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i can watch him do his thing and assess, i guess
i am not certain how much use i will be as magic is literally a part of me, i did not learn it in the same way stephen did

as a god i can oversee what your pet witch is doing, sure, but no promises

The reason I feel you more suited than Strange is that I know what the magic of a Sorcerer Supreme is. And Balthier's magic isn't that formulaic. It's clearly more thought and creativity. And it seems an echo of another world's magic, his own. Which means a more creative teacher.

Yes, flattery again, but accurate as well.

If I thought Stephen could do it, then I would teach him.

I expect no promises. Just permission to introduce the two of you in a formal manner and let you two figure out if it's worth looking at.

i should tell him you said that

why am i meeting everyone's lovers all of a sudden
i'm feeling overly socialised

By all means. I am not invested in Stephen Strange's hobbies post surgical career. They don't help me much.

Suddenly? You are the one that already gave me a plus one aware that it would be him.

what does that mean?

Which part?

the bit about being aware of whoever you were dating
i didn't know you would start seeing someone

We covered this, when you invited me to a supposed housewarming party.

oh
i read that in one go, it made no sense
like i gave you a plus one who knew the future

i think i will sleep today

I told you at the time it was him, but alas, memory must be quite a full thing for you.

I'm sorry. If something I said has made you tired.

my memory is just fine, thank you
i've been busy as of late is all
it's nothing to do with you

Anything I can help with? Unless it's involving the kid. He is very adamant that I should be on his side when it comes to matters of you.

how charming to have it confirmed he is planning on murdering me at some point
i'm fine

If there turn out to be murder plans, I will warn you. And stop him if I can.

You should know my door, and my phone, are always available to you. If you need me, I'm here.

don't get yourself murdered in the process

thank you, david
i simply miss peter a little, he does so very much patrolling and that's all well and good but sometimes i wish he would stop saving people and spend that time with me

I try very hard not to get murdered these days. Consider it turning over a new leaf.

Going to throw a suggestion out there. Two actually.

First: go with him. Not to be a hero. But for company.

Second: he might be the type that would find 'across the lines' romance exciting. If so, become his nemesis when you're both costumed up. He would have to give you more attention if he is trying to foil schemes.

1, would i not just be in his way?

2, we already did nemesis/hero play

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1. Not necessarily.

2. Fair enough.

How about this: communicate your need to him if you haven't already? Heroics matter, yes, but you deserve something too.

he is genuinely enjoying it now
i don't think he did back home

Patrolling can be nicer when you aren't seen as evil? I presume he had the issue ours did with being harassed by the media?

he was the only hero in a sea of villains
and his ex died, it was his friend's fault
also said friend is here which is not really helping

Let me guess: Osborn? Fuck, that is a mess.

Okay, so you should surprise him with dinner out. Bring it to him. Show him you can be there for him? Just an idea.

i'll do that
i usually cook but taking him out might freshen things up

I'd offer suggestions but I mostly only know Excelsior's restaurants. The others I know are all take out.

no, no, once again, my thanks
i had better go and reserve somewhere
ttyl!!!

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