Twenty-third rebirth [Voice]

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[He's figured out how to turn on the PCD, and stares into the screen for a moment in scrutiny, before clearing his throat. His voice is as small as he is, a little squeaky, but completely calm.]They say you should be careful, but... everyone here in Adstring has been kind so far. Break and Miss Kurotsuchi and Saul and Sasami, and everyone else- I

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Where are we supposed to go?

[neverquitedies]

Away from this place. It'll take me awhile, but I can figure something out.

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Any place is as good as any other place, I suppose. It doesn't matter.

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But you'll come with me?

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If you want me to.

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That's really nice of you.

I'm- sorry about Break. I didn't mean to upset you.

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I'm an exile. I don't care where I go. I told you before, boys like us should stick together.

I'm not upset. But if he tries anything I'll kill him.

[neverquitedies]

Well, I won't abandon you, okay?

...thank you. He's been nice so far, but- that really does men a lot to me. You're a good friend, Saul.

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You sound like you're worrying about me. Stop it.

He's not nice. Adults lie. And the next one who lies to me gets his face bashed in. [No comment on the friends thing. He really doesn't know how to deal with that.]

[neverquitedies]

Alright. [Really, Yuca couldn't care less, but he's pretty much extremely pleased at the idea of having someone willing to kill for him. Exactly what he was after, befriending so many people.]

...They've lied to you before?

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They ran me out. Out of my own homeland. I conquered a city for them, and what did I get for it? You'll never get a thing from trusting any man who says you should listen to him because you're a child.

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...I hate people like that. Age is irrelevant.

[A little pause, before he laughs.]

I'd say I'm sorry, but I know you don't want my pity. I like that.

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Hah. All people are like that. Adults just have it easier if we're stupid enough to let them.

You sound like you could grow strong. You stick with that. Nothing else matters.

[neverquitedies]

Well, we both know better now.

I... thank you. I'll try, okay?

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Right - and if you find your way to go wherever you want to go, you tell me.

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But what about you? In the meantime, I'll help you too, okay? I don't know what you want to do, but I'm a useful ally to have.