That was... more insightful than Ian had likely intended. It brought to mind Chell, and Chara, and Sun, and how they had all inserted themselves into his life in various ways. Ways that he still feared to put a name to, lest that make it something real. Something that could be taken away.
"Perhaps," he said. "Though much of my time and effort will likely be spent elsewhere, as it generally is now. We aren't in nearly so dire a position as we once were, but it still takes a great deal of work to keep people fed here."
There was a moment of debate before he continued. "There is someone who might be more free to keep you company, however, besides Ms. Song. Someone who might benefit from your expertise, if you're willing."
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Date: 2025-04-14 06:06 am (UTC)From:"Perhaps," he said. "Though much of my time and effort will likely be spent elsewhere, as it generally is now. We aren't in nearly so dire a position as we once were, but it still takes a great deal of work to keep people fed here."
There was a moment of debate before he continued. "There is someone who might be more free to keep you company, however, besides Ms. Song. Someone who might benefit from your expertise, if you're willing."