PC: Rupert

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[agleam]

I'm glad he's okay, too.

[well - safe, at least. he's sure he's probably not feeling amazing right now. after a moment, his expression tightens.]

...She's been a really good friend to me, though.

[mustbepurged]

I'm sorry, Rupert...

I wish I'd gotten to know her better. I'd hoped we could be friends...

[agleam]

Well... Maybe the two of you can keep in touch, after we get her back and we all head home.

[mustbepurged]

[Her expression lightens.]

... I'd really like that.

We'll have to do our best, for her sake too.

[agleam]

...Yeah.

[a half smile, though it's a little melancholy.]

We talked a lot about that - about bringing back the people who were gone. She'd always say, you know, no other option. So... We just have to keep thinking like that.

[mustbepurged]

You're right.

If it's worked so many other times, then we'll have to make it work this time, too. So long as we don't lose hope... I know there's going to be a way.

[agleam]

[he nods.]

Even if it's hard right now, we can't give up. We owe her that much, and everyone else who's gone.

[mustbepurged]

[She nods, smiling distantly...]

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Oh, Rupert. Can I ask you a strange question? ... Do you know much about first aid?

[agleam]

Oh - that's not that strange.

[he shakes his head, though.]

Not too much. I've learned a little bit about it, but I definitely wouldn't call myself an expert... Why do you ask?

[mustbepurged]

Would you be interested in learning a little more?

[agleam]

[he nods.]

Yeah, definitely. Shinobu's been showing me, but I wouldn't mind having another way to help people.

[mustbepurged]

Great! You can never be too prepared. What kinds of things has she shown you?

[agleam]

[this is a good question that i will ask ara when she's online again, but assume he told her whatever it was!!]

[mustbepurged]

[perfectly valid, we can probably handwave her filling in some gaps and/or teaching him some specific techniques]