Inbox - Penance

[red_song]

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Just say something. I might listen.

Comments

[red_song]

Both.

[twatter]

hahaha at least you're honest

if things do end between me and her, don't take it out on her, tho. i'll take care of it. promise

[red_song]

I see no point in lying. Lying is for humans.

[twatter]

you're not wrong. but sometimes it can have its uses

especially when dealing with humans

[red_song]

No, we should not be at their level.

[twatter]

not with each other, no. like i would never lie to you, dude

but other gods and humans? i would and i have

[red_song]

So we should lie to humans?

[twatter]

when it serves a purpose. when you know they are trying to manipulate you. humans won't hesitate to destroy you, so why hesitate to use their tools against them?

[red_song]

There are some here who have not tried to destroy me.

[twatter]

*some* aren't bad. if they're trustworthy and have treated you right, keep treating them with respect.

but remember we are in hell.

most people are here for a reason and won't hesitate to backstab you.

i learned this lesson the hard way a couple times here already.

[red_song]

Has someone caused you harm?

[twatter]

nothing major. but it has made it pretty clear most people do not have my best interests at heart

i'll get my revenge, tho. trust me

[red_song]

I have only your interests in my heart.

Let me assist you.

[twatter]

i know you do, blues ❤️ that's why i trust you completely.

if it comes down to a point where i need to fight, i'll call on you. i promise. for now it's just annoyances and a few setbacks.

[red_song]

[Trusts him completely. Yes, this is why TB is one of his two special people.]

I will not disappoint you.

[in person]

[swordofzero]

[Suzaku has been worried about Blues. Very worried but he's also not really... great at expressing that worry. There's nothing practical he can do to help. Things had been terrible and he's not sure what he can do or say to help matters.

But he also doesn't want Blues to think he is avoiding him. So it's approaching evening one night when he makes his way to Blues' suite and knocks softly at the door.]

[red_song]

[The knocking without answer brings Proto out from where he had been in his room, reading a book. When he opened the door he saw Suzaku and, relieved, moved immediately to hug his friend.]

Thank you, for all you did to save me. I didn't thank you then. I should have.

[swordofzero]

You don't need to thank me. [There was no world where Suzaku would have left Blues there, it was nothing that needed thanking for.

The hug is unexpected but he returns it, arms wrapping around him confidently. He's getting better, with some people, at letting them in.]

How are you feeling?

[red_song]

I do.

[Proto is learning to let people be kind to him too.]

I hate hell, even if I earned it and belong here.

[swordofzero]

[He doesn't let go just yet, though his arms are loose enough that Blues can pull away if he wishes, he isn't going to trap him.]

You didn't deserve that. I'm sorry I didn't find you earlier.

[red_song]

[Why would Blue pull away? Suzaku was more like a family member now than even his own brother was, and that guy wore his face.]

You found me as quick as you did, and you spared me a lot. You brought me to shelter too. I thank you for that.

[swordofzero]

[He still feels guilty, but he nods. He had done what he could, all that he could.]

I hope it was the right place, to take you to Steve... [He is not sure exactly what happened between them but he can guess and he feels awkward about that as well.]

[red_song]

It was safer there. He... helped me recover. Thank you.

[swordofzero]

I'm glad. I'm glad he could help you.

[He looks a little awkward. Everything about the last couple of weeks has been awkward.]

[red_song]

You saved me. That's twice. You keep saving me.

{And that mattered.]