KOTETSU

[third_alternative]

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[ aww, that's sweet. he does appreciate that he could be relied on to talk about it, though. ]

I'm sure some people might be able to joke it off, but things like that can be pretty complicated. I think he's starting to do better, at least.

[third_alternative]

You wouldn't think so, with how hard Susato was grilling me today.

[ ...GROANS AGAIN AT THE MEMORY OF IT ]

Why did I do that?!

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We all make mistakes, kid. I know I've made more than I could count. It's what you do with them that matters most, right?

[third_alternative]

Yeah well, what am I supposed to do with this? I can't tell them! Not with how Susato and Sholmes were about it!

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What do you mean about Sholmes?

[third_alternative]

[ winces ] When I saw him the next day, I think he kinda...got absolutely hammered over it.

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[ He nods a bit. ]

I think you're right. I didn't see him until that night, after I got back.

But I still think you should tell him. Tell both of them. Apologize. You didn't mean to harm them, but this is one case where I think you should go face it.

[third_alternative]

Dude. I'm pretty sure van Zieks would like, kick me to death. And Sholmes might just smash the bottle over my head.

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You underestimate them both. I know van Zieks is an extremely respectable guy. He'd listen to your reasoning first. As far as Sholmes... I think you'd be really surprised, if you talked to him about this.

Wouldn't you rather tell them instead of something happening and they find out instead?

[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.

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

Thanks, kid.

[third_alternative]

You can just call me Rex, you know.

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...Rex, then.