[video/optional action] so close but we should've been closer

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[raphael, looking particularly polished today in a white suit. or overpolished, frowning a little bit and shoving a hand through his bangs.]

I usually hate it when I get the urge to be proactive. It tends to be so much trouble for so little payoff. But lately, I... I don't know. It might still be trouble, but at the very least I've cleared my conscience.

[there's a long pause, and then raphael coughs. and actually tries to smile for the camera.]

Kira, I've been hypocritical. I can't hold you responsible for fixing things with Michael when I'm not willing to let bygones be bygones myself. And you've had-- a rough morning. So I think it's past time that we went out for drinks. Hell, I'll even pay for them.

Messiah, I have three or four dresses you can borrow if you'd like to save some money. Don't worry, they're not overly revealing.

Belial-- [... another long pause, and for a tiny, brief second he looks horrified. but that second passes.] it's been years and I've been rude. I don't think we should meet up, but maybe one day our relations can be more cordial. I'm... willing to make an effort.

Rosiel... well. At the very least, I guess you ought to get naming privileges since you gave me the cat. If there's anything I can do for you as a doctor, I want you to let me know.

(OOC: Cursed with Armistice Day. ... Raphael has a long list of people he detests and really, this is about as friendly as he can manage. But beyond them, he should be responding normally. For the purpose of anyone who wants action tags, Raphael can probably best be found either at the bar or on his way to it.)

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[bedsidemanners]

... You're welcome.

... [rummage. rummage, before finally pulling out three cutesy dresses and putting them in front of the camera. with any luck setsuna won't ask where he got them.]

I don't have anything to fight in.

[beyourarmy]

[He doesn't need to ask. He can guess well enough. Either girls, or Raphael spent time as one.]

It's okay. I just don't wanna end up fighting in something of yours, then ruining it. I'll buy one outfit and borrow...the polka dotted one. Then I'll save some money. These curses only last a day anyway.

[bedsidemanners]

You can keep it, if you want. I'll take it to you.

[beyourarmy]

...that might be best. [Damn, Raphy's being so nice, it makes Setsuna feel bad. He doesn't want to think along the lines of, 'I wish he was this way all the time' because it's not fair to Raphael. But still.]

I'll find a way to pay you back later. And I'll go get it, okay? I'm out anyway.

[Five seconds, then] Wait. I don't know where you live. Wanna just meet at this cafe nearby?

[bedsidemanners]

There's really no need.

[he's all set to send directions, but then he nods. maybe even tries to sorta grin] ... That's fine. I'll be there in a couple of minutes. Is there anything else you need?

[beyourarmy]

Eh, you might think otherwise in a couple of days.... And I'd give the dress back, but you might not want it. Or Rosiel might attack me in it.

Just remember that later, okay?

[And he's pretty sure the normal Raphael wouldn't want him knowing where he lives, so. Yeah. Gives the name of the cafe.]

No, no. I got everything I'll probably need. And thanks, again, for inviting Kira out. He needs it.

[bedsidemanners]

... I could try to talk him out of it, but I'd probably only end up encouraging him. Just keep it. I don't need it.

[hey, it's... probably where raphael picks up his wholly unnecessary breakfasts. so he nods.] That's not too far from my place. Give me about five minutes and--

It probably wouldn't hurt you either, come to think of it.

[beyourarmy]

Yeah, it's okay. He's...that way. Telling him not to do something just encourages him. No matter how good with words you are.

Sure.

...huh? Kira getting out? [Because Raphael CAN'T mean- Maybe he means if Setsuna goes out with someone ELSE. Besides, he probably shouldn't be around Kira much. Not after their lover's spat.]

[bedsidemanners]

Are you trying to give me a compliment?

You getting out for a drink, or a spar. Away from him. [and a slight wince. as if he'd want them courting more disaster than he figures they've already faced.]

[beyourarmy]

[Flustered for a bit. Was that it? Well, yeah.] Yeah, I guess I am. This is kinda awkward, huh?

[A laugh.] You're right. It would do me some good. Michael gets a little freaked out by girls, as I remember, though. I'll find someone who's up for a spar.

[bedsidemanners]

... A bit, yes.

I don't know, I think he's gotten better, lately. But it's probably best you don't ask him.

[beyourarmy]

Well, then maybe I should just say it better. You're good with words sometimes. But Rosiel's, well, Rosiel. Thanks for the offer, though.

And yeah. I got someone else in mind, so it's okay.