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[failureisntachoice]

[ An automated voice speaks because someone hasn't bothered to set up a proper voicemail. The only part in her voice is her name. ] You have reached Agent Texas. Leave a message at the tone.

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[failureisntachoice]

[ She'd been wondering when he'd message her. If he would at all. This isn't the message she thought she'd get. ]

You don't owe me one. I should have told you sooner.

[dendarii]

Yes, you should have. And an apology for that in turn would be nice, but - I've also done things worth apologizing for.

[failureisntachoice]

Only if you don't complain that you demanded one before I had a chance to say it. Because for what it's worth, I am sorry.

Do you mean the proposal or fishing for information about Church on the network? Or something I don't even know about?

[dendarii]

No complaints. Apology accepted.

[ Forgiveness a little later, perhaps. ]

The proposal to begin with, being indicative of the root problem. I've not ... really listened to you, have I.

[failureisntachoice]

You didn't owe it to me to. Unless you were really serious about getting hitched.

[dendarii]

I was serious at the time. So yes, I did owe it to you. I owe it to you as a friend as well.

That is, if you're still interested in friendship after that mess.

[failureisntachoice]

I flung my share of bullshit that night, so I could say the same to you.

I haven't quit.

[dendarii]

That's hopeful. I was hoping, once I got over my initial reaction.

[failureisntachoice]

I talked to Gregor and your mom after it happened. Figured I'd wait and see.

[dendarii]

...... Ah. How did that go?

[failureisntachoice]

Fine. [ That's all he's getting on the subject without further pressing. Talking with his mother had been... interesting to say the least. ]

I'm guessing you have some things you wished you listened more about?

[dendarii]

[ But he's itching to hear more, dammit. Good thing this is over text. It gives him a moment to curb the temptation. ]

About ... well, you. What you would want. Not marriage, obviously.

[failureisntachoice]

What I want? [ That feels like a loaded question with what her future holds. ]

Can't say I've bothered making much in the way of future plans. I don't know how long I'm going to be here. I wouldn't the first from my world to be ported back.

[dendarii]

Not the future, then. The present. Anything else.

[failureisntachoice]

I'm alive, aren't I? And doing work I like. It doesn't need to be any more than that.

I've been enjoying what time I do have.

[dendarii]

Are you still enjoying being a bodyguard then?

[failureisntachoice]

Hard to tell since I haven't had to do it in a while. I wasn't sure if you were staying out of trouble or your friend didn't want to call me to come help.

[dendarii]

I've been good. Stayed in for a while instead.

[failureisntachoice]

Sounds boring.

Would you rather keep talking like this or meet somewhere for drinks? I'll buy.

[dendarii]

... All right. I could use a drink.

[failureisntachoice]

Pick a place and I'll meet you there.

[dendarii]

[ He sends over the link for a bar in De Chima. ]

Here?

[failureisntachoice]

I'll be there.