✗ ✗ ✗ [ Reduction 10; Video/Voice ]

[leggierissimo]

[When the video turns on, it isn't focused on anything in particular - more like the person holding it has it aimed in a random direction, held in their hand without realizing it's turned on. Regardless, the view is quite obviously from on top of a roof, not more than two stories up, showing an unobstructed view of the charred remains of a large

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[Video]

[the13tharcana]

[Ryoji knew that the city would suffer from the recent events, but that's the first time he actually gets a better view of it like this.]

If people can help each other out in times of need, it means that they are good at heart, doesn't it?

How about you, Joshua-senpai? Are you still in one piece?

[Video]

[leggierissimo]

In a way, I suppose. It's a surprising thing to see on some people.

I'm in one piece, yes.

[Video]

[the13tharcana]

Maybe not everyone is as evil as they tend to look sometimes. You should have more faith in people~

[Yup, because apparently Ryoji doesn't really know how the world works yet. And probably won't until he finds it out the hard way.]

That's a relief.

[Video]

[leggierissimo]

Is that so? I suppose I'll believe it when I see it.

[Oh, Ryoji. You'll learn. SOMEDAY.]

And yourself?

[Video]

[the13tharcana]

I managed to stay out of trouble as well, thankfully.

[He says with a smile, before pausing for a moment there, his expression softening.]

Have you experienced something... unpleasant, for you to be so weary of people, Joshua-senpai? [Ryoji usually wouldn't ask such a thing, but...]

[Video]

[leggierissimo]

[Theres a pause there, and Joshua lifts an eyebrow.]

What makes you ask that?

[Purely curious, maybe a tiny bit amused.]

[Video]

[the13tharcana]

[...How was it that he knew this would go nowhere?]

You're really a master in avoiding questions, Joshua-senpai.
One shouldn't answer a question with another question, you know~

[Ryoji might sound a bit teasing now.]

[Video]

[leggierissimo]

[Sigh. Why are you kids so attracted to him?]

You're misinterpreting, Ryoji-kun. I'm not wary of people at all.

[Video]

[the13tharcana]

[Because you're acting all mysterious like that, Josh, so how can they be not?~]

Aren't you now~ [And there's that teasing voice of his again. But then, he remembers something from one of their conversations earlier, and it gives him... a vague idea.]

Is it safe for me to assume that you simply like to play with us?

[And it's a genuine question, actually.]

[Video]

[leggierissimo]

[Getting a bit nosy there, Ryoji?]

It helps to spice things up a bit.

[Video]

[the13tharcana]

Then it's true! [Ryoji chirps as if he's just discovered the universe.] You really are aiming to become a psychologist, aren't you? And could it be that you simply don't want other people to know that so they keep acting naturally around you?

[...Yes, if you wish to facepalm, Josh, now would be the right time. xD]

[And Josh could probably start asking himself whether Ryoji is really this dumb or if he's just playing dumb. |D]

[Video]

[leggierissimo]

[In fact, facepalming is exactly what Josh is doing. Mentally, anyway. Because seriously, with what Ryoji had said he'd been saddled with, surely he can't be this dumb.]

Such an astounding reasoning. You've found me out, I'm afraid. I'd appreciate it if you would keep it a secret.

[Video]

[the13tharcana]

[That sarcasm, Ryoji, do you even hear it? Or are you just ignoring it on purpose?]

So I was right? Don't worry Joshua-senpai, your secret is safe with me!~

[Video]

[leggierissimo]

[Ryoji, you are the biggest enigma. Especially since, well, this is a public feed.]

It would be terrible if everyone were to find out, you know. All of my work, ruined.