I...think I need a second job. [ Now that Allen has recovered from his injuries from going home and is about half recovered from the attack...the thought won't leave his mind. Cross is here
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Just two, I hope. Or else it's going to get hard to find time to sleep and train. [ he doesn't sound terribly hopeful. two jobs? with cross around...? ]
I don't exactly have a partner yet. [ there's a little bit of a wince in his voice. there is a possibility somewhere that he's not really too keen on atm. ]
I just got a bit hurt during the attack. [ he's recovering quickly thanks to the medics but given that he hadn't been fully recovered from being home before the fight...well, he's not at 100% let's just say. ]
Then go find one. It's not like there's a city full of people looking for someone. [ As if it's that easy, and it didn't take her forever and a day to find one for herself. ]
Well, getting out in the attack without a partner was rather stupid of you, wasn't it?
[ A pause, as if she's not going to say anything else- But she does. ]
... You might as well come over for dinner, sometime. If you're too silly to keep yourself from getting hurt, I doubt you can manage feeding yourself well.
It was not a challenge! I just don't particularly feel like letting it get to the point where two creditors go after my kidneys! [ he needs at least one. ]
You are still a member of the Watch; I have tended to our shift in your stead.
[He hasn't mentioned his application and subsequent acceptance into the Watch; he's just assumed Allen would expect it, after all. His own wounds were unpleasant but far from dire - he's worked under far worse conditions - so he refused to be kept in the hospital even overnight.
His faith in the nurses has not been high, but at least he knows Allen can't go anywhere when he slips out to work.]
Oh...thanks. [ a part of him wonders how link managed to get out of the hospital so quickly and without nagging.
he laughs lightly at the request. come on link, you know allen's done much worse. ]
You know this is hardly anything. [ ...a lingering silence. what are the chances that going behind link's back would work? allen doesn't even want to go behind link's back. ]
Hey, I got invited to have dinner with someone, can I go? [ someone being Rhode...uh. well if nothing else it'll be a chance for them to talk about the whole fraternising with noah thing. ]
[There was nagging, of course -- but Link is a very difficult man to out-argue. The only one who consistently manages, primarily due to a stubborn nature that's amazingly difficult to match, is Allen Walker. It's not a fact the Inspector is happy about.]
I know you haven't the benefit of your Innocence here. You are no use to anyone if you do not take proper care of yourself.
[The switch of topic - accompanied by the brief, palpable silence - gives him pause. The phrasing is quite suspicious.]
...what does my Innocence have to do with anything? [ you know very well he's going to do as he always has with or without his Innocence. Besides...benefit is kind of overstating the actual specs of parasitic Innocence unless you count the time it repaired the hole in his heart. ]
I'm fine. But I'll stay here another day. [ a visible wince. he knew he wasn't going to get out of it and he did want to talk about it. ]
Rhode Kamelot. [ no point in beating around the bush. but maybe he should have prepared earplugs just in case. ]
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I mean, you just kind of sounded a little depressed, I was wondering if everything was fine?
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I didn't mean to cause anyone concern.
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It's fine! I just hate when people are upset. [ She laughs, slightly. ] They should be happy!
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[ a pause and then an answering laugh. ] You're right, it's much better when everyone is happy! I'll remember that if I get down again.
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... And why wouldn't you be well enough for your shift? What have you been getting into?
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I just got a bit hurt during the attack. [ he's recovering quickly thanks to the medics but given that he hadn't been fully recovered from being home before the fight...well, he's not at 100% let's just say. ]
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Well, getting out in the attack without a partner was rather stupid of you, wasn't it?
[ A pause, as if she's not going to say anything else- But she does. ]
... You might as well come over for dinner, sometime. If you're too silly to keep yourself from getting hurt, I doubt you can manage feeding yourself well.
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You're inviting me over? [ just before he left you weren't exactly keen on seeing anyone as he recalled. he laughs a little bit. ]
Are you sure your partner is prepared to feed my appetite? [ because he's pretty sure Rhode can't cook. ]
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[He hasn't mentioned his application and subsequent acceptance into the Watch; he's just assumed Allen would expect it, after all. His own wounds were unpleasant but far from dire - he's worked under far worse conditions - so he refused to be kept in the hospital even overnight.
His faith in the nurses has not been high, but at least he knows Allen can't go anywhere when he slips out to work.]
Do not push yourself.
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he laughs lightly at the request. come on link, you know allen's done much worse. ]
You know this is hardly anything. [ ...a lingering silence. what are the chances that going behind link's back would work? allen doesn't even want to go behind link's back. ]
Hey, I got invited to have dinner with someone, can I go? [ someone being Rhode...uh. well if nothing else it'll be a chance for them to talk about the whole fraternising with noah thing. ]
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I know you haven't the benefit of your Innocence here. You are no use to anyone if you do not take proper care of yourself.
[The switch of topic - accompanied by the brief, palpable silence - gives him pause. The phrasing is quite suspicious.]
Dinner with whom?
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I'm fine. But I'll stay here another day. [ a visible wince. he knew he wasn't going to get out of it and he did want to talk about it. ]
Rhode Kamelot. [ no point in beating around the bush. but maybe he should have prepared earplugs just in case. ]
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