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[psycholawgy]

You've reached Athena Cykes. I'm currently unavailable, but leave a message and I'll get back to you pronto. Danke! (voice/call → text → video → action)

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[covenantal]

I'm good for my word.

[ Said lightly, gently teasing her in return. But his expression softens a little at what she says next, and for a moment his eyes search her face like he can find the answer to a question there. She's one of his first true friends in the colony, and certainly one of his best. She may not have the power of Persona, but he still thinks of her as part of his team.

His voice is warm and genuine when he says: ]

Anytime.

[ With that thought in mind, he reaches for the mystery bag he brought and holds it out to her. ]

I hope you don't mind, but I brought you something else, too.

[ If Athena reaches into the bag, she'll find... a plush stuffed cat holding a heart.

(Of course it's a cat.)

He doesn't say anything else just yet, wanting to see her reaction first. Hopefully it wasn't a bad choice... ]

[psycholawgy]

[ ah...? she blinks a couple of times, trying to test if what she's seeing is real. it's a sweet gesture, really, and she does appreciate it but he shouldn't be giving other people gifts when he has a boyfriend?! (COUGHS LOUDLY)

after some awkward silence though, she ends up laughing. ]

This is for me? I don't have anything to give you.

[covenantal]

[ Why can't he just??? Get gifts for his friends????????? Stop being so judgmental???!??!?!!

He blinks at her, wondering over the awkward silence - did he overstep his bounds? So it's a bit of a relief when she laughs. He'll shake his head. ]

I don't need anything in return. I just wanted you to have something that might make you smile.

[psycholawgy]

If you're sure.

[ she actually feels at peace now. content. it makes her relax a little bit, and lord knows she needs to relax right now. ]

Thanks. [ but she doesn't mean for this. for the gift. but for everything, really. she's grateful to have a friend like yu, who's always been there for her even when she's really upset. ] I'll be sure to treasure it.