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Dr. Ratio

"There's no rush."

Dr. Ratio

Greetings, I am Veritas Ratio.

Dr. Ratio

Knowledge should flow freely between people, and the same fate should befall truth. You can ask me about technical problems at any moment, and I shall do my utmost to give you a reply.

Dr. Ratio

But before you ask, remember to establish best practices for intense self-rumination, and remember that time is precious for everyone, as for me, so for you.

Dr. Ratio

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Be careful. Do not hesitate to contact me if there is anything I can provide.

[ Split like this, he cannot physically come to Aventurine's aid. But he has ensured the man is with plied with extra supplies in the form of a compact backpack which should contain everything he needs. The only other thing he can offer is his intellect. Arguably the best thing to have on call though.

What's left unspoken is the request for Aventurine to come back safe to Ratio. It doesn't need to be said. They both know the role they play in this relationship. ]

Will do, Veritas.

( he knows. and while he may not come back in one piece, there is a budding understanding that he has something to come back to at all. that helps.

aventurine mimes blowing a kiss to the camera, winking at the other man. )

Don't miss me too much.

[ Ratio doesn't react, predictably, but there's a twinkle in his eye as he responds. ]

If I told you I'd miss you dearly, and mourn the loss of your presence by my side, would that compel you to stay safe and hurry home? Your warmth and playful disposition have become an irreplaceable part of my life.

[ Instead, he'll flirt back in his own unique way, it seems. ]

( here's the thing: aventurine is used to people lavishing praise on him. he banks on his good looks, his skills, and every other thing he has in order to secure a winning hand. they, too, always want something from him. praise that is for the face he shows him, the mask he wears beneath that, want for whatever they think he holds in his hands. ratio, on the other hand, does not say anything he doesn't mean and does not see the point in unnecessary words.

which is why when ratio speaks, aventurine manages to miss his footing, tripping over a branch and stumbling. he does keep himself upright, but it's a near thing, and his face and ears are tinged a very visible pink. )

When did you get so good at just casually saying something like that, Ratio--

[ At first, Ratio reacts with a sharp burst of concern, but when it's clear that Aventurine only tripped, the concern morphs into humour, and Ratio laughs. It's more of a chuckle, but Ratio has never truly laughed out of amusement in front of Aventurine before they got together. Nowadays, it's easier to pull it out of the scholar. ]

You need not be so eager to give me a physical demonstration of your love for me. I am already aware.

[ Ratio has always had a playful side to him. He's just never had an opportunity to express it until now. ]

( the blush deepens at the laugh, and then he splutters at the words, nearly missing his footing again at the ease with which ratio has both narrowed in on his feelings and exposed them. )

That's-- you can't just-- ( aventurine can recover this. he is the cool one, ratio is the one he should be flustering. ) Isn't this supposed to be the other way around? You're cute when you're blushing--

[ Aventurine's flustering only causes Ratio to laugh harder. He muffles himself with a hand, turning his face away as he attempts to recover, but his shoulders continue to shake for a while. Just give him a minute. ]

As are you, my adorable gambler. The expression on your face presently is far too endearing.

[ He motions with his hand, a tiny gesture that makes it clear that he's recording this little moment. The wide-eyed, dismayed and honest look on his face... He adores it. ]

( he'll give ratio that minute as aventurine tries to recompose himself in return, though he is a little less successful than ratio -- his cheeks and the top of his ears still pink. and he's recording it>? it's a good thing ratio is far too good of a man to use it as blackmail material because someone would pay a pretty amount of credits for it back home. )

You're a cruel man, Ratio.

( but it's not said with any venom, his flush deepening slightly. )

[ It doesn't even occur to him to use the recordings as blackmail; he simply wants to keep memories of his partner close to his heart, just like any other person in love does.

The smile on his face is as broad as it's ever been, and there is a light flush to his cheeks from the laughter. ]

It seems you've unlocked a new side of me, gambler. But fret not, I will show you mercy if you ask politely.

[ Read: he's going to troll the shit out of you in his own particular way, Aventurine. Hope you're ready for it. ]

( he can recover. he can recover!! )

Oh, do you want me to beg, Doctor?

( nailed it. )

[ There is a noticeable pause in whatever it is Ratio is doing, but he resumes activity soon enough, feigning nonchalance as best as he can. ]

Perhaps.

[ And then as if to distract Aventurine from his slip, he abruptly changes the subject. ]

Focus on the mission right now. It would be best to keep the banter to a minimum.

Sure thing, Doc. We can talk about you getting me to beg later.

( Said with a wink, because Aventurine isn't going to let Ratio escape from what he's admitted. )

Alright, alright. I'll see you soon.

[Guess catches sight of this clown-shoes gay disaster moment from where he's trudging along not too far behind.

He raises his voice a little to call ahead, laughter in his tone because the guy caught his balance, it's fiiiiine.]

You alright up there ace?

( urk. )

No need to worry about me!

( he says, waving off dearka in an attempt to be smooth. )

Hah. Alright, if you say so...

[He shrugs, looking unconvinced but also knowing how to take the hint.

And that's it. That's the interaction. You can go back to sexting your boyfriend, Aventurine.]

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a brief aside, since you mentioned busan team can witness this :')

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