002. [video]

[rodeforthefall]

[The video feed flickers on. Ikutsuki's sitting at what appears to be his kitchen table, left sleeve of his turtleneck rolled up to display some mild scrapes; it looks as though somebody's had a bit of a tumble!]

It's still absolute chaos out there, even during the daytime. [He shakes his head.] Why, just coming home from work ... well, it wasn't

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[voice]

[implausibility]

Probably...into hiding? Or something like that. Outta sight, outta mind, that kinda thing.

[implausibility]

The one you'd be going with.

[rodeforthefall]

I didn't say I would be going with a friend.

[implausibility]

Okay, I get it - if you're going for specifics, then the particular individual that you're going with.

[rodeforthefall]

I also never said that I had anyone in particular in mind at this moment.

[implausibility]

...Is this just a really roundabout way to say you don't have any friends?

[rodeforthefall]

I meant that I had not made any arrangements yet.

[implausibility]

Oh! Well, that's great. See, for a moment there, I thought, well with that turtleneck sweater and those glasses and that hair, for a second, that you really didn't-

[Oh wait. Adachi's brain seems to finally catch up with his mouth.]

...I mean, it's just that you should stay safe, that's all! I can't exactly stop you from doing it, but going out there without really knowing what you're getting into is a pretty bad idea.

[rodeforthefall]

Are you really going to cast aspersions on someone on the way they dress?

[implausibility]

I, uh...I d-didn't! I was just making sure that a citizen such as yourself was dressing correctly and taking care of yourself! It's flu season, you know!

[rodeforthefall]

I have a winter coat. I wear it when outside. And for a person like me who spends most of his time indoors, there is no need to follow the latest fashion trends.

[implausibility]

I never said you weren't trendy, I was just making sure, honest!

[rodeforthefall]

... If you say so.