Forty-Fifth Shower - [Voice]

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[Private, 90% Unhackable]

I know a lot of people are already planning on how to make the best of this and make sure we have a good strategy, but why do I feel like that might not be enough this time? I was hoping they'd skip us this time, and right around Christmas? Thanks a lot.

I guess...I just have to make the best of this, too.
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Well, guess that means I have to bump my Christmas plans back a little further. [She's trying to make light of the situation, even though she's really not that happy. She's pretty worried, actually.] Underground this time, huh? I'm not sure if that's better or worse. But why...you'd think they'd learn from last time, I'm not really a combatant.

I want to be better this time, and I'm not going to get knocked out early this time. I'm...I'm really good with healing magic now, and some of the other magic, too. And I'm a little better at combat for back-up support. [But definitely not for the front lines, she thinks.] I want to help. Just tell me what to do.

And for something a little less depressing...who's planning Christmas parties this year? I've got some ideas, but we'll see how those go.

Wish us luck.

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I-It's fine, really, I just...

[But he follows her anyway, keeping his head down and trying not to think about how this place is familiar, trying not to dwell on how far away even Kairi's voice sounds. He'll put his sword away, though, now that the training is over.]

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Just don't worry. [She keeps a tight grip on him until they exit the simulation-cave.]

...you helped me a lot today, you know.

[fabrecation]

[Once they exit, Luke takes in a deep breath and brings his free hand up to press against his temples. Okay... Okay, it's a little easier to breathe now. He didn't even realize it was kind of hard to do so until he got out of there. And he only pulls his hand away and opens his eyes once Kairi speaks to him.]

... You really think so? [Luke isn't so sure himself. He had a mini meltdown in the mine simulation, after all. That didn't help either of them.]

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In more ways than you think.

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[He just looks at her for a second. Maybe it's because of his brush with a flashback earlier, but - he can't seem to focus fully on her.

And if she says Luke helped her, then... he doesn't particularly feel like arguing or anything. So, he just gives a slow nod and rubs his forehead.]

Then - I'm glad I could help you. Keep that capacity core with you, okay? It'll help you out, I know it will.

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I will...promise. Come on, let's head back.