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Oh, Jesus Christ, [ Matt protests. He hadn't even thought about that. He'd thought of other malign uses of enchantments one might reasonably be suspicious of--something that would hurt Dimitri, or the magical equivalent of a sugar pill--but not spying, somehow. ] Well--no, no, I don't wanna do anything like that.

[ Just what a liar would say!

Matt regards Dimitri with a rueful smile. ]

That's so awful. I'm sorry they did that to you. [ A beat. ] Who was it, out of curiosity?

[ And so Matt can try to never tell that person he's giving out charms to Meris. ]

I'd hope not. Or I really would be a fool to let it happen again.

[ He shrugs a touch sheepishly. ]

I don't hold it against them. But I do remember it.

[ He purses his lips. ]

Rik Tohsaka. Although I haven't heard much from her recently...

[ Matt nods seriously. He hasn't met Rin, but now he'll keep an eye out. Not with any intent to retaliate or anything--that'd be wild, when Dimitri's saying himself he doesn't hold a grudge. But he definitely wouldn't approach her first with his doubts concerning Zenith's leadership. ]

Well ... [ He holds out the sachet for Dimitri to take. ] Have someone look it over, if you want. Someone you trust.

[ He's not sure who among Meridian has the relevant skillset. Set, maybe? And even odds he'd tear the sachet to pieces in the name of either research or mayhem. ]

I try to trust people when I first meet them, unless they give me a reason not to.

[ Dimitri takes the small sachet and turns it over in his hand. ]

You haven't given me a reason. So I trust you.

[ Matt smiles faintly. Honestly, he's not sure he trusts people as readily as Dimitri does. He can admire it, even if he can't figure out how to live it. ]

I'll do my best to keep it that way, [ he settles on. Matt takes another swig from his glass, polishing it off with a soft ah. ] Any other questions for me about the charm? I realize I forgot to mention, but it'll lose effectiveness eventually. And then if you like how it's working, I can recharge it.

I don't think anything comes to mind. And... I can find you if I need anything, can't I?

[ You know, with the whole psychic thing they've got going. ]

Definitely. Give me a ring in my brain anytime ... it's not like I can tell whether it's day or night around here.

[ Matt shoots Dimitri a rueful smile. Then, setting down his glass, he rises with effort from his seat. ]

Okay, I should be getting back. [ He stretches, rolling his neck and his shoulders. ] Not that anyone should be missing me, but Yima's replacement seems kinda strict.

[ And apparently, Zenith likes to spy! Matt should sweep his room when he gets back to Sebastian's. ]

Does she? I didn't know she had a replacement already...

[ Interesting. He'll file that way for later. ]

I wish you luck, honestly.

I think she's more of a trusted advisor, substitute ruler type? [ Matt offers. He doesn't like the decisions Yima's made, and he doesn't trust Florence a bit, but at least there doesn't seem to be any hint of a coup behind the move. ] But thanks.

[ He slings his rucksack over one shoulder and heads for the door, lifting his invisibility charm to his neck. He gives Dimitri one last smile. ]

See you later.

[ He ties the ribbon closed, vanishing instantly. A moment later, the door opens itself, and softly shuts itself again. ]

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