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[threeofthree]

[ Someone has been out of the loop for a little while. It may have been he found himself sleeping too long, or he is just still adjusting to this place. But whatever happened, he's awake again, and the SFC is propped up in front of him. ]

//Filtered to Kenshin, SelphieI apologize to getting back to you both so late, but is the offer to live with

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[shounenphelps]

Of course, Ran. So long as they are good people, and you're happy, that's most important. I still have to show you how to swim, after all.

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[threeofthree]

I would still like to learn.

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[shounenphelps]

Some day, whenever you like, just let me know. My days are rather lazy here. I may pick up a new hobby.

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[threeofthree]

I certainly know what you man. Everything is so peaceful, around here.

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[shounenphelps]

It's a... relief for me, actually.

[He's still thinking this is some kind of dream-test, and that his friends are okay back home.]

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[threeofthree]

Are things hectic back home?

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[shounenphelps]

It wasn't hectic for awhile - I thought things had calmed down again.

Then it all came crashing back into our lives.

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[threeofthree]

I am sorry to hear that. Do you wish to talk about it?

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[shounenphelps]

It's quite complicated, unfortunately - perhaps someday.

[As polite a 'no' as you'll ever hear, really.]

I'd hate to burden a new friend with old troubles.

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[threeofthree]

[ Ran smiles again; he's almost always doing that. ]

I don't mind. But you're probably right that we should focus on happier things.

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[shounenphelps]

It just goes back to why I think I'm here, really - not that I expect this place to be a paradise, but I don't think the old problems can be solved here.

It's up to me to accomplish here whatever it is I'm meant to accomplish. I believe then, when I... return, I'll be better able to confront those old issues.

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[threeofthree]

You have a very optimistic view of this entire situation.

[ Ran wishes he could have the same. ]

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[shounenphelps]

Do I?

Hm, I've been told my optimism is not always a good thing.

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[threeofthree]

It's refreshing, really.

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[shounenphelps]

I'm glad it can be of some good use, then. You're not always so jaded, aren't you?

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[threeofthree]

Me? I try not to be. That's not always easy, however.