un: flex / video

[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]

{ 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 }

[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]

{ 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!!!! }

[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.

[emanation]

{ 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??????? }

[sapphireknight]

[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??????]

[emanation]

{ 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.

[sapphireknight]

A-all right, yes.

[He's feeling incredibly fluttery, but definitely willing to let Ezra sort out the finer details.]

I'll wait for your call, then.

[emanation]

{ whether going out for a coffee first to calm himself down is going to be any help who knows, he won't leave it too long to get back to him. it's probably taken a bit of time to find something a bit fancier than their cafe trips. }

Hey. If it works for you, I can meet you at the teleportation crystal in Dayrise?