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[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

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𝐈𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 ˊˎ-

[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

@languorauri ㅤ
" Something on your mind , Pantalone ? "
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[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

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very little of . The fact that I would give you so much of mine should also tell you all you need to know . I am fond of you — truly . "

Ever so gently touching the man's chin to make him look up at him again .

" You've lost that glint in your eye , Feofan ~ "
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[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

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" Is that not proof enough for you ? "

Referring to his soul box , of course . With a sigh of his own , he slides off the man's lap and takes it upon himself to stand right where Pantalone had turned his head . He won't be ignored .

" Time is something we have—
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[𝕻𝖆𝖓𝖙𝖆𝖑𝖔𝖓𝖊 @Avarizia_Umana]

"only a little~?
You've been away for a while, and all you can spare is a little time?"

With a dramatic sigh, he turned his head away, not allowing Dottore to touch his lips.

"You know, your soul box has never ceased to flicker whenever I passed by. It was... Endearing"

[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

@dippingbyaug ㅤ
What began as a firm grip quickly changes to a softer one ; a moment of irritation shifting to amusement . This Traveler — the very Descender he has sought to win over so many times — will never fail to find Dottore's hidden soft spot .

" I'm almost fond of your antics . "
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[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

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" Indeed . My defeat in Nod-Krai was quite intentional . I had to infiltrate Irminsul somehow . Allow me to thank you for making it possible , comrade ~ "
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[ṃѧяıȏṅєṭṭє. ─⟢ @dollsovereign_]

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The doll rolled her eyes,
clearly annoyed by
his mere presence...

“ It would offend me
if you thought any less
from a genius like me.
But I assume you also
had a backup plan?
Judging by the fact
you're now talking to me. ”
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[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

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" I must return to Irminsul to finish my goal , but for now , I suppose I can spare a little time for you . "

Bringing a large hand to the man's cheek ; brushing his thumb against his lower lip .

" That expression of yours — I'm rather enjoying it . "
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[𝕻𝖆𝖓𝖙𝖆𝖑𝖔𝖓𝖊 @Avarizia_Umana]

His eyes, open despite the pain the light caused them, were fixated on the doctor the whole time, and Pantalone stayed silent.
He didn't move when dottore moved closer to him, he simply stared in pure devotion at the harbinger on his lap.

"You. . . .
You're really back"

[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

@dippingbyaug ㅤ
" Are you attempting to provoke me , Traveler ? "

Grabbing the blond's wrist in one swift motion .
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[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

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Looming over @dollsovereign_ from behind .

" I see you managed to acquire a few spare parts to rebuild yourself with after our last encounter . I applaud your persistence , Sandrone ~ "
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[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

@dippingbyaug ㅤ
" Oh ? "

The poke earns a glitch from him .
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[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

@dippingbyaug ㅤ
" You follow the rules . "

Someone's a little salty .
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[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

@dippingbyaug ㅤ
" Tsk . "
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[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

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" This form isn't synthetic in the same way the segment bodies were , but I shall adapt quickly . "

Cocking his head to the side so that he can subtly admire the man .

" In the grand scheme of things , it won't matter — the new world won't follow such laws . "
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[𝕻𝖆𝖓𝖙𝖆𝖑𝖔𝖓𝖊 @Avarizia_Umana]

His eyes, open despite the pain the light caused them, were fixated on the doctor the whole time, and Pantalone stayed silent.
He didn't move when dottore moved closer to him, he simply stared in pure devotion at the harbinger on his lap.

"You. . . .
You're really back"

[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

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" You are more than welcome to seek another friend . I look forward to seeing how they perform surgery on you — or how invested they will become in your health and ideals . "

Finally , he climbs out of the screen ; his flickering form now straddling the Ninth .
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[𝕻𝖆𝖓𝖙𝖆𝖑𝖔𝖓𝖊 @Avarizia_Umana]

Feofan's favourite hobby.

"You say that, yet you wasted no time materialising before me the moment I mentioned competition.
What a hypocrite you are, my dear~"

[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

@dippingbyaug ㅤ
" Do you have some time to spare ? I would like to do an experiment . "
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[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

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you sound ? "

The rest of his arm follows . Pantalone had better back up — unless he wants Dottore on his lap ?
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[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

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" Call it personal amusement on my part , watching you hurry to find a way to see me . "

His visage flickers , accompanied by a distorted chuckle . The Doctor's fingers slowly push through the screen and slip between Pantalone's .

" Have you any clue just how ridiculous—
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[𝕻𝖆𝖓𝖙𝖆𝖑𝖔𝖓𝖊 @Avarizia_Umana]

"then why have you decided to show yourself in this form to me?"

He asked, leaning closer to the screen.

"Are you perhaps being a bit dramatic? A bit romantic?
Are you perhaps expecting, like in those light novels, your true love's kiss~?"

Such teasing tone

[𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 @EXALTEDSEGMENT]

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" Hearing it from your mouth is tolerable , I suppose . You may call me Zandik if you wish . As for the other candidates — are you being deliberately provocative ? "

Running tingling fingers against his .

" You should know ; I can enter the physical realm if I wish . "
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[𝕻𝖆𝖓𝖙𝖆𝖑𝖔𝖓𝖊 @Avarizia_Umana]

"does that not make you Zandik again?

. . Or do you not like hearing your name anymore?"

He replied, his hand moving from the edge of the screen to his face

" Those you considered competitors are no longer here, and the only possible candidates are the other Harbingers"