[catchall for phs the steamiest of romances]

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They'll probably eat their words tomorrow.

[ or get slapped in return.... ]

[ anyway, phoenix patiently waits through poor nhs's attempt to convey feelings in a non-insulting way. he continues to be non-plussed throughout it all -- really, being insulted constantly is a common occurrence for him, and the sentiment.... ]

.... Thanks.

[ sincerely. he does get what nhs was trying to convey. ] We're not on the same team, but the same goes for you and her --- though personally, I haven't thrown in the towel about finding another option.

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Strategically speaking, it's best if we have ended up spread out, I won't have to rely on you two for it-- I mean to say that at least one of us will be able to save the other two as long as you both don't continue being foolish--

[this is hard and he hates it, thank you.]

I prefer to be prepared. If there's nothing to be done about it in the end, then that's that. It's Beau, you, and Jin Ling for me.

[he's- yeah he's already fucking got his three because he's Like This.]

Do you share hers? Or are you going to play mysterious as usual.

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[ phoenix absolutely can't narrow down his three, so he's just set on his third option. ]

You might have a point there.... and that's the case. All three of us are on opposing teams, which means one of us will win, by their rules.

[ there we go!! he said it. ]

Not sure how good my chances are.... but I'm not ready to throw in the towel just yet.

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I suppose I can understand that kind of pigheadedness.

[he exhales a slow breath, there, with a little shake of his head.]

But we'll have a good backup, then, if-- when you inevitably fail-- or if any of us should die.

[another brief pause, there.]

If anything happened to her, what would you do about it?

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[ he laughs at that! ]

I'm nothing if not pigheaded, so don't worry.

[ wow..... ]

Good to know we've got each other's back, though, it helps.

[ that gives him pause. ]

I wouldn't let her killer walk. I assume you feel the same.

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I do, even if I'd prefer not to share your opinions.

[he's just letting the insults happen, at this point.]

If they weren't executed through the trial, I'd see to it myself.

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You might have to get used to that.

[ sharing opinions.... but yeah, it's fine, phoenix isn't bothered. ]

....

You could count on me for help on that, too. If it ever came to that.

[ he is pretty anti-murder but sometimes. you just gotta. ]

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[ah. that gets a slight grin from him. not a truly pleased one, considering the subject matter, but huaisang seems satisfied with the answer.]

Then against my better judgment, I'll call on you if it happens. I'd prefer not to fail her, first, but--

There isn't much I wouldn't do, for her sake.

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On both those points.... I agree. Strongly.

[ so yeah, they're definitely sharing some beau related opinions here ]

[ ... ]

Did she tell you what caused her current state?

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She helped cover for me before, as poor a choice as that was-- of course I'd feel that way.

[there's- okay, there's much more to it than that, but he would do no less for her.

his brow furrows, though, at that question.]

No, but I assume she was being an idiot and didn't want to worry me.

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You two have been through hell together --- same with her and I, so it goes without saying.

[ ..... ]

That's the case. Unfortunately, there's nothing to do about it other than give it time.

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Of course. Honestly, sometimes I don't know what to do with that--

[okay he doesn't want to insult her more, the rest is muffled as he covers his damn mouth.]

...we'll give it time, then.

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[ he gets the sentiment.... but like, in an affectionate way. phoenix is used to it. ]

She gives me grey hairs, sometimes.

[ his hair is visible and it's all black. ]

Until then... we just have to do our best to make sure she's not too reckless.

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Well, I'll try, but it's a truly hopeless effort with her.

[...bigger sigh, this time.]

I really have had about enough of saying these things-- I'm sure you won't have anything useful to say, but let's speak tomorrow.

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Alright. Let me know if anyone gives you too much trouble over your current status.

[ rest in pieces sangy... ]