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[princedetective]

It seems as though we are all receiving items from home... Senpai, I appear to have been gifted with some energy restoring items. As well as a change of clothing. I thank whoever did this for ensuring I received practical items, however...

[ ... ] ... Has anyone heard from Tatsumi-kun... lately?

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[skullcracking]

Kanji-kun? [Chie takes a moment to think. They hadn't spoken for a few weeks, and they'd left it on something of a less-than-positive note.] N-no ... is he ... ?

[princedetective]

It appears as though he's returned home.

[skullcracking]

... Oh.

[LONG UNCOMFORTABLE SILENCE]

W-well, that's good, right?

[Yeah, somehow she doesn't sound entirely convinced.]

[princedetective]

... Yes, I suppose it would be.

[skullcracking]

Yeah. [More silence - probably fairly obvious Chie's upset about something here.]

I hope he's ...

[princedetective]

... Hm?

[skullcracking]

Oh, nothing, I just - I hope he's not still mad at me.

[princedetective]

... Ah. Hn.

[skullcracking]

It's - nevermind.

[SUBJECT CHANGE GET]

Hey, I think I'm going to go out for a little while.

[princedetective]

Are you attempting to avoid company?

[skullcracking]

N-no, I just thought I'd get a little extra training in. That's all.

[Plus she's been gifted with ACTUAL PANTS now, so being out in the cold doesn't suck quite as much.]

[princedetective]

I see.

[skullcracking]

I'll be careful. And I'll have this thing on me, if you need me.

[princedetective]

I do not think I will. And I was not so concerned for your safety.

[skullcracking]

Oh. Well, um, I guess I'm being roped into this kotatsu party anyway.

[princedetective]

As am I.