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[Filtered to Michael;]
[As he promised, Mika's first.]

Hey, Mika! Told you I'd talk again. See? It's all good now. And you are the first person who has to endure my voice after silence for so long. Don't brag about it, too much. I wouldn't blame you if you did it a little, though.
[end filter;]

[Filtered to Kira;]
Hey, Senpai, I think there's a lot we need to talk about, and I'll start with I'm sorry. [He gives the camera a very serious and ashamed look.]

I really didn't think you'd care if I couldn't talk. I'm not sorry I helped Katou, but I'm sorry it affected you like that. Everything else, I'd rather talk about in person.
[end filter;]

[Filtered to Saya;]
[He shows the window open above him, while he's seated under it. The screen shifts to just him, and Setsuna grins.]

That invitation was permanent, just so you know. But we moved, so I'll need to show you where we live now.

And thanks, for sticking by me and spending time with me even when I couldn't talk. It means a lot to me. Especially since it seems like, sometimes, we didn't need words. The only other person I felt that comfortable with was Kira. And we've known each other a very long, long time.
[end filter;]

[Filtered to Alexiel;]
Hey, Alexiel, I'd like to discuss something with you. But not on here. On a roof, or something. Why don't we get out of here and go flying for a bit?
[end filter;]

[Filtered to Karl;]
Karl, when you have some time, I'd like to talk you for a bit. Let me know when you're available, we can meet at Xanadu.
[end filter;]

[Filtered to Hatter;]
[He starts off smiling on this one.] Just so you know? No hard feelings. Don't know if I made that clear.

One thing, though. [Then he hardens, giving the screen a cold glare.] Don't ever trade something like that again. Don't let him push you into trading something important. Because if I ever see that again? I'll kill you. I won't even leave a fucking body.

Got it?

Other than that, we're good, as far as I'm concerned. [Muttering before he switches out the filter.] He's such an idiot....
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[Public]

[He gives the screen a big smile.] I can talk again. So how many of you missed listening to me? It's okay to admit it.

At least, I hope some of you did, because I'm not gonna shut up for a while, not now. Not when I just got my voice back.

For starters, what was with that...rebellion? Not even sure what to call it. It was a mess, and I couldn't tell what was going on, or what I should do. At the same time we know what doesn't work, now. Keep that in mind for next time.

Next, hi, Police Force. Sorry I've been unable to do much other than take orders. Next time I'll warn you guys before I make trades like that, or something. Now I can go return to back-talking your decisions when I don't like 'em.

Oh! And everyone I kept giving two fingers to? [He raises them up.] I meant two more weeks of this. Though I kept saying that.... Even when I was still at three weeks, I think. Sorry about that. [Sheepish grin.]

I met this cute little girl on the beach that talked with me while I was petting Naga. Jinora, I think her name was? Hi, Jinora. [He waves to the screen.] My actual name is Setsuna. You sounded like you know Naga.

Anything else.... [He thinks about that for a moment, then shrugs.] Guess that's everything. See you around! [Click.]

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Wait....

So if he had suggested you kill yourself for the trade, you'd do that?

If that would have been required, yes.

[Face palm, because, really Hatter? REALLY?]

That's so creepy and messed up. Don't you ever tell that bastard no?

[Did he miss the memo?]

This One's life is to do with as he wishes, so One pledged. Besides, would you not die for the one you love?

Hatter. [SIGH.]

You had to ask that? Did you just forget what happened?

Oh.... [Guess who the idiot is now.]

No, but perhaps you understand better now.

Yeah....

[His voice sounds a little thick. Because, wait, what did he just say as well? He remembered Sara, and dying to find her, and willing to die for her to go Heaven, and yet. That last moment. That last one was someone else's.]

[Fuck this.]

Yeah, I do.

But doesn't it hurt? Not being loved back?

This One is as named, Worthless. He was the first to see it and to treat this One as such.

[Such an odd inflection to nir voice, you wouldn't expect happiness from that now would you?]

If he could love such a thing, he would not be worthy of One's love. It would hurt more if he did, for this One would no longer love him.

Now I remember....

We try not to talk about this, because it just messed with my head.

[A little silence, his eyes mostly lidded as he looks away.] It hurts me. Not being loved back.

He can not love you back if he does not know how you feel to start with.

I guess.... But even if he knew, what would he do? He's got Alexiel.

I need to figure out how I feel, anyway. I'm not sure about anything.

You do know it is not Kira this One wants? It is always possible she is a substitute as well.

No.

In this case, I'm the substitute. And, I know that. I know I should let him go.

I just haven't been ready for it, I guess.

You should give him the chance to answer what he wants before you go deciding for him.

[Sigh. He keeps doing that. He's always assumed it, because it's less scary than Kira rejecting him outright.]

Maybe.... But I keep feeling like anything I say in that direction's a betrayal to Alexiel. They wanted to be happy, and I guess I have that.

And, you know what, I asked him before. And he never answered me. If I can't even get an answer, what am I supposed to do with that?

One might suggest that Alexiel would prefer someone else as well, but she would have to answer to the truth of that.

Did you ask him true or in jest? Or even give him time to answer before moving on to another topic? You do have a tendency to do so.

I don't know. I wanted to talk to her about that.

I asked him straight out, because he told me to stop deciding it for him.

He just never answered, even when I persisted.

Some find it hard to accept such things when first told. Try again.

[He looks uncomfortable.]

I want to talk to Alexiel first.

[If he wanted comfortable conversation he wouldn't be talking with nem.]

That is understandable.

[He's not sure he can ever explain how it even happened. ~~Aside from he's a closer masochist.~~]

Yeah, so, I'll start there. Figure out what I feel in the first place, then I'll worry about the rest of it.

[Bonding over unrequited love is better than bondage? Although not as much fun.]

One wishes you good luck on this quest.

[Yeah, Karl scared him with bondage. Setsuna doesn't even talk about that.]

Thanks.

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