Contact Twenty Seven [ Video ] Afternoon.

[rapturescreed]

[A rather somber occasion, isn't it? The day after the Towers blow up. But don't worry. That is why there's a statement.]

As I'm sure you all know, now, the Tower Apartments, a staple in this community since the first Newcomers arrived, has been destroyed by what appears to be a terrorist bombing against the so called "Newcomer Threat". [Raul

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[yosukecantstop]

[...What? Holy crap. The stunned look on Yosuke's face suggests that he hadn't even heard of this until now, being safe and away in the business sector by now. But it turns to resolve almost instantly.]

You're right, sir. Something definitely needs to be done.

[...]

Actually, I think I can help. A little. Can I talk to you when you have some free time?

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[yosukecantstop]

[He freezes on his feet at Raul's command, almost toppling over with suppressed momentum.]

[The contents of the envelope are a little surprising, coming from a teenager who is still new in town, works a minimum wage job, and has been crashing on friend's sofas instead of getting his own apartment. Inside, there's over $20k.]

[Yosuke, meanwhile, is looking anywhere but at Raul. He's mortified. This was such a mistake, he's definitely going to ask questions...]

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[rapturescreed]

[...What is all this? When he opens the envelope and sees the money, he just stares for a moment. Counting through it... was even more confusing. Raul glanced up, looking at Yosuke questioningly.]

...Where did you get this?

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[yosukecantstop]

It's not mine.

[Oh. Wait, that definitely doesn't help.]

I mean! Uh...someone gave it to me. But it was-it's...uh. Look, please just take it? I really don't want it.

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[rapturescreed]

Unfortunately, as much as I would like to just take it, I am concerned about where it came from. Until I know someone won't be looking for it, I won't be able to accept that. Who gave it to you, Yosuke?

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[yosukecantstop]

Why would someone be looking for it? It's mine.

[Except that even he realizes he just contradicted himself there, and he shakes his head unhappily.]

I mean, it's his, I guess. It was. And the person who gave it to me won't take it back, and I can't think of anything to do with it that's not...wrong. I-it's wrong for me to have it. You know?

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[rapturescreed]

Under what circumstances did you gain this? If it's wrong for you to have it, why is it not wrong for us to have it?

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[yosukecantstop]

[Jeez, is it always this hard to give away large sums of money? Yosuke rubs his face, then pinches the bridge of his nose. He's getting a headache just from having this conversation.]

You said you were kind of like family to him, so I don't think he would mind. If it were me, I wouldn't mind. And he was. I guess. Me. Or I'm who he was...I would...I mean.

[He swallows. It feels hot in here. Dry. Man, he really wants some water.]

If you don't want it just give it to someone else. But I'm not going to take it back.

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[rapturescreed]

[...Oh. Oh. Now it made more sense, and Raul is... he's flattered, in a way. He sets the money down onto the desk.]

We'll use this money wisely, I can assure you of that. Thank you. I do realize that this is difficult for you, and I assure you, it is for me as well.

[Pauses, swallowing.] I can't imagine how it feels. To know how important you were to people here, and then not remember any of them. I wish there was some way I could show you your past experiences, here. If you have any questions, though... I can answer them as best as I can.

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[yosukecantstop]

...Sorry. I mean, uh. Thanks. Sorry.

[He bolts out of the room like it's on fire. That was definitely an uncomfortable experience...]