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[Amelia's device is ready for messages. Send away as you will.

Upon reaching her inbox, there's a long pause. And then, when the caller might think this is some prank or the inbox is improperly set up, a soft voice speaks:]

"Leave your message. We'll speak later."

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You know that's the thought behind subbing: being able to turn your mind off a bit in safety.
A thought for you, unless you turn it away out of hand.

So no having him make you lunch and bring it to you where you're relaxing in your living room or preparing a drink to bring to your side? A bit of a shoulder rub for the tension?
All off the table.

[He's trying to make a point, and it still frustrates her to no end. Maybe he can find safety enough to let things go, but she can't.]

Chores I can't do for myself are a thing I would ask for, but that's different. I certainly won't be relaxing while he works. He knows I won't.

If he decides to put his hands on me, I doubt I stay still long enough for it to remain something simple. I don't stay quiet when my mind wanders and someone else is there to hear it.

Right well since all of my ideas sound abhorrent and like torture, how would you like to make the man who finds worth in himself in service feel special on his birthday?

[Dreams, it should not be this difficult. It takes several minutes before he gets an answer.]

I don't know. He wants to do the same things I do, and I don't know how to help that. I couldn't help myself if asked.

I don't want him to feel I don't love him when that's not true, but the best I could give him is a list of chores I won't

[Wait. That's it. Maybe.]

I could embroider something while he works. Let him do things while my hands are busy and I can still talk to him. There's always plenty that needs doing for a house as large as Shadows' Rest.

[There's a sigh on Chris' end, even if there's a tangle in him still. It's small and easily buried and not the point of this conversation anyway.]

There you are, darling. That sounds perfect. I'm sure you can find a way to thank him that'll please you both and he'll feel accomplished and helpful and you'll have your lovely work at hand.
I think he'll like the arrangement.

[Finally, she's done something right.]

If needs be, we can work something out together for his thanks. It may mean I take the upper hand, but I must properly thank him for all his hard work on my behalf.

I'm sorry for how much this burdens you, talking me through my panic. It's usually Wolfe dealing with it, though that's not really an option in this particular instance.

Of course you must, I'd expect nothing less.

What burdens me is not helping you, its your assumption of me. This is not easier or pleasant for me, that's why I suggested it. He'll know we're trying. For him.

[It's... not easier for him? For how often she's seen him simply give in Wolfe's prompting or not fought him when the mage started to fuss or offer care, this is surprising. Amelia takes a few minutes to sit with that before answering, eventually deciding she doesn't want to fight this right now. Chris can have his frustration and anger without her pushing back today.]

I'm sorry. Forgive my assumptions.

We'll do this for him. Struggle though it may be, you're right that he'll appreciate it. With so much time to think on it, I'm certain I can find a full list of work for him to do before I ask him to bed.

[IT's...something. Maybe if he'd said something sooner, but he hadn't thought it necessary. It's not something he wants to fight about and just as swiftly as the feeling had built, it drains away again.]

Wonderful. Feel free to send me pictures, if you like.

Pictures? Of Wolfe doing chores?

[Why would she do that?]

Pictures of the happy little smile he's going to get while he does something for you.

[Why else?]

[She is still so very confused.]

I didn't realize people took pictures of one another like that? I've heard plenty of people sending one another pictures of themselves in varying states of undress, but not simply

It's all right to do that? To take those pictures?

[She wants to be sure, but she might also be having a small panic about lost opportunities right now.]

Id encourage letting the person know since pictures here are released to others sometimes, but it is my understanding that kindly pictures are far more common than sexual ones in places with cameras

What do you take pictures of?

Things that are useful for work. Things I need reference of for later, in case I need help locating an item or am trying to find someone.

I don't have pictures of my friends or lovers just as they are every day. [Some for safety but mostly because she didn't know one could take those pictures.]

I used to be sane way. I only took pictures of foods or clothing I found interesting, buildings I wanted to inspect. But then I lost my first partner here without a single picture of him to my name.

I take pictures of my friends because I know Jon’s been here for four years and I can’t trust even my memory that I’ll retain every little detail I’d like to by that time for me.

Besides, selfishly, having pictures of those you love enjoying themselves in your presence is a kind reminder

[There's that panic she was trying to fight. She has only one picture of Cinder, and it's a terrible selfie the elf took while they were drunk on her couch one afternoon. She resolves to take a few of those she loves over the next few days after this conversation, just in case.]

You're right. I hadn't thought of it as such, but you're right.

Next time we see one another, I'd like to do something you enjoy, so I might capture that delight for myself. That selfishness is something I need to practice.

I think we can arrange that, lovely.
We'll take a walk along the beach and have a drink. Maybe I'll play some music for you.

That sounds wonderful. I'd enjoy that very much with you.

Thank you for all these ideas. I won't keep you longer. We'll speak again soon. Take care, Chris.

You as well, darling. See you soon.

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