Well...you don't have to ask for anything. In fact, I know some of them appreciate simply being able to have a conversation. They may take it the wrong way if they feel that they're only being approached in order to fulfill requests.
[He tries to keep his expression encouraging! Don't be so down, Luke!]
I do think so. Because...you never had to do anything more than be yourself for me to want to learn everything about you. I think for a lot of them...even just a letter would be nice. Introducing yourself or saying hello.
Maybe so...but I liked you from the start, just for what I saw in your heart. You've always been an incredible, warm person, Luke. You have the biggest heart out of anyone I've ever met before.
[the temptation to teasingly bump Ion with his shoulder to alleviate the embarrassment rising in his cheeks is overwhelming, despite the sharp, jabbing pains he gains from pressure contact.
...
he does it aanyway. no ragrats.]
Hah. Well, here's hoping it works on more than just you, then.
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Really?
Oh.
[So much for all the rambling. He drops his hands sheepishly.]
Great! ...Uh, what do I have to do in exchange?
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[Ion quickly puts his hand back in his lap, squeezing his own hands together. He gives Luke a gentle smile.]
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[he considers carefully for a moment, then swallows, finishing, a little lamely:]
...not really, no. I was kind of hoping you'd have some ideas...
But I'll do whatever you want me to do for them! I'm not going to break any rules or anything!
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[He tries to keep his expression encouraging! Don't be so down, Luke!]
Just put your best foot forward! Be yourself!
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[he considers.]
...Still... seems rude to just drop in on an offering bowl without bringing a gift, even if I just want to chat.
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[wait,]
...Can they read fonic script?
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[He laughs.]
But if you want, I can translate for you. I've been here long enough to learn the common written language among the rest of the gods.
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[he brightens up immediately.]
Thank you, Ion! ...Also, jeez, that's pretty incredible! Then again, I guess I shouldn't be surprised at anything when it comes to you.
[he gives Ion a friendly nudge with his elbow—and instantly regrets it, the stinging traveling up his arm.]
I'll write them out. I promise it won't take long.
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[He looks a little bashful.]
I've always had to be a fast learner. I suppose some things just stay with you no matter where you go.
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...I don't think everyone will be as interested in me as you were, though... we kind of had our own thing, huh?
[and that thing is called being an unwanted replica stand-in.]
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...
he does it aanyway. no ragrats.]
Hah. Well, here's hoping it works on more than just you, then.