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I'm so happy you're coming to [name place].

I understand [language], but I'm too shy to speak it. I understand it though.

The house is beautiful. I inherited it from my [family member].

It's the least I could do!

You don't mind, do you?

How long do you think [he/she/they] been there?

I'm fine, don't worry about it.

Did I keep you waiting long?

How long have you lived in here?

Come on, let's get out of the city.

Don't you want to sit here?

Can you stop screeching? My head will explode.

I'll go if I want to, okay?

What's for dinner? The fridge is empty.

Don't think, it's not good for you.

Why are you here? I haven't seen you for days.

I have other things to do, you see.

Are you staying for dinner?

You can't sell the house, [name].

Come on. Don't be mean.

It's my house. I inherited it, didn't I? I'll sell it whenever I want.

Come on. It's what you've always done.

All I did for decades was work to maintain this family. Doing whatever you fancied.

You've never worked a day in your life.

I gave up my dreams for them and for you, remember?

This is some life, eh?

I can't feel my organs when I talk to you. It's like you're tearing me apart.

I can't talk to you. You speak in monologues, as if you were on the stage.

There's no talking to you. I can't do it.

No goodbyes or anything?

Damn it. I can't believe it. It happened again.

Look, it hurts so much. If I shout, I'll wake the dead.

You took your time!

How are things with you? Are you in love?

That's so cool! You could play there.

Really? That's so cool!

Your mind wants to run from the problem but your body wants to stay and face it.

Give it to me so I can call and we can leave allof this behind us.

It's a boring story, [name].

You could have been a bit more specific.

I just want to know why you did it.

You're supposed to be on my side.

I don't want us to act like this is normal.

You lost a patient and gained a partner.

I want to know everything. How did you two meet?

The person that you imagined is the most important in your life.

You can't say out loud.

I forgot your birthday.

Therapy has turned you into an optimist.

I didn't know you worked here.

You know what? You ruined the surprise.

Do we need a beach? We've got a boat.

I don't like swimming in the sea.

Since when don't you like the sea?

You always get your way with emotional blackmail.

Do you think I'm being selfish?

You don't have to explain. There's no need.

I think I'm in love with you.

I think it's lovely that you said that, but don't say it as if you're competing with [name]...

I really mean it. I'm really in love with you. I love you…

I'm happy, I love being here, I really like you.

I sent you a demo and you haven't listened to it.

We haven't been here for centuries. Why do you want the house?

Everything I did for you was worth it, right?

Why don't you stop smoking?

Do you trust me?

The GPS took me through some fields, I got completely lost.

It's a joke, it just came out.

I want to hear it again. I want to understand it.

I'm not scared of looking stupid in front of everybody if I cling to your heart.

Tell me if you don't like me. I'm an adult, I can take it.

Listen to me. Look at me. I'm madly in love with you.

What happened today? We were fine, just taking it easy and suddenly, you freak out.

Why can't you say it back?

Go outside if you want. It was a figure of speech.

I shouldn't be telling you this.

It's nice to be loved. But then it's exhausting, makes you sick.

If I were you, I would.

You're a real pain, you know that?

I can't deal with this now, [name].

Sorry if me having lovers annoys you.

Maybe you don't know me after all.

Stop justifying yourself, you should know what you are.

I'm really sorry. I won't do it again.

I'm not as okay as I was before.

Just be honest and tell me. I need to know.

Is that what you want to hear?

Don't leave me with this weird ambiguity that makes me feel unsafe.

Is that what you want me to say? Is that what you want to hear?

That doesn't make you a bad person.

We've all had moments like this, you know? It will pass.

Don't you care what I'm saying?

You really want to give all this up?

You're giving up on your family.

From what I've seen this week, you can't do right by your family.

Calm down first, don't panic. It's not that big a deal.

When were you going to tell me?

Should I have told you? Yes. But I didn't.

It's about time you sacrificed yourself. You've never done that for this family.

I can't name one sacrifice. I don't write them down.

Why didn't you face up to it? Why hide everything?

Money isn't everything.

You said you didn't love your family.

Don't see things in such a simplistic way, [name].

Couldn't we play a board game like a normal family?

Look, I thought that you and I had a connection, an understanding, but now I see we don't.

Go to therapy, you'll see things more clearly.

Don't follow me. I'm leaving.

I just have feelings, something which you don't have.

Why are you laughing, asshole?

Stop defending me. I'm fine on my own.

This weekend was important, we hadn't been together for ages.

I just wanted to spend a weekend with my family, you're all I've ever had.

I gave up my happiness for yours. I did it because I wanted to, I know. But I thought somebody might thank me one day.

I play dumb but I actually am truly dumb.

I wanted to feel like you needed me.

Love is giving. Expecting nothing in return.

GIFT GIVING

[ handmade ] sender gives receiver something handmade

[ flowers ] sender surprises receiver with flowers just because

[ souvenir ] sender brings receiver something special from a trip

[ wanted ] sender hands receiver something they wanted but never would've gotten for themselves

[ practical ] sender offers receiver something they mentioned needing

❛  i know it's not much, but i saw this and thought of you, so i wanted you to have it.  ❜

❛  you said you needed a new one, so i got it for you.  ❜

❛  don't make a big deal out of it, please. just take it.  ❜

❛  i wasn't sure what to get you, but this felt right.  ❜

❛  i wanted you to have something that was only yours.  ❜

QUALITY TIME

[ date ] sender takes receiver out on a date

[ visit ] sender surprises receiver with a visit just to spend some time together

[ quiet ] sender joins receiver to sit in comfortable silence

[ home ] sender spends the day with receiver at home together

[ night ] sender stays up late talking to receiver

❛  we don't have to do anything. i just like being near you.  ❜

❛  i cleared my schedule for you, so now you have my full attention.  ❜

❛  i like doing ordinary things with you. let's make a day of it.  ❜

❛  do you want some company? i have time.  ❜

❛  honestly, i just needed an excuse to spend some time with you.  ❜

WORDS OF AFFIRMATION

[ comfort ] sender verbally comforts receiver after a hard day

[ important ] sender reminds receiver how important and loved they are

[ enough ] sender assures receiver that they are enough

[ compliment ] sender gives receiver a compliment

[ proud ] sender tells receiver that they are proud of them

❛  i'm so proud of you, you did such a great job.  ❜

❛  you always make things better just by being here.  ❜

❛  you can do this, i believe in you wholeheartedly.  ❜

❛  you're more than enough, and i'm lucky to know you.  ❜

❛  you are not hard to love. in fact, you are loved by so many people.  ❜

PHYSICAL TOUCH

[ cuddle ] sender initiates cuddling with receiver

[ warmth ] sender offers receiver their body warmth

[ shoulder ] sender pulls receiver close so they can rest their head on their shoulder

[ gentle ] sender brushes hair out of receiver's face

[ kiss ] sender kisses receiver's forehead/cheek/etc.

❛  come here, you look like you could use a hug.  ❜

❛  let me hold you for a minute; i've got you.  ❜

❛  you're freezing. give me your hands, i'll warm them up.  ❜

❛  i like being close to you like this.  ❜

❛  you don't have to pull away if you don't want to.  ❜

ACTS OF SERVICE

[ repair ] sender fixes something broken that belongs to receiver

[ sickness ] sender takes care of a sick receiver

[ chores ] sender helps receiver with some chores

[ space ] sender makes receiver's space more comfortable for them

[ clean ] sender cleans something up for receiver

❛  you looked tired, so i already took care of it for you.  ❜

❛  sit down and relax. i'll handle it.  ❜

❛  you don't have to do everything alone, i can help.  ❜

❛  i did it because i wanted to make your day a little easier.  ❜

❛  let me help; i don't mind doing it.  ❜

[ door ] sender holds a door open for receiver

[ groceries ] sender helps receiver carry their groceries

[ compliment ] sender randomly compliments receiver

[ gift ] sender gives receiver a gift

[ pay ] sender pays for receiver's shopping / food

[ help ] sender and receiver help out at a busy place

[ share ] sender shares their meal with receiver

[ scarf ] sender hands receiver a scarf while out in the cold

[ cookies ] sender and receiver bake cookies together

[ bandage ] sender (re)bandages receiver's injury

[ care ] sender takes care of receiver

[ flowers ] sender brings receiver flowers just because

[ prepare ] sender prepares breakfast / dinner / etc. for receiver

[ charity ] sender and receiver do something for charity

[ umbrella ] sender shares their umbrella with receiver when caught in the rain

[ directions ] sender helps receiver find their way

[ blanket ] sender brings receiver a blanket when they are cold

[ listen ] sender listens to receiver getting something off their chest

[ ride ] sender offers receiver a ride home

[ shelter ] sender gives receiver a place to stay

[ protect ] sender is receiver's shield (literally or metaphorically)

[ snack ] sender offers receiver a snack

[ defend ] sender stands up for receiver being treated unfairly

[ surprise ] sender surprises receiver to cheer them up

[ move ] sender helps receiver move furniture / boxes

[ study ] sender helps receiver study

[ tears ] sender wipes away receiver's tears

[ clothes ] sender helps receiver change clothes

[ stay ] sender stays with receiver because they asked them to

[ up ] sender helps receiver who fell up

[ promise ] sender fulfills a promise once given to receiver

[ birthday ] sender does something special for receiver's birthday

[ fear ] sender helps receiver face something they are afraid of

[ nightmare ] sender comforts receiver after a nightmare

[ hair ] sender does receiver's hair

[ praise ] sender praises receiver when they doubt themselves

[ photo ] sender takes a picture of receiver

[ donate ] sender and receiver pick out things to donate

[ water ] sender brings receiver water without being asked

[ company ] sender keeps receiver company when they had a bad day

sender absentmindedly reaches for receiver's hand while walking.

sender kisses receiver's forehead as they pass by.

sender quietly makes receiver a cup of coffee before they wake up.

sender wraps a blanket around receiver's shoulders when they notice them shivering.

sender steals a quick kiss from receiver while they're busy cooking.

sender rests their chin on receiver's shoulder while they wash the dishes.

sender gently brushes flour off receiver's cheek.

sender slips their hand into receiver's back pocket while walking together.

sender absentmindedly plays with receiver's fingers during a conversation.

sender quietly fixes receiver's collar before they leave the house.

sender leaves a handwritten note in receiver's lunch.

sender saves the last bite of dessert for receiver.

sender pulls receiver closer beneath a shared blanket.

sender falls asleep with their head in receiver's lap.

sender brushes receiver's hair away from their face.

sender smiles every time they catch receiver looking at them.

sender absentmindedly rubs circles into receiver's back.

sender automatically reaches for receiver in a crowded room.

sender gently tucks receiver into bed after they've fallen asleep on the couch.

sender presses a kiss against receiver's knuckles.

sender steals receiver's hoodie and insists it belongs to them now.

sender warms receiver's cold hands between their own.

sender surprises receiver with flowers they picked on the walk home.

sender insists on carrying all the groceries so receiver doesn't have to.

sender drapes their jacket over receiver's shoulders.

sender pulls receiver into an impromptu slow dance in the kitchen.

sender takes receiver's hand without even thinking about it.

sender lets receiver steal fries off their plate without complaining.

sender pauses to admire receiver when they think nobody's looking.

sender braids receiver's hair.

sender helps receiver zip up the back of their outfit.

sender carefully adjusts receiver's tie before an event.

sender absentmindedly kisses receiver's temple while reading together.

sender slips a flower behind receiver's ear.

sender gently paints receiver's nails.

sender helps receiver roll up their sleeves.

sender fastens receiver's necklace for them.

sender falls asleep holding onto receiver's sleeve.

sender quietly slips into bed beside receiver after a late night.

sender wakes up smiling because receiver is still there.

sender kisses receiver's shoulder before getting out of bed.

sender sleepily reaches across the bed until they find receiver's hand.

sender pulls receiver back into bed for "five more minutes."

sender absentmindedly plays with receiver's hair while they nap.

sender wakes receiver with a gentle kiss.

sender lights up the moment receiver walks through the door.

sender quietly squeezes receiver's hand during a difficult moment.

sender leaves everything they're doing just to greet receiver when they get home.

sender instinctively reaches for receiver after hearing good news.

sender remembers exactly how receiver takes their coffee.

sender catches receiver staring and smiles back at them.

sender laughs before receiver even finishes the joke because they already know the punchline.

sender instinctively stands close enough that their shoulders are touching.

sender absentmindedly spins receiver's wedding ring around their finger while holding their hand.

sender quietly smiles to themself after hearing receiver laugh from another room.

sender finds receiver humming around the house and joins in without a word.

sender catches receiver doing something completely ordinary and suddenly remembers just how in love they are.

Honestly, Hayner had major respect for his friends who had keyblades and had a job to protect the worlds. And he was honored to be friends with some of those very people. So being able to do something, anything, to help in some small way? It made them feel good. Speaking of, when they heard Roxas chuckle softly and the faint hint of a smile, it only made them smile bright; feeling that warmth within their soul.

『 ❝ do you think we could fit in a chance to go to the Bistro too. I haven't really had a chance to try much from there. and it'd be nice to just sit and talk for a bit. ❞ 』

come here. no, come closer.

i saved you a seat.

your hands are freezing, can i hold them?

you know you're adorable when you're so sleepy, right?

you remembered?

i saw this and thought of you!

don't move, you look comfortable.

you always steal my shirts.

good morning, sleepyhead.

i like hearing you laugh.

can we stay like this a little longer?

you're lucky i love you.

you're blushing.

is this your way of asking me to stay?

i always look for you in a crowd.

you don't have to pretend aroud me.

you're my favorite person. you know that, right?

you make everything easier.

move over, i'm getting under the blanket, too.

you look good in my clothes.

home feels different when you're here.

you're my favorite part of the day.

there's that smile.

you make me happy. it's kind of annoying.

stay.

i love moments like this.

it feels like second nature to look for you first.

the room felt brighter when you walked in.

"Hey, come on. There was no better person to give it to in all honesty. We all agreed it was the right thing to do. Not to mention, I'm sure I can speak for the boys but we all are glad to get to be friends with you too."

『 ❝ sorry... I don't usually get all sappy. not my style. ❞ 』 lifting his shoulders in a shrug, he offered her a smile, tucking the crystal safely in the pocket of his pants so he wouldn't lose track of it. he would have to double-check ever now and then to make sure it was still there. he had a bad habit of... misplacing things in the past. though not usually at his own fault. 『 ❝ so... it's been a while... how have you guys been? ❞ 』

"Of course! And yeah yeah, I'll let you know. Now come on, we're killing daylight!"

『 ❝ alright, alright... ❞ 』 chuckling softly, he shook his head, lips shifting to offer just the faintest of smiles. 『 ❝ so what's the first thing on our to-do list today? I'm letting you lead. ❞ 』 it was nice to hang out with Hayner again. he always did like him the most. maybe. though Olette was a very close second. not that he would openly admit that out loud to her. she could get a little intense sometimes. at least that's what he remembered. not that it really mattered. he enjoyed spending time with all three of his new old friends.

❝ We will meet again. Someday soon. I promise. ❞

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