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[Here is one Gremio, a hand clutching his chest and a decidedly shocked expression on his face. When he speaks, he's both worried and uncertain.]

Ah, I...I don't suppose anyone is affected by a curse today, are they? Th-this is--it's a little...unexpected. I-

I would think it's only temporary...

[ooc: Gremio has a heartbeat again!]

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[ Tyr wakes up a bit earlier than he normally does for breakfast. Something about laying in bed and rolling around isn't as fun now. Nor is waiting for Gremio to wake him up. He doesn't think he wants Gremio to find out that way.

He wonders how he should let Gremio find out the price for his own life.

For now, he plays innocent. He stands beside the wall, letting his hand rest there, keeping a few feet between them. ] Is something wrong?

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[Gremio does vaguely register that Tyr is awake unusually early, but he's still so stunned with his own condition that he doesn't bring it up. He doesn't want to worry Tyr, but he has no idea how this happened, either.]

Young Master! Ah, I-I'm not certain, exactly, but somehow...Young Master, I--I seem to be...truly alive today.

[Despite his shock and worries, the last few words come out softly.]

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[ And they make Tyr smile, unable to hide how glad he is that the trade worked. Surprised? Not really. Just happy. He doesn't move from his spot, though he does relax. ] I'm glad...

You shouldn't worry about a good thing.

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Oh--y-yes, I--I just don't understand how, but-

[He hadn't realized it immediately, not until something startled him and made his heart pound. And now, it's both so strange and amazing that he can feel the beating under his hand, the warm blood pulsing in his veins. Really, he has no idea how to react to this all of a sudden!

So he does the only thing he's used to doing and, despite his obvious daze, turns his focus to Tyr.] I'm sorry, Young Master--more importantly, how are you feeling this morning?

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[ He wonders if Gremio can notice there's a difference between the him today and the one yesterday. He didn't notice anything when he saw himself in the mirror this morning, but...maybe he's different.

He lies. ] Not bad... Not much different than usual.

--So what's for breakfast?

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[And he thinks that...maybe something is off, although he can't quite put his finger on it. Still, perhaps Tyr will feel better after he's had some breakfast--which Gremio should be making for him instead of standing around in a stupor!]

Oh, that's right! I thought I would make pancakes, but is that acceptable?

[And because he's a little worried-] Did you sleep all right, Young Master?

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[ Tyr isn't even feeling hungry. He vaguely remembered that was the case with Gremio forgot who he was before. He'll try to be truthful; it's hard for Tyr keep lying to him. ]

It was a little harder than usual... It wasn't terrible, but...

[ He waves a hand. ] Make whatever you want.

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[And Gremio goes off and starts fretting again. He can't worry about any strangeness occurring around himself when Tyr isn't perfectly comfortable!]

Oh, no, that simply won't do! Was the temperature of the room all right? Were there any noises keeping you awake?

[He's more interested in ensuring Tyr's well-being than making breakfast right this moment, although he hasn't forgotten. Pancakes it'll be, then...]

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[ He hopes Gremio doesn't have a heart attack now... He walks over to Gremio in hopes that the closeness will ease him. He's in his pajamas still, his hands bare, or he'd take hold of Gremio. ]

It was all fine. It was just a...busy night. Restless. It won't last.

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[Perhaps luckily, Gremio's worries are somewhat eased. It's enough that he doesn't make any contact with Tyr himself, and he allows himself to begin thinking about breakfast again despite his lingering concern.

...He still thinks Tyr isn't entirely himself, but...he won't force the issue.]

I...I see. I'm certain you were busy with something important, but please don't forget to take care of yourself, too.

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[ That makes Tyr smile a bit. He feels like he's lying when he says: ] I won't.

The business is over now, though. [ He lets himself walk past Gremio, to take a seat at the table. ] We can relax now.

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[Gremio watches him for assurance that Tyr is--mostly--all right.]

I'm glad, Young Master. Then please do take it easy today, if you may.

[He believes Tyr though, of course, so now his master surely needs a large breakfast after all of his hard work! Now Gremio sets about making those pancakes.]

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[ Tyr nods and relaxes at the table, resting his head on his hand. He wants to stop acting like this, but... ]

Thanks. ...Maybe I'll stay in for today.

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That's a good idea. [For Tyr to get better!] I'll help ensure that you have a relaxing day, Young Master!

[It seems like those pancakes are ready in no time--he's had no trouble since that amnesia curse. Out of habit, Gremio sets a large stack in front of Tyr and has only a single one himself. Up until now, he's only been eating to retain some normalcy, after all.]

Here you are, Young Master. Would you like anything else?

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[ ...Oh dear. Tyr looks at that stack and wonders if he can really eat it all. Usually he could - it helps to be permanently stuck as a growing boy - but he...had no appetite. ]

No, this is more than enough, Gremio...

[ uh uhhhh ] You should eat more than just one pancake yourself, though. [ He stands up in his seat. ] You can have some of mine.

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But--Y-Young Master-! [...Oh, is that his stomach growling? Suddenly he realizes he is indeed hungry. So it's not just his heartbeat that's returned...]

Ah...thank you...But are you certain? I can prepare some more for you!