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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. ]

Comments

[ringlette]

Mhm! Everybody was ever so happy with your cuisine, myself included.

[ His confusion is amusing to see, but it's a tinge sad he doesn't recall anything of that time. ]

You were pretty much Chaldea's most popular housewife!

[anti_altruisms]

[ The most popular....housewife....... ]

...I see.

[ Man, how is he even supposed to take this? ]

I must have cut loose a little, then.

[ Nailed it. ]

[ringlette]

I guess? From what I've seen, you looked really happy!

[ A squeeze around his hand, with Marie scooting a bit closer to increase the contact. ]

And with how many of us are here, it wouldn't be bad if you picked cooking up again.

[anti_altruisms]

[ He was...really happy?

Archer blinks at that statement, and for a moment, he just...doesn't even know how to respond. He can't really remember a time that he felt anything like that so it's strange to hear. ]

...I haven't made much since I've been here.

[ Just tea, but doesn't really count. ]

You...think I should?

[ringlette]

I think... no, I wholeheartedly believe you should start again!

[ If it made his Chaldea counterpart that much happy, why would it be a bad idea?

Marie nods vigorously, backing up her statement further. ]

It will be no doubt good for you, and those you'd be cooking for.

[anti_altruisms]

[ Well...when she puts it like that... ]

I suppose I can...

[ From the Queen's lips to God's ears, etc. ]

I'll think about it.

[ringlette]

[ To have him think about it is enough of a victory! She happily holds his hand tigher. ]

Tres bien! In case you pick up on it, I'd like to be one of the first people to taste your food again!