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She'd better approve of me! I'd be a bit disappointed if she didn't, at this point!

[That's light though, he knows how important Elda is to Wesker.]

I really am glad, though. It's nice to be able to get along with her.

She's a good person. A bit full-on at times, but on the other hand I can't think of any of us that aren't...

Hah, fair enough! I really have grown to find her company enjoyable, though she is still fun to tease...

[Some things never change...]

...It's a little easy sometimes, isn't it...

[look he doesn't do it often but he has a damn sarcastic sense of humor sometimes

see: waffle house.]

[he still hasn't realized it's sarcasm]

It is! You'd think that it'd get boring after awhile, but her expressions are always worth it!

[that's part of the joke, honestly

he plays the long game, jaeger, the longer you go without realizing the funnier it is]

Oh, that's exactly it.

[it's absolutely true but he is not going to find this funny when he finds out!!!]

She really is a lot of fun, ja? I'm pleased I've gotten to know her~

Likewise, honestly. We've known each other for several years now, but things are better between us than they used to be. It's one of the things that's actually improved since Retrospec's involvement.

Sort of like our relationship as well, ja? Retrospec certainly is a pain, but I do appreciate growing closer to the two of you.

...I do appreciate that you've always been here to help me with my memories, since they started. I know it was likely more a matter of curiosity for you at first, but you've always been good to me.

You've always been here for me as well. I really don't know what I would have done without you. I certainly wouldn't be handling things very well!

[...]

Or at all, if we're being honest...

It's good that I could help you, then.

[He shifts a bit, then; not enough to indicate that he's uncomfortable or wants Jaeger to get down, just adjusting his grip somewhat.]

I doubt I would have handled anything much better on my own, granted.

I'm very happy we have each other, then! Dealing with these memories has been difficult, but at least we've been here for each other. It really does make things much easier to bear, for me at least!

Likewise, of course.

[...]

My life is so much better with you in it. I wouldn't trade this for anything.

Neither would I. I'm so happy like this. Things can be difficult sometimes, but it's always worth it.

...Thank you for coming out with me tonight.

[The feeling is strangely muted, frustratingly enough, but he does appreciate it; he knows there should be more behind it but for now this is going to have to be good enough. He's still okay, there's no denying that he is, it's just...weird, really.]

Do you want to stay a while longer?

You don't have to thank me! It's your birthday, after all, of course I'd want to spend time with you!

[And he really does enjoy going out like this, so he figures that goes without saying.]

We can leave whenever you're ready. I really have enjoyed this evening, you know.

[Even if he still doesn't understand your fascination with the waffle house.]

I don't mind staying for a bit longer.

[...]

...I'm somewhat surprised you're still comfortable; I don't know that I could stand being held off the ground like that.

[wesker.]

It's not something I'd do with just anyone, but I trust you won't drop me! Besides, I like being this close to you!

The only way I would drop you would be if something completely unexpected happens, and it isn't as though I foresee carrying you into any situations where that's likely.

[So, you know.]

As long as it makes you happy, either way.

Oh, I know! I have complete faith in you!

And of course it makes me happy! Being this close to you always does, but the trip up and down is worth it as well! It's a lot of fun!

Even if you don't always have faith in the way I get down, apparently.

[It's light, though.]

Well, I don't want you accidentally hurting yourself...!

[you're not wrong.]

[He laughs a bit at that, quietly.]

Really, I think city planning will have problems with me before my legs will.

[given what he does to the damn concrete and all.]

[He's still a bit worried, but that gets him to smile anyway.]

Probably! Do try not to leave too many cracks behind this time...!

[It's light though, of course.]

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