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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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[faithfulflame]

Athena-chan, has anyone ever told you that you cry easily?

[psycholawgy]

[ her tears only last for a couple of seconds. ]

I do not!

[faithfulflame]

You do so.

Heh. It's cute.

[psycholawgy]

[ just angrily stuffs food in her mouth >:T ]

gosh go to bed Nikki

[faithfulflame]

[Rei giggles and takes a bite.]

Is it good?

i'm highly caffeinated thanks to a dumb barista

[psycholawgy]

[ she knows it's rude to talk when your mouth is full, so she just nods. ]

oh no!

[faithfulflame]

[Rei smirks and goes on...]

How good? Anything that I can improve on?

8(

[psycholawgy]

[ she swallows and drinks some water before answering. ]

I'm no cooking expert. You should ask Archer about it.

set them ablaze

[faithfulflame]

[She snorts.]

Please, he insults me enough as it is. I was asking you if you wanted it another way next time. Too much? Not enough? Did I need more salt?

Or is there some other food you want next time we get together? Im trying to improve my catalog.

[psycholawgy]

I think it's fine the way it is.

[ she crosses her arms, leans back, and nods. ]

[faithfulflame]

Satisfied and full?

[She made it with love. And she's happy to wear that emotion on her sleeve.]

[psycholawgy]

Yes, definitely.

Thanks for thinking of me, Rei.

[faithfulflame]

Of course. We're friends.

[And that? Is a big deal. Welcome to the family. We'll get you a sailor suit and powers soon]

Can... I ask you for a serious favor, though? I'm not trying to make you want to help me. But...I've been thinking about it for a while. Since before the raids.

Would it be possible for me to schedule regular therapy talks? Or is that asking a lot? I just, I realize that in a lot of ways? I just need someone to talk to, who won't judge. As a friend, like the other day. Nothing really professional, but someone who hasn't done some of the things I've done? That might help.

[psycholawgy]

As if you have to ask.

[ she gives rei a comforting smile. seriously, don't worry about it, rei! ]

Widget and I are always here if you need to talk.

[faithfulflame]

[Rei's smile remains muted, grateful, and pleased. It was something she'd never dared to do at home, for fear of reprisal from her father over making him look bad. Besides that, she'd had her whole team there. Here? Just three. A new support network was important. And staying in fighting shape was too.]

Same for you, you know. I'm not a professional, but I'm a priest. It's what we do too.

[a beat.]

And if you ever need a rescue...I am a super hero too.

[psycholawgy]

[ she laughs amiably. ]

You'll have to fight Simon over who gets to rescue me, first.

[faithfulflame]

Athena-chan, I'm a super-hero. I'll probably be rescuing him too. [That gets a laugh at least.]

It's what we do.

[psycholawgy]

You tell him that.

[ though she'll probably get possessive and want to rescue simon herself. the second time, anyway. ]

[faithfulflame]

Don't worry, I will.

[Elbows Athena.]

Hopefully though, there won't be any need for that.

[psycholawgy]

... That just depends on this place.

[ even she can't guarantee her own safety and if she'll be reckless again or not anymore. ]

[faithfulflame]

It does. I mean, I can't exactly always guarantee I'll be safe myself.

But...you know? There's good things here too.

[psycholawgy]

Yeah, I know that much.

This place is actually nice without the chaos... but that's probably just me getting used to living here.

[faithfulflame]

It's certainly given me a few things I've always wanted. I'm not sure I'll ever get used to it here, but...keep on the sunny side.

[psycholawgy]

I guess some people wouldn't.

It's just easy to determine the patterns in this place, you know?

[faithfulflame]

Extremely. Another two weeks and we'll have more arrivals.

And more messes to clean up.