195 Near Disasters

[cal_sitter]

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-ou don't hurry up I'm going to leave you here for Boggle's children. It would be an educational experience for all parties con- ... -cerned ...

[A moment's pause as the memories return. Then a sigh.]This is becoming ridiculous. I was supposed to have office hours this afternoon and a meeting with my advisor. The day was going to be

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[justashow]

So the prodigal returns.

[ooc: Scowly Kyle is scowly.]

[justashow]

Did I not just say I was fine?

[cal_sitter]

I'm still waiting to be convinced.

[justashow]

What would convince you?

[cal_sitter]

Maybe if you were less contrary.

[justashow]

I am very easy going.

[cal_sitter]

Unless something gets under your collar.

When you have a moment, we should also discuss your lessons in self-defense.

[justashow]

I'm wearing a collarless shirt.

You're...better now?

[cal_sitter]

The root of the problem was dealt with.

I recognize that it hasn't been easy for you or anyone else to be faced with the consequences of what happened.

[justashow]

I still don't know what happened. But if you trust yourself now, that's all that matters.

[cal_sitter]

Do you want to know?

[justashow]

Would you be telling me in order to make me not be upset about your leaving?

[cal_sitter]

I'd be telling you because there are certain people here who deserve an explanation.

[justashow]

Maybe I do.

But I'd still like you to tell me because you want to tell me, because you trust me, and because I'm a friend. Not just because I deserve it.

[cal_sitter]

We'll talk about it eventually, Kyle.

[justashow]

I hope so.