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[opportunitycosts]

Alvin will have acquired his own little carrier pigeon to send messages, so he'll have one stationed at the main carrier pigeon place that will come and find him.

In the meanwhile, this is the entry for any private messages that are delivered via the carrier pigeon system.

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[opportunitycosts]

I'd feel a little easier if you did find someone. Maybe even have one of the Arehtei as back-up.

[Speaking of withdraws, he's actually being a little worried and concerned here.]

[trademark_skull]

[A...being partnered with one of the Arehtei?? That would be really cool. Except, can he even convinced one of them to do that? Emizel feels anxious thinking about that.]

I-I--...Only if one of them is willing to do that. I-if I endanger one of them the world might be doomed.

[Let's out a sigh. Having one, maybe more, of the Arehtei on his side would make the entire operation so much safer though. He may actually have the power to make it possible too as a representative. But...it's does feel like even more pressure on him to get things right. It already was crippling him.]

...But I think I would have a better shot at getting an Arehtei than another demon like me. [He had to come to grips ages ago that he might just be the only one there is. Doesn't really make the pain hurt any less when he had to think about it again.]

[opportunitycosts]

[Alvin can already tell that Emizel is feeling some pressure.]

I think it would be a good starting point. And—[A light grin.]—if you want me to come along as back-up support, I'll tag along.

[trademark_skull]

...R-really? [Emizel should have figured this would happen. Alvin usually volunteers for this kind of thing, but, hearing it again now was like a breath of fresh air.] We could try talking to Daimonia first...

[opportunitycosts]

[He has to keep an eye on the reaper boy.]

Daimonia, huh? [Thinks for a moment.] She does seem like she could be a good candidate.

[trademark_skull]

[Somebody needs to, since reaper boy is not doing a fine job taking care of himself.]

...If she says no then we can try some of the others next, maybe.

[opportunitycosts]

Hey, if we have to do the ol' knockin' on everyone's door, then so be it. Can't hurt to at least try though, right?

[He'll reach over and give Emizel a pat on the shoulder.]

But you know...you should probably talk to someone else about this. A certain someone.

[Like. You know. The boyfriend.]

[trademark_skull]

[...Hahahaha yes he should.]

...I-I was worried what he might say.

[But now, if they're going to be getting the Arehtei involved.]

But, I think he'll be happier when I tell him I might have even more support now.

[So see? This worked out okay in the end!]

[opportunitycosts]

[Maaaaaybe.]

I'm only supporting for as long as the Arehtei are. If they think it's a bad idea, then the idea is off.

[trademark_skull]

[Yes, yes this is gonna working out well. Except--]

What--no! I gotta do this no matter what!

[opportunitycosts]

[Just looking down at him before letting out (yet another) sigh.]

Let's just see what the Arehtei say first.

[trademark_skull]

[Whaaaaaaat]

[...Alright, alright.]

...Yeah...

[opportunitycosts]

[Just one last look...before he relents and reaches over to ruffle his head like always.]

Good.

Now, you hungry or want anything to take back? Might as well grab something since you're here.

[trademark_skull]

[....Good, no more looks. Emizel still feels bad enough that he might still try to do something reckless if the Arehtei won't help. He's...certainly not in good place.]

...I don't mind having something here. [And then take whatever else home. He should think about getting food for the two of them.]

[opportunitycosts]

[And that is why Alvin is going to put a GPS tracker on him. Kidding. ...Although he probably would if he could.]

Whatcha want, the usual? Or something different. [Emizel feel special. He's going to get a special meal made by Alvin, a rare treat.]

[trademark_skull]

[Tape it to his back and he won't notice a thing]

[...But special meals, yes, those are very good and uncommon treats to have, and he appreciates them. But is it enough?]

The usual is fine.

[opportunitycosts]

[He's gonna have to take it.]

Comin' right up.

[And he'll walk back into the kitchen, rolling up his sleeves as he does.]