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[majorcrotchgrab]

[Despite the fighting going on, Raikov needs to get something off his chest, as much as he'd rather just pretend it never happened. He can't afford to act like his Groznyj Grad self in the City though unless he wants everyone to hate him.]

....

[He glances at the device for a moment before averting his eyes to something far more interesting on the desk. It's pretty obvious he's uncomfortable about doing this, as he mumbles when he finally speaks]

... I'm sorry about the way I acted the other week. I wasn't... myself.

[Raikov adjusts the collar of his shirt, still not looking into the device. Oh, look. There's something off to the side now!]

I'm back to normal now though. ... At least, I think so.

[And once he feels that's a good enough apology, he cuts the feed in a hurry]

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[manyadenouement]

Hmmmm? I don't think I heard that first part.

[Hey, he is allowed to tease. He put up with you.]

[majorcrotchgrab]

[Puuffff]

..... I'm sorry.

[manyadenouement]

So is it safe to release you upon the world again?

[majorcrotchgrab]

Yes, father.

[manyadenouement]

Darling, do you need to have a "who is your daddy?" kink done on you?

[whitetwoguns]

[is that even audible? Anyway. He's not going to press it because he has had other fish to fry, counter bothering Raikov a little bit though can't be passed up.]

Who were you then?

[majorcrotchgrab]

Myself, just not.. my usual self.

[whitetwoguns]

Oh. Is that it?

[majorcrotchgrab]

What did you think I meant?

[whitetwoguns]

I dunno. This place being what it is maybe you turned into an animal or something.

[Video]

[brothertragedy]

It is a sign of maturity to owe up to one's mistakes and apologize for them.

Very commendable, Sir Raikov. [He isn't sure what Raikov is apologizing for, but he gives credit where it's due!]

[Video]

[majorcrotchgrab]

... Thanks.

[riceballfruit]

You weren't yourself? Were you not feeling well, after all?

I hope everything is better now. If you need anything, Mister Raikov, feel free to let me know.

[majorcrotchgrab]

I was feeling fine aside from being irritated at everything for no reason. I'm better now though.

.. Thank you for the offer, Tohru.

[riceballfruit]

As long as you're better now.

You're welcome. It still stands! You never know when you might need help here, right?

[majorcrotchgrab]

I am.

[He offers her a small smile]

Right.

[riceballfruit]

[Bright smile.]

Good. I only want for you to be happy and well. Or have the things you want in life. If you wanted to be sad, I would support you all the way!

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[spotlighted]

You mean you're not like that all the time? [She actually sounds a little disappointed.]

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[majorcrotchgrab]

It.. depends, I suppose. I try to remain civil though, like I told you before.

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[spotlighted]

Remaining civil is one thing, feeling the need to publicly apologize is another; I didn't think you were that much of an asshole.

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[majorcrotchgrab]

I was rude though.

[anunluckypenny]

It wasn't your fault, y'know.

[Which is a lot like reassuring herself that what she said wasn't her fault...]

[majorcrotchgrab]

I still feel ... bad about it.

[anunluckypenny]

That's not a bad thing, really.

[Paaaause.]

I kind of had fun, though. Not being a jerk, I mean, but when we went out.

[majorcrotchgrab]

[He smiles]

We'll have to do that again then.