[ She answers this faster than she answered Barnaby, but still with heistation. Kotetsu sits on her bed next to her as she looks at the device, urging her on in that encouraging way that has come to be annoying in ghost!Kotetsu. ]
You're really back? [ Is the first thing out of her mouth while she pets Koroleva. ]
[ when alina answers his call like that, it completely disarms him. kotetsu can't help but laugh; it's quieter than his usual ones, but there's still happy-relief mixed in. ]
Yeah, but it's not just me. Bunny too. [ we both are. ] Can't say I really know what's happening.
[ There's a deep breath on her end, a sigh of content at the permission. She doesn't want to overwhelm Tiger, if this is all real and if he is there and if he's trying to reorient himself. But she needs to confirm it all with her own eyes as soon as she can. ]
[ kotetsu has spent enough time with barnaby that he'd like to make sure his two closest friends are doing just fine, too. they have lots of catching up to do. ]
Yeah, I do. [ She smiles despite herself. ] See you soon. [ She tells him, reluctant to end the call in case this is all a dream and ending the call might end the fantasy.
But eventually she does so that she can go find him and see for herself. ]
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You're really back? [ Is the first thing out of her mouth while she pets Koroleva. ]
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Yeah, but it's not just me. Bunny too. [ we both are. ] Can't say I really know what's happening.
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Her laugh comes out strangled, almost a cry. This had to be some cruel trick. ]
I didn't think I'd hear your voice again...
Can I see you again?
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Yeah. 'course you can. Nikolai's coming to meet us too, so just go with him.
I'll wait for you.
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I won't keep you waiting. I'll find him.
We'll be there soon.
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[ kotetsu has spent enough time with barnaby that he'd like to make sure his two closest friends are doing just fine, too. they have lots of catching up to do. ]
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Yeah, I do. [ She smiles despite herself. ] See you soon. [ She tells him, reluctant to end the call in case this is all a dream and ending the call might end the fantasy.
But eventually she does so that she can go find him and see for herself. ]