ᴛʜᴇ ʜᴇʀᴍɪᴛ.

That does make sense. I'll be sure never to keep you out too long...I'd hate to get you in trouble. Actually, now that I think about it...could I get your number? Since we'll be seeing a lot more of each other going forward, I figured that'd be the best way to stay in contact.

Heh... [Her smile does ease his nerves a little.] In the meantime, I guess I'll just have to keep taking you out wherever I can, huh? Or just visit the lab a lot, too.

You do? I mean, I guess it's not that surprising at the end of day. I'd like to see it. Er, I mean...I'd like to be invited over one day..! [Saved it.]

You're welcome, Mable. And...thanks for sharing. It makes me no less eager to see you going forward. Just...give me a list of the things you can do. So I know what our options are in the future, hah...

ㅤㅤㅤit works for me . :]

I can only say that I'm glad you weren't able to. Because I got to meet you after. [He smiles again.] I like the Mable I've been getting to know. And if you're doing better, your past shouldn't define you.

....Hm... [His eyes close for just a moment. But ultimately, he slowly comes to smile.] Then...my stance doesn't change. If you believe in helping the community, people, and the world... I'm not taking my words back. My kindness is yours.

I see... that does make sense. [He has to think for a moment. Knowing that at one point she tried to destroy the world...] And...how do you feel about the world now?

Whoa...I had no idea you were in that deep... [That's a relevation for sure...he does need a minute to process that information.] And after all that, they put you in the lab...?

Team Flare? Yeah, who hasn't. I was around in Kalos during their time... [If she's saying that...] ....Were you...?

I don't know what your past holds. But I know it's led to where you are now... So even if you think that, I know there's a positive somewhere...

[That gets to him. His expression softens a little bit at the sight.] It's no problem...you're welcome, Mable. And don't talk like that. I think you do deserve it.

Aheh, goid. ...Like I said...I want to see more of you, Mable. So... I'll be seeing more of you...

Heh, yeah... [He nods slowly.] So I hope you don't mind me dropping in a little more often.

ㅤㅤㅤand if you sleep through it i will have HURRY set your coat on fire . sound good ?

Seeing more of......you. [Also clearing his throat. But he doesn't look away either.]

[Oh no. That's cute...] I look forward to seeing more, heh...

ㅤㅤㅤdo you want me to set an alarm ?

ㅤㅤㅤsleep anyways before you pass out .

😉 Just calling it like I see it.