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Which direction are you heading in? I'll go the other way. If the line cuts short, I'll come to where you are. Can't discount the possibility of other variables interfering with the experiment…

[ Hmm. Suddenly rocked with worry that something could happen. Thinks about his maze run… ]

If you notice anything weird at all, abort.

Hmm.. I was thinking towards the lake?

[ It at least seems distantly far out. Though, there's also a chance he just ends up stopping at the shore but... maybe they could test some swimming too? A pause at that last comment. ]

I'll be fine. I'm quick on my feet so, if needed I can put distance.

[ swimming in this environment is WILD. siffrin… you could get eaten… you are just a lil guy. ]

Make it a promise?

[ He holds a pinky out to the mirror. ]

I can head south.

[ It's fine, it's fine. Something something grew up on island. What's a lil swim? ]

..I'll do one better. [ It takes a moment to register, the familiarity of it making them smile, holding up their own pinky. ] I super duper promise.

[ A nod. South.. so they should aim more north then. ]

Super duper…

[ There's a short snort of laughter, and he instinctively hooks his pinky to seal the deal with a little shake. Conversation always has made things less mundane; having someone else's voice fills the space beside you, even if they aren't physically there. ]

You'll have to enlighten me on the difference. What happens if you break it?

[ maybe ask that before you shake on it. too late! ]

Just means I'll try super duper hard not to break it.

[ Pinky shake to the mirror. Which feels SO silly. But.. even something like this is better than being left alone with their thoughts. Giving them something to focus on. ]

I think when Bonnie would have me make a super duper promise, they'd say they would punch me if I broke it. Which.. I guess makes sense with a preteen.

Oh, like reinforcing it with an extra little oomph. Okay.

[ Continues to play along. Things can always get sillier. ]

I don't know about punching you, but here's to hoping I won't have to come up with an alternative. Are you a lot older than your Bonnie friend?

Yeah.

[ Basically. It's how they understood it anyway. ..Wait. A squint. ]

..Yes? Considering Bonnie is a preteen and I'm an adult.

[ Are you calling them a child. ]

[ HELP

The squint makes him look away. This will get worse if they meet each other in person, probably. Dwarves exist… it's fine… ]

Woah, is that a bird…? First time I've seen one of those here! Or——maybe not? What a trick of the leaves!

[ COUGHS!!! ]

Anything interesting on your end?

[ Listen, they wear heeled boots... it's notably taller than a preteen height. /copium

Continues to stare hard at the mirror... ]

..Nothing that I can see.

[ From what they can see, peering around. The lake looks.. so far normal? No trick of the leaves here. Maybe. ]

There's fish here.

[ The way he can't even gauge height over the mirror so the judgement had been made purely based on vibes. It's the nyaa… and the fluffy hair… i'm in fuckin tears

But he pointedly ignores the sharp, needling feeling coming from the mirror. Another trick of the environment, surely… he whistles… until he's brought back to attention by Siffrin's commentary. ]

Fish? Really? How do they look? Normal? —Seems like our line's still stable, too.

[ FROWS UP the size difference continues to be insane.

A gloved hand raises up to tilt their hat a little, adjusting the mirror in their other hand as they crouch by the water, hmm.. ]

All the same Shade. Dark, almost lightless... all in various sizes. [ Blinking a few and.. ah. Right. The "connection." Peers back at the mirror. ] Sounds and looks clear still.

[ Shades, huh? Black and white fish…? Not the strangest colouration, but not exactly the most common. 'Lightless' is an odd way of describing it, but he'll attribute that to regional differences more than anything else. He nods, thoughtful. ]

Here I thought we'd be the only signs of life… [ He mumbles, then returns to his regular volume. ] I was hoping it'd be a more unreliable so we could just write it off, but I guess there's nothing wrong with keeping it around for casual conversation.

[ What's a little spying? Especially when whatever dragged them here already seems to know everything it needs to about them. ]

The real trial would be during an actual incident, but that's not exactly a situation I'm eager to test. Oh well, go figure. Being indoors in any capacity doesn't seem to interfere with it, either, by the by. I appreciate the cooperation.

[ In reality, these are just ruby-colored fish but as far as Siffrin can tell, they're just very dark-shaded. Which isn't a surprising Shade to them. It's pretty normal, as far as they can tell. Even though there are various sizes. Is that weird..? ]

—What if the connection is over? Is it still possible for someone else to eavesdrop? [ Elysium at least seems to have a better understanding of something like this so. It's worth to ask. ] I guess, we could leave it behind in our rooms if worried..

[ Of course, that means remembering to leave it behind instead of hoarding it with the rest of their things in their pockets. Glancing back at the appreciation, they tuck their hat a little down. Shy.. ]

..It's no problem. [ (...) ] Was there anything else to test?

I doubt this place operates on conventional logic and standard technology, is the thing… [ He trails off, running a hand through his bangs and letting himself look mildly uncomfortable. So it's a 'yes, but…' situation. ] I don't know about you, but I've already been in enough situations where someone clearly wanted to hear certain things from me. I'm sure they would've gotten that, with or without the compact on my person.

[ He lets out a light sigh, sliding the same hand to rub the back of his neck. Then, as if to move the conversation along, he smiles and straightens his posture. ]

But not particularly. How about I show my gratitude to my helper in person now?

[ As he talks, Siffrin watches him closely, taking note of that expression as they listen. Considering his words. To have someone trying to undercover things from another. Gathering information without your knowing. ..No, Siffrin does not think he's been in situations like that.

(It would be more accurate to say you're the one who wants to hear certain things. Chasing after the script.) ]

... [ Their silence continues, brows pinched a little, until his expression lightens in response to that sigh before to something curious. Show gratitude? It wasn't as if they did much... ] If you want. I figured I'd stay at the lake for a bit.

[ With the boring part of the conversation finally behind them, and tension still clinging to their demeanours, it feels like the perfect moment to loosen up. He gives the mirror a playful tap tap tap, followed by an exaggerated wave, as if really trying to get their attention. stupid. ]

Give me ten minutes and I'll swing around.

[ is siffrin going to say goodbye to the compact? elysium certainly isn't going to know how to. my third curse this week, yippee. tears up. ]

[ Blinks a bit at the sudden tap tap. Hey, he was still listening! ..Even if zoning out. Nods a bit more.. alright, sure. ]

Okay.

[ ELYSIUM, YOUR CURSES. IM IN TEARS and no Siffrin is stupid and wouldn't know to say goodbye to it. He's just going to awkwardly wave at the compact and probably tuck the compact away. idiods ]

[ THEIR CURSES NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are looking at the eepiest peanut to ever eepy. It could've been so much worse.

He shows up and starts to feel… oddly tired. He'd been planning a peekaboo guess who kind of scenario, but instead, he just collapses onto Siffrin and tries to nuzzle into their arm. Okay. This is the closest he's going to get to a blanket. ]

[ THE EEPY PEANUT THATS GOING TO SPREAD!!!! Siffrin just sitting here with beans these curses really could be worse

Unfortunately, Siffrin is a bit too tense and wired to allow proper sneaking up. So he does look over when he realizes he's not alone but. The sudden collapse from the oversized sleepy peanut makes them jump immediately at the contact. Freezing like they stupidly DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THIS.

Heart pounding, face flustered, hands awkwardly held out like he doesn't know what to do with them. Brace them from not falling over?? Hold him up? Is this hugging?? Does he hug back?? what is GOING ON. Settles with awkwardly trying to keep him from sliding off and eating dirt. ]

Did.. uhhh, something happen?? [ Also offers a bean and apparently some very choice words. ] It probably doesn't mean much, but I think so far you seem like a good person.

[ HE WILL JUST ACCEPT THESE BEANS. OKAY. Mostly because he's too tired to think about it, face tensing as his pillow seems to wrestle with him. Then again, the curse specifically mentions wanting to cozy up with a tasty snack, so maybe these go hand in hand. He couldn't be more content with his lot in life at this exact moment, but thankfully(?), these really tasty beans give him just enough lucidity to blink awake, albeit blearily, at that. ]

Huh? No, nothing did. Heheh. I think you're a good person too, bro.

[ His eyes close again… he tries to make himself comfy by readjusting his head in his arms… is this going to turn into a lap pillow scenario? Mayhaps, if he can help it! ]

Sooooo… do you mind staying still? After working so hard, we both deserve our nap. Just a thought.

[ It's funny how these curses are just mundane enough that they won't make Elysium stop and think, 'what the hell happened and why?' beyond a general sense of confusion. Maybe Siffrin just really likes beans… and sharing beans… The bean equivalent to Reirin's potatoes. ]

[ Hands him some beans, with a little extra serving of beans... Tasty delicious beans. With the safe compliment of how much of a good person he is. Blinks slowly at the call of bro. Well, that's a first. Too tired to try and correct him.

Slowly starts to sink. This very much could be a lap pillow scenario if Siffrin doesn't just completely flop onto their back. Because they're definitely aiming that way as they plop to sit. A hand raises to cover their mouth with a sudden yawn.

(When did you get so tired...?) ]

Mmmm. Sorry, not really used to it... [ Used to what? Sudden naps? Staying still? Working hard? Mystery. Another yawn. Also please. Siffrin is gonna be a bean avoider after whatever this is. Because why... beans... that's so random... Sleepiness is normal. The potential risks of having a nightmare while napping also normal. You could have such a better sleepover companion, Elysium. ]

Could nap.

[ when will someone invent the gender neutral version of bro

Well. Okay. Maybe using Siffrin as a pillow had been a little ambitious. Plenty about this isn't ideal, but Elysium finds himself not caring. Eventually, he ends up on his back, coat shrugged off and spread over the both of them to settle them in comfortably. ]

Hm? Nothing to be sorry about.

[ Maybe there will be something to worry about when Siffrin's afflicted with the tosses and turns, but for now, this is exactly how he feels and exactly how he intends to feel for a long, long while like this is something he can just uniltaerally decide. He can check out the fish any time, whatever. ]

Let's.

[ snzzzzz ]

[ time to use bud

Cozy... at least sleeping somewhere in the middle of nowhere on the ground isn't all that new or strange for Siffrin. Just settles comfortably and cozy. Also has already fallen asleep in the middle of Elysium talking, SORRY..

how long do they sleep... is the rest of the day gone to napping. Funnier is even when it eventually wears off, Siffrin would probably still nap away. nappies yay ]

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