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voice; it's happenin

[advisors]

( You get the distinct impression that Ja'far has picked up and then repeatedly dropped the device whilst fumbling with it based on the noises he responds with. )

[terraria]

... Ja'far?

[ Wow, uh. Are you okay, over there? It takes him a few moments before his voice comes back on, a little shyer. ]

Oh! I see! You must be busy - of course, it's business hours, isn't it...? Um - I'll... call another time.

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[advisors]

( He finally seems to get a handle on it. )

N-No! It's fine! Fine! I... dropped the device.

( He's dying!!! )

[advisors]

You love me?

[terraria]

Yes!

[ His earnestness shines through again; he sounds elated. That joy does die down to something softer, his voice lowering into an intimate murmur. ]

I finally understand now, I think. It's... different for everyone. The way I love you isn't the same as I love Sin, but it's no less intense and all-encompassing. I feel - so safe, with you... not physically, but - ah, not that I don't think you can protect me! I've seen how skilled you are, of course I know you could, but, um...

I feel like... you really would hold my heart tenderly in your hands...

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[advisors]

( He's dying!!! Aspen is too good and pure!!! )

[advisors]

I love you, too! ( He sounds just as earnest, just as happy. )

I feel safe and comfortable with you as well - you are like a star at night that keeps me safe. You're... gorgeous inside and out, Aspen. I am humbled to have you feel this way about me, too.

[terraria]

[ A little, giddy laugh bubbles from his throat. ]

A - a star? Are you making a pun, Ja'far?

[ Because he's 'Aquila'? ]

You're always far too kind to me... thank you.

[advisors]

( He's a bit flustered - right, his name. )

I. Your hair, it reminds me of starlight. And you shine as brightly as one.

As you are to me. I love you.

[terraria]

[ Oh. He swallows hard, trying to bite down on the bright smile that's threatening to overtake his face. ]

I - stop that, my face hurts from smiling like this...

[ Softer, more intimate; ]

I love you, too. I'm so happy to have been able to meet you.

[advisors]

( His face is sore from his grin as well. But, his voice is soft in response, full of a gentle love. ) And I, you.

I'll see you soon, Aspen.

[terraria]

[ A soft huff - ]

You're on your way home? Do be careful and keep warm.

[advisors]

Yes, and I will.

( A pause, and then warm and extremely fondly, like he can't believe he can say it- ) I love you.

( And with that he closes the feed. )