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[necessaryevil]

*ITP there is a ninja making his way through camp. He seems distracted. He is also covered in blood*

((fallout for this thread. Open to anyone))

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[watchmycannon]

--Ah.

[necessaryevil]

You speak like one.

[watchmycannon]

I have long since accepted that my life belongs less to me than it does to my city and her people -- I suppose that would color my reaction.

[necessaryevil]

There's nothing wrong with your reaction. Do you have any idea how often I've punched Raphael in the face for being a self-absorbed fool?

[watchmycannon]

[--okay, that's kind of funny]

Thank you.

[necessaryevil]

You don't have to thank me.

[watchmycannon]

And yet I shall, regardless. It... does make me feel better, to be able to commiserate.

[necessaryevil]

I didn't always get along with him, so I'm well aware of his flaws.

[watchmycannon]

Of course; and you've known him far longer.

[necessaryevil]

Not that much longer. A year or so.

He's hurt you, hasn't he?

[watchmycannon]

Heh, well, given the pace of our relationship, Marion only knows what I would have done with a further year.

--Ah, I suppose I must be rather obvious.

[necessaryevil]

He has a talent for such things. You listened to me speak of how frustrating he is. I don't mind returning the favor, particularly since you've been helping me and I could only repay you with bad news.

[watchmycannon]

No; I'm glad to know -- it would have been terrible to find out some other way.

[necessaryevil]

...Yes, I suppose it would be.

He does care for you, but he doesn't deal well with his negative emotions. That's when he becomes selfish.

[watchmycannon]

Mm, and I care for him -- a great deal. But I... don't know that that is sufficient.

[necessaryevil]

No?