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WELCOME TO YOUR PRIVATE CHANNEL, ZOLF J KIMBLEY FOR SECURE COMMUNICATION, USE 200.14.230.21 crimson has joined 200.14.230.21 <crimson> i dont know who would want to talk to me <crimson> but if you want to let me know and ill get back to you as soon as i can <crimson> has anyone actually figured out how to use this thing

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[Archer doesn't pull away from Kimbley, or act like he finds him repulsive, so maybe that's why Kimbley's handling things fairly well. He take's Archer's hand; not pulling back into a hug because that feels like it's a bit much, but he squeezes Archer's hand after a moment. It's meant to be affectionate, even if his expression is awkward and he clearly doesn't know what to do with his face.]

I don't know how long I've felt this way.

[Months, he's sure.]

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[Well it's not like Archer's doing any better. He never knows what to do with his face. Situations like this are even worse, because he's not the sort to ever appear gentle. He squeezes Kimbley's hand in return and smirks, though it's very awkward.]

I don't know either. The transition from friend to... this must have been incredibly natural.

[If he's honest, he's not sure if that happened here or back home.]

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It must have been.

[It's not like he's ever felt this way before, maybe that's why it took him so long to even notice.

If this happened here or back home probably doesn't matter in the long run. At least they got around to actually telling each other. Even if it did take seven months.]

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[They did such a good job.]

Well, I'm glad we've gotten all this figured out.

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[He finally releases his grip on Archer's hand to bring both hands up to touch the sides of Archer's face. His palms are slightly warmer than they would seem to be; still cold, but pleasantly so instead of uncomfortably.]

I'll do anything for you.

["I'll kill for you" seems unnecessary, given who Kimbley is.]

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[It's not like Archer's warm either, so he's got nothing against the cold!]

I'm flattered to hear that. Consider it returned.

["Anything" might be a bit strong in his case, but he'd do almost anything for Kimbley.]

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[Kimbley probably has some ridiculous unforeseen limit, but at the moment? He's quite happy to do almost anything for Archer. Especially since chances are high Archer would be asking him to do something he'd want to do anyway.

Killing or maiming someone will never be a problem.]

Good. I'm glad to hear it.

[...Murder is the only thing Archer wants, right?]

[sadisticwarfare]

[And your eternal love and loyalty, but that's normal for any relationship!!!!]

I'm glad we've figured all this out. I wasn't sure how this conversation was going to go.

[viliorate]

[Woah now, let's not get ahead of ourselves here. He'll be as loyal as he currently is, but eternal love and loyalty? C'mon now, he only has that kind of loyalty to himself.]

I didn't think you felt that way about me.

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[How rude, Kimbley!!]

Oh? Why?

[Sure it took him awhile to figure it out, but once he did, it was super obvious.]

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[He shrugs.]

No reason in particular, I just didn't think much of it.

[Maybe it's his newfound self loathing. Either way, he's more content with the here and the now instead of thinking about what could have gone wrong.]

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Well, now you know. You don't need to worry about that.

[He's not sure what to do with the self-loathing, so he'll try his best to ignore it!]

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Oh, you don't need to worry about that. I'm not gonna.

[He really won't!]

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Good. I wouldn't want you to think I'm lying.

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[You kissed him, he definitely doesn't think you're lying!]

I know you. You wouldn't lie about something like this. I don't think you can. Not to me, anyway.

[There's no way Archer would lie about loving someone. Especially since he never uses that word.]

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[His initial thought is to protest, but he's really not sure why he would. He doesn't want to lie to Kimbley about anything, much less about something so important. Still, he's getting defensive as usual.]

Yes, well. It's good you know that.

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[He finally moves to lay a hand on Archer's shoulder. It's awkward, would be awkward even if his hand wasn't covered in fur.]

C'mon now. There's no need to be defensive.

We know each other better than anyone else.

[sadisticwarfare]

[He doesn't mind the touch, obviously.]

Yes, we do. It's just... It's just the way I am, Kimbley. I'm afraid that's not going to change.

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You have no reason to be defensive around me!

[He's not helping, is he?]

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[NOT AT ALL]

I know that but-- It's still difficult, alright?

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[It's too bad he's telling this to Kimbley who isn't the sort to be incredibly affectionate, even to tease Archer.

Actually, maybe that's a good thing!]

You say that, but we've been a good team so far, haven't we?

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Of course we have. I'm not arguing that. I'm just... not very good at acknowledging it sometimes, I suppose.

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[It's not like Kimbley's any better at acknowledging it.]

That's what I'm here for. To tell you we're awesome.

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[He laughs a bit at that.]

I suppose I could use a reminder every once in awhile.

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[It's been a long time since he's heard Archer laugh like that. Kimbley can't help but smirk.]

Guess I'll have to keep reminding you, huh?