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[ledbythewind]

[It's a clear autumn day, with crisp air and blue skies-- the perfect weather for taking a long walk, which is exactly what Richard is out doing right now. Only, well, it's less of a walk and more of a patrol of sorts, just in case. Not that he actually expects to find Naoki, but it can't hurt to keep an eye out anyway. He'll be wandering around pretty much all over town, out into the forest, and finally back to Apartment 23, where he's been staying for the past few days.

Anyone who spots him will probably notice that he looks somewhat tired and in less of a good mood than he usually is.]

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[ledbythewind]

No, that much at least seems to be gone now.

[But now he's curious, so...]

... you could tell?

[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

You just seemed to get tired out pretty easy. Figured that had something to do with it.

[ledbythewind]

That's part of it. I told you about some of the rest of it when you returned.

[Like that whole "trying to remake the world and eliminate humans" bit. Not exactly something he's proud of.]

[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[Isamu nods.] Well... it's been a while. Hope you're feeling better all around.

[ledbythewind]

You as well.

[He pauses, then figures this is as good a time as any to officially extend the olive branch, since he knows Isamu is still somewhat mistrusting of him.]

I know that you're still suspicious of me, and I don't blame you for it. But I give you my word, I have no desire to interfere with your friendship with Naoki. I'd like to be your friend as well, if you'd have me.

[And he holds out his hand to Isamu. He doesn't actually expect the other to take it; it's more of a symbolic gesture than anything.]

[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[Staring at the hand.]

You make it sound weird when you phrase it like that...

[He doesn't take the hand, instead crossing his arms over his chest.]

...I'll think about it.

[ledbythewind]

[He can't help but laugh a little. He's been around Isamu long enough by now to know that that's probably the closest thing to a "yes" he's going to get.]

How would you have preferred me to phrase it?

[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

I dunno, man. [He rubs at the back of his neck.]

Just don't make a nuisance of yourself and we're cool.

[ledbythewind]

I'm afraid I can't make any promises, but I'll try my best.

[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm sure. Guess I'll have to accept that for now.

[ledbythewind]

... thank you, Sir Isamu. That means a great deal to me.

[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[AWKWARDNESS.]

Y-yeah. Sure.

[ledbythewind]

[All right, all right, he'll stop making you feel awkward, but you're almost as easy to fluster as Naoki, Isamu. It's just too easy.]

Now, what would you like for dinner?

[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

Eh... I'm not picky. Surprise me.

[ledbythewind]

Do you really want me to?

[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[...Just gonna give you a LOOK for that.]

[ledbythewind]

[... and laughing a bit again.]

I'm sorry, I'll stop.

[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

Whatever.

Just nothing that'll kill me, all right?

[ledbythewind]

All right.

[Beware, Isamu. You have now joined the ranks of the Frequently Trolled.]

[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[Hey, you watch out too. Isamu's got some trolling skills of his own.]

[ledbythewind]

[Clearly the solution here is for them to team up and troll the hell out of Naoki.]

[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[Clearly.]