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[shacklebreaker]

"You've reached Simon Blackquill. Leave a message if you are so inclined -- but be brief."

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[dishonorstudent]

[ On the same day after Nui visited Ryuko and Athena's apartment... ]

remember what i said would happen if my past catches up to me? that day has come.
i made sure that athena cant stay in our apartment alone so please look after her.

thanks.

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[shacklebreaker]

If I'm to look after her, I'll need more detail than that.
Did someone arrive from your world? Are either of you hurt?

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[psycholawgy]

[ Breaking bad news through text is ALWAYS a good idea. ]

HIIIIIiiiiii... I have a favour :D

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[shacklebreaker]

[Don't give him that deceptively cheerful emote!!!]

If this is about Ryuko, she's already contacted me.

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[psycholawgy]

[ IT'S NOT TRYING TO BE DECEIVING IT WAS BORN THAT WAY ]

She did? That's great!
A bunch of the stuff here are busted. I don't know how long it'll take for the landlord to replace everything.

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[shacklebreaker]

[Wonder how that happened...]

A good while, I imagine. You may stay with me for as long as necessary.

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[psycholawgy]

Sorry for the trouble!! And dibs on the couch :D!

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[shacklebreaker]

It wouldn't be very gracious of a host to allow a lodger to sleep on the couch.
You can have my bed for now, and in the meantime I'll clear out and furnish the spare room.

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[psycholawgy]

You can't counter someone who's called dibs. That's why it's called dibs!

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[shacklebreaker]

Must you be stubborn even about something as simple as sleeping arrangements?
In any case, I'll make sure you have a bed of your own by the weekend.

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[psycholawgy]

That's if the stuff doesn't get fixed by then! I can even sleep on the floor, no problem! It'll be just like camping!

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[shacklebreaker]

If the floor is your preference, you might as well sleep in the corridor or on the street, you silly girl.

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[psycholawgy]

Challenge accepted!!!

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[psycholawgy]

Actually, no, I take it back. I don't want to get kidnapped or anything.

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[shacklebreaker]

Precisely.
In your efforts not to be a bother to anyone, do be careful not to overdo it, or you'll make yourself a bother to everyone.

[Action]

[fairbrook]

[More than anyone, Integra was prone to losing her temper, and retreated into her more destructive tendencies while in private. Given the state of her office, that time has already passed. Yet, she is no state to humour Blackquill. Choosing to ignore his comments, she takes out her Cerevice, allowing it to clack against the barren desk. It is open to this announcement.]

I'll explain everything. Please, look over this.

[As she speaks, her voice is devoid of emotion-- and even most of its general character. Beyond its generalised talk of brutality and vampirism, something about this woman appears to have left Integra clearly haunted.]

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[psycholawgy]

I can do that! [ Or she'll die trying, at least. ]
Let me know when I can come over?

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[shacklebreaker]

I'm finishing work early today, so come over whenever you're able.

[Read: he left work early because he was worried about Ryuko and Athena.]

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[psycholawgy]

Alright. Thanks again, and I'm sorry for the trouble!

[ It takes a while for Athena to come knocking on his door since she was out most of the day, and only started packing her things later in the evening. Even though Simon's apartment is close-by, she sure is bringing a lot of things with her. As if she was moving out.

... well, more like she doesn't want to risk everything being stolen in case whoever broke into their apartment came back. ]

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[shacklebreaker]

[When he answers the door, Simon has a katana at his hip, and he looks more on edge than usual. He's been carrying a blade more frequently since the blizzards, but now with this incident and a few other things, he has more reason than ever to expect danger.

Luckily it's just Athena at the door, and she seems to be fine.]

Is this everything?

[Without asking, he'll start picking up the heaviest of her belongings and shifting them inside.]

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[dishonorstudent]

nui harime
she's the deranged girl i mentioned at the party. you know which one.

its me that she wants so dont go around provoking her.
you cant hurt her.

[psycholawgy]

Everything that I can put in a box or dump in a bag.

[ She looks back at the door to her apartment and sighs. ]

I'm glad Ryuko wasn't around. I don't know what I'd have done if something happened to her.

[ Nevermind that Ryuko can fight. Athena just doesn't want to see her friends in danger. ]

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[shacklebreaker]

I won't provoke her needlessly, but I will alert the police that she is dangerous.

Meanwhile, I advise you to lie low. Don't do anything foolish.

[shacklebreaker]

Hmph, have a little faith in her. She's a tough one.

[And both of them had a mutual agreement to put Athena's safety first, and so that's what he intends to do. Ryuko is more than capable of fending for herself.]

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[shacklebreaker]

[He moves over to the desk, leaning over to watch the video post playing on her Cerevice. He frowns as it goes, on, then it stops playing, he looks up at Integra.]

I presume "hunting" is a euphemism for something more sinister. [It may not have been said outright, but the implication, coupled with Integra's reaction, definitely suggests it.] Who is this woman?