And we haven’t done much of anything with them. It’s hard not to get preoccupied when we’re constantly being put through the ringer, so stop beating yourself up about it, Ver. [ he lifts him up, moving an arm beneath his ass for support. ] That’s very possible… but I think two of them already think fairly highly of us: Vastella & Reaper.

[ ratio’s smile makes aventurine smile, and so he presses a masked kiss to his lips. ] And just who would keep you on your toes, hm, …you know I challenge you in ways you can only dream of~