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Frank nods. "My point is.... some of us have been there. It's not easy. I think it's worth it. I think Brekke does too. Point is... well."

"Not the end of my sexy glory days, is that what you guys tell me?"

"Assuming you started them?"

"Owww.. nice burn" he smiles "yeah." A nod "Probably need to talk To Tiff as well. She may not want to.. date an older guy"

Frank goes serious and nods. "That can be ... difficult. Can I ask a personal question?"

"Is there any other kind when Togails are the subject? Shoot" He nods

"Do you love her?"

HE ponders "yeah. I do."

Frank exhales. After a moment. "Well. Speaking just for myself.... I'll miss you. Hope you'll stay in touch. You need to be with her, if you love her."

"Ah, but she has to love me back." A shrug "We'll see"

Frank nods, drinks his coffee.

"Of course, I could try to steal her from Aunt Thea and move her here. THAT would go over well" a shake of his head trying to imagine.

After a long moment. "You... we.... could ask."

"Frank. again.. like a brother.. but. wow. You know your wife and the countess don't get along. I'm not sure... a negotation between them would go... swimmingly"

Frank shrugs. "It's an option. Saying, I'm willing to try. For what that's worth."

"Thanks, that means a lot actually" He nods, and steps out of the shower "I'll go ..make some arrangements"

Frank nods, and stays where he is in the sauna.

Later Vali will remember to get his pants

JK

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