at all, but he's not really sure what to do with that. He still looks pleased, of course - and he is - it's just a lot to take in.]

Well, you know I do what I can for you! I'm happy I've been able to help.

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I know. But you haven't had to do any of this; it's something I appreciate, even if I haven't really told you as much.

[Thankfully, the hair-playing gives him something to focus on that isn't just the words alone; it's easier if he has something else to do with himself while he tries to find words.]

...Thank you for approaching me with this when you did, and for asking me to be with you. I know I had my apprehensions, but I don't regret any of it.

[scythegun]

Of course, Albert. I certainly don't regret it either! I've really enjoyed our time together so far, after all!

[...]

Though to be honest, I was really afraid you were going to say no! I had prepared myself for that possibility, or at least, I tried to.

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...In fairness, I was certain that I was going to until shortly before we spoke.

[scythegun]

Why did you change your mind?

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...You kept asking me what I wanted. No one's really taken that into account before - not like that, at any rate. And while a good amount of my hesitation was due to the person that I used to be...honestly, I didn't have any opportunities to make genuine decisions for myself then, either.

But I thought I could be happy with you. That it was something that I wanted. And I wanted to make that decision for myself.

I suppose that's what it comes down to.

[scythegun]

...I'm glad I could offer you that, then. Obviously, since this has been working out so well for us!

[But once that's out there he'll settle a bit, taking it seriously.]

I always do want to hear what you want, Albert. That's important to me. So don't ever hesitate to let me know, ja?

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I generally do tell you.

[Which is better than he usually is about these things.]

...Along those lines, I see that you technically did as I asked and waited until Christmas to bring out the compliments.

[scythegun]

It was such a pain to wait so long, you have no idea how troublesome it was!

[oh my god]

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[WHY THIS ALL THE TIME.]

I'm sure you've been suffering.

[scythegun]

[YOU CHOSE THIS.]

It's been absolutely terrible waiting this long, Albert! I could compliment you every day and never get sick of it!

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[He did...]

Unfortunately, I'll have to ask that you spare me.

[scythegun]

Are you still feeling shy about it~?

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Please. I'm not shy.

[scythegun]

What would you like to call it, then? I think shy is very fitting!

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[...Hmph.

He isn't sulking, per se, but he is rather contrary at that; granted, the lack of response is likely not going to prove much, if anything, but you know what, that's what we're doing today.]

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[Well, it gets Jaeger to laugh and squeeze Wesker's hand again.]

You're adorable, you know~!

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Hardly.

[He pulls away from where he's been playing with Jaeger's hair at that, though he doesn't let go of his hand; he's not breaking contact entirely, just messing with him a bit.]

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[That gets him to pout, of course.]

Are you always going to stop whenever I say something you don't like? That's rude!

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Perhaps, but it's entirely fair.

[scythegun]

It's not fair at all and you know it!

[POUT.]

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And saying that I'm shy is factually untrue, so we're even.

[scythegun]

It's absolutely true, so we're not even! But fine, fine, I won't argue the point any further!