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[curingidiocy]

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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[stonehearts]

( 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--

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[ 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. ]

[stonehearts]

( 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. )

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[ 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. ]

[stonehearts]

( he can recover. he can recover!! )

Oh, do you want me to beg, Doctor?

( nailed it. )

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[ 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.

[stonehearts]

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.