[Rei blinks at what she finds inside that box, her eyes lighting up with delight. That's a really, really fine gift, and she immediately slips it on her left wrist to try it on. Curiously, it's opposite a simple, unadorned copper bangle with an odd gleam to it. What a match!]
This is...God, Leia-chan this is beautiful! I...wow. I'll treasure this. Seriously...
[I knew she'd like it! Leia bounces excitedly at her reaction and beams, barely able to contain it. Of course she's a little relieved, too, but she feels confident now.
Easy to say, after the fact.]
Ohh, it's just perfect for you! I'm so glad.
[She lets out a dreamy sigh.]
Actually, it was the color that caught my attention. When it shines in the light, it almost looks like it's flickering . . . like a fire.
[She leans over from the extra weight, but giggles nonetheless. Usually it's her doing the hugging, so the other way around is always welcome! She returns the gesture, wrapping her arms around her friend in turn.]
[And something Jude would pick up. Even though it sounds like a textbook, she can't help but peek over to the open page, wondering how much she's been able to learn from it.]
[Well, the circle is pretty enough, and that's . . . about all she's been able to learn from it. Still, she notices the three circles. (She wouldn't be much of a reporter if she didn't!)]
[Is that sort of like Milla, and Muzet? She's not sure they really formed contracts, though . . . also Milla's literally Maxwell so she's pretty sure she can do whatever she wants.
Leia reels in her surprise.]
I mean . . . wow. That sounds like a big responsibility.
[Leia looks sheepish. No matter how she looks at it though, powering someone's very existence is a big deal. She smiles faintly, admiration in her voice.]
Even so, it still means you're responsible for his life, right?
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This is...God, Leia-chan this is beautiful! I...wow. I'll treasure this. Seriously...
[Impressed? Yes, yes she is.]
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Easy to say, after the fact.]
Ohh, it's just perfect for you! I'm so glad.
[She lets out a dreamy sigh.]
Actually, it was the color that caught my attention. When it shines in the light, it almost looks like it's flickering . . . like a fire.
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Happy obviously she thinks, grinning like a fool.]
It does, you're right.
[She bends across the space between them and hugs her friend tightly.]
This is an incredibly thoughtful gift. Thank you so much, Leia-chan!
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You're welcome!
[A grin lines her face.]
What are you reading, by the way?
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I'm just reading a book about magical summoning. Nothing exciting, just spell theory.
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[And something Jude would pick up. Even though it sounds like a textbook, she can't help but peek over to the open page, wondering how much she's been able to learn from it.]
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[There's a fairly intricate diagram of a summoning circle on it, and Rei's notes are filled with Japanese writing. Sorry Leia.
But she will accidentally show off a small nugget, an identical series of three circles on her left hand, glowing faintly red.]
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What are you working on?
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[She has so many questions! But she doesn't want to butt in on something that seems rather personal, so she'll wait for Rei's reaction first.]
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[A beat.]
Do you know Archer?
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Isn't he one of Athena's friends?
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[She holds up the hand with the rings.]
And he requires a contract to stay in the real world. His old master vanished, and I agreed to take up the contract.
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[Is that sort of like Milla, and Muzet? She's not sure they really formed contracts, though . . . also Milla's literally Maxwell so she's pretty sure she can do whatever she wants.
Leia reels in her surprise.]
I mean . . . wow. That sounds like a big responsibility.
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[She taps her heart, a faint pulse of light coming from inside her chest.]
My Sailor Crystal, the heart of Mars? Could power a star. So providing him with the energy to stay in this world is negligible.
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[Leia looks sheepish. No matter how she looks at it though, powering someone's very existence is a big deal. She smiles faintly, admiration in her voice.]
Even so, it still means you're responsible for his life, right?
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[Because it's not really a responsibility she wants, but Archer's logic had been sound.]
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Probably. But not someone better than you.
[That, she can be sure of!]
Was there fine print to worry about? Contracts can get messy.