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[royal_ripper]

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[The message doesn't come until evening- around nine o'clock. His voice sounds soft, contemplative, the same tone he'd used in their last meeting.]

I know we weren't supposed to talk to each other again, but I need to meet with you- it's about Xanxus. I don't trust the security of these devices. [A soft sense

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[fortheoldworld]

He told me he might set you after me instead. [Mello sounds wary. And pissed.]

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[royal_ripper]

He killed your frog.

[Bel sounds rather impassive himself.]

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[fortheoldworld]

I know, why do you think I went off on him?

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[royal_ripper]

You did?

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[fortheoldworld]

Look, what did you want to tell me? If you didn't know he's pissed off at me, I don't know what you want.

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[royal_ripper]

He's angrier- not just at you, but... everything. I think it's the lack of power- I don't know what to do.

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[fortheoldworld]

What do you want me to do about it? Oh, but you don't trust the security. [Irritated tone, here.]

I have to go all the way down there, huh?

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[royal_ripper]

Garak doesn't either. [Defensively.]

...I want to see you again.

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[fortheoldworld]

Well, you're open about things tonight.

If we get tea or whatever, you're buying.

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[royal_ripper]

Coffee? I can meet you there.

[His tone picks up- cheery, almost. One last cup together before Belphegor kills him. Mello deserves at least that much.]

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[fortheoldworld]

Fine. Meet you there.