View source for Texts: your eviltude is vastly overrated

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|Date of Scene=2023/09/01
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|Synopsis=Kyouka texts Darien to make sure he's okay.
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|Poses=:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:'''  all good?

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' So far. Im really sorry.

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:'''  don't be sorry. i'm fine. you're in a tougher situation than i am

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' thanks. usagi was mad -- i mean understandably -- so i kinda told her what happened
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' she scoffed at my evilitude

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' she already knew, at least the basics. i escaped to her dorm
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' she felt responsible but i told her that was dumb. she's doing mental gymnastics to be mad at both you and herself, but neither is really constructive.

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' oh that's cool! i mean she was mad because you were hurt and she told me specifically not to hurt you and i said i'd try

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:'''  your eviltude is vastly overrated

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' so is your grownupitude
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' :D

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' look i just wanted to make sure that everyone over there bought it. that you tried. b/c if i broke my arm for nothing imma be annoyed

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' again, thanks. i'm pretty sure they did. i haven't gotten any complaints yet. but i'm also bad at lying so you having a broken arm does help. then, well, you got away. i'm really sorry i can't heal it for you. i can't do that anymore.

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' its no big. i've had worse. much worse, tbf. and i'll heal quick. like you said, it helps sell the attempt. i'm gonna be laying low for a bit anyway, now that i've passed the ball

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' excellent. sorry afk one of my employees is complaining

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' and you're listening? maybe i should switch sides

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' and have a 16yo as your boss? yeah right lmao. back btw
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' you were really afraid it was in my head
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' weren't you.

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' what was in your head? you could be referring to several different things and id still answer yes
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' you understand that i can't take chances. the stakes are too high.
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' chances with anyone other than myself, i mean

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' yeah i do. but you're also texting me to make sure i'm okay now.
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' but i meant, your whole face changed when i said about the oaths

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' i dont know much about 'it', but i understood the significance of what you were saying
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' oaths are binding. so are responsibilities. but those are generally easier to fulfill

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' until my apprentice got me my memories back i thought i HAD taken oaths. she's a good girl. if i can get her out im sending her to you

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' always sticking me with your messes, aren't you, Chiba? but in this case i won't complain too much
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:'''  i'm sorry i can't offer you a solution for getting your people out.

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' you must be good for more than being a pain in my ass :D it's okay. that's... definitely my problem. i made it, i have to fix it.

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' that's a stupid attitude but not unexpected. take whatever help you can get. you'll have a better chance of succeeding, and thats what matters. own your mistakes but dont compound them with pride

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' for the record: i categorically refuse to die for this, and i will absolutely take help where i can get it. if any of them die i'll get them to haunt your ass though

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' too fucking late. ive got enough ghosts already. i'm not interested in killing any of your friends, though. hopefully you can convince them to feel likewise

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' good. btw
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' i intentionally did the shittiest possible job in recruiting kazuo that i could. and now you personally know how good i am at malicious compliance

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' i'd have been mad if you succeeded. that kid has a lot of potential. reminds me of me at that age, only with better hair

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' i'd've been mad if i succeeded too. i did succeed in making friends which is good because i need him

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' just don't rely on him too much before he has a chance to find his footing. when you're that tall you're easier to tip over when unexpected weight lands on you

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' if you think hes the only one im relying on you're very silly
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' distributed weight

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' i dont think that, but kazuo strikes me as the type to not show any stress fractures until he breaks, and i dont want that any more than you do

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:'''  also do me a favor
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' be careful with naru osaka. she's too smart for her own good.

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' i told you im terrible at lying
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' i dont want her getting information on the shit she asks me from
someone who lies better than me

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' just.. be aware that she's the type who when told to 'go for a
swim' cheerfully agrees and then goes to get the diving bell

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' i noticed. listen
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' the reason i was so fucking upset at you breaking my trust is because
i want you to be trustworthy so i can send people to you. which is what i have in fact been trying
to do.

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' i am as trustworthy as i can be while not sacrificing my principles. that's the best you're going to get from me. that and the fact that i genuinely want to help.

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' that's why we're as friends as we can be right now
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' because you do genuinely want to help

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' i know i can be hard to deal with. always have been, always will be. but i get the job done. you've trusted me when the chips were down before. rely on the fact that i'm kyouka g-d inai, and when it matters, i don't give up. even when maybe i should

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' did i at least scare you a little bit before we made each other act like toddlers? :/

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' i was scared that i would have to hurt you. :)

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' you're full of shit XD

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:'''  takes one to know one

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' have you been back in your office at all

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' yes, still smells like dirty roses, thanks

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' :D

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' i gotta run, texting one-handed is giving me finger cramps
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' take care of yourself

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' ok i gtg. be nice to usagi <3
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' oh good ok i needed more guilt ty
:(PHONE) '''{{#var:38|Darien Shields (38)}} texts:''' you take care of yourself too ok

:(PHONE) '''{{#var:53|Kyouka Inai (53)}} texts:''' if you're torturing yourself over my sore fingers you have bigger problems than i know how to solve. i'll be fine. catch you later
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