Contact Twenty Seven [ Video ] Afternoon.

[rapturescreed]

[A rather somber occasion, isn't it? The day after the Towers blow up. But don't worry. That is why there's a statement.]

As I'm sure you all know, now, the Tower Apartments, a staple in this community since the first Newcomers arrived, has been destroyed by what appears to be a terrorist bombing against the so called "Newcomer Threat". [Raul

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[yosukecantstop]

[...What? Holy crap. The stunned look on Yosuke's face suggests that he hadn't even heard of this until now, being safe and away in the business sector by now. But it turns to resolve almost instantly.]

You're right, sir. Something definitely needs to be done.

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Actually, I think I can help. A little. Can I talk to you when you have some free time?

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[rapturescreed]

[Oh, he is glad to hear that. Very glad.]

Yes, of course. My office is always open, and I would very much like to hear how you can help.

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[yosukecantstop]

Right!

...Um. Where is your office?

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[rapturescreed]

It's on the second floor of the Newcomer Community Center. Room 208.

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[yosukecantstop]

Two, eight. Alright, I understand. I'll be there soon.

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[rapturescreed]

[Nods.]

I will see you soon. [And he's just where he said, sitting at his desk.]

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[yosukecantstop]

[Even though he's expected, Yosuke raps on the doorway and waits to be asked to enter. He looks a bit exhausted, but otherwise well and healthy, unlike so many others that day.]

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[rapturescreed]

Come in. [Raul says without looking up from his paperwork, making another mark on it before he looks up, setting it aside.]

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[yosukecantstop]

Uh. Hey. Sir.

[Yosuke rubs the back of his neck, but he creeps closer.]

How are...uh. Things. You?

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[rapturescreed]

[Raul looked up, arching an eyebrow.] Hello. Things are fine, please, have a seat.

[He gestures to the chair in front of the desk.] How are you holding up?

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[yosukecantstop]

[Yosuke awkwardly takes the seat and squirms around like he's itchy or something.]

Holding up? Um. I guess I...uh. I should probably start looking for an apartment soon. It's hard to remember to, you know? Uryuu-san's been so nice about it.

[Never ask the kid a rhetorical question. He might just answer it, apparently. Though he does catch himself at it after another few seconds.]

I mean. I'm fine too. Sir.

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[rapturescreed]

[Raul could almost be amused at this.] It is difficult. We have a spare room, if you ever need one for a little bit. [Nod.]

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[yosukecantstop]

[Blink.]

...Even if I'm-um. Never mind. Thank you. That's really generous.

[Squirm, squirm, squirm. Okay, maybe he just has to pee or something.]

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[rapturescreed]

I'm sorry, even if you're what? [Tilts his head slightly.]

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[yosukecantstop]

[Damn it, why did he say that?! It just slipped out. His face flushes a little. He doesn't even really know this guy, he can't exactly cough up a big secret here. What he needs is a distraction.]

About what you said earlier. I, uh...here.

[Yosuke digs in his school bag for a second and comes up with a thick envelope, which he tosses on the desk.]

That's for whatever you guys need it for. B-but I should get going, okay? It was-thank you for seeing me.

[And he's out of the chair, picking up his stuff and trying to slip out the door before you can open that envelope or tell him to hold up.]

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[rapturescreed]

[ooc: If this isn't okay, let me know, and I'll fix the tag!]

Stop. [Raul said. Seemed like a good time to use the power he had only recently discovered. Putting a command into his voice, he let the power wrap around the word. Yosuke could probably feel it, the way he couldn't move anymore.]

It is considered rude to give something and then run. If you would kindly take a seat, I'd like to see what is in this.

[Raul nodded, starting to open the envelope.]