01/14. beginnings.

[icingkills]

[ voice ]

Yesterday, I'd been in this City for a month; and no one thought to congratulate me.

[A beat, and then amusement creeps back into his voice.]

I'm kidding. I can only expect so much, now can't I? A job, a place to stay, information on the City itself, friends. I've done well for myself. Even if the new neighbor is unruly

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[slighted_stains]

Do you want to be congratulated?

[icingkills]

I don't like kindness. It's a waste of energy.

[slighted_stains]

Aren't you alive because of your parents' kindness?

[icingkills]

You should relax. That was a joke.

[slighted_stains]

It isn't my strength.

Perhaps bring your concerns with your neighbour. Some people... simply forget to question themselves.

[icingkills]

I don't think he'll listen. He doesn't seem to listen to you...and you take care of something that was his.

[slighted_stains]

[...thank you, November, for ruining his day.]

Try glazed doughnuts with jelly.

[icingkills]

[It's what he's here for.]

Thank you, Subaru. You're much more creative than his other acquaintance. Or is it that you know him better?

[slighted_stains]

Isn't it impolite to speak of people who aren't present?

[icingkills]

How do you know he isn't present?

[slighted_stains]

Experience.

[icingkills]

Then it's true.

I won't offend your sensibilities any further.

[slighted_stains]

['Give up.' 'Be careful.' 'Leave me out of it.' 'Go to your Christian hell.']

It isn't going to rain, is it?

I changed my mind about feeding them.

[icingkills]

It doesn't seem to rain here that often...

[Much to his regret.]

Would you like company?

[Knowing what the answer is; asking anyway.]

[slighted_stains]

It doesn't matter to me. But shouldn't you be moving?

[icingkills]

Moving?

No, I think I'll stay. For a while longer.