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[unknownrival]

[Action for Diarmuid, morning]

[Issei had almost been getting used to the idea that he would not see Prospero again, not see any of the people he met there again. He hadn't decided how he felt about that by the time that he woke up to his hotel bedroom.

Had he dreamt being home? How long had it been? And were the people he cared for still safe?

The answers to this lied clearly in one place.

Diarmuid would find his door being nearly pounded on.]

[Video, afternoon]

[Issei hesitates to speak.]

I never thought I would regret going home. When I was there, I found myself sorely wishing to be back, just to make sure that the rest of you could also come back safely. It would be unfair for me to be the only one to return.

How have you all been?

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[smothersome]

'Ihssay Ree-oo-doh'. [He repeated the name carefully, trying to memorize it. All of these foreign names were absurdly hard to pronounce.]

Then, I shall go and prepare breakfast while you two do catch up on what you have missed. Ihssay, would you like to stay and eat with us?

[croibhristeoir]

[My life has become a sparkling mess.]

[unknownrival]

I would love to, if that's all right with you.

[smothersome]

Then, so be it! Enjoy your reunion, o bold and brilliant souls.

[He's outie! ...and the sounds from the kitchen indicate he's actually cooking.

...that or he's making a noise while listening against the door. Who can tell?]

[croibhristeoir]

[It's the sound of sparkling.]

When did you get back? Arturia only just returned recently, as well.

[unknownrival]

This morning. You were the first one I sought out.

[croibhristeoir]

In that case, welcome back. I've missed you a great deal.

[unknownrival]

How long have I been gone?

[croibhristeoir]

I don't know. Too long. After you, Arturia, and Grainne all left, I somewhat lost track.

[unknownrival]

...I'm so sorry.

[croibhristeoir]

Do not blame yourself as Arturia seems to. It was no fault of yours.

[unknownrival]

I know that, of course. But it rankles.

[croibhristeoir]

All the same, your return makes it of no consequence now.

[unknownrival]

I'm sorry, Niisan.

[He hugs him tightly.]

[croibhristeoir]

You're both here now. That's what matters.

[yessss he missed brohugs.]

[unknownrival]

I love you. As long as you're content, I'm content.

[croibhristeoir]

I'm truly glad to see you again, brother.

[unknownrival]

How has Prospero been without me?

[croibhristeoir]

It's had better days.

[unknownrival]

I see... Then I guess I have work to do.

[croibhristeoir]

We both do, I think.

[unknownrival]

Luckily, I have you here with me to help.