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Hi, yes, ah... I know there's... quite a lot going on at the moment, and I'd like to help with the whole... removing the infestation from the city, but I've forgotten how to use my weapon. A bit. And just about everything else as well. If there's someone who can- who has some kind of magic, or ability to restore memories, then I would be very grateful. Apparently I sort of died and lost them all, so I'm understandably eager to get them back. I think.

[ It's hard to be sure of anything in this condition, honestly. ]

All I can offer in terms of "why do it" is that I'll be much more useful with my memories back than I am now, so... there's that.

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He's lying. You're no one's assistant.

[The tone that comes through is so, so indignant.]

What? Me? Lying? I would never. Literally never. In fact, I'm uh, super offended you even mentioned it.

「dUDEEE.」

You don't get to play with people's minds like this, I will not allow it.

Oh my gods, do you have a single ounce of chill in your entire fucking body.

[What a party pooper!!! But he's not giving up yet.]

I'm here to collect my employee. And help her. Obviously, she can't keep running around by herself like this.

Will both of you give it a rest? How am I meant to trust either of you if I can't remember anything about myself?

「You don't get to judge him without knowing him!」

She obviously can't. But that doesn't mean you get to play with her head.

[Yes he does!!! He gets to judge everybody!! Fight him irl!!!!!]

Hang on sweetie, we're getting this worked out, don't worry about it.

[And then, obviously back at Atem--]

I'm not messing with anybody. I'm helping.

How is that helping?

All right, well, all I've learned here is that one or both of you are liars, so I think I'll steer clear of the pair of you for now.

[ How dare, honestly. ]

Well are you gonna follow her around and make sure she doesn’t wander into a hole?

[This is not fair, uuugh, he had this one in the bag. Rude.]

Look. Babe. I'm just sayin'. We were having a great talk before he came along.

Losing one's memories doesn't mean she's stupid. But whatever... I will step back and you better take care of her, karma does not forgive, Taako, that's all I'm going to say.

Well, now that you've sorted it out, what am I to take from all of this?

[He rolls his eyes, unseen behind the phone.]

Look, you want somebody to help you outta this mess or not? Cuz now I guess I'm committed, even though it's not nearly as fun.

Of course I do. [ siiigh ] What is it you want? Er-... that is, what do I have to do?

[Alriiight, now he can get back in business.]

I'll keep an eye out. Make sure you don't wander into danger or get murdered by robots, because I have wicked cool magic. And in exchange, you, y'know, help me find some stuff. Food, items, easy stuff.

... All right. [ She'll have to see about his magic, but it's worth a try. ] I don't suppose your abilities can bring my memories back?

Prrrrobably not. I'd like to uh, say that I could, but that's healing and cha boy doesn't run that way. I turn things into other things and uh, do cool fire tricks n' shit. Used to have a guy for that but he's havin' some magical impotence right now, so guess you're stuck.

[He just gives a little shrug. He might be able to fix it with the transmuters stone, but it's risky and unfortunately he gives a bit of a crap if she lives or dies, so he won't even put it on the table.]

"Cool fire tricks?" [ That's neat, but not currently helpful in her situation. ] Well... if he ever - recovers, then will you send him my way?

[ It's awfully annoying to be without your memories, you know. ]

Oh, def.

[Not that he thinks Merle knows how to heal memories. If there were spells for that, well... his history would be less fucked on the whole.]

In the mmmmeantime, I'll come getcha and we can get to work. Sooo glad you're okay, bee-tee-dubs.

[He winks, which makes it look like he's not being sincere (even if he kind of is).]

Thank you. So am I. [ Is having died and come back really "okay," though? ] ... I'll see you shortly.

[ Be kind, Taako. Be kind. ]

Sweet.

[Oh, he'll be something. But he's getting at least one good story out of this.]

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