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[transmit]

HELLO

"You've reached Elysium! Lost? Need an ear? I'm your guy! I'll get back to you as soon as I can."

GOODBYE

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cursed chihuahua papers

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[ordimame]

[Edamura takes the companionable silence as an opportunity to strip out of his sopping clothing (he leaves on his underwear, though) and change into the proffered hospital gown. with his back to Elysium, the flush that cascades across his cheeks at the mention of his. . . "detour". . . is properly hidden]

I'm not— [a grump!] — what I said happened back at the castle was true. I wasn't downplaying my own part in things.

This time was just. . [he trails off, hunching his shoulders, busying himself with the gown's strings] What was I gonna do, just watch? It was Hien.

[spoken as if that is reason enough. which it is]

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"It was Hien." Wow. I think those are the most powerful words I've heard today.

[ He glances over his shoulder, mouth pulled into a grin. ]

Are you going to be waiting, then? For him to show up in the river?

[ordimame]

"Powerful?" [a scoff] It's just the truth! He's my friend.

[adjusting his gown over his shoulders before he glances down the river. a sharp exhale]

. . . I'd like to. But I don't want to crowd him.

[what if Hien wants time alone?]

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How about you practice what you preach? You're the one who told me not to make decisions for other people. If he needs time alone, he's a big enough boy to tell you that, I'm sure.

[ did he have to word it like that

yea ]

[ordimame]

[YEAH, DID HE HAVE TO!!]

[but it's a valid point, and Edamura falls silent before glancing over at the river. a bit hopeful, a bit expectant]

. . . yeah, okay. I'll wait for him.

[and then Hien swims away. not that he sees it but he will probably wait until everyone clears out before realizing that is what happened]

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[ Hien how dare you ]

Mm. I have some other business I need to take care of, so I'll see you around. [ … ] If you need anything, I'm a call away.

[ Scruffs Edamura's hair on the way out. ]

Good boy.

[ BYE!!!!! ]

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[ordimame]

[h. heh??]

[for a moment he just stands there, completely stunned, watching open mouthed as Elysium bounces. his hair is now standing up in all sorts of different directions. it look very silly]

[ordimame]

[and then he calls out—]

— you can't escape that easily!! Drinks are on you!

[NOBODY PAYS FOR DRINKS IN PURGATORY]