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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[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.