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[ramuhs]

Hm?

[vermilloci]

[ She tilts her head forward. ] It's okay to have people who care for you... also be upset for you. Or over you.

[ And mourn him, as it were.

Rem, too had expressed her sympathies. She can't imagine not caring deeply about her friends, and that includes being sad for them at times. It's normal. ]

[ramuhs]

[...—Ah. There's a small widening of his eyes as he looks at her before it softens again into a quiet laugh.]

Aye, what you say is true. Suppose I'm the type who'd prefer not to let anyone worry too much over me.

[And he can already hear Benedikta's words scolding him about always taking things on his own, of keeping things to himself. So there's a brief moment where his thoughts drift before his eyes return to her.]

But the same to you. Don't try to do things all on your own. Believe me, people won't let you go once they find out.

[vermilloci]

[ Rem shakes her head, stubborn.]

You can't say all that and not lead by example. [ A pause, and she insists: ]

Let her. Worry, I mean.

[ramuhs]

[Hmmm. He'll idly drum his fingers over the edge of his desk, considering her words.]

I'm trying.

[Honestly, the best answer he can give. He's already opening up to her in some ways, but like any person there will be times where some things need to be kept hidden. Or at the very least, not send her on a flying rampage.

...

And here he is the older adult being told this by a young teenager how bad is it really—]

[vermilloci]

[ Rem lets go of the firmness in her tone. She smiles kindly and, hopefully, in a way that is encouraging.

Softly: ]

You seem worried.

[ He's listened to her worries. The least she can do is listen to him. ]

[ramuhs]

[A small huff of laughter as he glances at her.]

I have good reason to be.

[vermilloci]

Oh?

[ Gently inquring. ]

[ramuhs]

It's...a bit of a complicated matter, along with my personal preference to not let anyone be so concerned over me.

[A slight smile.]

My death in particular... There are a lot of circumstances around it, some of which will affect her, so it's not such a simple thing to discuss. It's something where I think we need a better understanding of each other first to try and soften the inevitable fallout that comes with it.

I know it's not much of an answer, but I hope you understand a little bit.

[vermilloci]

[ It's not much of an answer, and it seems that he's not willing to share more, even if all she can offer is to listen. ] I do, and... I'm here for you, if you want to talk about it. [ --But she doesn't press further, because that would be rude.

Still, her expression remains sympathetic. ] I'm rooting for you, I am. [ It's not easy letting others know that you're dead. ]

[ramuhs]

[Just another little upturn of the corner of his lips.]

Perhaps another time. But I appreciate it. And... Rem, I know trying to grapple with the fact you once died and are now alive can be difficult, especially when facing it again.

If you ever need an ear or just want to be around those who are in a similar situation, you don't even need to ask.

[vermilloci]

[ At the risk of sounding like she's simply parroting him: ] I appreciate it, I do. Truly.

You're really kind, and I hope you know that. I hope the world gets to see so much more of you.

[ramuhs]

The same for you, Rem.

[Another light smile before he sits back.]

Now, I think we've cleared up what we can. If you need more time to recover, you are welcome to stay aboard for as long as you need. Have you had breakfast?

[Dad mode: switched on.]

[vermilloci]

Oh, um... thank you. [ How many times has she thanked him in this same conversation? Rem looks down, embarrassed. ] Nothing yet. But I can find something to eat. You seem rather busy.

[ She shifts in her chair, as if waiting to be formally dismissed. ]

[ramuhs]

[Well she might be trying to escape...

...

But Cid won't leave her alone just yet. Instead he just grins and stands.]

Nonsense, I was feeling a bit peckish myself. Come along, I'll show you the way.

[vermilloci]

Oh-- [ She's surprised.

Rem stands, smoothing out her skirt. Dining with a CO in her world never happened in her world..! Not that he's her CO, but. It feels like it. ] Um, thank you. Again. [ She smiles shyly.

Rem will follow him to breakfast, where she'll eat two servings of everything there is to offer. Starting with pastries, of course. Life is too short to save the best for last. ]