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[countrybeloved]

[The camera clicks on, revealing Zen's grinning face.]

Well, that was an interesting week! [One that he never wants to relive, thanks.] But I have to say, it's good to be back to normal. Why can't Obi ever be affected instead, though?

-But that reminds me: I should probably apologize to everyone, huh? [He bows slightly.] So to anyone who had the

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[sweeperesque]

Ah, no need to apologize to me! It was fun.

... by the way, good call on not apologizing to Matthew. He probably doesn't deserve it.

[countrybeloved]

Glad to see someone enjoyed herself.

[A pause]

... Speaking of that guy, he randomly ended the conversation just a while ago. Does he not like me or something?

[sweeperesque]

I did! Kids are cute, y'know?

[... oh. She knows what he's talking about. She remembers back when Matthew ended conversations first.]

Doubted. Matthew rarely deals with conversations depending on how much he likes the person. What were you two talking about exactly?

[countrybeloved]

Even when they're being brats?

About how Obi's loyal to me despite being shady-along that line, anyway.

[sweeperesque]

That's why you try to convince 'em not to be brats.

[As the realization hits her, she laughs.]

Oh. That would explain it.

[countrybeloved]

... I don't think you and Obi were going to succeed, just so you know.

[?]

Sorry, but I don't get it.

[sweeperesque]

You wouldn't think that I'd be able to convince an assassin to value the lives of others either, would you?

I didn't expect you to. Just give Matthew his space. He'll tell you what you need to know and nothing more.

[countrybeloved]

... What?

[Siiiiiiiiigh.]

Geez, if I'm open about myself, can't I at least expect people to return the favour?

[sweeperesque]

[Just a cheeky grin.]

You'd think so, huh? But people are gonna have their secrets- Matthew especially. Try playing twenty questions with him! It works sometimes.

[countrybeloved]

[He shakes his head.]

I'll pass. If he wants to keep his secrets, I'll let him. He can have the satisfaction of knowing that's one more thing he has in common with Obi.

[sweeperesque]

[...]

I'd really rather not list the multiple similarities.

[countrybeloved]

... Actually, now that you mention it, I'm curious.

[sweeperesque]

[She'd love to list 'em all Zen, really. Except for the fact that it would give away some of Matthew's aforementioned secrets.]

It's... How do you say it? 'For me to know and for you to find out'?

Sorry Zen. I try so hard not to gossip.

[countrybeloved]

... You guys really are secretive, aren't you?

[sweeperesque]

Hey, don't lump me in with him.

[countrybeloved]

You're not exactly telling me anything either.