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[justice_is_blond]

I know. I'll speak with her again.

[He wants her happy. Scaring the good men off with her own fear won't help with that.]

It's hard to stop being afraid. But I can't expect eternal patience from you, and she can't either.

[wontforgetyou]

Aye, I know that too.

[His voice goes much quieter as he says it. Victoria had been afraid as well, although it'd been for different reasons. And in the end she'd left, even despite his trying to convince her to stay. There's only so long that he can try and do something like that again - and after that, he's wondering if maybe it's better he stops trying.]

That's why I'm asking you to keep an eye on her for now. Maybe it's better I stay away for a bit.

[justice_is_blond]

[He exhales.]

I can't say if it's better if you stay away or if you're nearby as a friend. That's something you have to decide for yourself. But I'll do everything I can for her. ...And for you, honestly. I feel like you'd be good for her.

[wontforgetyou]

Last time I tried to stay nearby it didn't work out so well. But...och, I don't know. I've not got much choice for awhile, either way. There's a bunch of us that are being sent out to deal with some rifts.

[justice_is_blond]

Please stay safe, Jamie. You're a friend, whether or not you wind up seeing my, I mean, Kallian.

[wontforgetyou]

You can call her your daughter around me, you know.

[Family doesn't necessarily have to be blood. He figured that one out long ago, and there's a flicker of amusement in his voice, at least for a second or two.]

And I reckon so long as I make it through the boat journey the rifts'll be no problem. Don't worry, though. I'll be fine.

[justice_is_blond]

[He half-chuckles.]

I'm never sure. It's... complicated, the daughter thing.

[He doesn't want to be an anchor around her ankle. He wants to see her fly.]

Keep in touch, and let me know if something goes awry. I'm not certain of what hep I can be, but if I can find a way, I will.

[wontforgetyou]

Aye, those sorts of things generally are.

[It doesn't really bother him, though, and that comes through in his voice.]

If you've something for seasickness, I could maybe use a bit of that. If not, though, no worries. I'll let you know if something goes wrong, though.

[Pity that last part isn't going to turn out to be true, but it won't be for lack of trying.]

[justice_is_blond]

[Anders is always grateful when someone understands.]

Of course.

[He names a couple of common, easy-to-find herbs.]

Take a leaf of each, chew them together when the seasickness starts, and it should settle your stomach.

[wontforgetyou]

Thanks.

[For his part, he's grateful for Anders being willing to listen to him - and for the herbs as well. That should hopefully keep things at bay if he does get seasick.]

I'll see what I can do. And I'll talk to you later on, then.

[justice_is_blond]

Of course. We'll be in touch.