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[But was it enough? Was it ever enough...? They succeeded in their mission, but he still failed. Takame let Waver separate, trying to compose himself as well.]

Not... necessarily. He has cravings for wine and can only have it through me. If I pay him no mind when he does... my chest begins to hurt. And when I was ordered to retreat from the field by Jusis, it began to hurt there as well.

"Indulge and imbibe." That seems to be what he wants.

[There's a long, long pause.]

Waver... I need to ask... that you tell no one what happened to me. [oh my god]

[That didn't seem like the worst situation, as far as possessions went. It remained to be seen if it would prove an issue, but for now it sounded controllable.]

...Takame, you have to realize this isn't exactly a secret you can keep easily.

[Some semblance of control from a god that veered towards chaos was all someone could ask for. But at that call out, Takame immediately looked guilty.]

I... I know. But... how am I to tell them what happened? Even if its happened before with Dan Heng. There is no way I could possibly find a correct time or means to tell others what happened to me. Until I find a way...

[His eyes flicked towards Yusuke's art studio, and his tail immediately started thumping. Guess what Waver you're the only one who knows ~~until like five minutes or so from when you leave.~~]

I can't. Let them enjoy the peace we fought for...

Takame.

[He frowned sharply, gesturing for Takame to lean over slightly-]

[and when he did he would be getting a flick in the nose.]

People care about you, dumbass.

Ah--!

[Ow??? Sure he deserved that but still.]

I know... I know that people do. But how... how does one... [With that same sad puppy look, his tone actually came off as frustrated.]

How in the seven hells does one begin to tell their loved ones they were killed without further prompting, Waver?!

I didn't say it was going to be easy. But you at least have to tell the people closest to you. Because if they find out somewhere else, you're going to be in unbelievably deep shit.

I know that!

[It came out... much more aggressive than Takame intended. His emotions were running far too high and he started to shrink into himself.]

... I haven't the slightest clue how I would tell Yusuke, to say nothing of anyone who hadn't witnessed it. I... I wouldn't have told you had this price not reared its head.

[There are so many things wrong with that statement not the least of which being Yusuke does not know.]

For fuck's sake, Takame, I'm your brother. If you can't tell me or Yusuke, what else were you going to do? Bottle the whole thing up until you explode?

...Stupid question. I know.

If it meant that no one else had to suffer who didn't already witness it...

[Yeah, they both knew the answer to that question.]

I'm sorry. I... I came back. I promised that I would. But I... I am afraid, I think. Afraid of saying how the only thing that kept me from breaking that promise was a pact that I had no means of fully agreeing to.

I don't want to hurt anyone.

You're not going to hurt anyone, Takame. Being possessed doesn't make you any less yourself, and if things go wrong you know damn well everyone here will rush to help you with it.

It doesn't...

[Takame sat with that for a long moment. He was still... frightened. Of so many things and it wasn't like a Warrior of Light to show his fear. He didn't want Scintilla or Rose to avoid showing their fear, so he hid his.

But Waver was right. If not around his brother, who could he show it around? Who could he tell if not the ones closest?

He sighed quietly.]

... I need to find the right words. When I do I'll not hide it any longer than I need to. [At the very least, Takame was a man of his word.]

I only pray that this doesn't become a situation where you all need to come to my rescue yet again.

And if it does, we'll do it anyway. Without a word of complaint.

Dumbass.

I know... I understand. And I am grateful... I just dislike that I've put you all in danger so many times already and have done so little in return.

[Takame Kesi.]

...Takame.

[He gestured for Takame to lean over again; once he did (bless his trusting heart), he would get flicked straight on in the forehead.]

This isn't a transaction, for god's sake. If we really didn't want to do something, you know damn well we either wouldn't do it or at least complain the whole time. You're our friend, and we care about you. That's the only reason or exchange anyone needs to support you.

Ah--!!

[... he deserved that. Again. You'd think he'd have learned the second time.

Takame knew Waver was right. He just couldn't stand to see his friends hurt in general... he wished he were better, that was all. He cared about them. They cared about him. And wanted to do things for them. But if they didn't want or need him to... he wouldn't.]

I... I know. I'm sorry... Thank you, Waver.

[... wait a moment. Being flicked twice made him realize something.]

... You used your last Command Seal.

I'm aware you know that, but it won't hurt to keep it in mind at a time like this.

[At the observation, Waver paused and looked at the back of his right hand; all three marks were back to the faded scars they had been for the past decade.]

Yeah, guess I did. [He shrugged, obviously not terribly broken up about it.] What about it?

Mm.

[... Inept as Takame was at reading people's emotions, Takame's known Waver long enough to figure he actually wasn't too torn this time about it. Diarmuid was still with him. They were still bonded in more ways than one. As long as that was the case, it didn't really matter.

... Though given Waver's experience with Gilgamesh's Noble Phantasm, perhaps Takame will keep the fact that it was used to himself for now.]

... 'Tis merely an observation. You both must have deemed his Noble Phantasm necessary to use. If that "Ghost General" was anything like Kotomine... I understand why. [He leaned back where he sat.]

I'm aware there is more work to be done... but I'm glad this is over.

We figured that was the most likely outcome. Douman was practically a warmup round compared to the shit his superiors were likely to be, and I like to go into a fight prepared wherever possible. Which is how I'm still breathing, close call though it may have been.

Things won't necessarily be easy now that this is done. But a lack of Command Seals won't stop him using Moralltach in the future. It just limits how much I can back him up for it.

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