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[heavendivided]

[Hello Siren's Port. Today, have a lightly dressed Jack, minus the Kitsune Mask but with the ... ... ice cream, of course. Yeah, watch him enjoying some delicious strawberry icecream. His wife SIC saw fit to put him into an Asian style outfit, it seems like. Well, it's comfortable enough, and the evenings are still a little too warm, especially if

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[elderyouth]

...

What did he say?

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[heavendivided]

That dinner was ready. And he was, uh, looking for the salt.

He does that sometimes. I suppose it doesn't help that there are quite a few Japanese around here.

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[elderyouth]

That's perfect timing! [no, not joking.] I hope he found some.

Uh-- he can't really help you with your question, though?

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[heavendivided]

....No. Otherwise, I wouldn't be asking. Can you?

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[daddydaioh]

Ah, but in order to receive advice, you must finish your thought! You must be more specific! You must specify what it is that you are curious about! Is it how to prolong a relationship, how to make it lasting? Is it a question of how such relationships even begin? Is it a question of conflict resolution, or how to argue sensibly? Then and only then can I proceed to give you advice! Ah, and you will want to hear my advice, I'm sure! I am quite an expert!

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[heavendivided]

... How about all of that?

[not sure if he wants to hear Suou's advice, but ... ]

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[daddydaioh]

All of it? Well-- [a split second of thought, but then--] All right! I'll tell you!

[daddydaioh]

First! How to prolong a relationship! People may tell you that it can't be done, that all relationships are doomed to fail--but that is not true! You will, however, have to work! You must keep in mind what it is that you love about the other person, and you must constantly discover new things that you love about them! A lasting relationship also requires communication--people talking to one another, about everything--ah, and a certain openness! Everything must be on the level, and all parties must be honest with one another! There can't be secrets, because where there are secrets, there is suspicion!

[crosstobare]

[Longer than six hours, yes; without trying to kill each other... not quite.]

Curious about what?

[heavendivided]

[ho-hum.]

Interpersonal relationships. The romantic kind. How do they work out.

[crosstobare]

As differently as the individuals who engage in them.

Does that help?

[heavendivided]

...No. Not at all. You wouldn't have answered if you hadn't more experience than just one sufficient for such a blanket statement.

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[fancy_shooting]

What are you getting at?

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[heavendivided]

Nothing in particular. What, I'm not allowed to talk about the same stuff as everyone else...

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[fancy_shooting]

...No...

I'm just wondering at your wording. "Doublecross" got my attention.

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[heavendivided]

[a little sharp, at first] It would, wouldn't it? [...but then his tone softens again.] That's how it works when you're living with spies. It's useless to tell myself anything else.

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[madeinoblivion]

[This is Joe in a GOOD mood, because he's still riding high on film fest glory, and is well disposed to people with ice cream, talking about making the most of things.]

That's a good attitude.

Advice- Don't doublecross people you care about. That's it. End of story.

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[heavendivided]

Well - yeah, I thought of that, too. And when it's done to you, what then?

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[madeinoblivion]

Then you...then you listen to your heart, and decide if it's worth forgiving or not.

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[heavendivided]

I don't think it's always quite as simple as that. Even if you forgive, some things stick.