[not again] catchall for zenitsu

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It was quite the impressive feat to hear about!

[swordflash]

Sounds like it.

A strong, kind girl—I bet she's cute, too. We could use someone like that here!

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We could...

[she sighs, and her smile is a little bittersweet]

I do miss her - but I am glad that she is most likely safe at home now.

[swordflash]

[Poor Flayn! He understands the feeling all too well.]

Me, too.

My friends aren't here, either, but it's probably better that they aren't.

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You are right... but it is still a little lonely without them.

[swordflash]

No way! A cute girl like you?

Then how about this? I'm no substitute for a friend, but, if you ever feel lonely, you can look for me. I'll spend as much time as you want with you! I'll even hold your hand!

[fishingforcompliments]

Eh? You will?

[don't just tELL A GIRL YOU'LL HOLD HER HAND, ZENITSU.]

[swordflash]

[Don't tell him what to do.]

Yeah! Just tell me what you want and I'll do it.

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...well! That is very kind of you.

But that is also a dangerous offer to make, Zenitsu. What if I was some sort of villain?

[swordflash]

Then . . . I'll do anything that doesn't involve hurting someone else. How's that?

[fishingforcompliments]

⁠—I would hope that if I were a villain you would avoid me, actually.

[ZEN? PLEASE?]

[swordflash]

There's no way you could be a villain! I mean, you're really nice and sweet. You even said that you'd protect me.

[fishingforcompliments]

Well, that is true... I have been told that I possess the kindness of a saint.

[...]

But a villain might act kind simply to gain your trust! Please be on your guard with others, if not with me.

[swordflash]

[He blinks, remembering a familiar advice.]

There was someone like that at the house.

[Not that much came of it. He takes on a somewhat sheepish tone.]

But . . . I want to see the best in people first if I can help it.

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[Flayn's expression softens. Zenitsu really is a kind person, if he can say something like that even after the mansion.]

...then we are very lucky to have someone like you here with us.

[swordflash]

[Or far too gullible.]

I think it's you we're lucky to have!

[fishingforcompliments]

[hm]

Let us agree that we are both lucky, then.

[swordflash]

[Sounds fake, but he can't say no to Flayn.]

O-okay!

[fishingforcompliments]

[She giggles.

That's sorted, then!]