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❝Yeah, that makes sense.❞ Ein took off the gauntlet on his hand, looking happy that it still worked. ❝Still, you don't gotta worry about me like this. I'll be okay.❞

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Concern was on the coffee lover's face. ❝Is something the matter, Saff? You usually aren't this serious. Is this, like, a secret audition for something?❞

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❝I think so. It's gonna take me a while to get back into the swing of things.❞ Clasping one of them on, he'd spin the barrel a bit, not firing any shots, but making sure the mechanisms worked without much trouble.

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Saffire did pick something up about the room: despite the constant blue light and the books lined with coffee recipes, this room was made with the intention of keeping one awake. ❝Who knows? There could be.❞ Ein finally found his gauntlets. ❝Ah, here they are. Good as new.❞

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Ein~ ☕️ @caffeinebullets.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

❝I wish I could know more about this place, and why it feels like it's tied to me.❞ From the window, Saffire could see that the shipwreck was closer than it appeared, yet far enough away. Meanwhile, Ein rummaged through a few boxes in the back of the room. ❝Yep! Just me in this cozy place.❞

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Ein looked outside to the sinking ship. ❝Oh, that? I dunno. It was here when I first found this place. Think it means something?❞

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Ein~ ☕️ @caffeinebullets.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

❝Yep. Nothing beats your place though. Still, I'm glad you finally got to see this place.❞ Ein would shuffle about, trying to find those gauntlets of his.

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Taking the Exveemon variants hand, Ein would chuckle a bit. ❝You can say that, yeah. Alright, hold on~❞ And as soon as Ein set foot in that pocket dimension... Light would stretch for too long. Sounds would become warped beyond recognition. And it seemed like Saffire's arm was stretched to -

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❝Cool, ain't it?❞ Well, yes. But no. But also yes. ❝You might want to hold onto me, since this is your first time entering my place.❞ Ein would warn his larger friend.

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"...gotcha." Ein had his hand over something invisible. After checking to see if no one else was around, he tugged the object down with one swift motion... He yanked it downwards, opening a pocket dimension of sorts. ❝Heh. It always moves around a bit, but it's always here.❞

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❝I think you'll like my place. It's cozy.❞ Soon, they stopped by a mural, where Ein was staring at it a bit too long, trying to find something...

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❝I don't think you will...❞ Ein already started to lead the way to his place.

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❝They are. You wanna come over to my place sometime?❞

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❝Mmm...❞ The coffee lover surely did. ❝I'll see if I can get my gauntlets on again soon.❞

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Giving a thumbs up in response. ❝Thanks, Saff!❞

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❝Aww, you don't gotta worry about that. Just give it your all. That's enough for me.❞

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❝I'd never fall asleep on you, Saff. Come on.❞

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❝I might be, but that doesn't mean I'm not falling asleep yet.❞

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❝Don't worry-❞ Yaaaawn. ❝You've got an ally in me.❞

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❝Heh. Okay, maybe some training wouldn't hurt. Wanna help sometimes?❞

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❝Alright. I'll have them at the ready. You really do care for your friends, huh Saff?❞ That tired smile was back on the Gargomon's face. ❝Oh, and no promises on that coffee part~❞

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That made Ein perk up a bit. And a bit of a serious look was on his face. ❝I think they're still lying around at my place. If you really think I need them...❞

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❝Maybe I'll find the drive to pick up the gauntlets again. Who knows? Maybe I haven't lost my touch yet~❞

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❝Yeah. I guess I kinda grew out of a journey of strength. Dunno why, it just... kinda happened.❞

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