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[armati]

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[scythegun]

Ah, not exactly. My husband and I stumbled on some things that were quite upsetting; they were a bit too close to his past life and I insisted we come home immediately.

[He almost leaves it at that, but...]

If you do get the urge to go exploring, stay far away from the factory. It's not exactly easy to get to in the first place, but something in there does strange things to your head. It was... incredibly upsetting.

[He shakes his head a bit once that's out there.]

But we're both doing much better now that we're home! We're most likely headed back up to Magatus at some point, but for now we're just taking a breather.

How were things up there for you?

[armati]

The people there aren't very happy with us for trying to convince them to leave, but some of them come with us more easily than others. The efforts are going well, at least; it's just difficult.

I remembered a few things up there, and a few other things since. My past actions - the ones that concerned me so much last time we spoke - make much more sense to me now.

[scythegun]

Ah, do they? That's good, I hope you'll continue to remember things that help. Hopefully that isn't too difficult...?

[armati]

It's like I said then - I've remembered many terrible things. But the person I was then wouldn't have wanted anyone to suffer, and I can't really find much fault with him for that.

I'll be all right, I think.

[scythegun]

I'm glad to hear it. I'm pleased you're doing well! It certainly can be difficult at the start, but you seem to be doing very well with everything!

[armati]

It's difficult, of course. But not impossible.

[Mm.]

I remembered a bit more about my wife; we had a child together, apparently.

[scythegun]

Ah, really? I can imagine it must be a bit odd to remember something like that. How do you feel about it?

[armati]

...It was a good memory. I remembered her telling me that she was pregnant; I was extremely happy about it at the time.

I loved her very much; I wanted to give her the world. I don't feel odd about it at all.

[scythegun]

I'm glad. Some people find regaining memories like that to be a little strange, so I thought I'd ask. She does sound like someone you loved very much!

[armati]

It seems it, yes.

[...]

I'm sorry about your husband's experiences up in Magatus, however. It sounds like his memories are probably difficult as well.

[scythegun]

They are, yes. He's doing a bit better now, though! He always does pull through, regardless of how bad things get.

[He could go on but he'll spare you.]

[armati]

That's good. And I do appreciate the warning regarding the factory; I don't plan on going up there myself, thankfully enough.

[...]

Was there something in particular you wanted today, or was this just to catch up, incidentally?

[scythegun]

Good, it's definitely not worth it.

And it's just to catch up! I wanted to see how you've been doing; it seems like you've been doing well!

[Which is honestly a relief...]

[armati]

I can't complain. I spoke to someone recently, and that did seem to help.

[scythegun]

Oh, that's good! Was it your friend?

[armati]

I don't know if I'd call him that, but yes.

[scythegun]

Ah, my apologies, I didn't mean to assume. I'm glad you have someone you can talk to about this sort of thing. It can be difficult to try to process it and deal with it all on your own!

[armati]

...We spoke for a while, about all sorts of things. He was the one that helped me figure out context for what was happening in my past life, and I greatly appreciate it.

I also asked him if I could contact him if things went poorly, as I said I would.

[scythegun]

Oh, that's good to hear as well. He was willing to help, should you need it, ja?

[armati]

He's willing, yes. It should be all right, either way.

[scythegun]

Good, I'm glad. Of course, if you ever need any more help, I'm just a call away!

[It really is a relief to hear you've got someone who will help that you can trust, though...]

[armati]

I appreciate it; that's very kind of you. I'll try to avoid troubling you any more than is necessary, though.

[scythegun]

You don't have to worry too much about that! I'm sure it wouldn't be a hassle at all.

[armati]

It's possible some of it should remain our world's business, and not anyone else's. With no offense meant, of course.

[scythegun]

No, no, of course, that's very fair. Should you ever want an outside opinion on anything, I certainly wouldn't mind listening. But I do understand that, and I'm not offended at all!