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Exactly.

[ She nods, taking note of the twitch of his nose. If he disapproves, he hasn't said anything, and she doesn't exactly wish to offer him the opportunity. She tightens her grip on her teacup slightly. ]

I, I even learned to make a bow and arrow out of light!

[He's not about to admit that he's somewhat glad Barok was with them in a potentially dangerous situation when he could not-]

Did you? You'll have to demonstrate sometime. [Genuinely curious.] More importantly...all of you returned safely?

[ Susato gives him a nod. She can't say she was expecting anything quite like that, but with a team effort, she seems proud to be able to answer in the affirmative. ]

We received charms that will guide us if we are ever lost. Perhaps you can use it the next time you find yourself in the Wildlands.

[ ...Of course, he also still has the ring. ]

It was given to everyone? [He leans into her, stiffling a yawn. How is he tired after sleeping for a whole month?]

Might be some time before I take another trip out there. [There's things to do here first of all.]

[ Everyone in the "party," anyway. She tilts her head at the yawn (really?), but doesn't say anything more. (Maybe she's boring him.) ]

That's alright! I didn't mean right now.

[ ......So that leaves Trahearne.

Well, and the Starflower, and the corgi puppy Eustace has on hold for her there. But she can leave that for the end. While she decides, Fang has finished her bowl and pokes her head curiously to see what the both of them are eating. ]

[He looks up, raising a hand so he could give Fang some pets. She coos, very happy to have her master back.]

What about Trahearne? Is he all right?

[ Seeing Fang so happy makes it easier to keep smiling, at least. She hesitates still, but only slightly. It is better if she gets straight to the point. ]

He is now. But... He got pulled into a nightmare of his own making.

It appears he has had many issues that he has been keeping mostly to himself since— [ ...There's a pause. She may have just realised some similarity between how these two deal with their issues, but she digresses. ] Hm. Well before the wedding, I suppose...

...This place certainly has a way of forcing things out you don't want. [He sure knows. He looks her over for a moment.] And you came out of that all right? [He's not referring physically.]

[ Like Kazuma, perhaps some things will haunt her for a while. If anyone would understand, it's him. She eyes Fang, who is still enamored with her master, but seems to look at Susato encouragingly.

She pulls up the sleeve that once covered a nightmarish scar on her arm. It is clear now, barely visible. ]

I wasn't alone. [ Yes, she realizes that doesn't answer the question. ] I am fine, so long as you are back!

[He considers her for a moment, his eyes wandering to her arm that he vaguely recall there was a nasty scar. She said she was fine, he wants to press, but he will choose to trust to her words.

He leans in, pressing his lips on her forehead.]

I'm here. Sorry to keep you waiting.

[ Susato blinks, because kisses are her job, but as the smile grows on her face, Fang leans in, too, to nuzzle both of them (and probably demand attention). Susato chuckles and is forced to push at the dragon's poor head once she starts eying what little remains of their breakfast. Girl, you just ate! ]

I was in good company, wasn't I?

[ She licks Susato's face. ]

Anyway, there is one more thing I should tell you about. It is about Tifa's cafe. [ It's been in the works for at least a couple months now, so it shouldn't come as a surprise. ] ...She's opened it.

[He chuckles softly at Fang trying to make her way into their company. He can't blame her, and just allows it. As long as she doesn't knock anything over.]

Ah, so I missed the opening. I'll have to make up for it at some point. It'll be strange without her, she had been with us since almost the beginning.

[ It's been weighing on her for a couple weeks. Already, she realizes how things are different, despite Tifa not even being very far away. She nods to agree with him, but that's not really the reason she brought it up anyway, she supposes. ]

Two of their corgis had puppies that they are trying to find good homes for. I got to meet them and she—

Well, Eustace... offered one to me. I wondered how you might feel about that.

Having a puppy? [He blinks, recalling the animals they've been accumulating between everyone running the restaurant.]

...Well, I suppose it's fine, as long as they're cared for and we have space for one. [He really wouldn't mind, but he is concern about there being room for another member in the family.]

[ They have a magic house that grows, Kazuma.

Not that she could confirm that one way or the other, but she has to believe they'll make it work! She seems relieved to have his blessing. ]

Well, I shall have to see how he gets on with all the others. ...But so far, he may be competing with Mr Turtle for my hair.

Heh. There's just something about your hair. [How does she wear it up like it is?]

Did you name him yet?

[ Magic.

Susato reaches up to touch her hair, perhaps seeming a little shy about it. ]

Well... I didn't want to appear overeager, but I've given it some thought. I wondered if...

...If I shouldn't name him Yujin.

-Yujin? [Ah. Now that's a name decision. He hasn't even met this dog and yet somehow...a nod and a warm smile.]

That's a good name for a dog.

R, Really?

[ She brightens. Her palms come together naturally, not quite in prayer, but in hope. It is clear that she still thinks of him in high regard, even in his stark absence. ]

You don't think he will find it offensive?

Offensive? I think he be honored. [He leans back in his seat, crossing his arms.]

I can see him as a dog. [What-]

[ A rather unladylike snort threatens to escape her mouth at the mental image. She manages to keep it under control, however, and is left smiling the more she thinks about it. If she'd been wavering, she isn't anymore. ]

Then I've made up my mind! [ She can only hope that he and the real Yujin are able to meet one day, though it might make things a tad awkward... ]

[He's just imagining he be one of those dogs that look like that have a beard. Obviously it's not their future corgi, but close enough.]

Man's best friend, Yujin. [Considering what the name means, it's perfect. The sound of rain softens as the morning shower gradually ends.]

Looks like we're no longer trapped to our home.

[ Man's best friend.

With that thought lingering in her head, Susato stands up to gather all their dirtied dishes. Fang is smart, and seeing her do this, she goes and grabs her bowl, gently grabbing it with her teeth. Clearly she's done such things before, because Susato doesn't seem to comment, accepting it with all the rest. ]

Then shall we finally check on the restaurant? ...Um, I may have forgotten to mention that we have bunnies now, too.

[ Zoo. ]

[What a good dragon, knowing how to be responsible. Also he's not letting Susato clean the table on her own-]

...So just a dog and some rabbits? [Anything else you would like to mention?]

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