...if you do not object, I would ask you to bear in mind what I have told you of my history, that it will not be forgotten if I should lose still more of myself in death.
[if he loses more, then it needs to be kept somewhere. hansa has ended up becoming someone he's comfortable enough leaving some of those memories with-- not all, not the most important, but a piece of their history feels safe enough in his hands.]
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[he does not smile, remaining quiet.]
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...All the more reason for the fact that we keep the torch of his memory burning, no matter what. Its only up to us.
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That really is a nice thought. I'll keep that to heart.
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[But just closes it. He seems to be thinking for a moment, before he says, quietly.]
It will. Though...I wish you were here with me, too. [A beat. He turns away.] I wouldn't mind spending another ten years with you, you know.
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[it sounds like he means it to be teasing, but it falls just slightly short.]
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[He laughs, but he just...lets his expression fall into something neutral.]
Anyways...I appreciate your company. I do. I won't lie about that.
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[it felt like longer to hansa, he knows.
he pauses a moment, before:]
But I have appreciated yours as well.
...if you do not object, I would ask you to bear in mind what I have told you of my history, that it will not be forgotten if I should lose still more of myself in death.
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[He was appreciated as well? A high compliment, from the man so hesitant to say something nice that it would take years for him to consider it.]
[He smiles to himself, touched, but nods at his statement.]
But of course. I'll keep it close to me as I can. I'll remember it.
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[if he loses more, then it needs to be kept somewhere. hansa has ended up becoming someone he's comfortable enough leaving some of those memories with-- not all, not the most important, but a piece of their history feels safe enough in his hands.]
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...Is there anything else I can do for you, Emet-Selch?
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[He deserves that much.]