Are you sure? I don't want to bother you... I mean, I want to talk to you and see what you're up to, but if you're busy... [but he just said he's NOT.]
I'm just glad to hear your handsome voice. You've been sleeping well and drinking lots of water, right? [let's not talk about her immediate crisis. good idea!]
Mmn. I don't - I've just been working. I think we'll be able to paint soon. [Materials in the proper lively colors are pricey, but he's almost found every shade they need-]
I know you've been working. And I'm so proud of you! But take a break soon, okay? We've got all of eternity to work ourselves to another death.
[there's a warmness in her voice-- hopefully, he can hear her smile. but onto better things!] Will we?! I'm so excited! And we should get more pictures of ourselves up. Our room is going to be so beautiful, thanks to you!
We can't die again, since we're already dead. [A blunt way of saying 'no' to the suggested break. He always finds a way to deny it - downtime gives him nothing.
Though, he does feel warmth in his chest from her intent - and there's guilt in his voice as he continues.] Yes, we should. I look forward to it.
Do you have any favorite places? We can take pictures there.
[well, if he won't take a break, she'll force him to take one, eventually. milly ashford is not to be refused.]
You know? Any place we're together is good enough for me! Part of the fun in taking pictures with someone isn't where you're at. It's getting to share memories with them, and having something that proves it. My favourite pictures will always be of us, smiling together!
We can take pictures while we paint, then. [It sounds...fun. The work of putting lines on the wall may be difficult, but it's one of the goals he's been laboring for. Anticipating.
When he pictures himself painting, he always sees himself with a smile.]
That sounds wonderful! I bet you look cute covered in paint too~ [she knows he's had a sad life, and that he missed out on being a child. while she can't go back in time and fix that, she can still make sure he's treated like a child in the times he should be-- when he's able to relax and be himself.] Thank you for working so hard to make this happen. I know I couldn't have done this alone.
Ah. We shouldn't waste it. [He says, but he thinks she'd look cute smiling with some paint on her as well. Maybe it wouldn't be a waste, if they had pictures...]
You're welcome. You should have the things you want. [A very strong conviction!]
Ah, you're right. You worked so hard to afford it all! I shouldn't ruin that. [she'll still boop his nose with paint, though. to see his reaction to that won't be a waste.
her heart swells up, and she laughs, so in love with this dumb bird child.] Oh, no. I think it's you who deserves it all! You're far too good to me, Oboro.
[What does he deserve? He doesn't know. It's not important. The boy's focus swims blurry before returning, an unnatural pause breaking the flow of their conversation.]
You can't ruin it. If you're happy with it, then it's right.
I'm only repaying your kindness. [It could come off cold - as if he cares more for the debt than for her as a person, as family - but he speaks with warmth.]
[the pause makes her nervous, and she wants to ask if something is wrong, if she said the wrong thing... but he's speaking again, and she calms down.]
You're so sweet. But both of us should be happy with it. Frankly, you should be happier than me.
[his warmth is matched with hers, and she wishes that he was closer, so that she could scoop him up into her arms and never let go.] Oh, you stop that! Family doesn't need to be repaid. I do the things I do because I care for you, and I wouldn't care if you hit me with a truck in return.
Milly's example may have been flippant, but it makes Oboro's expression sour regardless.] I don't want you to get hurt. Family needs to watch out for each other. [And get hit by a truck in a certain reckless girl's place, if need be.]
Right. [He understands, and he doesn't want to argue her conviction. The dedication she shows just deepens his commitment to secrecy.]
What was it you needed to talk to me about? [The conversation thus far has been pleasant - but familiar. An urgent call means there's more, something unusual.]
[she's smiling, warm from head to toe, enjoying the conversation with her brother, but then her stomach hits the floor, and she has to hold in the urge to scream.]
Oh, it's nothing! Just boy problems! No big deal! [except it is, and she needs a barf bag.]
[dread starts to pool in her stomach, and she tries to laugh, but she's worried he's gonna say something mean when she tells him about The Dumb Thing.]
He didn't do anything yet! He-- [she takes a deep breath, and drags her hand down her face. not like he can see, but that sigh should give it away.] Okay, I. I like this boy, and I invited him over to talk to him, but I'm really nervous that he's going to reject me, and I called you because I wanted to talk to someone. He hasn't done anything. I'm just nervous about what he will do.
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Hi, Oboro! How are you today? I'm not interrupting something important, am I? Because I can wait.
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I'm on my way between tasks, so we can talk. [How is he doing today?
Unwilling to answer that is how he's doing today.]
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I'm just glad to hear your handsome voice. You've been sleeping well and drinking lots of water, right? [let's not talk about her immediate crisis. good idea!]
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...yes. [No.] What about you?
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[which, who would stop him if he did? not her. she just wants him to be happier. much happier than she is presently.]
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Mmn. I don't - I've just been working. I think we'll be able to paint soon. [Materials in the proper lively colors are pricey, but he's almost found every shade they need-]
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[there's a warmness in her voice-- hopefully, he can hear her smile. but onto better things!] Will we?! I'm so excited! And we should get more pictures of ourselves up. Our room is going to be so beautiful, thanks to you!
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Though, he does feel warmth in his chest from her intent - and there's guilt in his voice as he continues.] Yes, we should. I look forward to it.
Do you have any favorite places? We can take pictures there.
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You know? Any place we're together is good enough for me! Part of the fun in taking pictures with someone isn't where you're at. It's getting to share memories with them, and having something that proves it. My favourite pictures will always be of us, smiling together!
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We can take pictures while we paint, then. [It sounds...fun. The work of putting lines on the wall may be difficult, but it's one of the goals he's been laboring for. Anticipating.
When he pictures himself painting, he always sees himself with a smile.]
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That sounds wonderful! I bet you look cute covered in paint too~ [she knows he's had a sad life, and that he missed out on being a child. while she can't go back in time and fix that, she can still make sure he's treated like a child in the times he should be-- when he's able to relax and be himself.] Thank you for working so hard to make this happen. I know I couldn't have done this alone.
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Ah. We shouldn't waste it. [He says, but he thinks she'd look cute smiling with some paint on her as well. Maybe it wouldn't be a waste, if they had pictures...]
You're welcome. You should have the things you want. [A very strong conviction!]
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her heart swells up, and she laughs, so in love with this dumb bird child.] Oh, no. I think it's you who deserves it all! You're far too good to me, Oboro.
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You can't ruin it. If you're happy with it, then it's right.
I'm only repaying your kindness. [It could come off cold - as if he cares more for the debt than for her as a person, as family - but he speaks with warmth.]
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You're so sweet. But both of us should be happy with it. Frankly, you should be happier than me.
[his warmth is matched with hers, and she wishes that he was closer, so that she could scoop him up into her arms and never let go.] Oh, you stop that! Family doesn't need to be repaid. I do the things I do because I care for you, and I wouldn't care if you hit me with a truck in return.
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Milly's example may have been flippant, but it makes Oboro's expression sour regardless.] I don't want you to get hurt. Family needs to watch out for each other. [And get hit by a truck in a certain reckless girl's place, if need be.]
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We do. Every day. And I know that if I ever ended in trouble, you'd be there to help. Just like I would be for you.
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What was it you needed to talk to me about? [The conversation thus far has been pleasant - but familiar. An urgent call means there's more, something unusual.]
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Oh, it's nothing! Just boy problems! No big deal! [except it is, and she needs a barf bag.]
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He'll skip his community service if he needs to.]
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Oboro, it's fine. It's silly, okay? Calm down. It's just about a boy. [don't do anything rash, okay?]
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Or, at least, he's taking care to sound calm, even as his heartbeat throbs in his neck.] A boy.
What did the boy do?
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He didn't do anything yet! He-- [she takes a deep breath, and drags her hand down her face. not like he can see, but that sigh should give it away.] Okay, I. I like this boy, and I invited him over to talk to him, but I'm really nervous that he's going to reject me, and I called you because I wanted to talk to someone. He hasn't done anything. I'm just nervous about what he will do.
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Oboro focuses on that word, his fingers balling into fists. Just in case.] He won't hurt you. I won't let him.
Should I come home? [He can be there for support - and to toss the guy out if he's not properly enamored with Milly.]
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I want you home, but he's coming over! And if you're there, I'm just going to ignore him the whole time! We'll see each other later, right?
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