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[faithfulflame]

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[covenantal]

[ A beat, and he repeats, with a tinge of humor: ]

Mars?

[faithfulflame]

That is my name when in this form, yes.

[She looks back, deadpan.]

I am the ruler of Mars, the last Martian, and yes, the Goddess of War and Flame as well.

[covenantal]

Wow.

[ Is all he says, at least at first as he soaks that in. His expression is more thoughtful now as he considers her. She's kept it secret until now... she must have her reasons. So, after a beat, what he adds is: ]

Thank you. [ With another small smile. ] For trusting in me.

[faithfulflame]

I didn't have much choice. I'd rather reveal a secret than see you hurt.

[Sorry, that's the truth. She's still not completely sure of what to make of you. But, this is a start.]

I know you'll keep it to yourself, but Yosuke-kun knows. It's a secret, because I've got someone that I have to protect, if an enemy from home comes here. I'm a part of the royal guard for the Queen of the Moon and the King of the Earth.

What else would you like to know? I don't bite.

[covenantal]

[ He pauses for a moment, briefly pressing curled fingers to his mouth as he sorts out what he knew about Rei versus what he now knows about Mars. The difference between quiet, studious, sharp Rei and brash, bold, powerful Mars is pretty stark; yet, at the same time, it somehow seems obvious to connect the two of them. Rei and Mars are both built of incredible fire and strength. A certain unflinching steel which is what he's admired about her since the day they met.

There are a lot of things he's curious about, like the nature of her powers or what it means to be a Goddess (capital G?) of war; but it feels impolite to press her to satisfy his own curiosity, even if she said he could ask. ]

I don't want to impose. In the end, you're still Rei-san to me. Rei-san, and also Mars. A powerful and reliable ally I know I can count on.

[faithfulflame]

Fair.  It’s not much of an imposition, but if you can accept me as this, then good.

[She smiles dryly, glad deep down he wasn’t going to press for answers.  That was nice, easier than sitting down and explaining the nature of the Senshi, of divinity…]

The only thing to remember is that Mars and Rei are not the same person.  In public, at least. 

[Offering her hand a second time…]

You can count on me, though.  If there’s trouble, I will be there.   Now, let me take you home.  Your current dress is a little bit drafty looking.