Different... isn't bad. When making a change, I just thought it seemed easiest to start simple. It's... faster to wash?
[He's trying his damnedest to make it not sound so stupid to be like "oh, yeah, I'm trying to get over myself, so why not whack some hair off." But his brain supplies the, Nice job, loser for him.]
[This is so funny, ahhhhh. Thank god that doesn't transport away from his mind, he'd look like an asshole even though he thinks it's endearing, not stupid.]
I guess you're right. Friends do understand you when you sometimes don't even understand yourself.
It's alright. Even if it's 'him' instead of 'you' sometimes, I know you're still in there. And I don't think 'he' would hurt me either, we got along alright.
Be careful anyway. I don't... trust what this place is capable of doing. Don't... [He glances to the side and then back.] Don't feel bad doing what you need to do if it comes down to stopping us.
[The thoughts are already weird enough, and he doesn't want to make Lalli feel uncomfortable, so he doesn't say anything about what he hears. Thinks? Gets.
His smile is wry and doesn't exactly reach his eyes, but it's not mean.]
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Different... isn't bad. When making a change, I just thought it seemed easiest to start simple. It's... faster to wash?
[He's trying his damnedest to make it not sound so stupid to be like "oh, yeah, I'm trying to get over myself, so why not whack some hair off." But his brain supplies the, Nice job, loser for him.]
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You're not a loser, Riku. And this is a good change for you.
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No--I... Um. I know.
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[Does Riku need reassurance? Does he need positive vibes?]
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[He reaches up to--feel it? That won't tell him it's red, but he can feel it's warm. GOD. He hates it here.]
I'm just... I'm just a little warm is all. It's summer.
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[>T It's not that warm Riku.]
I don't know why you're doubting yourself. You're a competent person and a good friend. That's what matters.
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...I know. [He sound scolded.] Thanks... I just can't help thinking things sometimes.
[A recovering emo.]
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Oh. You get thoughts like that too?
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[Recovering emo buddies!
Lalli got Fall Dorm because of depression.]
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Then I should tell you that you shouldn't listen to those thoughts. Nothing good comes from it. In fact people will probably yell at you about it.
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Yeah, I can see that. [A playfully pointed look at Lalli.] Does that mean you're going to do the same?
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Don't have to. You and I understand each other now, so we don't have to say anything.
[He seems satisfied with that too? Understanding without long-winded conversations is nice.]
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I guess you're right. Friends do understand you when you sometimes don't even understand yourself.
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[He reaches out, this time stretching up to mess up Riku's hair on purpose.]
I'll be there for you, okay? Even when things get difficult or weird.
[Or when memories start to fade.]
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Thanks... I trust you.
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Good. And you know I trust you too, right?
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[I'm glad.]
I don't... know if you should, the way things look. I mean... You can trust me, [Riku wouldn't ever hurt Lalli.] but... trusting me and this place...
Just... be careful, okay?
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[This place though. That's a valid worry.]
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Be careful anyway. I don't... trust what this place is capable of doing. Don't... [He glances to the side and then back.] Don't feel bad doing what you need to do if it comes down to stopping us.
If we really are who it's after.
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[He's just. Going to try to gently grab the sides of Riku's face between his hands. That way he can look Riku directly in the eyes.]
We're going to save you. All four of you.
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I know. I just mean... if you can't...
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[Lalli's not one to overpromise, so for him to say this means he's serious.
-won't let him die. He's too important to me.]
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His smile is wry and doesn't exactly reach his eyes, but it's not mean.]
Okay. I believe you.
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[He's taking those words at face value. And then he pats Riku's face once before letting to and stepping back.]
Stay with us on Thursday night, okay? We'll have a sleepover in the common room.
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Okay. I'll be there.