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[This could not be more awkward, but Mikael has told himself he can manage it. The last few months he's been-- listless, to say the least. Raphael has his own share of problems and it's something of a blow to the younger angel's ego to recognize he's become so dependent on another's day to day presence

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[angelify]

[The truth is, right now, Raphael is feeling very tired. But he hides it well, sending his usual cocky grin Mikael's way.]

Well, look who's making an effort to be more social. I'm proud of you!

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[Speak of the devil.

Er. Archangel.]

I... can't be useless forever.

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[angelify]

I'd hardly call you useless.

You make a wonderful pillow, for one thing.

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Raphael-sama.

[His gaze sharpens. Appraising.]

... Is...

[And he drops it flat. Looks away from the NV's screen.]

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[quackery]

You're a tutor, Mikael?

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Among other things. Perhaps 'life coach'... that might be more appropriate.

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[quackery]

Oh! I already got a life tutor, sorta, but good luck finding someone!

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And who is that?

[Better be someone good. +___+]

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A tutor? For what kind of subject?

[Amy is curious. She does have Orochimaru who has been teaching her about the sciences in their spare time but... if she could gain more knowledge about this world, then why not?]

Why wouldn't payment be necessary?

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Any subject.

[Which isn't to say that Mikael is a living, breathing encyclopedia, but he's a creature of free time and devotion. He has nothing better to do than learn something hastily in order to help someone else. That's-- uh. His prerogative.]

I understand that payment might be a deterrent...

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[She pauses, considering.]

I had stopped schooling because I was dissatisfied with what I was learning. I can't decide on a subject I would need tutoring in.

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[A visible wince. Mikael and school are sort of an inseparable pair. Though he's graduated through the angelic academy and knows more than enough to have passed any final exams for mortal high school-- studying! Books! Those are very dear to him.]

Are you interested in any mathematics? What about grammar?

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[escapedpandora]

...A tutor for what?

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[urghpinkflower]

School. Life goals.

[Boys-- are a little more difficult. All he can think of is Yuusuke who'd nearly ruined everything. Sigh.

But beggars can't be choosers and who should know how to persevere if not an angel!]

video. holy shit later than anything.

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Do you have any previous experience, Mr. Mikael?

[This angel is clearly connected to Raphael, so Claude thinks keeping tabs on him is in his best interest.]

video. fff, it's fine. Mikael is patient. to a point.

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Yes. A great deal, in fact.

[This would be Mikael's poker face. Discerning what he's actually thinking as he says that would be like trying to put together a puzzle box made by one of the great master's in under fifteen seconds. Impossible, even for the best butler.]

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Any success stories you might be willing to share?

[Claude is also wearing a seamless poker face, although there's definitely an unhappy tinge to it. He's discontent, maybe, or maybe he's just worried. After that little talk with Raphael, Claude has been almost anticipating having to forcibly prevent Alois from running away with Heaven's stewards. No matter what, Claude isn't going to lose his master.]

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[Mikael opens his mouth, intent on saying something-- anything-- and he doesn't. In fact, the angel virtually blanks out and his expression shifts from cool and collected to openly baffled. He knows he's an effective person! He knows he could, but--

But Noelle was his only case and such a special one at that. He balks.]

Well, that is... ah. Aren't you-- a little old to need tutoring? Sir?