[he jumps at it's sudden appearance (like he always does), and the alarm in his posture doesn't quite fade once he recognizes who it is. Eddie's warnings about Desire, however ignored, haven't been forgotten - and this is Despair's realm they're talking about. this is ridiculous and dangerous and completely reckless.
this is stupid.
still, backing out at this point is cowardice. and no matter what else Eridan is, he won't admit to being a coward.]
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this is stupid.
still, backing out at this point is cowardice. and no matter what else Eridan is, he won't admit to being a coward.]
Alright.
[a barely hesitant pause.]
Let's do this.