Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated

[chosen_gigolo]

[Well look who it is back on the network, Vatheon! None other than Zelos Wilder, looking very much alive but perhaps slightly off. Not upset, not angry, just a little... off.]

Ah, hey there. Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm fine and all and, uh... to anyone who actually saw that broadcast, well. It was just a big misunderstanding, alright? No need to look more into it, just me sticking my foot in my mouth.

So what'd I miss?



[Filtered to Duke]

Hey, uh. No hard feelings. Let's just try and keep out of each other's hair or I think Zelda's head might explode or something.

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[chosen_gigolo]

Hey there half pint, how are ya? Taking care of your cousin for me?

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[fortheempire]

Y-yes! Of course!

[As much as he can, anyway, considering they were both upset and made themselves ill with it all.]

Are... you alright?

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[chosen_gigolo]

Of course! Of course, I'm fine.

[He waves his hand, as if to wave away the question.]

No need to worry about me, I always bounce back.

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[fortheempire]

[Ioder knows better than to push the subject, and he got an answer, so he's content with that.]

I'm glad. We'll have to share lunch together again some time soon.

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[chosen_gigolo]

Sure kid, just let me know.

[The smile that graces Zelos's face stays in place but inward he's struggling to keep it from looking tired. Social obligations aren't really something he wants right now but that's his life, right? Always at the beck and call of others...]

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[fortheempire]

[Ioder doesn't actually notice it, but he seems to have a rather odd intuition that Zelos probably just wants to be left alone right now.

Probably because he knows if he were in Zelos' shoes, he wouldn't want to be hounded either.]

I'm sorry... I'm just happy you're back. It doesn't have to be right now. Some time later, if that's alright.

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[chosen_gigolo]

Yeah, I just don't feel much like eating right now. I'll take a rain check though. Take care of yourself, alright? I've got a lot of people I need to talk to.

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[fortheempire]

I will do my best. I hope you get a chance to rest soon.

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[chosen_gigolo]

Ahh, I'm alright, but thanks all the same kiddo.

[With another tight smile, Zelos turns off the feed and let's out a small sigh. He may be a little naive but Ioder's still sharp about people, apparently.]