Hunters Game [PRIVATE CONVO]

[bloodofgrima]

[The first thing Robin does after they move to her room is, quite simply, to go through her room very carefully. She doesn't think there's anything here, of course, but it never hurts to double check, especially with how often she's outside.

...Nothing. Clean as before. Good.

She locks the door, then turns to Mondo.]

So, what is this?

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[diamondo]

[Mondo watches her write it and then repeats the two words again: こまどり and コマドリ. He slows down the strokes so she can watch exactly how he writes them.

Her words are a bit surprising and he stares at her blankly for a moment.]

Ah, you really trust me that much?

[He doesn't bother hiding the wide smile that follows that.]

Thanks! I really trust you too, Robin. I won't say a word about it, alright?

[bloodofgrima]

[Robin smiles in response, mimicking the strokes again. This time, while they're still clearly the work of someone who's new to it, they're much more precise and controlled. She's getting the hang of it, it seems!]

You have your own burdens to suffer, I'm certain. There are secrets about yourself that you don't want to share. But that's just natural of humans, isn't it? We all have things we would rather others not know. That doesn't make us any less of ourselves.

You've always answered forwardly. Even the times you've hesitated, it was clear that you wanted to give me the right answer, not necessarily the first one.

That's why I feel that I can.

[diamondo]

Ah, y-yeah, well... I don't see any reason to lie to you. You've been nothing but good to me since I got here.

[He might be going pink. Just a bit.]

[bloodofgrima]

[How cute! Robin says nothing about it, falling into silence for a moment.]

I don't think we have much more time left. Can I ask another thing of you?

[diamondo]

[Oh come on, he is not cute!]

Yeah, sure. What is it?

[bloodofgrima]

[He can be!

Robin opens her journal, removing a page from it and folding it repeatedly. The only glimpse Mondo can catch is the fact that it's almost completely covered in writing.

She hands him the folded note.]

Read this only once you're back in your cabin and room, when the blizzard starts. No sooner, but before you go to sleep tonight.

There was a promise I made to you, and that will keep it.

[diamondo]

[Mondo tips his head a bit, wondering just what the note could say. He accepts it and pockets it, nodding at Robin's words.]

Alright, I'll do that. Thanks, Robin. I really appreciate being able to talk to you about this sorta shit.

[bloodofgrima]

I'm always here if you need me.

[She smiles, then goes to unlock her door.]

We can talk more tomorrow, but I think you should get back to your cabin before things get too hectic outside, just in case.

[diamondo]

Yeah, you're right. I'll see you tomorrow then!

[Assuming they're both still alive, that is.]

[bloodofgrima]

Take care of yourself.

[diamondo]

You too!

[And with that, he'll take his leave to return to his cabin to wait for the blizzard to hit.]