situationship | AERITH GAINSBOROUGH

I won't say I'm not impressed. [unsure why you guys did this, but impressed. she'll come over to sit next to him at least! still ghosty, still translucent.]

As much as I hate to say it, this kind of thing is good for you guys. Distractions, right?

Yeah. Constantly thinking over all of the details wouldn't do us good, anyway. A break once in a while helps.

[ Leans back on his chair. ]

Something like you guys showing up also breaks up the pace.

Yeah, that's what I keep saying to some of you but that message doesn't always seem to stick. [which is a little annoying for her. but it's fine.]

Would've given you a heads up if we knew, but maybe the surprise was worth it?

[ He snorts. ] You should name them!

[ HE BELIEVES IN SHAMING CULTURE. ]

Matsuno seemed super surprised! So I thought that was pretty funny.

Nope! Gotta keep doing the legwork yourself, I'm afraid. [heheh.]

Would you believe me if I said coming out at his kissing booth wasn't actually intentional? It was funny it worked out that way, but I did feel a little bad.

[for like ten seconds.]

Well, I guess if I don't know them, then I can't be of help! Less work for me.

[ Even if it's obvious. ]

I'm suuuure he loved it. Might have been the most action he has gotten in all of his life.

No slacking off though, okay? I can't do too much on that side of things, so it's up to all of you to be annoying and support each other.

[it is so obvious.]

Be nice! [except no, she's laughing? totty she's so sorry.] Not all of us can be you, I guess.

[ Groans... But in the way that obviously conveys "fine." Then surprise?? ]

I thought you'd drag me a little to humble me on that?

[ He is popular at home, but (challengers) not for a serious relationship. ]

I could. I should. You deserve to be a little more humble in general. [THANKS? but.] But I guess it depends if you've actually figured things out and if you're happy with it.

[ Puffs out his cheeks as she says that but it is water on his back, still. ]

Figured things out?

In general. [sir they can in fact see literally everything. she doesn't even fully mean romantically but also gale was not shy about airing out everybody's laundry.]

I think for the most part, stuff has settled, if you mean like... Personally.

[ He seems fine, but how else can you combat life.. ]

Personally's gonna affect everything, so...that's good. I am glad to hear that much.

[you can combat life by dying, apparently, but it is fine...she's shaking her head though.]

Why don't you tell me a little about what you've been up to on this side? There's only so much we know.

Even if it usually would, I wouldn't let that get in the way.

[ you're right let's see me die soon. Satoru really is so confident about being able to put his emotions aside even though he will fail God's trial of sending him his boyfriend/ex via cyoa or canon and prove he is stupid. ]

... Mostly figuring out the ingredients and the verses lately. Sometimes, we just play videogames, do karaoke, or hang out at new locations. Do you know if Kanda likes Lavi?

[hum...]

There's a lot at stake here. I know you're going to focus on what needs to be done, but...it's a lot of pressure.

[she thinks satoru is a smart and capable person and he can prioritize, but she's still also like "this bitch is a teenager who is going through some things."]

You're doing what you can, and you're still taking breaks. I can't be mad about that. [she's relieved, really, though she raises both eyebrows with the question.] Are you asking on Lavi's behalf or because you're being nosy?

It's fine, it's fine. I've been on a mission where the world depended on me before, so this is kind of similar scale. But! I don't know if I'll be in the last five, anyway.

[ That does not make it not fine. Some adults here are also going through it. ]

Maaaaybe both?

[she frowns bigly hearing this.]

You're a teenager. [DON'T THEY HAVE OTHER PEOPLE well. no. she knows why, probably. it's about the power he has, and...she gets it. she's giving it some thought lately about why they could possibly be partners, so she's not that surprised.] Do you want to be...?

[some of you really are going through it. but besides that, she grins a little. fine. they can play along.]

Well, what're Lavi's thoughts on Kanda? Romantically speaking.

The higher-ups thought we were the most suited for the mission. [ Which he can't argue with... His ego. ] Neutral, but I obviously want us to succeed.

[ It's not about duty, exactly, it is more about survival right now. They're both tied together in this murdergame. ]

Okay, I guess before we start... Promise of trade.

[ In general, details for details. ]

Have I ever told you I think your higher-ups are kind of stupid? [she knows that that's probably true, but come the fuck on.] I want all of us to succeed, too. No matter what that looks like. I just get the feeling we won't know what that is until it's much closer.

[so she won't fault anyone for the choices, but she can be sad about it. just in her own time. right now visits are meant to boost morale, so. holds out her hand to shake on it.]

Promise of trade.

I got the sense that you do... And, yeah, we'll see when we get there.

[ He's sure she could get an idea of how much they're working on their side, so he doesn't think he has to elaborate.

Ghost shake! ]

He won't say it, but I think there are feelings there that he'll never admit to or want to cross.

[yeah she did not make it a secret, so it's fine. they're both aware...and ghost shake! man. teenagers.]

I think for both of them, there are a lot of things happening that make it difficult to act on anything at all. Being exorcists requires a certain sense of duty...and I wonder if they both feel like it's better to focus on the job than entertain the idea of anything else. Kanda, I'm not sure if he'd even recognize those feelings if he had them. But that doesn't mean anything. I know Lavi's really important to him.

[ Crosses his arms, considering... Considering. ]

Okay, I tried my best.

[ You did absolutely nothing. ]

How has it been over there? Have you been doing all right?

[that just makes her laugh.]

You asked a basic question, but I guess that'll count.

[dumb.]

Things have been pretty okay, believe it or not. Almost...better than things back home, in a way. I mean there are still some things that are a little hard, but there's been a lot of things I've been working on, too. We all had a little extra time there. So why not make the most of it, right?

I can only hope it works out for them. If I meddle too much, Kanda might kill me!

[ Except playfully. Satoru would never allow himself to die like that. ]

All of this is kind of a little vague, don't you think? You can be more specific! What has been better! What are... Things!

[i'm glad that's the only reason.]

To be honest? They might actually need a little extra meddling. Communication can be difficult for some people. [messy teens...]

Maybe it's a little vague, yeah. [she laughs a little.] Figuring out a plan for when I get home mostly? Relationship stuff? Not that different than what you're doing over here. Maybe a few trickier circumstances, but having the extra time's given me a chance to think more clearly.

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