03 ☣ video/action; backdated to Thursday afternoon

[guitarnero]

[ See Nero. See Nero frowning, his mouth like a wire-thin slash across his face. He adjusts the gear for a moment before speaking. ]

Got fired.

[ Come to think of it, this is probably why he and Buster are out and about in the middle of the afternoon, when Nero would usually be working; now a big, thick-shelled Shelgon, Buster is scurrying after

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[guitarnero]

[ ...oh snap. He can't lie to Kyrie. Hell, he doesn't really lie in general, but especially not to her. On the other hand, though, he doesn't exactly regret his actions. ]

On her part? Maybe.

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[guitarnero]

No. [ A pause, then: ] But I'm pretty sure.

[ He glances away, then back at her, then slides his eyes away again. This is code for 'you're not angry at me, are you?' ]

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[guitarnero]

[ ...doubtful. ]

She was yelling, too.

[ It was a beautiful screaming match. ]

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[guitarnero]

[ A bit petulantly: ]

I didn't, okay?

[ HE IS A MODEL OF SELF-CONTROL!!! ]

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[guitarnero]

It's a big city; I'll find something before long, you're the one who shouldn't worry. Like hell I'd let you work two jobs or something crazy like that. [ He knows she likes volunteering too much! ] Besides, I've got plenty saved up.

[ Contrary to appearances, Nero is a hard worker, especially when Kyrie's well-being is at stake. Manual labor may not be the most sophisticated job, but it suits him and it pays. That and he's getting her a money cat for Christmas. ]