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That's mostly what I was saying, Scar. We don't know what happened, we don't know what befell to cause this reaction.

I just...have the feeling that it's a a minefield full of unpredictable reactions and consequences, should someone try and intervene without invitation.

[She wishes she could just explain why she feels Scar should keep to himself beyond perhaps offering an ear to Alphonse, but even she isn't supposed to know all that she does.]

I am not about to intervene on anything unless I am given reason to.

But I don't want Alphonse to do anything he's going to regret.

Only Alphonse can decide and determine what he regrets or doesn't. I know that he's young, but as you've pointed out, he's been through a great deal. He's lived and experienced enough to fight his own battles and stand on his own feet.

That doesn't mean he is to simply be left to his devices. Especially in this new and unfamiliar place.

Of course not. I just mean when it comes to him and Envy.

He isn't going to be thinking rationally about this if it's as personal as you expect it to be. I will interfere if it feels necessary.

Then don't go any further than suggesting that perhaps Alphonse is getting too emotional and would be better served by ending the discussion and stepping away.

I'm only trying to help everyone involved, Scar. This isn't our fight, and we have no right to make it ours.

As long as neither of them gives me reason to, I will do nothing more.

...alright, fine.

[Awkwardly,]

I'll... stop keeping you awake, now.

You're not keeping me awake, I was awake already.

I like nighttime, when it's dark and quiet and still.

I meant...

[She can't take a hint??]

I'll... leave you alone, now.

[GOOD NIGHT.]

Oh.

[If he wanted to stop talking to her, why didn't he just say so?]>/small>

If you'd like.

I just... assumed that I was bothering you.

You're not bothering me.

We're actually managing perfectly normal and civil conversation.

Anyone could manage that when there is nothing actually left to discuss.

[Scar, you are severely underestimating your stupidity when it comes to this woman.]

We've discussed plenty. I'm bored and there's no one awake to talk to, you don't have to go unless you want to.

But if you aren't tired and don't have anything else to do, why not talk?

I don't... normally just talk to people.

[What that's supposed to explain, he has no freaking clue.]

Here, I'm tired of talking to you without being able to see you. So what if you don't talk to people usually? Why not give it a try?

Really, what do we have to lose?

[Is this really necessary? Scar hesitates a moment before switching the 'Gear to video. He's sitting in his sleeping bag by a low campfire, and his Pokémon are curled up around him. He almost never uses the video function.]

Fine...

[It's far easier to just talk to her when it's only on voice. But... Now what? His uncertainty is evident on his face.]

Now that's better.

[Lust is propped up against a tree, her 'gear on her drawn up knees. Her hair's down and the upper curve of Guttle can be seen in the bottom of the frame - he's sleeping partially on her lap.]

It feels more like a proper conversation, when we can see each other. Where are you, anyway?

I'm outside of Olivine.

[The awkwardness is still persisting. He really wasn't exaggerating, when he said that he didn't speak idly with people.]

I... think someone is traveling with me.

[HE REALLY ISN'T SURE, he kind of just... stuck around. ~~Help.~~]

You think?

[She can't help it. Only Scar would be unsure of whether or not he had a traveling companion.]

Well, who is it? You have to tell me about them now.

[This is confusing, but positive. Scar needs a friend.]

His name is Ivan Raikov.

[And just when you thought Scar couldn't get even more awkward...]

I think he's... taken with me.

[Nervous glancing offscreen. HE'S NOT AROUND, IS HE?]

Don't know the name.

...taken with you? Are you certain he isn't just a very friendly man? Different worlds have different standards...

[She's trying so hard not to outright laugh.]