[ He may be wondering what kind of murder must be so awful, but murder in itself is bad enough. Going to leave that alone. ]
No, it’s normal to be scared. [ It was dumb of him to ask, he knows. ] But you shouldn’t mull over what could have happened. It’ll only stress you out more... Is Eleanor with you?
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No, it’s normal to be scared. [ It was dumb of him to ask, he knows. ] But you shouldn’t mull over what could have happened. It’ll only stress you out more... Is Eleanor with you?
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[Busy with her internship and all that.]
I'm not going to talk to her about this yet. I can't.
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[ He wouldn't tell someone to do something he wouldn't do—that also adds a lot of pressure, too. ]
I wanted to make sure you weren't alone right now.
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[She sounds at least a little puzzled.]
Fuuka's home too, but she's absorbed in Land of Battlecraft.
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[ No need to tell anyone, only enjoy company during dark moments. ]
Technically, I'm here, but... No actually here. You get it.
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[Still. It's different with them.]
Um. Thanks, for talking to me. I know this whole conversation is probably kind of weird.
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[ He wishes there was more he can do for her, but he accepts what's possible. ]
It's what friends are for, right? I know you would do the same for me.
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[not the only person she reached out to, but definitely one of the first.]
And I would, of course I would.
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You should let me treat you out later this month, all right? Think of an activity or a place.
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[That's a surprise but she isn't going to say no.]
...Maybe just hot chocolate at your cafe. Being surrounded by cats would be nice.