００２ 。 VIDEO - backdated a tad to this morning!

[selfmotivations]

[Sup Somarium. Instead of Barnaby's usual sullen expression, he's showing a small, cordial sort of smile today.]

As a new member of Somni's police force, I thought I might attend the Banquet tomorrow evening. But I've been left with a small problem.

[The smile grows minutely as he eyes the camera, ever so charming. He's a celebrity, it's well-

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[He hadn't asked what Bunny last remembered, what specific part, just knew that he wasn't up to speed with the knowledge he'd brought with him. Bringing it up would've incurred nothing but anger, and with rocky waters finally starting to settle, he didn't want to rock them again with pointless prodding.

He'd had his answer, simple as it was to conclude. Unfortunately, convincing someone who couldn't remember was a task he wasn't prepared to deal with, and he didn't know where to start.

He allows the scene to quietly unfold before him, watches his partner bonelessly collapse in his seat, listens to the pleading (which, admittedly, throws him off a little). With a brief, slightly defeated sigh, he makes his way over to seat himself next to the younger in close proximity.

He takes a moment to organize his thoughts, arrange them in a hopefully concise manner. He likes the way he explained it previously, but he knows that it won't cut it this time. Not with his partner like this. Not when he finally understands how this place works.]

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I'm not complaining! You're the complainer, not me.

[He quickly chides back, loud, over-exagerated and childish in tone and action. Kotetsu is definitely the complainer, he might even know that, but like hell will he admit it.

The simple gesture Barnaby makes doesn't go unnoticed, and he shakes his head with a small smile.]

You're not the only one waiting. [As to say, again, that he isn't alone.] Time flies faster when you have company, too.

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I hardly think that's accurate when you're the one that spends your time pouting and whining.

[When not obnoxiously cheerful, that is. But the reprimand lacks Barnaby's usual sharpness, and at those words his smirk fades into something softer, more sentimental - for a moment or two, and then he grins again.]

Only if you're with good company.

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[He pouts... and he whines. He's not doing much to refute his partner's argument here, but he just can't help it.]

Shut up. [He scoffs and waves his hand.] I'm the best company you've got right now.

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[selfmotivations]

[He's not doing a damn thing to refute it, and Barnaby chuckles at him, before rolling his eyes.]

Don't remind me; I try not to think about such irritating things.