[After their last encounter, he's been trying to give "Siffrin" some space. Not that he's avoiding them or anything like that, but with everything else going on... it's a lot to balance. Just being out of the timeloop was already a big adjustment. The last thing he wants to do is scare them away by acting weird.
Besides, they seem like they're doing well. He should be happy for them, not... sad, because they don't remember him. That's so selfish. Stop thinking like that. Let it go already.
They're starting over fresh, in a way. It'd be nice if they could be friends this time. So when he's invited to go on a quest with Siffrin, of course he accepts. No matter how he feels about it all, he can't not accept. This is his chance to make up for that awkward "first" meeting! Just act normal, don't bring up any weird topics, don't call them the wrong name... don't call himself the wrong name, stars, he still needs to correct some people before that name spreads around—
It's fine!! It'll be fine. Everything will be fine. Stop thinking about it so much, stars, this quest hasn't even started yet and he's already like this.
Thankfully, "Siffrin" arrives and drops a hat at his feet, cutting off any further mental spiralling for now. At first he just looks blankly surprised at the object, but...
They a brought a hat. For him.]
Oh... are you sure? I'll be fine, if... I mean, I'll take good care of it. Thank you.
[Gingerly, he picks up the wide brimmed hat. It's not the same as the one he lost, but it should keep the rain off his head and neck... and his ears should fit inside comfortably, too. A lot better than getting drenched. He slips it on, tail perking up behind him.]
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Besides, they seem like they're doing well. He should be happy for them, not... sad, because they don't remember him. That's so selfish. Stop thinking like that. Let it go already.
They're starting over fresh, in a way. It'd be nice if they could be friends this time. So when he's invited to go on a quest with Siffrin, of course he accepts. No matter how he feels about it all, he can't not accept. This is his chance to make up for that awkward "first" meeting! Just act normal, don't bring up any weird topics, don't call them the wrong name... don't call himself the wrong name, stars, he still needs to correct some people before that name spreads around—
It's fine!! It'll be fine. Everything will be fine. Stop thinking about it so much, stars, this quest hasn't even started yet and he's already like this.
Thankfully, "Siffrin" arrives and drops a hat at his feet, cutting off any further mental spiralling for now. At first he just looks blankly surprised at the object, but...
They a brought a hat. For him.]
Oh... are you sure? I'll be fine, if... I mean, I'll take good care of it. Thank you.
[Gingerly, he picks up the wide brimmed hat. It's not the same as the one he lost, but it should keep the rain off his head and neck... and his ears should fit inside comfortably, too. A lot better than getting drenched. He slips it on, tail perking up behind him.]
I'm ready to go when you are!