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[advisors]

( Ah, Ja'far's heartbeat picks up and his face pinks. He's missed this. Missed Aspen.

He switches to voice as well. )

I love you, too.

[terraria]

W... would you really pierce your ears for me? I can... I would... I want to get these done for you, but - only if you're absolutely certain. Getting your anything pierced hurts!

[advisors]

I would. And I know, don't worry. A momentary pain like that is quite alright. I'll just have to make sure to keep them clean while they heal.

[terraria]

Make sure you do. I'll... get these done for you. Especially for you.

[advisors]

( Aaaah, Ja'far can feel his heart skip a beat. )

I can't wait to see them, then.

[terraria]

[ Aspen feels a smile coming to his face, gentle and sincere, and in a way, it hurts - but it's a good sort of hurt, like stretching out an old muscle. He missed this. He missed Ja'far. ]

I love you. [ It comes out before he can stop himself, so he flusters - ] I'm sorry. I-I can't stop saying it.

[advisors]

( Ja'far laughs lightly, wishing he could hold him. )

It's alright. I missed you, too.

I love you, so much, Aspen.

[terraria]

[ Softly, dreamily - ]

You've always made me feel so safe. I don't know how you do it...

[advisors]

You make me feel safe, too. You always have. Even when I first met you here, I just felt relaxed around you.

I am so glad I met you.

[terraria]

As am I. And... now, I'm more sure than ever that I'd like to visit your world when all is said and done.

[advisors]

Ah, really? ( He sounds breathless, completely overwhelmingly happy. ) I- I'd love that. I'd love to show you Sindria! It's a bit of a mess right now, with how changed the world's become, but-

Ah, Sin. I. ( He settles, melancholy. ) Sin wouldn't be there. Not yet.

[terraria]

[ Gently; ]

I'm willing to wait beside you.

[advisors]

( Ja'far's quiet for a moment, and then, when he speaks, he sounds emotional, touched and happy. )

...Thank you. Thank you.

I'll find a way to let you visit. I swear it.

[terraria]

We'll find a way, Ja'far. I won't let you be the only one working on this.

[advisors]

( He's surprised for a moment, and then he smiles, fond. )

You're right. We'll do it, together.

[terraria]

[ Aspen sighs contentedly. ]

Thank you for letting me help.

[advisors]

Of course. We're stronger when we're together.

[terraria]

[ A soft laugh - ]

We are.

... thank you for being there when I woke up.

[advisors]

Of course. I wanted to be there for you, like you were for me.

[terraria]

I'm sorry that I was so... upset, when you woke up. About you forgetting me.

I - I understand, now.

[advisors]

No, it's alright. I understand completely. I was upset that I forgot you to begin with, and it would naturally sting, knowing that someone you love didn't remember you, no matter if it was out of their control or not.

I forgot you for three years. Three years. When I woke up and everything came rushing back, I couldn't shake how much I missed you. You being there for me, even though it hurt, meant everything.

( He pauses for a moment. ) I talked with Sin. We've... we're back to normal, more or less. I feel awful for what I said to him when I woke up. It's hard not to be angry at him for what he did, but I can't be angry at him for something he hasn't even done yet. I love him. And I love you. No matter how temporary or permanent this place is, I wouldn't trade knowing you or being here with Sin for anything.

[terraria]

Ah - I'm glad you two were able to make up... I think the same. I wouldn't trade knowing the both of you for anything. I've learned so much from the both of you... from just loving both of you with all my heart.

Those seven months I didn't remember either of you were like torture. I wish I'd... [ His voice chokes up, but he tries to push past it - ] I wish I'd remembered either of you. Both of you. I felt so alone, it would've been a comfort. It was so overwhelming to see, to feel both of you again.

[advisors]

I'm so sorry, Aspen.

...Are you at home? I can come by. If you're willing to, I'd love to hear about those seven months you spent at home. Just let me know when you're ready or ever want to talk about it. I want you to be comfortable with me.

[terraria]

[ There's a definite moment of hesitation - ]

... I...

[ He doesn't want to close up. He really doesn't, but... ]

I don't think you'll want to hear about it. I think you'll just get angry.

[advisors]

I probably will, but I want to know. I want to know what happened to you so I can support you, be by your side.

Only if you're comfortable telling me, though.