[This is the first time Asch is hearing of these plans. To think that Nephrite had been planning to protect him the whole time... and he had no idea. Asch was certain, too, if he had to choose between his family and the Order, that he'd choose the option that would probably kill him. But thankfully it never came to that.
For once, he's quiet on the other end of the line. It's a while before he speaks again. Only when he's sure Nephrite has nothing to add, and Asch is sure that his own voice won't quiver the way he feels like it might.]
It's a good plan. Practical. You've clearly thought about this for some time. In your shoes, I would probably do the same.
[An observation, not an accusation.]
... Still, I have a selfish request. I know it probably won't make sense, but hear me out first.
The next few months are going to be very busy for me. I won't be able to keep an eye on Belle and Zelos like I usually do. I have a routine: in the morning, I usually help make breakfast. It's been... easier to go over to their house and check on them since I was given the keys to a house down the street.
Since I'll be working in Meropide doing who-knows-what for most of the day, and I have several extra rooms, I'd like you to move closer. If you don't want to move in with me that's fine. But, at the very least, I would feel better if your apartment was in the vicinity. That way if something like the board game curse happens again and we're separated, I know you will be close enough to help one another.
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For once, he's quiet on the other end of the line. It's a while before he speaks again. Only when he's sure Nephrite has nothing to add, and Asch is sure that his own voice won't quiver the way he feels like it might.]
It's a good plan. Practical. You've clearly thought about this for some time. In your shoes, I would probably do the same.
[An observation, not an accusation.]
... Still, I have a selfish request. I know it probably won't make sense, but hear me out first.
The next few months are going to be very busy for me. I won't be able to keep an eye on Belle and Zelos like I usually do. I have a routine: in the morning, I usually help make breakfast. It's been... easier to go over to their house and check on them since I was given the keys to a house down the street.
Since I'll be working in Meropide doing who-knows-what for most of the day, and I have several extra rooms, I'd like you to move closer. If you don't want to move in with me that's fine. But, at the very least, I would feel better if your apartment was in the vicinity. That way if something like the board game curse happens again and we're separated, I know you will be close enough to help one another.
... That's all.