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[coordinated_n]

The past few days have been an odd mix of delight and misery. First the fight with N, then the bath with A, now the healing room with Mello.

Suffice it to say, Near arrives home in desperate need of another slow evening with just the two of them.

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[antiqueatrocity]

There's about twice as many papers adorning the wall as last time, and A is tapping his pencil against the coffee table, chewing on his lower lip--almost frustrated with himself and the half-scribbled paper in front of him. (So much for getting out more)

The door opening distracts him before he can really get irked though, glancing over to Near with a small blink.

I'm here.

[coordinated_n]

Isn't it? Maybe I'm not affectionate enough.

[antiqueatrocity]

You shouldn't have to change yourself for them, you know. I know--if you love them, it feels like you're obligated to--and, and maybe a little you are. But if they say they love you--really love you, then it shouldn't matter, right?

[coordinated_n]

What if they don't really mean it, A?

[antiqueatrocity]

Then...

Sort of at a loss, pulling Near closer with a small sniffle.

Then I'll tear them apart, okay?

[coordinated_n]

I'm sorry. What you said should never have come up again- I know you didn't. I know. But everyone else-

[antiqueatrocity]

I'm sorry. He doesn't know what else to say. I'm sorry for everyone else. They're just terrible people.

[coordinated_n]

No, that's the thing. They're good people. They're the best people I know.

[antiqueatrocity]

Not if they make you so upset...

[coordinated_n]

A, I'm talking about Mihael. Mel. Both Mellos. N. You. These aren't just passing cruel forces, they're the thing.

[antiqueatrocity]

I know, I just....

I wish we wouldn't upset you so much. I wish there was more I could do. I wish...

[coordinated_n]

You being you makes it better.

[antiqueatrocity]

I guess...

...I really do love you, okay? As if making sure that Near knew.

[coordinated_n]

I really do love you too.

[antiqueatrocity]

I believe you. Really, really.

[coordinated_n]

Thank you. Now, if we ever fight again, you only get to say that if you want to destroy me.