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[rahl_loyalist]

Don't bother leaving a message if it's anything less than important.

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[i_love_squats]

[Oh, the fight earlier? Totally not over with. And now, he came prepared: Zack's so numb with alcohol (thank you, twins!) that he doesn't give a damn what he says.

[Except he still sorta does. Because it's Zack, just slightly more slurry. And hurt. And angry.]

This...this is your idea of protecting him?! I wouldn't...wouldn't let you protect a houseplant if this is what folks like you do! Do you kick puppies, too?!

I thought you cared about him, Cara! I thought he mattered to you like he matters to me! I thought-- I thought you were good for him.

I thought you cared.

I thought--

[He sighs, a watery, defeated thing, and the sound of his voice is muffled, the microphone obscured by something. A hand. A blanket. A pillow. Something.]

He's my best friend. He's family. Fam-i-ly.

Just. B-Bring him back.

Make him okay. I'll never bug you again if you just--just do this. Promise. Cross my heart. I'll stop talking to you. Won't annoy you. Anything you want.

Just--

I just--

He is--

[He sighs, turning it off.]

1/?

[lestrangestone]

You. Owe me an explanation.

2/?

[lestrangestone]

[several moments later]

Nevermind. I grant you a full pardon.

3/?

[lestrangestone]

You should thank me for not seeking immediate retaliation. You were very lucky that I lost my...

[...]

...perhaps I recall our last meeting differently than you, but there was something different about you...

4/4! idek god help me

[lestrangestone]

...are you sure you're not somehow magical? Because your eyes speak otherwise.

[rahl_loyalist]

What are you jabbering on about? [Her tone is sharp as she responds.]

[lestrangestone]

[This is Bella. A sharp tone is sometimes like a hug.]

I left you a present.

[rahl_loyalist]

[they're so alike in some ways]

I don't need or want anything from you.