post-dungeon regroup

[discutio]

[Obviously, they had to pull back and recover; Phoenix thought it would be best to head to the pseudo-headquarters in Invidia and settle back into the mansion to recover as well as consolidate what they all knew. There was a lot to get through, and a lot of recovery to be done by some of them. He'd need to talk to Etoile, thank Ariel, thank Medic again--]

[...But for now, he just about immediately collapsed on a couch and decided he would exist there for a while. You're on your own for food this time, kids.]

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[discutio]

[Phoenix rested a still faintly scarred hand over one of hers, managing a slight smile.]

I suppose that you do have me there, don't you? I've no argument to put forth.

[alcahest]

Uh-huh. And since I'm the victor, you have to do whatever I say.

[discutio]

Are those how the rules go? Well, I've no doubt you're correct.

[alcahest]

That's how it is.

[ she's trying very hard not to laugh. Mona is absolutely not a good actor even when it's in good fun. ]

My first demand is that you have to sit on the lounge and drink your coffee.

[discutio]

Very well. [He untangled himself from Mona, leaning forward to plant a light kiss to her forehead as he got up and sat down on the couch.]

...Thank you for looking after me. I didn't wish to worry you.

[alcahest]

Even if you try not to worry me, I'll worry anyway.

[ since he's upright now and she doesn't have to ask him to make room, she gets up herself to sit beside him on the couch. ]

Would you like me to keep you company...? I can think of something to talk about that isn't sad. Or is there something else I can bring you?

[discutio]

I wouldn't mind your company at all, Mona. You're welcome to stay as long as you wish to.

[alcahest]

Alright.

[ he can't see her smile, but her voice is very warm. ]

Have you already gotten another memory back this time, Phoenix? Or a new ability?