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[prodigal_axe]

[You are treated to a sight from the twilight zone. Indeed, Shinjiro, your resident barkeep, is ~smiling.~ Is that genuine drugged happiness in his eyes?

Oh yeah, and his pet keese bat thing is sitting on the bartop. It is NOT smiling, it is bearing its fangs, but Shinjiro is petting it in full view of everyone in the bar and video.]What the hell

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[pursuestruth]

Such rare emotion, Shinjiro-san. How refreshing, like a spring breeze. It gladdens my heart to see your gentle smile.

Uh...

[prodigal_axe]

It's rare alright. I don't remember the last time I even wanted to smile.

...so how come you sound like a greeting card?

[pursuestruth]

You ought smile more oft'n. Perhaps days are rainy, but it will be no weight on you if you're happy.

I believe it was the candy that cursed me with this wretched way of speech! I cannot stop, though my cheeks burn hotly with embarrassment. I'm not sure why I am narrating myself out loud, but regardless, I do so anyway.

[prodigal_axe]

That ain't so. The weight on me isn't gonna go away, no matter what. So I've gotten used to it.

...you ate those too, huh? I bet the Scientists are having a damn good laugh right about now.

[pursuestruth]

Nay, good sir! It is not yours to bear alone. Let not your friends' shoulders go to waste! As two moons as my witnesses, I swear solemnly that I will always support you through your hardest times.

...................................

Probably.

[prodigal_axe]

... Uh, no way. My friends' shoulders have enough on them. I'm not about to go worrying them about my shit.

...... [Sorry, he just bursts out laughing at your wording there. Just as I did with that icon.]

[pursuestruth]

But surely they worry for you anyway. Can't you see it in their eyes, their faces? They yearn to help you alleviate that weight, and maybe then a smile will light your face.

Please don't laugh at me, good sir. Already I wish I could silence myself with some sort of object.

[prodigal_axe]

They can just go worry about someone else. I try to ignore that if I see it.

...if you come to the bar, I could give liquor a try. Might knock you out.