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[advisors]

Oh, I figured I was, but it's nice to know someone else thinks the same. At least when it comes to Sin.

( He chuckles, still tickled. ) Just let me know how you want to send the money, and I'll find a way to add it into his expenses as soon as I can.

[child_of_bhaal]

How could anyone not notice? You may as well wear a sign.

[If people aren't noticing, they're blind.]

Uh, how about you tell me how you prefer it..... And then tell me how to do it? I don't really understand.... any of this...not physical money...stuff.

[advisors]

Don't worry, I can help you with it, either here on the device or in person.

My world advanced quite a bit in the three years I returned to it, so much of what is here is familiar, albeit different.

[child_of_bhaal]

Oh thank you! You're a gem! I'm hopeless with this stuff. Half a year and it's all still like trying to read Abyssal.

Maybe in person would be best?

[She would 10000% mess up an electronic transfer. End up sending a crate full of cash to Sin's doorstep, with a card, or something ridiculous and implausible like that.]

I'll treat you to dinner.

[advisors]

I don't need dinner. ( He laughs. ) But yes, I can come to your place and help you. It will be fairly quick, don't worry.

[child_of_bhaal]

Everyone needs dinner! And if he asks where you were, you can tell him the truth. I asked you to supper.

[advisors]

Ah, that's... ( He pauses. He and Sinbad still aren't really talking. )

He won't ask, don't worry.

[child_of_bhaal]

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I'm not going to pretend I don't find that a very odd thing for you to say. And be serious about it. Is everything alright?

[advisors]

( Ja'far can't exactly explain it - it would take an age, and he's not very close to Syeira. He's quiet for a moment longer before he answers, his voice hesitant. )

We had a falling apart of sorts. It's alright. It'll work itself out eventually.

[child_of_bhaal]

[They aren't close, no, but she still cares about him.]

Okay, I'm going just say that it's obviously not alright, just from your tone. If you ever need to vent, I've got two ears and plenty of free time. I know I'm not likely first on the list, but sometimes it's nice to talk to someone, who's not in the thick of a situation.

Just keep it in mind, please? Even if you never take me up on it.

[advisors]

( Ja'far's a little surprised - but that's so much like what he knows of Syeira. She wears her heart on her sleeve, charging in with care and whatever friendship she can offer. He's quiet for a beat, and then smiles. )

Alright. Thank you, I will.

[child_of_bhaal]

Good.

[She can hear the smile. It changes how a voice sounds, and it's relieving.]

And I'm feeding you. I promise I'll buy it all ready made. I'd never make you eat my cooking.

[advisors]

( Ja'far laughs at that. )

I can cook for you, if you'd like. It'd be no trouble.

[child_of_bhaal]

See, that sounds likeyou makingme dinner!

[She's laughing too though.]

But I bet my kitchen would love to be used for more than holding up my dishes.

[advisors]

It's absolutely not a problem, I enjoy cooking, and showing others how to cook. I can show you a simple dish to start with, alright? I'll gather the ingredients for it and then head to your house.

[child_of_bhaal]

Twist my arm. Let me know when you're here, so I can disable the traps.

[Yes, she said traps.]

[advisors]

...Traps? You... have traps? At your house?

[child_of_bhaal]

Just a couple. After what happened with magic being taken away, my sister and I set up some... extra security. Since I live by myself, and all.

[She can't spend every night with Kouen.

Well. Probably.]

[advisors]

Ah. That's... ( Rather smart, actually. ) I can understand your caution.

[child_of_bhaal]

[She has good ideas sometimes.]

I could show them to you, if you're interested. I'm not a rogue by trade, but if you think you could use it, I'm happy to explain them. Or my sister could, in more depth.

[advisors]

I've met your sister, so I believe they'll be rather clever. Thank you, I... might look at them. ( If only to not get stuck in them one day himself. )

[child_of_bhaal]

[Don't try to break in, and that won't happen, silly.]

She is the smart one in the family!

So I'll see you soon then?

[advisors]

Yes, soon. I'll send you a message when I've left.

[child_of_bhaal]

Okay. See you then!