Twelve

[pelagically]

Tavros, when you're feeling better, I have a proposition for you.

I suppose I could offer it to everyone else, but I'm in a trust no one state of mind at the moment.

Markers is a little too familiar.

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[pelagically]

Sorry, I can't get over your hair.

We went swimming last time, right? I built a boat recently. You're welcome out on it, if you'd like.

[johannamason]

What's wrong with my hair?

[pelagically]

Nothing! It's so long.

[johannamason]

Not really.. You're a lot weirder this time around.

[pelagically]

A lot has happened.

[johannamason]

Are the Games here?

[pelagically]

No. You don't have to worry about that, I promise.

[johannamason]

It was coming up at home. I was just talking to my brother about it, actually.

[pelagically]

Well, you don't have to think about it here.

[johannamason]

That's way too easy.

[pelagically]

Yeah, I agree.

At least come sailing with me. I don't know how long you'll be like this, and it would be nice.

[johannamason]

You mean before I go back home again? I'm gonna have to, huh?

[pelagically]

I don't know how it works. Probably. Don't worry, you'll be back.

[pelagically]

You'd better be back.

[johannamason]

Are you like that future guy who was here last time? Do you know my future?

[pelagically]

Yes.

[johannamason]

We know each beyond this weird place, don't we.

[pelagically]

We do. Or, we will. You're very important to me.

[johannamason]

Why?

[pelagically]

Sometimes I ask myself the same thing! We're friends. I won't hurt you, I promise.

[johannamason]

My future is really bad, isn't it? How else would I know you.

[pelagically]

It could be worse.

[johannamason]

What's worse than being on first name basis with one of the old victors??

[pelagically]

Dying. Don't worry, you'll be fine. You're good at what you do.

[johannamason]

Great, except I don't do anything. I'm like a waste of space nursemaid with no life.