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[third_alternative]

I'd rather they don't find out at all.

And I highly doubt van Zieks would consider "I thought it would be funny" a valid reason.

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At worst, he'd give you a lecture.

[ he shrugs a bit ]

I'd ask you to do this as a personal favor for me, but... Just don't be surprised if it accidentally comes out some day when you least expect. I mean, you can manipulate people's emotions, why would that be safe?

[third_alternative]

[ okay but consider: lectures are the WORST

anyway, that kind of catches Rex off guard. He blinks a few moments. ]

A personal favor? You're that invested in this?

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Yeah... I am. It'd mean a lot if you did it.

[third_alternative]

[ ...squints ]

...I can't tell if you really mean that, or if you're just trying to guilt trip me into doing the right thing.

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I mean it. This isn't me trying to guilt you into anything. I'd owe you one if you did it.

[ he is 100% dead serious, no joking around with this ]

[third_alternative]

Owe me one? Why would you owe me one for this?

[ rex is the one who got himself into this mess, after all. ]

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[ he just pats rex on the shoulder. ]

It's a long story, kid. I know it's not an easy thing going to them about this. So I felt like you'd be doing a big thing for me.

[third_alternative]

[ keeps squinting suspiciously at him, but then... ]

...mmmmnnnnaaauuugh, okay, fine!

Fine, I'll tell them.

[sponsoredby]

[ there's some obvious relief when he hears that, shoulders relaxing ]

Thanks, kid.

[third_alternative]

You can just call me Rex, you know.

[sponsoredby]

...Rex, then.