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[snapping]

[ It would not help him as far as Emet-Selch is concerned. It would surely, definitely make everything worse. Hermes was not the type who could cope with knowing his role in the end. ]

Perhaps not. That makes you no less than us though, and no less capable of being vigilant.

[ He doesn't bother trying to hide his big dramatic sigh ]

He told me he would do all in his power to free Elidibus, should we return home. That he would suggest such a courtesy tells me there are things I do not know as well.

[flawful]

...I promised that I would keep him safe and do what I could within my power to provide for him. I intend to keep my word.

_{[If there was one thing Hermes could be counted on it was to keep his word, for better or worse.]}

Talk of future events...admittedly it confuses me a great deal. I do not wish to think badly of G'raha but I will keep in mind there is more to him than what I know. Still, he is now my responsibility...and I intend to carry it out.

[snapping]

As I said, I will not try and make you do otherwise. There is much I would like to know about him as well yet.

[ Hmph. All he's asking is that G'raha not sweet talk Hermes into betraying them all. Again. ]

Simply remember. That is all I ask.

[flawful]

I will remember. I respect your word, Emet-Selch.

_{[Which is the truth, despite how depressed he sounds.]}

I just want to be of use to someone when it comes to being contracted.

[snapping]

Thank you, Hermes.

[ Look he takes no pleasure in making Hermes sad, he hopes that he realizes this. ]

Of course. I'm sure he is grateful.

[flawful]

_{[He wouldn't think Emet does but y'know, it's just how he is.]}

He is. He's quite kind and thoughtful. I will admit it was an impulsive offer on my part to contract but I do believe it will benefit both of us.

[snapping]

[ Emet-Selch is rolling his eyes, but Hermes doesn't need to know that. ]

I hope he remains that way with you.

[ Though that last comment interests him. ]

Ah yes, you were feeling rather bold recently weren't you?

[flawful]

_{[There's a groan from Hermes. If Emet-Selch could see him his head would be in his hands.]}

Far too bold. I cannot believe how I was acting. I am deeply embarrassed just thinking about it.

_{[Perhaps the worst part is he can't remember most of it, thanks to getting blackout drunk with Hythlodaeus so many times...]}

[snapping]

Oh, I don't know, it wasn't so bad.

[ He thinks Hermes could stand to be bold more often, tbh. But not in a "I am going to fight you because you want to take Meteion away" sort of way. ]

Not the parts with me in them, anyway.

[flawful]

Oh no I wouldn't...I would never imply being with you was bad.

_{[Cause it wasn't. Not at all. Quite the opposite really.]}

On the contrary it was quite exciting...

[snapping]

Of course not.

[ He waves a hand dismissively, not that Hermes can see it. ]

But yes. It was... far more exciting than this talk of that miqo'te.

[flawful]

I would never dare compare the two.

_{[Look he's not suicidal (yet).]}

I really need this contract to work, Emet-Selch. What if he decides I am unpleasant to be around and leaves? I will be without anyone once more.

[snapping]

I suppose you wouldn't.

[ Yet...

Emet-Selch sighs a little. ]

Hermes, calm down. I am confident you will be fine. The only thing unpleasant about you is your fiercely insistent lack of self-esteem. [ And how you broke all the rules and triggered the final days ]

Besides, I have seen how he is with the company he keeps. He values friendship highly. To a rather stupid degree, in fact. I think he will be attached to you in no time.

[flawful]

I know I do not think very highly of myself...

_{[At least he's self aware it's just something he doesn't know how to change.]}

That is reassuring to hear...I have never been good at making friends but he seems abundantly friendly.

[snapping]

Indeed. That, mixed with your stubbornness, is a formidable combination.

[ He's just stating facts, but is glad Hermes isn't denying it. ]

You apparently liked one another enough to agree to a contract. Far easier than it was for me to find my way into their circle, really.

[ He forced his way in there, in the end. poor sports, they are... ]

[flawful]

Stubbornness?

_{[Is he really that stubborn? If he stops and thinks about it perhaps he is...]}

If I had not been affected I would never have been impulsive enough to ask him...but it is in both of our best interests to help one another.

[snapping]

Oh yes.

[ There will be no debating this fact! ]

As I said, I have every confidence in you, Hermes. More than you have in yourself.

[flawful]

I am touched that you have such faith in me, Emet-Selch.

[snapping]

You are worthy of the seat of Fandaniel. My faith is hardly unfounded.

[flawful]

_{[Ah. He pauses, falling silent on the other end.]}

...It is an honour, no doubt. _{[One that ultimately doesn't matter anymore and yet...]} May I be honest with you?

[snapping]

I prefer that you are, yes.

[flawful]

Would that I could return to the moment I was asked to accept my nomination...I wish that I would have the courage to reject it. Amaurot is an impressive city and nothing can compare to it...but it is an environment I have never found myself feeling comfortable in.

[snapping]

...

[ Emet-Selch pauses a moment, and then sighs. It doesn't matter, he thinks. Whether Hermes becomes Fandaniel or not, Meteion is there, her sisters have been sent from the star, their paradise is already scripted for doom. ]

Your work on the Convocation would hardly bar you from being in Elpis. Several seats spend quite a fair amount of time there, need I point out the Words of Lahabrea, or Mitron? Even the Emissary spent time there. We would not be asking you to abandon your comforts. Far from it. You fret too much.

[flawful]

That may be so...but I would not have been able to take Meteion with me, nor does the thought of replacing my mentor sit well - it causes me great distress to think about, even though I know it is pointless now.

_{[Since none of this matters. Nothing matters. Hello existentialism...]}

[snapping]

[ He really, really doesn't want to talk about Meteion. ]

Perhaps if you had gotten her approved as a concept...

[ The worst part about this is that he's both upset at Hermes and sympathetic toward him. The woes of a soft heart.... ]

But no. It is pointless now. And all in all what I was trying to say by mentioning your nomination is that you are an extraordinary being, Hermes. My faith in you is founded.