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[suchselfishness]

I don't think I have enough outfits to wear to this... this thing tomorrow.

I have a bathing suit for the pool here, but I don't have a beach bathing suit. And if there's any need for a nice dress, I think a new one would be best. It wouldn't do to wear the same thing twice, after all. I don't know what colors would be best for an island, though

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[voice]

[cake_and_dreams]

[He sounds a little irritated by the way she phrased that.]

I'm not going if that detective is going.

...And you should pick something with bright colors for an island.

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[cake_and_dreams]

So long as you're careful, I won't say anything. But if something happens...

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[suchselfishness]

I'm being careful. He's worrying enough already just knowing he's here. The last thing he needs to know is that he could actually come after me.

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[cake_and_dreams]

What's wrong with letting your partner know the truth about a potential threat, Rhode?

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[suchselfishness]

[She takes a little too long to answer.]

... I don't want him involved. He wouldn't have a problem going after the people I... [She's not saying it, but the pause has an almost sad weight to it.] He'd go after him, and others, to hurt me.

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[cake_and_dreams]

This man hates you enough to hurt your friends?

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[suchselfishness]

[Bitterly;] I imagine that friends are inconsequential, since he didn't hesitate when it was Family.

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[cake_and_dreams]

[D's quiet for a long moment.]

Perhaps you should inform the Watch.

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[suchselfishness]

I would rather not. The last thing I need is that bunch hovering over my shoulder if I so much as step outside.

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[cake_and_dreams]

An anonymous tip then. If you feel threatened enough to be worried about it, at least take some extra steps.

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[suchselfishness]

I don't want this stupid city's do-gooders involved in my Family's problems. I'm staying close to Mukuro. I'm not going out by myself. It's good enough.

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[cake_and_dreams]

[There's an audible frustrated sigh. D sounds worried.]

Please be extra-careful, Rhode.

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[suchselfishness]

I am.

Now, are you going on the cruise? I won't let you see my cute new suit and dress if you don't.

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[cake_and_dreams]

I'll think about it. Perhaps if more of my friends besides you are going, I will come along.

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[suchselfishness]

...Fine. Whatever.

I suppose I'll see you if you end up coming.

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[cake_and_dreams]

To be honest, I imagine Sohki will end up dragging me along.