[ Oh, Maruki doesn't regret a single minute of it.
He bites back the urge to insist he can do it before he leaves. Watches him a moment longer. Slides off the chair with a grateful smile and moves to begin packing his satchel.
The final message sent just as he leaves: ]
Next time you want to play, I get to pick the first word. I'll give you a head start on thinking up your response.
Scow.
[ And he's gone.
Maybe when he returns home, they'll manage to speak out loud. ]
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He bites back the urge to insist he can do it before he leaves. Watches him a moment longer. Slides off the chair with a grateful smile and moves to begin packing his satchel.
The final message sent just as he leaves: ]
Next time you want to play, I get to pick the first word. I'll give you a head start on thinking up your response.
Scow.
[ And he's gone.
Maybe when he returns home, they'll manage to speak out loud. ]