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"Good, because you won't get another chance so easily. Assassin or not." He smiled a bit, "I totally let my guard down around you, but that won't happen again," he promised as he stood. "So you ready to head back?"

Long didn't say anything as he stared at his bow.

Rosen paused a moment, "You want to wear it? I'll put it in for you," he offered.

Long was silent for a moment before asking quietly without looking at Rosen, "Is it possible to start over again?"

Rosen blinked, "Depends... on what you want to start over, I guess," he shrugged before sitting down beside Long.

"... Everything," Long explained quietly, still not looking at Rosen.

Rosen stared at Long for awhile before smiling, "Yeah, it's possible. Starting everything over would be very hard but it's doable, Long," he replied before moving around to get a look at his face.

Long's face still seemed mostly blank.

"Now let's see," Rosen continued as he put his hand over Long's and touched the bow, "Starting over on the bow would be easy, lots of seaweed here for you to do so..." he stated, "Starting over with me would be more difficult, but would you like to, Long?" he asked, still looking at his face.

Long was quiet for a short moment before nodding slowly.

Rosen smiled, "Alright," he replied, "I'll pretend this little kidnapping didn't happen. After all, you didn't actually hurt me, just bruised my ego a bit. But don't try it again," he stated, putting a gentle hand on Long's cheek, "Okay?"

Long didn't say anything, avoiding Rosen's eye contact the best he could.

"You know what you really need to start over?" Rosen continued, still watching Long, "Forgiveness. And guess what Long?" he chuckled, "I forgive you for acting on your instincts and attempting to kill me!" He tugged on Long's cheek a little, stretching it out. So much for difficult.

Long remained silent and avoided eye contact, but he seemed confused as Rosen tugged on his cheek.

Rosen continued to tug, "How can I not forgive this cute face?" he sighed with a smirk.

Long still seemed confused, looking rather silly.