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[mykimlasca]

[Natalia is staring at the wall near the Carter Estate. It's painted beautifully and compliments some of the flowers she's grown with the residents. She pauses in her walk to stare at it quietly, her fingers going to her mouth in shock]

Oh..how lovely. Who commissioned such a thing? And why wasn't I aware of this being painted? I'd imagine with my

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[demonicbookworm]

[He’s silent, thinking what to say... but nothing good enough comes to his mind.

He slowly shakes his head.]

I... It's okay.

[He takes a deep breath, then gives her a strained smile.]

I'll be okay.

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[mykimlasca]

...Ruca. It's alright if you're upset. Just--let me know if I can do anything to help.

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[demonicbookworm]

But...

[...there's no need to worry anyone.]

I'll be okay... Just... give me some time.

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[mykimlasca]

I can give you some time off the Clinic, if you desire.

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[demonicbookworm]

Ah, no! I still want to help as much as I can.

I... I don't want to be a problem to anyone.

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[mykimlasca]

Don't be ridiculous. I'd hope my attitude on self-worth hasn't rubbed off on you, Ruca.

Take a break. A few days, and return to me. How does that sound?

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[demonicbookworm]

[shakes his head.]

I think if I do... it will just make things worse. [Because he has a terrible tendency to isolate himself from everyone else... especially at times like this.]

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[mykimlasca]

..Yes, I feel the same, to be honest. In that case, I'll be sure to provide work to keep you distracted.

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[demonicbookworm]

Thank you, Natalia. [He smiles, though still in a strained way.] I'll try my best not to be a burden. [because, you know, when he's a little upset like this, he can actually do something not right... or something like that.]