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[emanation]

{ it's been a while since he last posted on here, and he honestly looks tireder, it takes a moment for him to recognise the video is recording and he'll start--finally offering a smile. it isn't a very big one, and a bit more sheepish. }

I saw Loki already made comments on another post about what happened, but I wanted to say sorry if I worried anyone. Both Annie and Loki already gave me hell for dying, no one else needs to. Really.

{ he takes a deep breath }

But I had been working on something before all that happened. I've been working with Harrison since there isn't exactly much in place to help prisoners actually re-engage with society once their time inside is up, so I've set up a Reform Program in collaboration with the police. I'll be the only one working cases to start, but if anyone thinks they could be a positive influence on someone's life and wants to make a difference, hit me up. Hopefully we can make this world a better place outside of just the darkness.

If you have any questions ask away, I'll do my best to answer them.

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[emanation]

I mean I may be happy, but other people may not be.

{ lucifer you don't understand... his friends back home dragged him for enough already. }

[emanation]

{ sorry, edmond. honestly all he can think is it could have been much worse. at least both times he was just swallowed whole. 😔 }

...Thanks. { and the relief that comes with that is pretty evident. he already had annie and loki kick his ass for dying, he doesn't want more people mad at him--especially not edmond. }

And if you have any spare time, it'd be nice to see you.

{ soff }

[dadbeatdad]

Who cares if they aren't happy? Seriously. Who are these other people?

[emanation]

{ honestly ezra is a very lucky man that he has nice friends who make him baked goods like this. he keeps being blown away by it. }

I should be saying that to you... I know I made the post initially, but you really didn't have to take time out of your day to meet up with me like this.

[happydreamed]

Nonsense. There is no better use of my time than fussing over friends.

[He will look after people and that is a threat.]

[emanation]

{ no more questions! he'll need to sort out the form and get that out to people just to make sure he does his due diligence and all that. }

Will do! I'll speak to you soon.

{ aka when liah finally gets to people's inboxes }

[emanation]

I mean if there's anyone else nearby... I don't want to upset random people because I suck at singing.

[emanation]

{ what is he supposed to say to this?!

his mouth opens. shuts. opens again.

there's a whole range of emotions that seems to go along with it: surprise, appreciation and some soft adoration there to name a few. }

You're really kind... I'm not really sure how to take it but ... thanks? Really.

[happydreamed]

No need to overthink it. I'm happy to be of help.

[He reaches over to lightly squeeze Ezra's shoulder, reassuring.]

[emanation]

{ the smile he gets is softer this time. }

It's not overthinking it, exactly. More that the friends I had back home would just smack me on the head and tell me to stop being an idiot.

[dadbeatdad]

I am sure your singing is not so bad as to cause people to start throwing tomatoes at you.

[happydreamed]

I'm sure they're excellent friends, but I can't picture myself doing that, personally.

[emanation]

I couldn't say to be fair. Maybe it isn't, but I'd still rather be careful.

[emanation]

Yeah I can't imagine you doing that either. I guess they just all live by more of a 'tough love' mentality? But a-anyway... I guess I've just been working on things since I got back so I never really sat down to think about what happened.

[happydreamed]

I can't precisely criticize you, I threw myself into work just as much the last time I died.

[dadbeatdad]

Let's check for ourselves. Sing a few bars.

[sapphireknight]

[Edmond's face goes through a few visible shifts in emotion at that, settling eventually on a faintly flushed, embarrassed little smile.]

I'd like to see you, too.

[He will make the time.]

[emanation]

It isn't necessarily that I'm throwing myself into it... I'm just behind schedule since that happened.

{ not thinking about it is an accident... at least in this case }

[happydreamed]

Is dying not sufficient reason to take a break?

[emanation]

R-right now...? { honestly being told to do it has made him forget all the songs he may have known. help. }

[emanation]

{ for a second he forgets what he was going to say next, like he's too busy being mesmerised to remember how words work (he is) but he'll get there soon enough. in fact.

he clears his throat, glances away momentarily like he's thinking of something, before finally just deciding to yolo it. essentially. }

W-would you be free for dinner later, maybe?

{ he has surprised himself here, only one small stumble at the start but!!!! }

[emanation]

I mean I didn't get one back home either... There wasn't time.

{ isn't that more of a reason to take a break now????? }

But there are people who don't believe some of these people deserve a second chance. I don't want to leave it too long in case something else happens to prove them right--does that make sense?

[happydreamed]

...I can certainly understand that reasoning... But please remember to take care of yourself as well. There is always more to do to help people, but those who care about you don't wish for you to neglect your own wellbeing.

[dadbeatdad]

Right now. Come on. Show me what you can do.

[sapphireknight]

[His mouth opens, closes, and the flush on his face is visible over the camera.]

Dinner?

[Well, they've probably been dancing around this for long enough by now, haven't they.]

I-- um. Yes, of course.