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[unknownrival]

I have a social etiquette (home modeling?) question. Let's say you don't own 10+ vases that remotely go together. Is it all right to display all your red and yellow roses in mismatched vases? Big ones, small ones, etc.?

I really didn't think this through when I ordered a hundred flowers.

...Actually I'd just like to check up on all of my friends after that virus, to see how everyone is doing.

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[aquaticrush]

I could try talking to him, but the last time I did when you were upset, it didn't go as well as I'd hoped. And I did just try to steal you. Sort of. More like share you. But it probably looked bad.

[unknownrival]

It's all right. I think we'll work it out.

[aquaticrush]

I know he really loves you, even if he's being distant. If only there was something that could make him want to stop and come back...?

[unknownrival]

I don't know what that would be.

[aquaticrush]

I asked my friends at home, but all their suggestions amounted to "tie him up in a burlap sack and deposit him in front of the temple".

[unknownrival]

I couldn't even if I thought that would help.

[aquaticrush]

I know. I don't even think he sleeps.

[unknownrival]

He doesn't usually.

[aquaticrush]

Is he away because he's upset with you, or because he's upset with himself?

[unknownrival]

It's probably a mixture of both...

[aquaticrush]

I wish the solution were clearer. Have you tried looking for him?

[unknownrival]

He doesn't want to be found.

[aquaticrush]

I see... so you're just giving him space?

[unknownrival]

That's it.

[aquaticrush]

It's been so long, though. There must be some solution that doesn't involve anything too drastic. I mean, I know it's none of my business and I'm pushing in, so maybe I should be quiet.

[unknownrival]

You're concerned as his friend as well.

[aquaticrush]

You're right. I'm really worried about him. He told me that he wanted to be my friend, even if I really don't deserve it, but... aren't I still pushing my limits?

[unknownrival]

To want him to come back to the people who care about him rather than stay alone? I don't think so.

[aquaticrush]

Thank you. I trust you.

[unknownrival]

I'm glad you do.

[aquaticrush]

I still don't know what I can do to help you, but I'll do my best!

[unknownrival]

I owe you a lot.

strikes not there

[aquaticrush]

You don't, really. What have I even done for you that I didn't horribly mess up and ruin your life?

[unknownrival]

In the past few months or in all the time we've been close?

[aquaticrush]

*Wording, Issei. There's a delay while she flails.*

But seriously, I haven't done anything for you to owe me for!