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[placation]

That's a big deal, in my book. Give yourself some credit.

[laserhawk]

. . . I'm glad it mattered. I hope he takes it to heart, that someone will stay.

But . . . not yet. I can't take that credit just yet.

[placation]

If you say so. I'm going to keep giving you credit whether you can take it or not, though.

[laserhawk]

If you do that, I'll start giving compliments again.

[placation]

I can't believe I'm about to say this, but I would prefer that you continue dragging me through the mud about my taking in wayward teens.

[laserhawk]

Shocker.

Thankfully, I can do both.

[placation]

Please, stop kicking me when I'm down...

[laserhawk]

I'll let you off the hook.

Anyway all I said was not yet. Doesn't mean I won't accept it someday.

[placation]

Good. That's certainly progress.

Well, if I know Kurusu-kun, he won't shy away from letting you know how grateful he is for any help you give him.

[laserhawk]

It doesn't seem like he needs much help.

[placation]

Then his mask is more intact than mine ever was.

He isn't helpless. Don't get me wrong. But he could use some more people looking out for him.

[laserhawk]

. . . Because he can't help the way he is?

[placation]

More or less. It's in his nature.

Compared to how I knew him back in my reality, though... I do think he's trying to let others in more. It's a relief.

[laserhawk]

What do you want to have with him?

[placation]

[ What a question. The answer takes a while to come. ]

I'd like to be more honest with him than I was before. There was a lot that I had to keep from him, and I'm not proud of the way I went about things.

But I have less to hide now. And I can't expect him to throw off that mask around me if I don't do the same.

[laserhawk]

[ that's good to know. it helps dolph avoid potential missteps. he doesn't want to mess this up for maruki. ]

You'll get there.

[placation]

Thank you. I hope so. I don't intend to rush it.

Though we both know what waiting too long in this place can mean.

[laserhawk]

I do.

But I think you know better. And you'll make it.

[placation]

Thanks, Dolph. I'll do my best, as ever.

[laserhawk]

I know you will.