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[fallingleaf]

[ ... ]

It isn't.

At any rate, if you would put aside your actor's instinct, there is no need to "sell" me on anything.

[aiwillneversmile]

[well that's a fat lie]

Sorry, sorry. I'll try to reign it in.

[fallingleaf]

I would appreciate it.

[aiwillneversmile]

[. . . snrk]

I really got under your skin.

[ok ok, wiping the grin off his face]

You have the patience of a saint.

[fallingleaf]

I will gladly take that compliment, at least.

[aiwillneversmile]

Treasure it. I don't give them out lightly.

[carding a hand through his hair, glancing around the room before just grabbing a book from his bed and taking a seat with it]

[fallingleaf]

I see.

[ an incline of his head, ]

Then, should I leave you for the time being?

[aiwillneversmile]

If you want to. After all this, you probably deserve a break.

[fallingleaf]

... You know, you're not the only difficult, deliberately misleading person I interact with here.

I would like for us to get along as well, so I have nothing to gain from ignoring you.

[aiwillneversmile]

Of course not, this place is awash with all kinds of characters. I blend in to the point of disappearing around here.

It hasn't felt like you've been ignoring me. Do you think I'm ignoring you?

[fallingleaf]

No.

Your reminder to buy a gift has been noted, of course.

[aiwillneversmile]

[ok good bc he love books]

I look forward to Ruby always talking about it and showing it off.

[fallingleaf]

Ah, now the pressure has increased. I will be extra selective.

[aiwillneversmile]

Don't build yourself up. You could give her a stone from off the ground and she would treasure it.

[fallingleaf]

Hmm?

Truth be told, the sort of things I would gift normally are the things that you can appreciate ephemerally.

But that isn't this. So, it should still be meaningful from me. Perhaps something from Inazuma, since she wants to get to know it...

[aiwillneversmile]

[turning the page]

She needs something to remember you when you aren't around. It's not that complicated. And don't put ideas in her head like she isn't going to come home.

[fallingleaf]

Ah, I see.

[aiwillneversmile]

I'm about to ban that phrase. There's more behind it, and I don't like you keeping that to yourself.

[fallingleaf]

Mm.

That is only true sometimes. Other times, I simply do not have something useful to add.

Not every thought needs to be shared-- a sentiment I think you'd agree with.

[aiwillneversmile]

Then, figure out something else to say. You aren't an idiot, divert the conversation when you're finished with a topic.

[fallingleaf]

Mm. I appreciate the advice, but you're correct. I do know how to manage a conversation.

However, I'll avoid saying this around you, since it seems to bother you.

[aiwillneversmile]

[and snapping the book shut]

We both want a civil relationship, correct?

[fallingleaf]

Yes.

[aiwillneversmile]

I'll give you two more strikes since I started this, but I'm not holding back after that.

[fallingleaf]

I see the rule of three is everywhere.

[ he chuckles to himself, ]

Then I should leave before I use my two other chances. After all, it will take some time to change this verbal habit.