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[ HE IS LEAVE ME ALONE ]

Yeah, well... It's a recent thing for him, apparently, so.

[ that's his defense for why he didn't believe it!! ]

[momming]

I see. Still, I'm happy for you!

[ Honestly, she's just. Beaming. ]

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Thanks. But... Shouldn't I be saying the same for you and Beau?

[momming]

I don't see why it can't be both? That's... a lot more recent.

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Monday, right?

[momming]

Sunday, actually. She had some nerve, asking me when I was a wreck...

[ She says it fondly, though. ]

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... At least it wasn't Saturday?

[ there something very wry in his tone but yeah bad timing!! ]

[momming]

No, Saturday... people were mostly asking if I'd rather be killed this week.

[ She sounds tired. ]

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... Mm. [ considering the discussions around school he understands, but also... ] Well. I think the daycare has spoken on that.

[momming]

... Honestly, I'm not sure why.

[ Daycare!!!! ]

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... It's not like most people here really want you dead, either.

[momming]

I know. But I had thought the same for Byleth.

[ And. Well. ]

I won't take it for granted, either way.

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[ ah. he winces, a little ]

... I don't think Catra wanted her dead. [ he says, looking away ] I think ... she thought it was the best way for her.

[momming]

We talked about it.

... [ She slowly shakes her head. ] I hope they were able to talk about it too, where they are now.

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I hope so. But... knowing Catra, she's probably busy complaining about everything there.

[momming]

And stealing whatever pillows she can find.

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I hope they have pillows over there. It kind of sounded like all they had was baby food.

[momming]

Well, if it's a daycare, I imagine they encourage naptime. So plenty of pillows!

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That almost makes me jealous, putting it like that.

[ can They get a nap ]

[momming]

[ She smiles, shaking her head. ]

We can nap when we're finished. Though I do have a favor to ask of you.

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What is it?

[momming]

... Will you take my vouchers on Thursday? If it turns out to be fine, I'll take them back on Friday, but I'd rather not confidently say nothing will happen. It would be a waste of vouchers if I held onto them and--

[ She flaps a hand to symbolize "I'm killed horribly". ]

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[ ... he looks torn for a second, like he wants to object on principle, but in the end he nods, eyes closed. ]

... I'll give them back to you Friday, then.

[ quiet. ]

[momming]

Please do. I'd like to eventually get at least one of my demons back, after all.

[ But her smile softens. ]

Thank you, Yamato-kun.

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[ he shakes his head in a "it's nothing motion" and concentrates on a better subject, which is: ]

... What does that do?