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{ 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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{ he feels bad he didn't reach out directly, but he barely had time for anything since he was behind schedule and everything. }

Hey, sorry I probably worried you huh? { he bites his lip, pauses a moment as he tries to think of how to say what he thinks he needs to say. } I didn't even know this was possible, but I went back home which seems to be why I was gone a bit longer than expected. And uh. I may have died back home as well? I was revived! Before you worry about that too... but it's definitely been a lot to take in.

{ he is putting on a brave face for most people but he feels Betrayed by gabriel honestly. it really wasn't a good time in either world. }

But I will be okay, promise. It takes a lot more than this to wear me down. I just needed a few days to get things back on track and I've been kinda... trying to avoid thinking about it much which probably hasn't helped.

{ does this help or does it make it worse- }

[Did he worry him? Edmond frowns a little at the question, as if it had ever been in any doubt, and the follow-up information absolutely does not make it any better!]

It sounds like you've been through a lot, so I'll forgive you for making me wait.

[Edmond does not usually sound so imperious with people he likes. It's the only real indicator that he's annoyed at all. Though, the worry is also very genuine.]

Can I do anything to help you?

{ 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 }

[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.]

{ 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!!!! }

[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.

{ that's a good sign right? he ends up holding his breath when edmond repeats the word back, waiting and hoping that being an idiot and dying won't have hurt his chances for this--

and when the yes comes his eyes close as a bigger grin crosses his face. }

Perfect. Wanna say around 7? I can message you a location once I've found somewhere good enough.

{ where is he taking him??????? }

[He tries not to look too eager as he nods. Eiden takes him out on dates, sometimes, but... it's different with Eiden, his relationship with Eiden is different, and...

Edmond is excited.]

All right.

[What is he going to wear??????]

{ honestly a good question for both of them. at least trying to think of this will stop him from thinking about the Bad Stuff back home. }

I'll be in touch in a bit then and we can figure out if we just meet there or somewhere else first.

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