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[fratropathic]

I know you're here. I've felt your presence ever since I arrived. Don't you think it's rude, making me wait this long to hear from you?

[This was absolutely meant to be public, and absolutely meant to be too vague for anyone to guess the intended recipient. Riverview, meet Regene Regetta and his flair for the dramatic.]

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[fratropathic]

[At least the answer is such a polar opposite of anything Tieria would say in response that Regene knows immediately. Well, let it never be said that he's not a good sport, so he'll keep this going awhile.]

You're never going to be much of a liar, are you? Ah well, it can't be helped. Have you missed me?

[maskerading]

[ Well, if he's going to be enabled... ]

Yeah, I'm pretty bad at lying, so I won't try to deny even our short time apart has felt too long. Missed you lots, honey.

[fratropathic]

That's more like it. Are there any other apologies we should get out of the way, while the topic is still fresh? Think carefully about your answer, you know how I get when I have to find these things out for myself.

[If his joking impression of affection sounds a bit strange, well... he's had a strange life to date.]

[maskerading]

You're right. Um...

[ There's a pause in between responses, ~for effect~ ]

... So I know you were really looking forward to those leftovers from dinner you were saving, but I got hungry and couldn't resist eating it. I'm sorry. Dinner's on me next time.

[fratropathic]

[And a pause on his end, because he won't be out-drama'd, damnit.]

You know they're always better the next day. You know that's why I saved them.

[maskerading]

That's exactly why I couldn't resist. I hope you have it in your heart to forgive me.

[fratropathic]

I'm not sure I do. You just might have to convince my heart otherwise.

[maskerading]

You know how to make this tough. Then let's see... Hey, remember that one thing you've always wanted the both of us to do together?

[fratropathic]

[Well played, because Regene has to be extra careful with his answer when it's been identified as something he wants - otherwise he'll just be opening himself up for embarrassment. Very well played.]

I only make it so tough because I know you'll come through, darling. That one thing should about cover it.

[maskerading]

Good, I'm glad, then it's a date. I hope we can put my mistakes behind us for now.

[fratropathic]

I just might hold you to that.

[He can't help but break character, finally, because now he does want to track this person down and see how they react when they realize who he is. This is just a test of the water, to see how good humored they really are.]

[maskerading]

If nothing else, I'm always a man of my word.

[ And a man whose joke went in unexpected directions, huh. ]

[fratropathic]

Surprising for someone who would steal their beloved's leftovers.

[Give this one an inch, he'll take a mile right off the deep end.]

[maskerading]

Aw, c'mon. It was tempting me with its sirens call. All afternoon I was hearing it through the fridge chanting eat meee, eeeat meeee...

And I'm only human.

[fratropathic]

A lesser person of my kind could really run with the last part of what you said.

[maskerading]

Uh-oh. Is that normally a deal breaker?

[fratropathic]

As it happens, I don't find anything about humans to be "only." You're safe, this time.

[maskerading]

That's a relief.

[ But alright, he'll break character now, too. ]

I'm sure there are people out there more interesting than me, but I hope we can get along anyway.

[fratropathic]

Well, I am being avoided by the person I'd most like to talk to here, so you're already more interesting than they are. And you entertained me for a few minutes.

[maskerading]

Maybe it's because they actually DID eat your leftovers...

[fratropathic]

Oh, I hope so. I'd love the chance to call them out on that sort of deception.

[maskerading]

Well, hopefully once they see how forgiving you were to me, they'll be more likely to show themselves. Confessing can be a scary thing sometimes.

[fratropathic]

Hold on just a moment.

[The user name was @meow, wasn't it? He's just going to...]