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[dialo]

[Teufel is not from a world where she'd recognize those names, which is probably for the best.]

I got that impression from the few times that I've spoken to him. It seems like it comes naturally to him. I'd have to seriously work at it.

[keybearer]

Heh. Well, don't force it. It's one of those things that just kind of... happens, I guess. If it happens.

[Shrugging, he slips one of the pieces into place.]

Besides, I think you're fine the way you are.

[dialo]

[Her face goes up in flames in a second. Amazing, how easily embarrassed she can get by something she knows he doesn't mean in any way besides friendly.]

I, I appreciate that. ...Likewise.

[Staring intently at the puzzle and not at him.]

[keybearer]

Was that a blush?

[Heh. He's assuming she's just embarrassed, but he can't resist a tease. She makes it too easy.]

[dialo]

[!! Well, embarrassed is part of it...]

So what if it was? I'm armed with jigsaw puzzle pieces. Don't test me.

[keybearer]

Are you saying you've got a puzzle gun?

[He slides back and holds up his hands, as if he's legit terrified, but that grin's going nowhere fast.]

[dialo]

Who needs a gun?

[She tosses one of the pieces at his head, lightly.]

[keybearer]

Ack! You got me.

[And he falls backwards, ling still for a moment because he feels like being an overly dramatic dork.

It only lasts a few seconds before he pops back up and flicks the piece back at her.]

And now we're even.

[dialo]

[It whacks her horn, which she doesn't really feel, but she plays along... in her usual deadpan voice.] Oh no, I am bested. Whatever shall I do.

[keybearer]

Hmm... I'm feeling generous today, so I'll let you off the hook for now.

[He says, when he was the one who teased her in the first place. And that's another piece sliding into place.]

[dialo]

Mercy.

[She fiddles with another few pieces before speaking up again.] How have you been?

[keybearer]

Honestly? I'm just going through the motions.

[Sighing, he squints and tries to find another spot for the next puzzle piece.]

It's been almost a year since I got here, and I feel like I should've accomplished more by now.

[dialo]

It does get repetitive. I'm not sure how much there is to accomplish in the first place, here. Other than perhaps convince the Witch to raise wages.

[Or try and make the island less dangerous... But that's an unpleasant thought.]

[keybearer]

Heh. Think we could pull that off?

[That grin of his suggests he's seriously considering it, or at least pretending that's the case. What a dweeb.]

[dialo]

Someone might be able to. I'm not sure how I'd contribute, but I'd help if there was anything for me to do.

[She's considering it as well, but 'bribing her with pies' doesn't seem like it would work.]

[keybearer]

Hmm... Well, I guess there's bribery, but that might be too easy.

[So, what to do... He fiddles with a puzzle piece while he mulls this over.]

Got any secret talents you haven't told me about yet?

[dialo]

Besides baking and glowing eyes, I can fly better than most of the debtors. Particularly the ones that don't have wings.

[So no, not really.]

[keybearer]

Hmm... Could always use the glowing eyes for the intimidation factor.

[Cue a cheeky grin. He's joking, really! It's just in his nature to tease.]

[dialo]

[She knows he's joking around, and it's almost making her smile.]

You think so? In that case I don't mind coming along.

[keybearer]

Good! I'd bring Flare along for the ride, but I get the feeling he'd ruin the intimidation factor by rolling around on the floor.

[His dragon's a weirdo. He's also way too cute to scare anybody.]

[dialo]

You might need to invest in a scarier pet. Maybe a goldfish.

[keybearer]

[He squints, then stares, one eyebrow raised.]

Since when are goldfish scary?

[dialo]

It was a joke. [She sighs - obviously that was unclear.]

The delivery needs work?

[keybearer]

Maybe a little.

[Heh. Well, there's another piece falling into place.]

If you want an added punch, you could even go for something like a kitten or a rabbit.

[dialo]

Don't you think a rabbit would be overdoing it? We just want to scare her a little.

[...I'm not sure whether I should reference Monty Python or her extended canon in this bracket text.]