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[majorlyugh]

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[majorlyugh]

... Yeah, same. I guess at some point, we'll have to have one of those talks, huh? About what went on before we arrived? I have a feeling our stories are probably gonna be similar in some ways, based on how you've talked about what happened to you. It doesn't have to happen right away, but .. I figure .. it'll happen eventually.

[He doesn't mind the subject change; the thought of having to reveal to Laurel that he killed a few people due to being blackmailed is enough to churn his stomach.]

Ahh, well. Maybe we can make a gamer of you yet. There are lots of different kinds, from the silly and mindless to the more intense. They can be a fun bonding activity. Or, at least, I've found them to be. But how about - if you agree to let me teach you a few games, I'll let you teach me a few things of your own? Whatever you want. No restrictions.

[There's a slight pout, but a heavy sigh of agreement.] Yeah - I .. should probably get back to it? But it doesn't mean we can't talk again soon, or even in little bits throughout the day. I can be a bit of an idiot when it comes to staying in touch in a consistent way, so if I fade to nothing for a little while, that's why; it isn't because I don't want to talk to you or decided I don't like you anymore. I just get distracted and am bad at remembering to text people.

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[lightinside]

Sure, of course. I think our stories will come up in conversation, because it's part of who we are and the whole getting to know each other bit. But you're right, it doesn't have to happen on our first date. Or even right now. As long as we both know that it will happen and we'll have a good discussion about it.

[There was her alcoholism and her sister dying. Laurel herself almost dying a few times. Her becoming a vigilante. So much bad stuff in the past decade.]

Those terms are agreeable. I'll let you teach me a few games and maybe I'll teach you some self-defense? I don't know if you'll be interested in learning about the law but I'm pretty well-versed in that, even if I haven't exactly practiced since I got here. I promise to think of something interesting.

[She could have taken that part of the conversation to somewhere else completely, but Laurel didn't feel that it was appropriate.]

It's okay. I get being distracted - happened to me plenty of times. But I will keep in touch, even through text. All you gotta do is let me know you're okay. A smiley face emoji will do, it doesn't have to be a long text. And I know that people also need their space and alone time so if you go radio silent for a bit, it's fine. [Laurel smiles to reassure him.]

Soooo I guess this is goodbye for now. Take care, okay?

[majorlyugh]

Huh. You kept that way tamer than what I was expecting. But that's okay. You can play it safe for now. [He smirks before quickly changing topics.] Okay, smiley face emoji. Or maybe the alien or the poop or one of the other fun ones. I won't send the eggplant, though - not yet, anyway. I know that has 'connotations.'

[He nods, giving a bit of a wave into the camera.] You, too. We'll chat soon.