Are you now? You certainly seem to be the same as before. ...My apologies for being gone for so long.

...Right. I can see it now. [ Oh no. This isn't good. ] I'll just say I won't leave without saying anything to you.

I understand Tiki, don't worry. I'll make sure everyone knows. [ No he won't. ]

"...Hello, Myrrh. It's been a while."

...Sure thing, I was training. But I won't push myself, for your sake. [ Gentle headpats for Tiki. ]

jokes on you all, i've been here and alive the​ whole time

...Phina.

Deep breath. "...Mine." x.com/TheNimblerTwin…

I can tell.

Training. Travelling. Nothing for you to know about.

Hell yeah it was. "There. I've succeeded. To me, you are mine now." x.com/TheNimblerTwin…

No thank you. I'm better off alone.

I don't need your companionship. You'd either get in the way or get hurt. Maybe both.

"...Heh. You have yourself a deal." x.com/TheNimblerTwin…

"...You're lucky I love you." He's trying his best not to groan. x.com/TheNimblerTwin…

"Hmph. I'll do you one better." Draws his sword. "Cut it out." x.com/TheNimblerTwin…

"......." He just simply puts it away. "I give up." x.com/TheNimblerTwin…

"...I would like that, thank you." He nodded, then grew closer. "It's almost like you've been practicing those jokes." x.com/TheNimblerTwin…

"Hm? The only one I remember when you said I liked-" Sudden realization hits. He blushed, but scowled at her. x.com/TheNimblerTwin…

"I... I suppose you weren't wrong, though. But don't get too proud of it." He huffed, arms crossed as well. x.com/TheNimblerTwin…