[It's like his prayers have been answered (for once); a mission, of all things, right before that damned romantic holiday. He's been worrying and gradually getting more and more cranky about the whole idea, so to receive a summons now is nothing short of a miracle.
Still, it does leave him with the unfortunate issue of Luke... his replica had only just returned from his kidnapping, and his health is going to be gradually deteriorating for a while, and while it's not like Asch is worried-
...okay maybe a little concerned, but death isn't even permanent-
...oh, dammit. Whatever, the dreck is hopeless on his own and needs someone to keep an eye on him during Asch's absence, especially during an exceedingly stupid experiment that is sure to arrive in a matter of days. So off he goes to the house where he knows at least two women who will surely be happy to get the job, assuming Xion doesn't beat them both to it.]
[Action, February 12th]
Still, it does leave him with the unfortunate issue of Luke... his replica had only just returned from his kidnapping, and his health is going to be gradually deteriorating for a while, and while it's not like Asch is worried-
...okay maybe a little concerned, but death isn't even permanent-
...oh, dammit. Whatever, the dreck is hopeless on his own and needs someone to keep an eye on him during Asch's absence, especially during an exceedingly stupid experiment that is sure to arrive in a matter of days. So off he goes to the house where he knows at least two women who will surely be happy to get the job, assuming Xion doesn't beat them both to it.]