w2 curfew: half the game is already here.

[rewriter]

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[metacognition]

[ he also enjoys oatmeal raisin cookies and had a terrible day. yaaay cookies.

a little hoarsely, but: ] Did Gerard tell you how brave he was, yet?

[frogzoned]

[ THE EMBARRASSED EMOTION (HUMAN) ]

I wasn't really.

[metacognition]

[ there’s a flicker of warmth from his emotions, a little teasing. ]

Now, now, you don’t have to be modest.

[frogzoned]

Oh no, modesty isn't a thing I do.

[ he actually is not modest. he describes himself as a very handsome prince. he just is definitely aware of his Cowardice flaw. ]

[metacognition]

Well, still. I didn’t get a chance to thank you, so - thank you.

[ more slight real emotion, genuine gratitude. ]

[frogzoned]

[ at first it is sort of like, surprise, because he does not consider this to be something that happens to him OFTEN, but then, you know. gratitude in return. ]

I'm, ah, glad I could help in time. You did well yourself, for not knowing much combat.

[squirt]

[ wow... he's sO brave..... he has such an inflated impression of gerard ]

You really helped save them.

[frogzoned]

Partially it is that I was the only one with a weapon on me.

[ patting his sword. ]

[squirt]

[ one of 3 people here who is actually armed ]

You also took a knife to the head for them.

[frogzoned]

... Okay, I fell on the knife by accident because I rolled off the top of the car.

[rewriter]

[like the world's most tired, hoarse hype squad:]

He was very brave.

[frogzoned]

Really, the message was more about Ylfa passing it to Elody should she ever see her again.

So I guess that still can remain the goal.

[honkinbigteeth]

Gerard, do you think I wouldn't talk you up to Elody? Of course I would!

[frogzoned]

[ THANKS FOR YELLING. ]

It's fine, it's fine, it would actually be for the best if we never see her again, actually, all things considered.

[rewriter]

Who's Elody anyway...?

[frogzoned]

My, um. Wife.

[honkinbigteeth]

[awwwwww. her emotions are like, gerard made age appropriate friends.]

He's always brave.

[he's really, really not.]

[metacognition]

He tackled a woman who was attacking me and saved my life.

[ he tilts his head a little, thinking. ] Twice, technically. I was lucky he was there.

[honkinbigteeth]

He's surprisingly strong! You wouldn't know it!

[metacognition]

It was impressive, if a little late on the arrival.

[ that gets a spark of amusement…. He gives Gerard a more familiar little smile. Wehe. ]

[frogzoned]

[ WE BOTH KNOW THIS ISN'T TRUE. ]

I didn't have much of a choice!

[honkinbigteeth]

That's when you shine the most.

[she says and means this as a compliment.]

[frogzoned]

This is probably true, all things considered.

[ he doesn't disagree. nothing to do but FLIP OUT when you're cornered. ]

... I did ride a "car" in a jousting match with a giant. It was fairly cool.

[rewriter]

He stabbed a giant through the throat!

[honkinbigteeth]

Whoa! Pib would be very impressed.