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[geophile]

"You've reached Steven Stone. Leave a message, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can."

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[buginette]

[ huh, that certainly is news— fantastic news, no less!—to marinette, though she hates to revel in it during such a situation. it does, however, further fuel her desire with coals of hope to find a way out for everyone, but one thing at a time, yeah? besides, a consideration comes to mind. ]

Wait, if that's true, then wouldn't staying back home be better? [ hella sad she got left behind, but for adrien's sake, at least he is home away from cerealia's crazy. ] Unless... what you're saying is, this place just pulls you right back in again after three days? That is, some...times? It's random then?

[ before she can fully get her brain wrapped around that concept, here comes the next bombshell. ]

Wha—?! So you mean, he could be home for years and it'll only be three days for us still stuck here?!

[ nooo! what if adrien becomes an old man without her?! ]

[geophile]

That's right. He won't have a say in whether he stays or leaves - from how I understand it, it is CERES who makes that decision.

[ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ wakarimasen ]

It's possible, yes. We'll only know for sure when he returns.

[buginette]

[ well, that is a whole lot of suck. ]

Ughhhhhhh.

[ because really, what other response is there. ]

[geophile]

I'm sorry. I wish I could do more to help, but patience is our only option at the moment.

[ he sighs, because he really does mean that apology. it's the first time that he's seen marinette so down, and he feels somewhat responsible for breaking the news to her. ]

[buginette]

[ she tries to be genki, but... yeah. adrien. sigh. ]

It's okay, Steven... Thanks for all of your help anyway.

[geophile]

There's no need to thank me. I'm as concerned as you are.

[ he knows, honey, he knows... but he still feels bad about it.

there's a pause in his words for a moment as he mulls an idea over. if he can't bring adrien back, he at least wants to do something for her to pass the time a little; maybe take her mind off of the situation, if only for a moment. time to be a good dad and step up, steven. ]

Though in the meantime, may I treat you to lunch? I can imagine it's been a rough morning for you.

[ who knows. it might help ease his worries, too. ]

[buginette]

[ cue marinette's stomach growling at the mention of food. oh right, eating is a thing no matter how upset she is. she exchanges a brief glance with her familiar who has her ear? uh, head squished against the other side of her phone and gives a nod. if marinette is hungry, then she can only imagine how tikki must feel. after all, they did spend a good chunk of the morning running around as ladybug. ]

Actually, that sounds great. We'd— er, I'd love to.

[geophile]

[ he's about to question her little slip-up, but decides not to. he'll remember it, though - he's not sure for what, but he always makes sure to make note of small details like that.

either way, he's glad. ]

Wonderful. I have a nice place in mind; I'll send you the coordinates. We'll meet in an hour if that works for you.

[buginette]

[ shush. that never happened, steven. NEVER HAPPENED. ]

Yeah, no problem. Thanks! I'll see you then.

Bye! [ click. ]