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[ttlynotawizard]

So...um...I really don't know how to say this. I'm...I'm used to the word 'betrothed', but that implies previous arrangement and I've already been down and escaped from that road. I think engaged is the word I'm groping for? Engaged. I'm engaged.

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[ttlynotawizard]

That's a relief at least.

[Yeah, still gonna yell at Tan a bit.]

When did you start seeing Ben?

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[havea_heart]

Well--

Friday, but--

Ii--

It--it's not--not really...seeing.

[Is it?]

Well...no, I...

I-I guess we--w-we...kiii--k-kissed, so...

Maybe...

[...He doesn't like how wishy-washy he sounds. It'd be nice if he had some absolutes to work with, but noooo.]

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[ttlynotawizard]

Were you thinking about it before Friday?

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[havea_heart]

No.

Weh--

Maybe, just--

I--I--

I've thought he--he was cute bb-b-before, but that's. That's it.

I-I--I just--just thought we were ffff-friends.

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[ttlynotawizard]

[Remy sighs and runs his hand through his hair. He remembers things his shadow had said weeks ago and it makes him a bit nervous.]

Look, Herz, I'm one of the worst people to ask about these things. Vanyel's the first time I've had a relationship work. I've not a lot of experience. But if you can't be with Tanvir, if you're angry at him and its not what you want or need, don't do it.

Either way, you need to talk to him.

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[havea_heart]

[He nods, not entirely agreeing with how Rem puts it, but understanding it well enough. He's not angry at Tan--yeah, he handles things pretty brashly and if only he could get along with Ben--but he may not be what he wants/needs. He just doesn't know.]

H-hh-how...

How can...can I--I-I talk to him, though? I...I-I don't even...

I--I don't know what t--to--t-to-to say.

[He can't just...hash this out with Tan. That'll end in fucking flames.]

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[ttlynotawizard]

Well you can't keep acting as if nothing's wrong, that's for damn sure. I don't know what to say. That's for you to figure out.

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[havea_heart]

[Well, that's that, then.

Herz looks to his friend, lips thinned, wanting more guidance but knowing he shouldn't ask for it.

Eventually, he sighs and forces a smile.]

Yeah.

Y-Yeah, okay.

[He rests a hand the bartender's shoulder.]

Thanks. For--for listening and the--th-the advice, Rem.