[Closed to CR (aka, people who would know what he's on about)]

[triggerhappytraitor]

Sayoko's here.


[Private to Lyall]

Can I ask you a favor?

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[professorwolf]

Oh, that's wonderful! You'll have to introduce me!

[You can almost hear the smiley face in his voice.]

Of course, if there's something I can do to help you out, just let me know.

Private

[triggerhappytraitor]

I plan on it.

[[a small, almost shy pause]]

... when I propose to her... would you do the honors for us?

[professorwolf]

Oh goodness. Yes, of course-- though I never actually have before. Do you have a particular, er, religion or tradition you'd like?

[triggerhappytraitor]

Just some sort of small civil ceremony is fine. Neither of us is very observant or really big on ceremony in general, but something like this...

[[A pause where Lyall can all but feel the big doofy grin]]

There should be something.

[chalicejoker]

Ryo and I saw her. Spoke with her a bit.

Tried to keep things, ah...normal. Glad you found her.

[triggerhappytraitor]

As normal as they can be in Liminal, huh?

Thanks.

We might stop by later, for dinner and proper introductions.

[naturaltwohands]

Sayoko--?

[He cuts himself off as he suddenly realizes whom she is.]

Ah! Well, I suppose this is a pleasant surprise?

[triggerhappytraitor]

One way to put it, yeah.

She's still a bit in shock just at everything, but after, I can make introductions, if you'd like.

[naturaltwohands]

Yes, most assuredly after. My appearance alone will be surprising. Should I bring Guenhwyvar?

[triggerhappytraitor]

[[There's a short delay of about a minute or two light delay as he asks]]

You can. She might be a little trepidatious, considering, but she's willing to meet her too.

[finalizes]

[...He isn't sure how to respond to this. At all. On the one hand he can tell how happy Tachibana is, and he's seen his overlays and memories... he knows a good deal of context.

But at the same time, what if she leaves? People leave, here more than in other places...]

You're with her, I assume?

[triggerhappytraitor]

Yeah.

[[He's going to be... rather stuck to her side for some time. Partly to support her, and partly... just incase it is a just a short term miracle.]]

There's been a lot of catching up to do, in addition to going over the basics of Liminal.

[finalizes]

It's good for her to have you there upon arrival.

[And good for him to have her, period. Though after... no, he can't but worry a bit. At least Lyall is back so pack integration plans might proceed.]

...I thought I hit post on this *hours* ago...

[triggerhappytraitor]

Yeah. She's resilient, so I know she would have found her footing swiftly. But having someone here that I knew already helped me incredibly, and after everything she's done for me, being able to be there for her when she needs it is the least I could do.

[uzoda]

Sayoko?! Really?!

[That's amazing, and incredible, and, and...]

Is she alright? How's she doing?

[triggerhappytraitor]

She's a little overwhelmed still, but recovering swiftly. [[There's a fond note in his mental voice there.]]

[uzoda]

Aah, makes sense. It's all pretty overwhelming for anyone.

[A kind of warmth is radiating on back, in Kenzaki's reply.]

That's great that she's here! Really great... Aah, where are you guys now? Can I come see her? Should I bring anything?

[Hey, he just wants to help.]

[triggerhappytraitor]

Up in the kitchen.

[[A short pause before]]

[[Private Level 2]]

I've only told her the barest of details of how everything went after. Mostly just that Isaka was sealed, and the fighting is over.

[peaceintheworld]

[Is she doing this right...?]

You're telling people that I'm here? Have you been telling people about me?

[triggerhappytraitor]

[[And she'll get to see him looking a touch embarrassed, like he was caught at something. But he'll stick to using the network, for now]]

You've... come up, a few times, yeah.

[peaceintheworld]

[This is... definitely different, 'speaking' without actually speaking. He'll see her trying not to laugh.]

I hope the things that you've told them have been flattering!

[triggerhappytraitor]

I'm not the sort of person to lie, you know. [[it's a light, almost teasing tone]]

[chalicejoker]

Don't worry! Only said nice things!

[peaceintheworld]

[Wait, she knows that voice...]

Ryo? Is... is this Ryo? The mantis?

[chalicejoker]

Yes! It's me! The one and only Ryo! Can talk on network too! Am very talented!

[Somewhere he's gotten very excited and is waving around his little mantis arms happily.]