KOTETSU

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[ Good job not punching an injured man. Some people might have Words later. ]

I got lucky. I'll be back to my old self in no time.

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[ glares ]

You better.

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[ offers a bit of a smile ]

Thanks for worryin', kid.

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[ scoffs ] Wouldn't have to if you stopped being a dummy for like 5 minutes.

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Oi, oi... I think I've done that a few times.

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What, being a dummy, or stopping being a dummy?

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The second one.

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Oh, great. Good to know you're like this 24/7 then. [ it's mocking, an insult, but with enough relief to keep it from being mean spirited. ]

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Hey, I've survived this long. I'll be fine.

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[ for a second, he opens his mouth to contest that, and then he thinks, since when am I the one who gives lectures about staying safe? He can't even pretend he has the slightest bit of high ground on this. ]

Yeah, alright. I guess I do gotta give it up to you for making it to old age when you're like this.

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Oi. That isn't a very good compliment!

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Well get used to it, cuz it's the best you're gonna get.

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You little brat.

[ but very lighthearted with that, laughing ]