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[Video]

[orchidsandfire]

Of course you can. Do you want to meet up?

Re: [Video]

[couldhavedanced]

I'd like that a lot, actually.

[Video]

[orchidsandfire]

[She's preparing for the draft, but she'll always make time for Emma.]

The plaza?

Re: [Video]

[couldhavedanced]

Actually...my place, if that's not a problem.

[Video]

[orchidsandfire]

Not at all. I can fly there now, if you want.

Re: [Video]

[couldhavedanced]

Oh. Um, take your time. I know you have lots to do.

[Video]

[orchidsandfire]

Nonsense. You can expect me there in a few minutes.

[And she takes off immediately so Emma can't protest.]

[couldhavedanced]

[That's the end of that discussion, then. Emma opens a window, and then she goes back to working on something. When Diana makes it to her apartment, she'll be putting something into a Ziploc bag.]

[orchidsandfire]

[Diana taps the window lightly before letting herself in.]

Hello, Emma.

[couldhavedanced]

[She quickly turns around, setting her work aside for the moment and moving over to Diana.]

Can you shut the window behind you? It's very cold. [...] Thank you for coming.

[orchidsandfire]

[Diana notices that Emma seems more somber than usual, and she looks a bit puzzled as she closes the window and walks towards the other woman.] Is something wrong?

[couldhavedanced]

No, nothing's wrong, nothing at all. ...Well, except that you're going to that...underwater station, right? I wanted to wish you good luck.

[orchidsandfire]

[Her smile tightens grimly, but that doesn't change the fact that she's been waiting for an opportunity like this for a while.] Thank you. I'll try my best to complete the mission and return everyone safely.

[couldhavedanced]

I know you will. I feel a lot safer knowing you're going to be there. I'm not even worried about the flooding he mentioned. [An awkward smile. That's...all she really wanted to say, but it would have felt awkward over the journal.] Just come back safely, okay?

[orchidsandfire]

I'm honored that you have so much faith in me. [Diana gives her a genuine smile back.] I promise to return in one piece, at least.

[Oops, hope that didn't ruin the moment.]

[couldhavedanced]

It's...nothing, you've done so much for me already. And that's all I can ask for, really, I wish I could...give some sage advice, but you're the fighter, not me.