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[conflictresolution]

[Unfortunately, he liked to think he built an emotional connection to Richard, so there was not much else he could go.]

Yes, rather certain. Her network name has disappeared. She never returned from her adventure beyond the city.

[traumaticus]

[well.. damn, what to say to that??]

then her penance must be over. that must leave you with conflicted feelings.

which office are you staying at then?

[conflictresolution]

A new penance begins I assume.

Likely the tailor or the flower shop.

[traumaticus]

a new penance for you or for her?

[conflictresolution]

Perhaps both. She has a life to lead.

[traumaticus]

that is good. you should be overjoyed, then.

[conflictresolution]

Yes. Overjoyed.

[traumaticus]

[so penance for him.]

your daughter has proven to be more than capable of surviving and looking out for herself. i doubt there is a reason to worry.

or is there something else plaguing your mind?

[conflictresolution]

No.

You will need to make other sleeping arrangements as I will be working overnight.

[traumaticus]

[.....]

very well. i shall leave, then.

[conflictresolution]

Fine.

[traumaticus]

[oh. that's it? richard did make the statement first but there still is something very hurtful in just one word like that.

so he's really fine him not being there? or is this another of those "outs" that silco offers him? should he stay or leave?

a moment passes before richard begins to type again.

"do you really mean--"

"what about your con--"

"don't you want me--"

but he falls back into his usual habit of withdrawing away, although this time it is over text and not spoken words. so he will just leave silco on read for now.]

[conflictresolution]

[True to his word, Silco stayed away until the next night, having worked himself through the emotions of his world falling out from under him. He returned to his house with the albino boar following along, having not seen the point of chasing the animal off.

He walked around the house looking for Richard, but perhaps his lover was working late at the inn. Yet, he noticed essential items missing in his walk about. He avoided Jinx's areas of the house for the moment.]

Are you coming over and staying tonight?

[traumaticus]

is that your wish?

[conflictresolution]

We've been consistently doing so for the last month, so yes. Do you wish to?

[traumaticus]

[...]


yes.

[conflictresolution]

Good. I won't be awake much longer. It would be pleasant to have you here when I retire.

[traumaticus]

i take it you're of better mood, then.

[conflictresolution]

Not particularly, but I'm too tired to be able to focus. Tomorrow will be better.

[traumaticus]

very well. i shall be there shortly

[there is then a brief pause before he continues]

am i right to assume that rejection was not in your intention last night?

[conflictresolution]

Good. Whitey is already here.

No. I needed a night to myself, nothing more. Did you think I was rejecting you?

[traumaticus]

i was not sure.

[conflictresolution]

I wasn't. I would make it very clear if I was.

[traumaticus]

you have previously sought out to give me different ways 'out' of this agreement.
i would did not know whether you were doing it again or not.

[conflictresolution]

You also told me that you never wanted to hear such things from me again, so I don't say them.