[. . . Oh. That is a nice one. The lanterns filling the sky, the cheers and revelry and lavish spending - it's hard not to be a little jealous of such a beautiful sight. He hadn't imagined it to be like that. He'd thought it was some sort of battle, an arena competition, but this-- this is better.
He still thinks she should claim first place.]
Next year, we'll make sure you get four-- no, five thousand lanterns!
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it was just kissing]
Maybe we're just fucking overcomplicating it.
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Maybe...
[she sighs and just. leans over to rest her head on his shoulder.]
I really hate all of this.
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It's fucked.
[a pause.]
Still, glad I've met you.
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...I'm glad I've met you, too. It's strange - it's only been a few weeks, but I can't imagine not knowing you.
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As you'd know, sometimes twists of fate are quite strange, aren't they?
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[aaaand she's interrupted by a last-minute memshare!
at least this one is a nice one.]
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He still thinks she should claim first place.]
Next year, we'll make sure you get four-- no, five thousand lanterns!
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[she looks really, really touched, though. molly is sweet.]
Even the Heavenly Emperor himself didn't get more than a thousand! His Highness with his three thousand lanterns - now, that was impressive.
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His Highness will be melting into his boots at the sight of your showing.
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[a beat]
I'll gladly take second, though.