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[beguiledcard]

[ He's giving a small grin! And he's suddenly moving so the boyfriends are in clear view for a moment, in the saaaame exact moment that he's saying: ]

This is the official announcement that I fully intend to do whatever it takes to marry these two one day.

[ Yep, that's it; he's announcing it on camera.

For all of you to see. ]

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[nojohnyouare]

...Arianna's wife does that. Her religion allows it. Though she isn't here now. Maybe... Ask Arianna. She likes weddings.

[beguiledcard]

[ He smiles softly. ]

Does weddings? [ a soft chuckle, though there's something just a tiny bit strained ] That's definitely where we're going to struggle. Our home country, in all three of our timelines and versions of Earth, doesn't exactly approve of gay marriage, especially with three guys.

[ While twisting a strand of his bangs, he glances to the side. ]

But... we want to wait until I'm out of high school. So that should give us time to find a way to have all of our supportive family and friends there.

[nojohnyouare]

Understandable. Clarith's religion lets you marry multiple people. And whatever gender. Arianna could tell you about it. ...Though I'm not sure. If it would make her sad or not. She misses her partners. But she loves romance.

[beguiledcard]

Hmm... I'll see if she's up for talking about it. I don't want to make her sad, after all...

[nojohnyouare]

I don't either. But... Maybe it will cheer her and everyone up. I hope you succeed. Happiness... You all deserve that.

[beguiledcard]

[ That gets a soft smile out of him, and there's a glance to the side - maybe he's looking right at his fiances? Either way, there's something sheepish in his expression as he admits: ]

We still have a long way to go before healing from that game, but... being with them makes me happier than I was, even before the game happened.

[ His smile grows a little as he nods. ]

Thank you...

[nojohnyouare]

...

[Mai inclines her head a little.]

I don't know if it's possible to heal fully. But I know how you feel. When even after all of that... The people you were with. The ones you care about. They make life worth it. They make feeling worth it.

[beguiledcard]

[ His smile is sad. ]

It's true. I'm not even sure some of these injuries will ever fully heal for me, at least... but...

[ There's a soft sound, almost like it tried to be a laugh, but almost only managed being a puff of air escaping. ]

That's true, too. Goro and Kurama... my friends... the people I've met here... You all make every day worth it, for me.

[nojohnyouare]

That's kind of you. You always help everyone. I'll make it up to you.

[beguiledcard]

[ He shakes his head. ]

There's nothing you need to pay back.

[nojohnyouare]

...

[Mai takes a slow breath. She frowns.]

I could have been better. So you wouldn't have to. ...But thank you.

[beguiledcard]

[ MMmmmmmmnope he doesn't like that!! Mai no!!1 ]

You did nothing wrong, at all.

[ It's said with full belief in his words. ]

Because there's nothing wrong with getting a helping hand, and I have plenty of items to use for restoring SP... Think of that as mental and spiritual power. So, if I'd gotten too exhausted, I would have been able to fix myself right up, no sweat.

[ Akira gives her a reassuring smile. ]

Not to mention, it was towards the end of everything.

[nojohnyouare]

That's true. But... Well. Thank you. I'll still make it up to you.

[beguiledcard]

[ A brief pause... ]

... Only if it's something you really want to do, and not something you feel you have to do.

[ He gives her a small smile. ]

Alternatively, we could always make a deal?

[nojohnyouare]

Deal?

[She looks up and watches him carefully.]

[beguiledcard]

[ He gives a small, sheepish smile. ]

Whenever I turn it into a deal with someone, it helps me feel a little better about them being the super helpful type towards me.

[ After a couple of seconds of thinking it over... ]

Healing people when they need it is something that comes naturally to me. But, if it'll make you feel better, I'll always offer an item first. And, even if I have no item to offer you, I'll ask ahead of time, in situations you're able to answer me.

[ He gives a small nod. ]

In return... keep helping me with baking. I'm able to turn food into a healing item, so you'd be replenishing my supply.

[nojohnyouare]

...

[Mai thinks about this for a moment. She shakes her head.]

It's okay. I don't mind being healed. Just... I should be better, and I'm not. But I'll help you.

[beguiledcard]

[ His brow outright tenses. ]

Everyone always has room for improvement, which just happens to be part of being you.

[ A firm nod. ]

You're you, and I say that's plenty good enough. As long as you keep moving forward, at a pace you're comfortable with, that's perfect enough in my eyes.

[nojohnyouare]

...You're a kind person. I'll try.

[She looks off and frowns.]