[ 5 ] a thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom

[mostpopulous]

[China is not at home right now. He's off in Netherlands' house, paying back a favor to the Dutchman, and using that particular phone to communicate. The first thing he does - besides triple checking that his pistol is in perfect working order - is phone his house. Really, it's a shame that he's entirely unaware of his new not!daughter.]

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[tartswithtea]

Take your time. ((Double meaning.))

[tartswithtea]

Gift.

[mostpopulous]

......Intended to be.

[so reluctant...]

Not knowing you think would be crazy bomber cat, aru, or would have tried something else.

[tartswithtea]

.... Gift. You just called it a gift.

[mostpopulous]

Given with only good in mind.

[lies]

[tartswithtea]

You just admitted to giving me a gift. ((She isn't getting over this anytime soon.))

[mostpopulous]

Can be getting over shock anytime now, aru.

[tartswithtea]

And here I thought you were plotting my demise or something foolish like that.

[mostpopulous]

....Why I do that?

[HONEST SURPRISE HERE because. he might really fucking dislike you on principle alone and he wouldn't mind beating you up but- death is a bit too far.]

[tartswithtea]

I don't think I'm the one to ask that.

[mostpopulous]

Maybe you just crazy.

[tartswithtea]

How does that have any relation to the conversation at present?