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"Well it is my work schedule, there isn’t much I can do about it. This house has a very relaxing atmosphere, much more comforting than my own home." She sat down gently on the couch, still holding the detectives hand. " So you’re saying that when I’m around you, you would prefer that I be more calm and casual?" 

"That’s a rough schedule, I don’t know how you do it. You’re welcome here if you need to rest, of course. Though I can’t say I’ll always be around, when a case calls, I might be out for several hours." Kirigiri joined her, a slow sigh accompanying her as she sat. "It’s a preference, not an obligation. I don’t want you to feel stiff and stressed in a place you shouldn’t be. You know what I’m trying to say? But if you want to keep everything the same as you usually do, I won’t mind."

"It was difficult to adjust to at first. How sweet of you, I might just take you up on your offer. Do you mind if I say the night?" Celes cautiously rested her head on Kirigiris shoulder, still holding her hand.  

"Yes I do see how that would effect your work. I’m used to having an unhealthy sleep schedule, staying up past dawn crushing willing opponents. It’s almost as if I don’t have time for sleep anymore. Which is why I slept as well." Celes grabbed Kirigiris hand and made her way back to the couch. " I’m sorry for almost making a dramatic entrance there. As a gambler I can not allow myself to show emotion at all times or else. So I suppose I go upset with myself."   

"That won’t be very good for you in the end, now will it? The lack of sleep will catch up to you in later years. That, however, is not my decision to change. I’m glad you were able to rest easy here, though." Hand taken in the other’s, she moved with her as not to drag. "It’s alright, a person will do what they find necessary in any given moment. I understand that you have to keep up a certain image and all, but if I were to be honest, I myself only see that necessary when one is out and about. I might be talking on the topic a bit too much, I apologize for that."

"Well it is my work schedule, there isn't much I can do about it. This house has a very relaxing atmosphere, much more comforting than my own home." She sat down gently on the couch, still holding the detectives hand. " So you're saying that when I'm around you, you would prefer that I be more calm and casual?" 

"How smart of you, always doubt the words of the queen of lies. Though I must put my title to the side for a moment, I meant everything I said. And you are correct I did offer but you didn’t hesitate." Celes felt calmer than she did before, she would give herself hell later for being so weak but for now she content with simple banter. 

"I don’t specifically doubt just you, but everyone around me can have suspicions made about them. It’s a fairly easy thing to go about, but you for, I do believe I have more trust. It’s a very meaningful thing you’ve said, though… I understand not as to why you did." She changed the subject slightly. "On that matter, though, I merely thought of it as a nice gesture. If I were to rest within my room, I’d be asleep until four in the morning. That is no time to be sleeping, for then it might mess with my work during the day if I am exhausted by sundown."

"Yes I do see how that would effect your work. I'm used to having an unhealthy sleep schedule, staying up past dawn crushing willing opponents. It's almost as if I don't have time for sleep anymore. Which is why I slept as well." Celes grabbed Kirigiris hand and made her way back to the couch. " I'm sorry for almost making a dramatic entrance there. As a gambler I can not allow myself to show emotion at all times or else. So I suppose I go upset with myself."   

"Is that so? I’ll gladly listen for what reason you have." Arms gently folded into each other, she kept her mouth shut and allowed the other to speak. It wasn’t long before she raised a brow, much rather in confusion than doubt. "Might it be true that what you are saying now could be a lie of yours, though? I know you have quite the skill in doing so, even some of the best out there are no match for your ability. But if what you say is not a lie…" she thought on it for a bit, honestly flattered by the words Celes spoke. "I think you might be giving me a little too much credit for that little bit. ‘Twas you who wanted me to rest, was it not?"

"How smart of you, always doubt the words of the queen of lies. Though I must put my title to the side for a moment, I meant everything I said. And you are correct I did offer but you didn't hesitate." Celes felt calmer than she did before, she would give herself hell later for being so weak but for now she content with simple banter. 

"Why me, though? I find nothing special about myself that isn’t the same as every other living being on this planet. To me, you haven’t done a single thing wrong this whole time, even if it seems like so to you. But… if I didn’t like it, don’t you think I would have said something?" Her eyes shone their normal gaze, a serious tone to them. "I can tell it would’ve been a strange situation… but really, I didn’t mind at all. The pink on your face seems to agree with me." The last sentence was more of a small joke.

"You could not be farther from the truth. You are more special than any of my many knights, more special than anything I could win in a poker match, to say you are nothing special is a lie that even I couldn't sell. And while I might not have done wrong by you I definitely have done wrong to myself. I am ashamed that I let my defenses down so easily." Celes was a tad shocked by the detectives jab at her, she certainly didn't expect it. She returned to her normal poker face and controlled her blush in a matter of seconds, " Well you were so eager to use my lap as a pillow, and your face was so calm I could almost swoon at just the memory of it. I could barely help myself." 

"Must I not, though? There’s still so much I have to do, even though it will take a few days…" About to move and defy her words, Kirigiri felt the gambler lean on her, and stopped her action. Looking over, you could almost hear the hidden joy in the sigh she let out. "Well, if you’re comfy… I guess I don’t mind relaxing for a bit more… one thing first, though." She leaned her head gently, placing a small kiss on her cheek. "I was awake when you did that."

She took notice of the small atmospheric change, and gave a short glance. “Are you… alright?” she tried asking, although something still didn’t feel right. Nor did it make much sense, as the gambler was walking towards the door without much given context. This, however, worried Kirigiri a bit, and caused her to stand up as well. “What’s wrong, was it something I did?” She felt as though keeping a slight distance was hopefully better idea, which kept the detective where she stood. It didn’t stop her from asking questions.

"No, it was I who did something wrong not you. I foolishly let my emotions get the best of me and the wall I have spent so many years building crumbled. You are the last person I would want to see with my barriers down." Celes twirled a piece of hair around her finger. " I didn't know you were awake, I'm sorry for doing something so..indecent." Her cheeks flushed a deeper shade of pink. 

"Must I not, though? There’s still so much I have to do, even though it will take a few days…" About to move and defy her words, Kirigiri felt the gambler lean on her, and stopped her action. Looking over, you could almost hear the hidden joy in the sigh she let out. "Well, if you’re comfy… I guess I don’t mind relaxing for a bit more… one thing first, though." She leaned her head gently, placing a small kiss on her cheek. "I was awake when you did that."