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[tongueamok]

Hello, this is Carlisle. I mean, it's not Carlisle as in I'm actually answering you right now, so if you're trying to reply to me at the second, you should probably save your breath because I'm not really here. This is some kind of a recording of my voice, but this is my communicator. I'm going to assume these devices are as common here as they are in other places — not my world, but others, ones more technologically advanced than where I come from— so if you'd like to leave me a message, then you may do so here, or er... Right. Here is fine. So just leave yo— [beep]

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[puzzlingly]

live a little carlisle

[tongueamok]

You say that as though it is a reasonable option for me.

[puzzlingly]

Stop that.

[tongueamok]

[The temptation is there to point out that avoiding the gravity of his situation doesn't make it go away; however, he concedes for now, figuring that there's no purpose in upsetting his student.]

Fine.

[puzzlingly]

「You made him use caps and punctuation, are you proud of yourself now? It's a little hypocrite from his mentor's part to say that he's not dying and then deliver that bomb... Atem knows, he's not making it go away, but what can he do? He cannot do anything but try to make whatever life that's left in Carlisle the most enjoyable as possible.」

see you after the storm okay?

「OKAY!?」

[tongueamok]

[O k a y Atem. You win this round.]

After the storm.

[aroundthecoroner]

[Michael will remember this.]

I guess?
I don't remember actually doing any magic as a kid, so I'm not sure if I forgot or
I don't know, never knew somehow?
It's confusing as hell.
Maybe it's just that thing where if you don't tell a kid that something is hard
they don't have as much trouble as someone who thinks it is?
Like with math or whatever.
That probably doesn't make a whole lot of sense but I don't know.
Neither does this.

[puzzlingly]

dont make me ask the whole network where you live

[text]

[tongueamok]

Were you considering it?

[tongueamok]

There are many things in this world and in others that don't make sense, though it seems the naive bravery of youth is universal. I know I was more persistent in my pursuits when I was younger.

[Before he was cursed and realized he was doomed to be the failure of his bloodline. Everything is fine.]

[text]

[puzzlingly]

ngl it was a fleeting thought

[tongueamok]

Proper words, please.

[aroundthecoroner]

Yeah, maybe it works better if you like, believe in yourself or whatever.

[Is that too cheesy? That's too cheesy. Ah, the irony.]

I, uh, haven't seen you out and about lately.
Maybe I'm just missing you.
Everything's alright with you though, right?

[Speaking of persistence...]

[puzzlingly]

「Gods, Carlisle, this is not the classroom!
No, you won't break him!」

that part wasnt even important （｀Δ´）！
carlisle i need to see you

[tongueamok]

[He will be pedantic until he dies, Atem.]

You need to? Is it something important?

[puzzlingly]

「And this one will be proud and stubborn for all eternity, fite him.」

yep

[tongueamok]

[Hnnnnn it's important he says, but hnnnnn the shame of facing his student when he's a mess and has consistently insisted he's fine.

M O R A L D I L E M M A.]

Fine. I suppose if it is truly important.

[puzzlingly]

「Uff, if Carlisle thinks Atem doesn't know he's a mess already, he underestimates him greatly.」

it is!

「At least it actually is...?」

[tongueamok]

[He believes Atem... for now. He will pass judgment on whether or not it is actually important later.]

My garden is best.

[puzzlingly]

you sure? you havent been there lately

「Don't lie to him.」

[tongueamok]

I am there less than I was.

[And sometimes he's there, but buried under blankets in his cottage, napping the day away.]

It would still be the best place for me, unless you have elsewhere in mind.

[puzzlingly]

where are you?

[tongueamok]

Home, currently. The garden isn't far from it.

[puzzlingly]

where is that?

「C a r l i s l e !」

[tongueamok]

[He almost sends back a snitty remark, then attempts to put together a reply that will utilize one of those faces Atem likes so much to express his displeasure, but he finally just caves. It takes less energy, and Atem is clearly as stubborn as he is.

Like teacher, like student. No wonder they work together well.]

Spire 2 on the northern island. 401.