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[deus_ex_phs]

Doesn't change the fact that you did it. Doesn't change the fact that I'm grateful.

[It really doesn't. No matter what anyone else has done, it doesn't mitigate Jim's strength here.]

You going to be alright until we can get back there?

[rattlingthestars]

We've -

[ Jim hesitates, aware of how badly Zack had reacted. Aware that Kunsel might take it better, but might not. The uncertainty and then the resolve are clear on his face. ]

We've got plans. Everything will be alright when you get here.

[deus_ex_phs]

[The way Jim phrases that doesn't raise any red flags - though when Kunsel gets more details from Zell, he isn't going to be any happier than Zack. But for now he relaxes at the reassurance.]

Good. I'm gonna hold you to that, Jim.

I guess I better contact a few people now. Let them know I'm alright.

[rattlingthestars]

...Yeah.

[ Getting away with it almost feels worse than getting called out on it, but what can he do?

Nothing, at the moment. And Kunsel's right - there are a lot of people that want to hear from him. ]

I'd start with the small one.

[deus_ex_phs]

...right.

[He's... really going to have to figure out how to do this, especially with Kesara.

But that's a bridge to cross after this.]

See you soon, Jim.

[rattlingthestars]

Okay.

[ Jim doesn't really want to end the conversation, but - Kunsel's right. He has others to talk to, and Jim has to keep his promise to explore the toy store. ]

Can I - [ No, that's probably no good. ] - I'll call you again when we stop.

[deus_ex_phs]

[Kunsel can guess what that aborted question was, and he figures he'll answer it anyway.]

Sure, if I don't call you first.

Take care of yourself, Jim. Kunsel out.

[He turns the tablet off. For now. But Jim will definitely hear from him again, one way or another, before the day is out.]