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lordoftheozarks ([personal profile] lordoftheozarks) wrote2023-06-13 08:20 pm

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When the ringing stops, all you'll hear is a cold voice that says one simple word, "Speak."
pineapplesalmon: (a quick suggestion)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-06-12 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
[César mock-huffs but he sounds amused himself.]

Why can't it be the only reason? Your advice helped, and I didn't let you know until now.
pineapplesalmon: (a pause from science)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-06-12 10:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[It shows very much.]

It always feels good to know. And you were right. I was overthinking everything. Magne was happy to help me navigate things.

... You helped Magne when you spoke to us both at Merrymeet, too. She felt seen.

[He pauses for a moment, then adds something that's the result of many people around them.] Normal, mundane things are now more normal to her, too. She's thriving.
Edited 2024-06-12 22:44 (UTC)
pineapplesalmon: (a quick suggestion)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-06-18 05:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sounds fake, Erik. But César will let it be.]

I can't even begin to describe the joy I get from even just sitting back and marveling as she goes about her day. Magne belongs in the sunshine, amongst people.

And she's a natural entrepreneur! When I found out she was opening her own place, she already had a whole plan.
pineapplesalmon: (a pause from science)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-06-19 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[César chuckles warmly.]

She does! Mmm, I find the acceptance refreshing, too, even I've had to come to terms with it myself. But I have it a bit easier, with Magne acting as protection. We really only have eyes for each other.

That being said... I helped her with the business, design, and security portions. And I'll continue to do so whenever she needs me. No one's safety and livelihoods will be an afterthought under her roof.

[So he's all in, just in a different way.]
pineapplesalmon: (a chin touch moment)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-06-25 05:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[A man without eyes can still hear it in their voices, after all.]

... Thank you. [It takes a moment to process it.] I'll pass that on to Magne. I'm hoping that our work here will set the tone for the industry in general, especially after we reconnect to the mainland. Modern business practices give us a competitive advantage that's at least decades ahead of everyone else. Not that we won't happily share information for others to use.

And this concept can be applied to other industries. Shared space leads to innovation. It certainly did between my parents and I!
pineapplesalmon: (friendly smile)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-06-30 05:16 pm (UTC)(link)
As do I. This industry will always exist. Let's make sure people are safe.

[That takes a moment to sink in, and César breathes in.]

I'm grateful they did. I have my purpose in life again. I have people who love me. And... I'll be ready to be Rex's brother properly when I get back home. He's even going to have an incredible sister-in-law.
pineapplesalmon: (a chin touch moment)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-07-03 08:24 pm (UTC)(link)
It really is. I think knowing Magne will help Rex bond with me, too. She's able to translate me into 'normal'.

You will be! There's no way we'd leave off the list.
pineapplesalmon: (a scientist's humor)

yup! A wrap

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-07-05 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Short term, because I'm not that hard to understand.

Thank you. Anyways, I'll let you go. Just wanted to tell you the good news!

[Oh boy that would be a lot. Don't worry, he's allergic to that many phone conversations.]