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[princessia]

"Umm... h-hello! This is Elize Lutus. I'm sorry I can't get to you right now. Please leave a message."

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[serves]

[Sometime after this.

Cullen, even when not at his best, can sound pretty convincing. Fake it until you make it, or something.

But Maker, does he feel worse for having to send Elize elsewhere today.]

Elize? There's going to be a bit of a change in today's plans.

[princessia]

[ The disappointment in her voice can be heard already. ]

Why? Are you busy, Cullen?

[serves]

[Right in the heart.]

There are some repairs on the ship that need my attention. I'm sorry, Elize. [He wants to promise this won't happen again, but he can't. He never knows.]

I asked Jove to spend time with you in my stead. She's much better at telling stories.

[princessia]

I understand! Repairs are important.

[ He doesn't need to apologize. She was really looking forward to spending time with him today, but she's trying not to be selfish. ]

Oh. Okay... [ She likes Jove, but still, she wants Cullen to be with them. ] We should spend time together, all three of us next time. When you're not busy.

[serves]

As soon as I'm able, I'm yours. We'll do anything you'd like.

[He feels awful, and it's not just the withdrawal. Letting her down is difficult, even if it's for the best.]

[princessia]

Yes...

I-I'll... umm... I'll let you do what you need to do with those repairs. [ She wants to keep talking to him, but she shouldn't keep him on the line much longer. He's busy... ]

So, you take care! [ Attempting to hide disappointment and trying to sound tough. ]

[serves]

Same to you, Elize. I'll call you as soon as I'm [not sweating, trembling, or feeling like his stomach is about to exit his body] free. Have fun with Jove.

[princessia]

Yes. I will.

[ Time to go pout after she ends this call. ]