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[gallitrap]

[locked from: remus, bruno, seto, franziska, kiryu, csezlaw, eridan, and yusuke. this is the weirdest lock ever; all replies voice unless stated differently.]

I can't do this anymore.

[Hello, City. This is Ruka. This is Ruka having an emotional breakdown.]I'm sick of being the oldest person on my block. I'm sick of recognizing people who don't

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[pas_de_ducks]

[just. this face.]

You... that's a lot to have to handle. You shouldn't have to go through that.

[awkward...]

...do... you maybe... [she's trying to say something along the lines of "need someone to take care of you" but can't quite manage]

[gallitrap]

[Oh, hi, Duck that isn't the Duck I was friends with back when dinosaurs roamed the earth.]

'Shouldn't have to' doesn't change anything, though.

[pas_de_ducks]

...I know. But...

Look, it's not the same, but... if you want somebody who's still an adult to help you out for a while, we've got plenty of room here. There's even a really friendly dog. And you could borrow my lamp, if you want.

[okay, so she sort of wants to go Princess Tutu on this situation, but... maybe it's not the right time. and offered hugs are good too, right?]

[gallitrap]

It's... It's fine, Duck. One of my friends is coming to get me, I think. Thanks for the offer though.

[Somewhere, very quietly, someone is playing Linkin Park to this post.]

[pas_de_ducks]

Well... if you need anything, you can call me any time. Okay?

[gallitrap]

Sure.