Part 478: Robin C

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(turns around) Tharja? ...Are you following me?

...Maybe.

Maybe?! I've seen you hiding behind tents and wagons all week!

Ah. Of course you'd notice, with our fates entwined so...

Sorry, what? Our... fates?

Oh yes. I realized it the first moment we locked eyes. "She isn't like the others," I thought. "She's the one I've been seeking!"

Riiiiight. Well, um, thank you? ...I guess?

That's why I've been watching your every...single...move. Yesterday you read two books and part of a third. You snacked on an apple. And last night, you turned over 12 times in your sleep. ...Well below your average.

You've been watching me sleep?!

I thought you'd be grateful.

No, I think "disturbed" is more the word. You mean to tell me you've been following me every single day since we met?

...Yes.

I suddenly feel very ill.

Don't worry. I'll take care of you. ...Veeery good care.

Coming from a normal friend, I'd probably be happy to hear that. But somehow when you say it, it's not quite so comforting...

Is that what you want, Robin? Someone..."normal"?

Well, I...suppose? That's to say-

All I needed to hear. (leaves)

Wait, Tharja! Stay here! ...Where I can see you!

Oh gods, this will not end well...