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[singlespacedad]

This is Mando.

[And then a beep.]

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[sassymaru]

Forgive the intrusion. But... I meant what I said when I felt uncomfortable having this discussion behind your back.

[He still kind of feels weird about sending the conversation, but... still. Transcription.txt]

I don't like speaking about you as if you are incapable of making decisions.

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[singlespacedad]

[That conversation... is a lot, and Mando needs to take a few minutes before responding. He's not angry at Shadowmaru; quite the contrary, since he realised the direction the conversation was going and shut it down. But Bo? He's going to need to have a talk with Bo about being judgy towards other Mandalorians, and how change isn't the dreadful thing she seems to think it is.]

Thank you for letting me know, Shadowmaru. You did the right thing there, and I appreciate it.

For whatever it's worth, I don't think Bo is angry with you. She's upset about other things, and being stubborn about dealing with them.

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[sassymaru]

Of course. You're not a thing, to be bickered over, because you've chosen your life.

[Yeah some of that kind of pushed old buttons. All the more reason to shut the talk down.]

Ah, yes. It is what it is. She's never seemed particularly fond of me. If she requires space, then very well.

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[singlespacedad]

[Let's just make this conversation private, shall we?]

She's from further ahead than I am. Apparently, I go through a lot of changes back home, changes which are different than the ones I've gone through here.

And she doesn't care for the choices I've made.

None of it is your fault, by the way. This is entirely between her and me.

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[sassymaru]

Of course they’re different. You’re… here. Circumstances aren’t the same as your world. Why hold you to the same standard? That’s not sensible!

I’m sorry - that is hardly fair to you.

But her irritation with me no matter. Even if she blames me in some way, it isn’t as if humans taking issue with AI is a new problem. Don’t worry over my feeling slighted.

My concern is for you. And how you should be treated.

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[singlespacedad]

No, it's not. But I'm sure you've noticed that Mandalorians aren't always the most logical people.

She's never specified, but I think, in our world, something happens between us? Something more romantic?

Which sounds crazy to me, she's royalty and I'm a bounty hunter from a backwater world who doesn't have a drop of Mandalorian blood in my veins.

But don't worry about it. I'll talk to her.

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[sassymaru]

Yes, but... somehow your stubborn lack of logic is more endearing when it comes up.

[He pauses. For a bit.]

I ... suppose that puts her statement about your choosing me in new light. And most of the conversation, really.

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[singlespacedad]

That's just because you like me more.

Yes. I need to talk to her about all this. You've done nothing wrong, and she's blaming you for feeling I have. It's ridiculous.

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[sassymaru]

Correction - I love you. I believe I made that clear.

I appreciate hearing that. I don't want to come between you and someone from your world.

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[singlespacedad]

I love you too.

You aren't. She's trying to put herself there, and I'm not going to allow it.

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[sassymaru]

I trust you.

But... know that if it comes down to it, I am amenable to giving her space. It's a large world. I've no need to crowd.

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[singlespacedad]

That might be best for now. For both of you. I know your intentions are good and friendly, but it might just remind her of things she feels she's lost.

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[sassymaru]

Of course. I'll leave her be.

Though... is she still staying with you? That - may be the only issue, but I can call first, if I thought to drop by.

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[singlespacedad]

You don't need to do that. It's your house as much as it is hers. Come by whenever you want.

I like it when you just drop by.

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[sassymaru]

I do like being able to surprise you, as well.

I'll have to do so more often, once you return from the islands.

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[singlespacedad]

I'll be back in a few days.

When I am, we should start looking more seriously for houses. I've enjoyed being here, but I don't think I'd want to live in Sevii, so we can cross the islands off the list.

Is there anywhere in particular you'd like to stay?

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[sassymaru]

Too much sand in your armor, darling?

I'm not sure. I do like Olivine. But it's a smaller town. I'm not sure if that's a factor for you. Have you anywhere in mind?

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[singlespacedad]

You have no idea.

I also sunburned my legs. I didn't even realise that was a thing that could happen!

How do you feel about Saffron? It's a little bigger, and more centrally located.

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[sassymaru]

You didn't use sunscreen? Did no one tell you about it?

Hm. I haven't thought about it before. But it would be nice not to have to travel so far for my necessities.

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[singlespacedad]

You wear it on your face. That's all I know.

I thought it was just for faces.

[IN ALL FAIRNESS he's usually completely covered!]

Would you like to come look at houses with me when I get back? Since we'll need to find two next to each other and everything.

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[sassymaru]

All right, I suppose I can give you a pass on this matter... Please tell me you're at least applying aloe to the burns?

Yes - yes, I would like that very much.

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[singlespacedad]

Yes. We got some green stuff at a pharmacy that's helping. You're going to have to explain how sunscreen works when I get home.

Okay, good. We could also, possibly, look at really big houses? If we can't find two next to each other that work, maybe a larger one would be better.

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[sassymaru]

The "green stuff" would be aloe. It's very helpful for sunburns. And don't worry. I'll explain everything you ask.

Larger one... hm. That might end up being less expensive in the end than two entire households.

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[singlespacedad]

That's what I thought. Maybe if we got one large enough, you and I could have one floor and the kids could have another?

It would be similar to how my covert worked back home. Everyone lived in one central location, with separate rooms for individual families and clans, but then came together for important parts of the day.

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[sassymaru]

You make it sound as if we're buying an apartment building. Or a castle - fit for a knight. But I do like the idea.

And I like it all the more when you put it in that light. Provided we can trust Riz alone with a coffee pot.