He took a moment to think about what he said. "Well, in my defense that wasn't my intention. I'm just saying that I wasn't going to judge you in the belief that you couldn't." The sin was speaking plainly but felt that no matter what way this went it was a losing game.

He would shrug. "I like to not make assumptions. There are many who are creative enough to manage on their own so long as they take the appropriate precautions."

⠀ ⠀ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 || 𝐒𝐈𝐅

That would work fine for me. Thank you very much.

He will go with her pick.

He would appreciate that greatly. It would be nice to chat over tea once again. It had been so long after all.

That is true. Though it is for that very reason that he makes sure to remain diligent. This is one thing he would not like to leave her disappointed on.

He's aware. But he also knows that his health is something that she is relentless about.

He's done his best to do so. Didn't want to risk getting her disappointed after all.

There has certainly been a number of things that have happened. But the goals ever remain the same.

It's alright... he's just glad she's home.

He missed her terribly...

❝My word is my bond. From this day on, I shall belong to you and never betray you. I shall become your shield to protect you and the sword that you use to point at your enemies.❞ And then he bestowed upon her the name, 𝓒𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚.

Guess you felt like being nice this time around-.

That is hardly equal given what he has offered.

He feels out of the two of them he has been more accommodating.

Well she hasn't exactly been beyond friendly with him thus far.

That pops into her own head? Or what she thinks he is thinking?

"Oh? And who would be the one's giving those reviews?" He couldn't help but chuckle. "Still, I suppose it wouldn't hurt to give you a chance so that I can see for myself."

Of course he would hear it. Why wouldn't he?

It's hard to defend a lie he can't even convince himself to believe.

"I suppose if you can interest me enough to stick around." He was pretty straightforward in his response. The ball was in her court to make herself seem entertaining enough.

"I can't exactly say I am one who entrenches themselves in academia, though I suppose knowledge does come quite freely with experience. And experience is something I have built up quite a bit over the years."

"Many people serve it without ever becoming aware of it. Your position is not as uncommon as you may think."

Well if anything he thought she was still hesitant to get too close to him. She was always quick to leave when they were together.

He couldn't help but smile at this outcome. The Sin would wince a little acting as if the pain effected him. But the information he needed was clear. Though he honestly thought she may have just been a normal doctor this was.... much better. The purity of her soul was evident.-

"Well, that isn't entirely true either." Despite how blatant his insinuation was he'd shake his head to give off the feeling he was joking. "But you are right, everyone serves their purpose. Even if they do it poorly."

That left him even more confused. Surely she didn't believe she was the one with unrequited feelings did she?

He's... a little curious.

Given that one of the few things that they had in common was their stubbornness... Yes, yes it was.

It was a losing battle from the start for him. She should know this.

That's quite presumptuous of her to think he'd feed into that desire of hers.

"I believe that to be a far more apt description than the nobility comparison." He would chuckle for the first time. "Planning is stressful."

He.... very much agrees with that last statement.

Was it not her that started this gesture? If anyone was making an effort to send a message it would be her.

He would simply shake his head. "You have done no such thing. I am not the type to put much stock into those sorts of things anyhow."

"No, I wouldn't say so. Though I am curious about what may have brought you to such a conclusion."

What's with that expression?

Pride is of course the greatest. Gluttony at a close second.

That just shows how little you know about the world. As someone who so carefully reads about sins it is strange that you do not see their existence in the one you revere most.

Did she really just say that to him of all people?

"Is that what he told you?" He chuckled. "What else is there outside of heaven and hell, Michael? There is nothing. There is nowhere for them to be. They are gone /forever/ and by your hand at that."

He has a feeling there would be an argument every other page.

If a father gives birth to a child does that mean the father is never wrong? Does that mean the child should obey the father's orders no matter how heinous?

"I have no problems with that, love." He would give her a smile and kiss her forehead. It made him happy that this ended without much pain in her tone.

When I was given a direct reason as to why I shouldn't, yes. Faith is earned not forced.

"Hmm.... that wouldn't be entirely wrong."

With her? Never.

She was always like this. Anything and everything was a mystery with her. He wouldn't push her further, despite most certainly wanting to.

"Let's just say I have my own unorthodox way of living that I tend to keep to."