Snowblind IC Inbox

[termineur]

"Uh, hi there. I'm probably out stomping through snow right now, so...leave a message?"

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[darkincrement]

[ He's not sure what he was expecting, but it wasn't that. He looks at the tablet with surprise clearly there. He wants to follow him back. He wants to help.

Even more surprising is that Vanitas actually wants it. He would like for Gabriel to be there. To show him what he can do and the extent of his abilities.

And then there's also the reminder it may come at a cost. His Master would be there and he always took measures for every possible future. He may have contingency plans for Vanitas' betrayal if things didn't pan out.

It'll be similar to when Gabriel offered to go after his Master before. The spark of hope being there, before it crumbles away to something darker. His own negativity and Ven's leftover pessimism are working against him. ]

We'll see.

[ Not outright telling him no this time, but not making any promises. ]

I'll keep it in mind.

[ And come up with back-up plans just in case. A back-up for his back-up even. His Master would be proud. ]

[termineur]

[ Hey, not hearing no right away is a victory in itself. Gabriel's smirk eases down to a smile. ]

Yeah. Thanks.

[darkincrement]

[ There is a moment of wanting to keep Gabriel on the line longer. Conversing did get his mind away from the failure from earlier.

But it also feels like a crutch. He has to get stronger than this.

Putting up the mask again as he lifts a hand. ]

Have fun on your little quest.

[ Just going to end the call before he changes his mind. Bye buddy. ]

[termineur]

[ Gabriel opens his mouth, trying to tell him to wait, but- it's fine. They can only be open for so long, after all. He'll give Vanitas some space and not call him back right away.

He hopes you'll be okay, buddy. ]