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[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.]

I'll do what I can to avoid it.

[He absolutely will not.]

[That gets him to laugh, anyway.]

We'll see about that, I'm sure!

[In all seriousness, though... He'll wander back toward the edge for the sake of looking over.]

It would probably be a bit less jarring if I got back down the way we came up, if you would prefer.

[As opposed to a straight drop down.]

[Wow, we're really high up, huh...]

Yes, let's try that! Hopefully you won't break the pavement this time!

[His grip is already going tighter on Wesker in preparation for the descent.]

You're going to make me think you're nervous, Jaeger.

[...i mean you probably have every right to be given that he is once again giving you no warning at all

his grip tightens a bit so he won't just straight-up drop you on impact but otherwise down we go and god he finds breaking the descent up like that to be more trouble than it's worth when he can just do it all in one go and be fine and it's probably a bit rough on your end

but hey

the pavement is in one piece once we're down

that's got to count for something.]

[Yeah, okay, it's a bit rough but look, at least the pavement's in one piece! And your legs definitely aren't broken!]

Well, I'll admit that was a little jarring. Still, it was fun!

[He'll finally loosen his hold on Wesker too. It totally wasn't because he was nervous though, shhh.]

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