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[chisoku_outlaw]

[For the few who actually know Rubi, he definitely sounds tired...and maybe in pain. He did make it all the way back to his apartment on his own, despite Mallynap injuries. He's definitely trying to hide it, though.]

Looks like I'm back again. Care to tell me what I missed, Luceti?

[There's a long pause, but his breathing is heard. He already knows

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[voice]

[causeblocked]

They took the idiot earlier today. Must have jinxed himself.

... Are you hungry? I made dinner.

[For two. As he has for every meal of the day. Not because he's been fretting. Not at all.]

[voice]

[chisoku_outlaw]

They must think they're amusing.

...[Normally, Rubi would say no. Also, he kind of hates Isamu because Naoki does horribly at explaining things to Rubi. But...he might as well, right? He has to meet Isamu eventually.] I can't remember the last time I've eaten.

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[causeblocked]

You want me to bring it over there?

...I'll bring it over there.

[And this would be him shutting the journal and grabbing everything up to cross the hall. He knocks, because his hands are full.]

[Action]

[chisoku_outlaw]

[Rubi forces himself to answer, even though moving around isn't something he really wants to do. He has some nasty cuts on his arm again, as well as some massive fatigue going on. Luckily, he's bandaged and in clean clothes when he gets to the door. And opens it. And doesn't say anything except...]

So, you're his friend, then?

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[causeblocked]

Yeah, that's right. ...Wow. you look like crap. You should sit down.

[He says this as he walks past him into the room, without offering to help him and with no regards to the fact that Rubi had to get up to open the door for him in the first place.]

It shouldn't have gotten too cold by now. Hope you like barbecue.

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[chisoku_outlaw]

[He doesn't really mind. He wouldn't want help, anyways. He'll sit down at the table once he's shut the door, though.]

Anything's fine. ...Thank you.

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[causeblocked]

[It's Japanese barbecue, of course. Rubi isn't Naoki, but Isamu's pretty sure that the demi-fiend won't be coming back this evening anyway. He sets a plate down across from the other man before joining him.]

Now if you see Naoki before I do, you can tell him that I'm perfectly capable of cooking for myself.

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[chisoku_outlaw]

[It's meat. That's good enough for this elf. He'll start eating it as soon as he's grabbed a fork. He has some manners, after all.]

I will, then. ...It's not bad.

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[causeblocked]

Of course it isn't bad. You think I'd try to serve something that wasn't worth serving?

[Well, he had in the past, but he was better at this sort of thing now.]

Good to see you have an appetite.

[Action]

[chisoku_outlaw]

[The answer is yes. B| But he won't say that.]

Like I said...can't remember the last time I had some food. You tend to lose track of time.

[Action]

[causeblocked]

I can understand that. [Doesn't want to say that he can't relate. That might jinx him too!]

Don't need any medical supplies or anything, do you?

[He hopes not, cause he really doesn't want to have to run out and get them, but he'll pretend to be considerate for Naoki's sake.]

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[chisoku_outlaw]

No. I have everything I need. [He's not used to having people concerned about him, so it works out for both parties. /o/]

[Action]

[causeblocked]

Good. [And a good neighbor would offer to help clean things up, but...]

So. You and Naoki good pals?

[Action]

[chisoku_outlaw]

[Are they good pals? Rubi mulls that over as he eats another bite. Oh, well. He'll just give a vague response.]

He reminds me of someone.

[Action]

[causeblocked]

What, other people like that exist?

[He laughs, and it's lighthearted. Naoki is kind of his own thing in his book.]

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[chisoku_outlaw]

There aren't many. That's for certain.