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[flaredo]

"Heeey, you've reached Yang! Well, actually, you didn't reach far enough, 'cause I'm not here right now! But don't yang up! Just leave a message on this baby, and I'll get back to you soon enough, okay?"

[ Please specify VOICEMAIL, TEXT or CALL. ]

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[flaredo]

... And here I thought you were having a nightmare.

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[masakados]

Nope, just thinking.

Thanks, though. [It was sweet of her to try and soothe him.]

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[flaredo]

No problem! That was some pretty deep thinking, though.

[ and she'll move her hand back now. ]

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[masakados]

[His head tips slightly after her hand. Just a bit, barely anything, and then he resettles.]

It's been known to happen. [And, after a pause:] I was just thinking about today. And CERES.

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[flaredo]

... Was any of it about how much they suck?

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[masakados]

[Snicker.] Oh, yeah. That's always a part of it. It's their defining characteristic.

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[flaredo]

But you said "part"... so there's more to it, right?

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[masakados]

[He nods his head slightly.] I can't figure out what they're playing at yet.

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[flaredo]

Mm... [ it's half-hum, half-thoughtful noise as she taps at her chin. ]

Neither can I. I tried talking to one of them and he pretty much blew me off.

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[masakados]

Did you beat him up?

[That seems like a thing that she should've done... So says he, who isn't big on fighting. Serious fighting, at least. A punch never hurt anyone (too much).]

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[flaredo]

I wanted to. I kind of have to get closer first, though.

[ The only thing stopping her? YEP. ]

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[masakados]

[Ha-- He'd thought she wouldn't take being blown off laying down. He grins.]

So, the next time the guy shows his face around? [A punch for good measure??]

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[flaredo]

He's going down. [ slamming one fist into her palm for totally unnecessary emphasis. ]

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[masakados]

When that happens, I hope I'm there to see it.

[IF HE MISSES IT HE'LL BE MIFFED...]

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[flaredo]

I guess you've got to keep an eye out for me. I'm not sure I'd have the time to call you.

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[masakados]

And who knows when it'd end up being... I'd have to almost shadow you.

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[flaredo]

At least you'd be a cute stalker.

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[masakados]

Hah-- Thanks, I guess.

I'd be the worst one, though. I mean, look at this. [He raises an arm to show off the glowing tattoos on his forearm...] Sneaking just isn't something I'd be good at.

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[flaredo]

... Oh right, the whole nightlight thing. [ Like she's honestly forgotten about it-- or more like she's pretty much accepted that her buddy is a half-naked demon with glowing tattoos and she's chill with it. ]

Much as I hate to say it, you ever think about covering up?

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[masakados]

[GIVING HER HIS BEST SCANDALIZED LOOK.]

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[masakados]

[--except then he grins, joking. It also makes him feel kinda pleased to know she really doesn't mind at all he's some glowing guy. He knew it already, but still.]

Lately, yeah.

It's not like I don't have some clothes at the apartment. [He stretches out his arms in front of him.] Back in the Vortex World, there weren't exactly clothing stores around, and even if I found something it'd get torn to shreds during fights, so I ended up not bothering.

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[flaredo]

Which is fine! If you've got it, flaunt it. [ flapping a hand. ] But for the sneaky missions, a jacket couldn't hurt.

[ As far as she's concerned, he can give everyone in this place some fanservice the rest of the time. ]

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[masakados]

[Naoki gives her a bemused look, now.]

But for the rest of the time, just go around just like this?

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[flaredo]

Yep. [ A single nod. ]

I mean, unless you're freezing.

[ Surprise, Naoki, she is A-OK with you not wearing a shirt. ]

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[masakados]

[He thinks that he's flattered... if slightly embarrassed. Ahem.]

'Cause of my body, I'd be fine even if it was cold or snowing.

[DEMON THING.]