193 Near Disasters

[cal_sitter]

Video/Action at Hinode Dojo[Niko begins with the rhythmic pattern that is a time-honored tradition between fist and punching bag. The muffled impact of his knuckles against leather produces a disciplined, even sound. It's the small tells one has to watch for as he methodically strikes out: the features too carefully schooled to neutrality, the

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[justashow]

...Should I bring ice packs for you too?

[cal_sitter]

No.

[justashow]

Plaster for the wall, perhaps?

[cal_sitter]

Later.

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[justashow]

Alright. What's the matter?

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[cal_sitter]

Cal's gone.

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[justashow]

From the City or...?

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[cal_sitter]

What do you think?

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[justashow]

Right. Stupid question.

If he was the other kind of gone, you wouldn't be talking to me right now.

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[cal_sitter]

I wouldn't be here, either.

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[justashow]

He's safe, you know.

Even if you're not with him here, he's probably with you at home.

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[cal_sitter]

That's the only reason I stopped with the wall.

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[justashow]

Does Robin know?

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[cal_sitter]

We haven't spoken.

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[justashow]

Maybe you should call him. Before the infrastructure suffers more.

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[cal_sitter]

Dry wall can be repaired.