[The words on his neck get a bit of a concerned frown, but... Well. One thing at a time. He can ask about it later when he's not busy scratching the back of his neck nervously at that comment.]
Ah— That's not how I meant it.
[Hige, please. He's still getting over the fact that he has to see someone's nudes to actually get to talk to them. It's so much? But, well. That smile gets him to smile back. It's contagious.]
... I told you last time wasn't goodbye, right? I'm glad you figured out how to use the app.
I feel as though Junpei won't admit it, but he misses you. I think he wanted to punch you on Sunday, but I'm hoping that letting him spar a little with me managed to alleviate some of the tension.
[He's just the teeniest bit surprised, if only because it sounded like Tamamo hadn't heard about it... But then again, he doesn't know what Junpei's been up to lately, so. Moot point. Enjoy the lore, Higekiri.]
I'd like to see him achieve what he's worked hard for, too. [Even if he's here, stuck on the other side...] That woman— Akane. I once promised I would save her and Junpei. So no matter what happens, I need to make sure he makes it back to her. I can't let them down again.
About her, about you, about the place that you were all in before here... and the choice of finding a way so that you do not need to pick whether to serve your mission, or to protect your loved one.
[he crosses an arm over his chest and bows again]
I hope to support you both to the best of my ability.
[There's a hint of a smile here! He's been worried as heck over Junpei, so the fact that he's apparently opening up enough to people to share his backstory feels like a good sign? Kind of? Jury's out on whether or not this is going to turn into a mess, but.
Carlos will take whatever he can take, really.]
Thanks, Higekiri. [It feels like he's saying this a lot, oops.] You know I'm here to support you, too, right? Rules say you have four guides. So if there's anything you ever need help with...
... well, from what I understand, he missed having you present, because you already knew everything there was to know about him. I know that I cannot ever properly be a substitute... but at the very least, I could try to make him feel a bit less alone.
[that was the goal!!
though at the offer, higekiri's expression softens]
Mm, I appreciate it - I wouldn't suppose you'd have any ideas for ensuring my brother's safety, would you?
Haha, I hope you get to tell him that... I think he would make a rather amusing face.
[JUNPEI'S A TSUN, IT'S FUNNY but he can tell that he and carlos are rather close.... it makes him smile to think about.
as for the question, he blinks. and shamelessly:]
Hm... Well, it was worth a try... I feel as though I would be able to work best if I can ensure my brothers' safety - but I will continue to wait for as long as I can until Chuuya can assist.
[WHEN YOUR BEST FRIEND IS TSUNDERE... What a trip.]
Well, now you know. If Chuuya's working out an arrangement with you, wait it out. Polly and Nathan will tell you the same if you think to ask them about it, too.
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Ah— That's not how I meant it.
[Hige, please. He's still getting over the fact that he has to see someone's nudes to actually get to talk to them. It's so much? But, well. That smile gets him to smile back. It's contagious.]
... I told you last time wasn't goodbye, right? I'm glad you figured out how to use the app.
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Mm - with some instruction from um... Chuuya. He said he'd rather receive notes, but it doesn't work unless it's on your body...
[hence how hige will keep drawing on himself to marry the two,,]
I couldn't think of what to say, so I was hoping to express how I feel instead.
[happy!!! to talk to carlos!!!]
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[The smiley face was moe and nothing will take that from him. Not even the fact it was in a tit pic.]
I'm really glad that you're alright. How have things been over there?
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Mm... Going as well as they can...
[if he's being honest,,]
I feel as though Junpei won't admit it, but he misses you. I think he wanted to punch you on Sunday, but I'm hoping that letting him spar a little with me managed to alleviate some of the tension.
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... That sounds about right.
[Quietly. A little sad. A little fond. It's a trip when your friend is a tsundere and you're a zombie stuck on the other side, huh.]
Sorry. I hope he didn't cause trouble for you. Junpei... He gets pretty worked up when things go wrong.
["when things go wrong--" CARLOS, YOU MELTED.]
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[he's gotten some of the lore]
It doesn't cause me much trouble. He's a good human. I'm fond of him. So I'd like to see him achieve what he's worked hard for, if possible.
Which is his home with you, and everyone important to him.
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[He's just the teeniest bit surprised, if only because it sounded like Tamamo hadn't heard about it... But then again, he doesn't know what Junpei's been up to lately, so. Moot point. Enjoy the lore, Higekiri.]
I'd like to see him achieve what he's worked hard for, too. [Even if he's here, stuck on the other side...] That woman— Akane. I once promised I would save her and Junpei. So no matter what happens, I need to make sure he makes it back to her. I can't let them down again.
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About her, about you, about the place that you were all in before here... and the choice of finding a way so that you do not need to pick whether to serve your mission, or to protect your loved one.
[he crosses an arm over his chest and bows again]
I hope to support you both to the best of my ability.
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[There's a hint of a smile here! He's been worried as heck over Junpei, so the fact that he's apparently opening up enough to people to share his backstory feels like a good sign? Kind of? Jury's out on whether or not this is going to turn into a mess, but.
Carlos will take whatever he can take, really.]
Thanks, Higekiri. [It feels like he's saying this a lot, oops.] You know I'm here to support you, too, right? Rules say you have four guides. So if there's anything you ever need help with...
[He's got your back.]
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[that was the goal!!
though at the offer, higekiri's expression softens]
Mm, I appreciate it - I wouldn't suppose you'd have any ideas for ensuring my brother's safety, would you?
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[He misses everyone, but. Junpei. His bro. :(
At that question, though... Carlos frowns, tapping his own chin while momentarily glancing at something just over Higekiri's shoulder. After a beat—]
You're working on that with Chuuya, though, aren't you?
[Consider this the NPC equivalent of dad voice: didn't you already ask your mom??]
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[JUNPEI'S A TSUN, IT'S FUNNY but he can tell that he and carlos are rather close.... it makes him smile to think about.
as for the question, he blinks. and shamelessly:]
Hm... Well, it was worth a try... I feel as though I would be able to work best if I can ensure my brothers' safety - but I will continue to wait for as long as I can until Chuuya can assist.
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[WHEN YOUR BEST FRIEND IS TSUNDERE... What a trip.]
Well, now you know. If Chuuya's working out an arrangement with you, wait it out. Polly and Nathan will tell you the same if you think to ask them about it, too.
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[which means he's super fun for hige to play with??
but regardless hige will just sigh at that]
Very well, very well... I will keep that in mind. I suppose it is good that all of you are united in working together.