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[personal profile] counterclocked 2020-02-25 11:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's a small half amused sound, before he continues on.]

No, I get that, but... You know, in general. It kind of seems like this place isn't so great, you know?
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[personal profile] counterclocked 2020-02-25 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh, I don't think that's true. I mean, if you're not happy in a job, it's not your duty to not quit, is it?
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[personal profile] counterclocked 2020-02-25 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[He pauses, frowning.]

It might not be any of my business, but... What do you owe him for, exactly?
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[personal profile] counterclocked 2020-02-26 12:20 am (UTC)(link)
[After a moment, sheepishly:]

...Right, sorry. Never mind.
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[personal profile] counterclocked 2020-02-26 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
It's not just that. I mean, it's... kind of worrying, I guess. Peach told me that you guys can still get hurt here. It just must be a really good reason.
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[personal profile] counterclocked 2020-02-26 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
Well... Hopefully it’s been rare for you, at least.
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[personal profile] counterclocked 2020-02-26 04:25 am (UTC)(link)
...Really?

[He looks clearly surprised, but after a second he realizes that might be a little bit insulting.]

—Not that you don't seem like you could.
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[personal profile] counterclocked 2020-02-26 05:17 am (UTC)(link)
No, not just you! And I know they have. I guess it's just... I don't know, defending yourself against random people who want to punch you for some reason seems different then defending yourself against a horde of rats.

[Not that they need to worry about rats specifically anymore, but. That sure is the level that everyone is already on.]
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[personal profile] counterclocked 2020-02-26 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
Well... That's what friends do, right?

[His tone says he is absolutely ready for her to tell him they aren't friends.]
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[personal profile] counterclocked 2020-02-26 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
It also matters whether it's what you wish, too...

[Absolutely not.]
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[personal profile] counterclocked 2020-02-26 06:22 am (UTC)(link)
Ah... Yeah. I think I know what you mean, Peach filled me in.

[But the sticking point for him, really:]

You didn’t choose the rules, you just put them on the plaque. Right?
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[personal profile] counterclocked 2020-02-26 06:26 am (UTC)(link)
So... Why would I be mad at you for a situation that isn’t your fault?
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[personal profile] counterclocked 2020-02-26 06:32 am (UTC)(link)
Right. It’s not like I can blame them for that, either, this is... Insane. And I can’t really promise that I’ll always be completely logical, just...

[A breath.]

I’ll at least try.