[He nods, his eye contact with the *chimera surprisingly consistent and focused.]
Actually, I think they have changed, so... it might be good to check.
[They haven't; though the SQUIP's attempts to make him eat better are being followed to a T, such changes don't happen so quickly. He's hopeful, nonetheless; it would be a nice tangible sign of progress to bring home.]
My Bonded. It knows what it's talking about, in regards to these matters, and it's trying to help me get a better job. It suggested some other shops, too, but... I feel comfortable here.
[Since Caren didn't make him feel like shit last time, and all.]
Oh...
[He rummages briefly in his pockets before handing over a curved bit of metal, crudely twisted into the general shape of an ear cuff that curves from lobe to tip. There are runes inscribed on the outer edge.]
It took longer than I thought. Some things came up...
[An understatement.]
It dampens sound while you're wearing it. I'm not a jeweler, but if you feel like the adjustment to sound is about right, I can put these runes on any earring with enough space to write them. The effect should be basically the same.
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Actually, I think they have changed, so... it might be good to check.
[They haven't; though the SQUIP's attempts to make him eat better are being followed to a T, such changes don't happen so quickly. He's hopeful, nonetheless; it would be a nice tangible sign of progress to bring home.]
My Bonded. It knows what it's talking about, in regards to these matters, and it's trying to help me get a better job. It suggested some other shops, too, but... I feel comfortable here.
[Since Caren didn't make him feel like shit last time, and all.]
Oh...
[He rummages briefly in his pockets before handing over a curved bit of metal, crudely twisted into the general shape of an ear cuff that curves from lobe to tip. There are runes inscribed on the outer edge.]
It took longer than I thought. Some things came up...
[An understatement.]
It dampens sound while you're wearing it. I'm not a jeweler, but if you feel like the adjustment to sound is about right, I can put these runes on any earring with enough space to write them. The effect should be basically the same.