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[You might call it an Azure Grimoire, even.

Ragna just stared at it for a while, scrutinizing. He knew better than anyone the damage that thing could do, regardless of the form it took. And now the whole damn town knew. Honestly Ragna was just glad the damn thing was sealed away somehow. Even he couldn't really sense much from it in this form.]

It's not exactly something that can be destroyed easily, otherwise that'd be the only option. And I don't give a shit what new leaf the Black Order says it's turning, I don't want it anywhere near them.

[He didn't want to taint the whole goddamn town with seithr after all. As Ragna gave it some thought, there was one person with the power to monitor it properly that he trusted.]

Give it to Venti. He'll know how to handle it, and I trust him to not let it fall into the wrong hands.

[He listens quietly and.... he does give a slight nod about the Black Order, since he's in agreement there. While he's willing to give the new Order a chance, that doesn't mean he's quite ready to entrust them with a weapon of mass destruction.

The ultimate solution Ragna comes up with though... it's a good one]

... Mm, a wise choice. Very well, I'll deliver it to Venti. In his hands, you won't need to fear it harming anyone else.

Good. I know the kind of damage that thing can do. If you guys left it any longer, I can't say the town would be left standing.

[Shroud could sense that, certainly. And Ragna only bothered to emphasize that because of his first hand experience in his past and current lives. And to really drive the point home.]

Mm....I got that impression.

[He could sense that, not to mention it sure was an actual black hole while it was manifested. That can't be good for any town to be around.

He'll put the book back in the pocket he had stored it. At least it won't be in his hands for much longer. It filled him with unease to be hauling it around.]

I owed you a favor, so I'll be waiving my usual fee. We're even now.

[Imagine having it attached to you for over a decade. But Ragna raised a brow. Owed him a favor?]

I don't remember you owing me shit. Just because I can't meet your rates, doesn't I'm not that much of an asshole to cash in something I don't have.

[His Mom taught him better than that.]

[He makes a soft "heh" sound]

You helped someone I cared about once.

A life for a life feels like a fair exchange wouldn't you say? Certainly enough to cover a 10k base fee.

[... (nat 1 lmao).]

... Blade?

[That's gotta be who this guy's talking about, right??]

You meet him at a "crazy ass" convention, or something?

[They're both unhinged in different flavors and really fucking weird and dedicated to one specific thing. One's just got blacksmithing and the other's got Jesus. Either way, he's really feeling the many medications he's on since the initial scare is gone.]

Whatever you say, though... not gonna leave someone behind I care about... [You can tell the meds are getting to him given his emotional honesty right now. His endless loyalty.]

[ . . .

Yeah those must be some crazy strong meds he's on. So he's just.... not going to deny or agree with the statement. Let Ragna believe what he wants]

... I should leave you to rest.

Do you have any other questions before I go?

[He'll figure it out eventually, he's starting to nod off again.]

... You're around the fortress right? ... Tell Jun that Ragna asked... if he could make a cake for March 7th... kinda ruined her day with all this... I'll pay for it...

[He's seconds away from falling asleep, so it's probably a good place for Shroud to leave anyway.]

[He.... He just got commissioned to deliver a message to himself. That's... that's a new one.

Well. Alright then. Like he's going to turn down the easiest chance to get paid. Those stress-purchased starbucks caramel frappes aren't free. ]

Very well, I shall get in contact with him. An invoice will be sent once the price is decided.

Rest well, Ragna.

[With a flash of blue, he teleports away]

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