[he shakes his head, as well, downing some more of his drink.]
Not really much use with situations like this, anyway. I've always been better for-- practical applications, I guess. So I don't know what more I can do here besides... try to help clean up the blood after.
[he's not suited to-- figuring things out. to digging up info and analyzing it, to solving murders. if all he can do is be there, then he's trying, but.
[ they look at gregor out of the corner of their eye before taking another drink. ]
Sure. It doesn't make the dead rise, and the wound doesn't just close overnight. But it paves the way... to continue forward. Just be careful to let us take care of you too, yeah?
Well, 'friend' is a little bit of a stretch. I don't usually keep bugs around like this, y'know? But it showed up with me, and... well, I don't like seeing 'em squashed, either.
[ brow furrowed like i can't believe this is happening right now. you haven't named your bug. can't believe this. all things deserve a name, that's how you give them their power. ]
A name for them would be better coming from you, wouldn't it? Guess there's always... Bud. A friend. And the start of life for many plants as well. A name with potential.
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[so. seems bad! it seems real bad.]
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No... no. Neither of them would have done this on their own.
[ taking a moment to just scrub a hand over their face slowly before taking another long drink. ]
Feels like a body hemorrhaging.
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[he shakes his head, as well, downing some more of his drink.]
Not really much use with situations like this, anyway. I've always been better for-- practical applications, I guess. So I don't know what more I can do here besides... try to help clean up the blood after.
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[ resting chin on palm. ]
Your presence is balm enough. If I can offer the same, then you deserve just that...
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[he's not suited to-- figuring things out. to digging up info and analyzing it, to solving murders. if all he can do is be there, then he's trying, but.
'you're a good guy, gregor.'
he doesn't feel like it.]
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[ they look at gregor out of the corner of their eye before taking another drink. ]
Sure. It doesn't make the dead rise, and the wound doesn't just close overnight. But it paves the way... to continue forward. Just be careful to let us take care of you too, yeah?
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[it's just hard to see everyone else Going Thru It.]
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Hey, now. Don't take away my job. That's what I do.
It's what I choose to do.
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[his stool!! c'monnn.]
...can understand that. But I'll be fine, if you've gotta put a little more of that work into everybody else.
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Is that the sort of thing you're used to? Because that's not how it works here.
[ listen here you little shit. ]
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Learn it well...
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I am a firm teacher.
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[ said very plainly, but it doesn't seem like they mind that. ]
I am... used to this sort of thing.
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Responsibility for the unit's a hard habit to break, I'm guessing.
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[ honestly! ]
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[ a slight nod. swirling glass drags. ]
... Unrelated, maybe. But I have wanted to ask... your bug friend. Does it have a name as well?
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[looking up at the bug on his head...]
...nah, never gave it one.
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[ hi bug friend from trial... in his hair that's so cute. ]
Just curious. We spent some real quality time together, you know.
[ Joke. ]
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[a little shrug, there.]
Can give it a name if you want, though.
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[ brow furrowed like i can't believe this is happening right now. you haven't named your bug. can't believe this. all things deserve a name, that's how you give them their power. ]
A name for them would be better coming from you, wouldn't it? Guess there's always... Bud. A friend. And the start of life for many plants as well. A name with potential.
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[bud the bug...
yeah, why not.
he takes another drink, and-]
Say, Io, was that trick with the bar part of your senior perks, or can you show me how to do that?
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