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[anti_altruisms]

Good evening.

[ The video flickers on, and there's a very pale, very fatigued-looking Archer sitting in his apartment. A dragon egg is also visible, nestled in a bundle of blankets next to him. (Is he nesting??)

In any case, he doesn't mince words. ]

Since we're all likely experiencing similar symptoms, I'll be brief - I'm looking for moonlacing partners, specifically hand-holding and basic physical contact. Anything more than that is subject to discussion.

[ He moves a hand, and just for a moment, it almost looks translucent. Or maybe, it's just the crystals staring to form on his skin. ]

Thank you for your time.

[ With that, he ends the feed. ]

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[anti_altruisms]

Magi☆Mari?

[ There's a name he hasn't heard before. ]

Mine doesn't look quite like that, but it is...handsome, I suppose.

[ For an egg, anyway. ]

Have you had any problems feeding it?

[doctoring]

[ Archer, what have you done— ]

Magi☆Mari is an internet idol! My favorite net idol, too. She's the best.

I haven't been able to access her site since I got here, though... I wonder if she misses me?

[ It's way more likely that he misses her more than she could ever possibly miss him, but let him have this little dream. ]

Oh... well... yes, I suppose so.

It's a bit rough by myself, although I'm sure it's a lot worse as a Servant.

[anti_altruisms]

[ ...this is a question he probably should not have asked. Wow, Roman. ]

I wouldn't know.

[ He's not quite mean enough to say she probably doesn't care. He does sigh, though. ]

Since I need Chroma to maintain this form, it is a bit difficult, yes. I wouldn't mind assisting you either, though.

[doctoring]

[ Why do the people he keeps trying to help... end up turning around and helping him instead? He's not that hopeless, is he? ]

Well, make sure you take care of yourself first.

If you still need more Chroma later, just let me know, okay?

[anti_altruisms]

[ Because despite his stuffy demeanor, Archer is a helper by nature. It's just how he's wired.

Also, moonlacing by default is mutually beneficial so they'd be helping each other regardless. ]

I'll let you know. Be sure you take care of yourself as well, Doctor.