audience: nico di angelo

[becomemod]

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[resumed]

[ phoenix isn't really saying anything he doesn't agree with, or anything he hasn't already thought himself. there's something remarkably grounding about having the sentiments flipped back to him though. ]

Will you tell me yours then someday? [ because he's not stupid. for phoenix to say this means they've gone through their own hard lesson, but it's inappropriate to ask right now, he thinks. ]

[becomemod]

[ phoenix smiles and goes to put the practice sword back in its place. ]

I can tell you now, if you like. I'm quite proud of my history.

[resumed]

[ he will return his sword, too. ]

You're sure? I don't want to take up more of your time when it's been a long day for all of us. I'm sure you could use a break as well even if you weren't with us today. [ but it's very blatantly obvious that he's curious. why wouldn't he be? ]

[becomemod]

Our histories make us who we are. I'm not afraid to talk about it.

...But you're right. [ it has been a long day. ] If you'd rather come back another time, that's perfectly alright, too. I'm not going anywhere.

[ whereas nico will be going to jail tonight. ]

[resumed]

[ it is partially because nico is going to jail that i am saving us but i am coming back for this backstory soon. you chose me to be here. nico also has realized he's going to be sticking with phoenix for the long haul. ]

...I don't think I am either. So I'll be back another day after we've had time to recover. [ but... ] But if you ever want to spar again, you know exactly where to find me.

[ fight him x2. ]

[becomemod]

[ dips their head in acknowledgment. ]

The offer will be open for you, too. Anytime.