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going to make his head hurt at this rate. ] Espe— hah, especially if I’m, mm, your… [ Favorite person. Is this real? Is this happening to him right now? His face feels warm. The lure on his jacket feels just that much heavier. Three’s cheeks have gone a delicate peachy color. ]

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have to be if they were still close. That’s…nice, really. Reassuring. ] I do? [ The second it leaves his mouth, he hates how painfully hopeful he sounds. His stomach flips. ] That’s— I’m glad. I’m… [ he scratches at a cheek. ] I’m sure you know that I want to. Wanted to? [ Confusing. It’s

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[ YES, he’s scared of offending her. ] I’ve always been bad with ages. [ …A half truth. Not a lie! An absent hand rises to rub at the spot she nudged, the feeling of her knuckles like a vivid imprint upon his senses. ] That’s almost ten years… [ And he’s still doing agent stuff? Surely he’d

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[ CAUGHT! ] I don’t know what you’re taking about. [ Bluffing?! ]

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. . . [ Tagging a wall. ] Heh. [ S A N G O ! ]

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Not bad… just strange. Um.. [ But at least it’s real enough. She touched him. He definitely felt that against his skin. ] You look like you’ve done a lot more than I have, now. [ A vague gesture. ] How…far am I? Or, how old are you now..?

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really look her over even as he speaks. ] We…yes. Yeah, we’re friends. [ He gives her a small smile, dimpling at her. ] Maybe we don’t have a lot of time but…it’s nice to hang out. I’ll bring lunch sometimes, if I can catch you. [ Looking pleased. ] You look very fresh..! This is so strange.

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[ His lips tug into a wobbly frown at the mention of the Metro. ] That’s right. [ That’s easy information to give, just simple confirmation. It’s almost nice to not have to explain. …but how much does she know? ] Oh..! Um. [ Somehow, the question catches him off guard. He takes a moment to

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stuff. [ He shifts his weight from one foot to the other, tucking his chin down into his shirt. ] Marie’s asked me to make sure a few places are still clear, so I’ve been going through the list.

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her touch is gone as quickly as it came. His hearts tick away in his chest. Knowing him as well as she does, she can likely see the gears turning in his head as he tries to keep up. …Not that he knows that she does. ] Mm— mission, right. It’s okay, I don’t mind. Just some normal, run of the mill

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[ He simply watches her get closer, not realizing her intent until warm and calloused hands on his face. His spine goes straight and his shoulders stiffen. Not knowing what to do, he simply lets Four tip his head this way and that, blush crawling up his neck. ] Whah, what? [ FOCUS! The warmth of

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[ He turns to face her fully, taking a tentative step forward. Three doesn’t remember if…well, anything happened at all. She looks older, more grown up. More scarred and experienced than the Four he knows. What in the world..??? ]

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—?! [ Cute..! She thinks his uniform is cute? Three can feel heat lick at his cheeks. ] Um. [ He takes a breath. ] Did…something happen..? [ Emerald eyes wander down Four’s frame before he hurriedly lifts his gaze to meet hers. ] You look… [ Oh cod. Is calling her old rude? ] …different.

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..? [ Four? It sounded like her— mostly. But her voice is different than what he’s used to. He turns to look at her. Then he blinks, confused. ] Sorry? [ He blinks again, then double takes. ] Agent Four? [ Be cool. Be cool. Be COOL. ]

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[ !!! Startled him! ] I’m not, mm, not tiny. [ His hearts are beating way too hard. Three lifts his chin anyways and crosses his arms. ]

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… [ ☝️wait. ] ..? [ 😨 ]

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Directly after Octo Expansion and everything that entails. 15, 5’7, tall and lanky. A smooth hero, doing what he can to save the day.

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[ Three takes a solid moment to respond, a palm pressed to his tender head. ] …Yeah. Certainly awake now. Not to worry. [ Agh…headache. ]

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Ow… [ Rubbing at his forehead. ] No, no… I’m okay. I’m certainly awake now. Haha.

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[ Awake. Barely. Slowly dipping forward until his head meets the table with a light thunk. ] agh.

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[ It doesn’t matter. He’s so very content to listen to her chatter and to reminisce with her. How sweet… His argument against Neo learning it from him is easily forgotten. ]

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Romance pilled…sweetheart maxxi— Neo Agent Three, what are you saying to me?

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⠀ 𝐃𝐉 𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐎.⠀ @scratchinwasabi.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

If angels don’t exist ..? How do I explain her.

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