[The reassuring vibes do not do much to rebuff his concern, but it's because he himself is used to exuding reassurance when he doesn't want people to be worried about things they should frankly be worried about.]
Even so... I do so hate to see so many returning to difficult circumstances.
[STOP GOING BACK HOME AND DYING EVERYONE.]
I'm mostly just glad to see Nadia again soon, really.
[He just reaches out for both of their hands at that, sloshing a little closer through the water to do so. The first part, he might loop back around and address in a moment. But the second:]
I'll share much more than just your amazing puns with her. You're such a dear friend to me, Siffrin... I want to share so many things about you with Nadia.
[Which is like, as high of a compliment as anyone could get with his ass. Really, his heart is achy because not only does he not want to lose this friendship himself, but he truly wishes that they both lived in circumstances that would allow for him to introduce the two. This person who became so important to him, and his darling baby sister, whom he loves more than anything in any world.]
At the very least, I'll tell her stories so that she'll know your name. I'll keep it close to my heart, as well.
[ Oh, that gets a pang of ache in their chest at that mention from dear friend to share many things more. What started as a soft teasing idea became so much more and.. no, its Lucas, of course he would want to share more. But even so their eye stings a little but they quickly blink before they dare cry. ]
You'll definitely end up with more stories than you can share.
[ This conversation is definitely one of the harder ones. Not because of anything that's been said, but the feelings, the implications of their different situations and not being able to just have Lucas to come to their side and hold their hand is.. hard. Rough.
They'll have to get used to no longer being touched for who knows how long to come. To only having one person to talk to and figure out with the loops, even if they never really talked heavily into it with Lucas.. he at least knew of it and was grounding when their thoughts of it got bad. ]
..Thanks, Lu. For everything. For your company, being there, and being my friend. ..I'm glad to have gotten this chance to meet you.
[He is honestly mostly just being tided over by the notion that many of them will be able to meet again someday, sooner or later, if they choose to come to this Heaven once they die a second time. He can't really afford to let the sorrow of so many unwanted partings bog him down, considering all he still has to do, but it's weighty. It is a weighty thing, and it would overwhelm him if he gave it too much of a foothold in his mind.
Like this, it's easier. Holding their hands and thinking of anything but finality. Not really fully understanding the situation they're returning to; knowing enough to be concerned, but not enough to feel as though this will be a true and final parting. Still, the last thing he wants to do is leave people feeling heavy on the cusp of goodbye, so he gives their hands a little squeeze and offers a bright smile.]
I'm blessed to have such an abundance of lovely stories, but even more blessed to have had you in my life so that I could learn them. Our time together may have been short in the grand scheme, but every moment of it was precious to me.
[Even the difficult parts, the hard parts, the sad parts. The parts where they both suffered, both made others suffer. One can't have the good without the bad, and to keep the good, Lucas would gladly keep the bad as well.]
So thank you, as well. For all of that. If I was able to give you even a small fraction of what you gave me, I'll be glad for it.
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[ That's basically leaving them to die. ]
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I understand. How are you feeling about it...?
[Are they confident in a soon to be victory... HOPEFULLY...]
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I'm alright. I can adapt back to it with no problem. [ No confidence. Just.. acceptance. ] What about you? How are you feeling about going back?
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Even so... I do so hate to see so many returning to difficult circumstances.
[STOP GOING BACK HOME AND DYING EVERYONE.]
I'm mostly just glad to see Nadia again soon, really.
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..Yeah. At least, some I hope will be able to make do with what we have available but.
[ Well, they get it. Going back to looping means just more dying for them, yay... But never mind that, they will focus on that name. ]
You'll have plenty of tales to share with her. Make sure you share a lot of my amazing puns, okay?
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I'll share much more than just your amazing puns with her. You're such a dear friend to me, Siffrin... I want to share so many things about you with Nadia.
[Which is like, as high of a compliment as anyone could get with his ass. Really, his heart is achy because not only does he not want to lose this friendship himself, but he truly wishes that they both lived in circumstances that would allow for him to introduce the two. This person who became so important to him, and his darling baby sister, whom he loves more than anything in any world.]
At the very least, I'll tell her stories so that she'll know your name. I'll keep it close to my heart, as well.
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You'll definitely end up with more stories than you can share.
[ This conversation is definitely one of the harder ones. Not because of anything that's been said, but the feelings, the implications of their different situations and not being able to just have Lucas to come to their side and hold their hand is.. hard. Rough.
They'll have to get used to no longer being touched for who knows how long to come. To only having one person to talk to and figure out with the loops, even if they never really talked heavily into it with Lucas.. he at least knew of it and was grounding when their thoughts of it got bad. ]
..Thanks, Lu. For everything. For your company, being there, and being my friend. ..I'm glad to have gotten this chance to meet you.
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Like this, it's easier. Holding their hands and thinking of anything but finality. Not really fully understanding the situation they're returning to; knowing enough to be concerned, but not enough to feel as though this will be a true and final parting. Still, the last thing he wants to do is leave people feeling heavy on the cusp of goodbye, so he gives their hands a little squeeze and offers a bright smile.]
I'm blessed to have such an abundance of lovely stories, but even more blessed to have had you in my life so that I could learn them. Our time together may have been short in the grand scheme, but every moment of it was precious to me.
[Even the difficult parts, the hard parts, the sad parts. The parts where they both suffered, both made others suffer. One can't have the good without the bad, and to keep the good, Lucas would gladly keep the bad as well.]
So thank you, as well. For all of that. If I was able to give you even a small fraction of what you gave me, I'll be glad for it.