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[oftheletter]

I'm pleased to hear that your opinion of me is high enough that you've considered this for that long, though I'm also admittedly questioning your taste in companions. [He says this with an awkward smile that isn't quite friendly but is typical for him.]

Are you hoping to learn some great secret about this humble toymaker? I really am this boring, I promise.

[He turns to the back wall with a thoughtful 'hm', his tail curling into a spiral.] In any case, I accept. [Not much thought had been needed, apparently.]

[worldcleansing]

In my experience, the men who are eager to let everybody know they don't have secrets are usually the ones who hold the most secrets. As long as you're not a criminal by night, they're not secrets I need to know.

[ If Light knew the connection, he would certainly change his mind, but there's been no hint of their relationship from a future he hasn't yet experienced. ]

But I'm glad you accept. When you're free, we can leave and make it official.

[oftheletter]

Hm. Fair enough.

[Near hadn't claimed not to have any secrets, of course. Many who knew them would still consider his personality a boring one. He isn't doing much to hide who he is in that regard.

Light-hearted banter remains something he doesn't particularly excel at.]

That soon? I don't suppose you have a bond quota and a deadline to reach.

[worldcleansing]

When you're free. It doesn't have to be tonight. I'd like to get it done before too long so that I don't run the risks that come with being unbonded to a monster, but I wouldn't wait so late that it would have to be immediate. If you want more time to think it over, there's time for that too.

[ Light eyes the desk to see if Eli is busy working on anything in particular. ]

But since I'm quitting the store, I don't mind helping you wrap up tonight if you have some unfinished projects. What were you working on before I called?

[oftheletter]

Nothing that can't wait.

[There's nothing new to be crafted at the moment. He's currently dealing with his inventory and shuffling things around as needed. Basic daily tasks. A new bond, particularly this new bond, is more important than that.

He gestures toward a wall of shelves.] The top two rows are due for dusting.

[Not that he lets any surface of his store have the opportunity to get dusty.]

After that I see no problem in closing up for the day.

[worldcleansing]

Most people would wait until there's actual dust before dusting.

[ It's not a refusal or a complaint, not really. They've worked together long enough now that Light feels comfortable enough to tease him. ]

I'll get the supplies.

[ Admittedly, Light has the advantage of height. ]