Mun is eyeing empatheias for this dork

[spiritofjustice]

[Much as his mun would love to stick him in Empatheias, he feels the need to object. In fact, the need is so very strong that he's not bothering with the façade. Bobby Fulbright is incapable of making a convincing case. It's the Phantom who will confront her about this notion.]

... No. This is most unwise. I tolerated that Destiny Strings place as it gave me some leeway and an additional weapon to defend myself with. This, however, is nothing more than invitation for trouble. I understand that you are glutton for punishment, as that is part of human nature. Still, I don't see the need to drag me of all people into this. You have a wide variety of other 'muses' to choose from, some with emotional difficulties that would pose just as great a challenge.

Cease and desist at once.

[Mun wonders if perhaps the Phantom is scared of being sent there and outed like the big phony he is. In turn, he gives her a look so deadpan that people will be discussing the proverbial funeral for years to come.]

Don't be ridiculous. I fear nothing. It is you who should fear the consequences of your own foolish actions.

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[cykedfists]

[He can insist all he wants. Doesn't change a thing.]

Just stay away and we'll be okay.

[spiritofjustice]

[Yeah well... Ditto on you, Cykes.

He would accuse her of being arrogant when it comes to the assumption that he would even have some sort of need to get close to them, but then... At least in the beginning, he will still be Bobby Fulbright. He'll still try his hardest to keep that mask on and he'll surely attempt to pile up quite a few lies.

The Phantom has no reason to get close, yet Bobby Fulbright would not want to stay away. That's where the problem lies.]

... Did you not enjoy the cupcakes that were left for you in Hinoto-Ri?

[cykedfists]

[Fate can be a cruel mistress. And that actually takes her aback.]

Well they... uh...

[How exactly does she thank him for cupcakes when she found it suspicious...?]

You didn't have to but uhh... Thank you

[spiritofjustice]

[That was the most quiet "thank you" he's ever heard, but he heard it nonetheless.]

It was your birthday. Bobby Fulbright would have insisted that you receive a gift, no matter how many times you accused him of being a monster.

[cykedfists]

[And she's silent for a while before speaking.]

Yeah well.... Sorry if I don't trust The Phantom but... It would be nice if Bobby stayed without past sins....

[spiritofjustice]

Then you would truly be seeking a phantom, because that man is dead. The shadow that remains within me carries my sins. If given proper incentive, those sins will continue to increase in number, regardless of which mask I would don.

[cykedfists]

Well, regardless of what "the Phantom" or "Bobby Fulbright" might do in the future, one thing has been proven to me. I can't trust either of you and I don't intend on allowing any further mishaps like that happening again.

[spiritofjustice]

Then you may as well stop trusting in every other person you encounter during your lifetime. That wouldn't be your style, now would it?

[cykedfists]

I have no reason to stop trusting everyone else. You've already proven how dangerous you could be.

[spiritofjustice]

Every human has the potential to be dangerous. An attorney should know this.

[cykedfists]

Not everyone is going to become dangerous though.

[spiritofjustice]

Why risk it at all?

[cykedfists]

There is a thing called trust among others. Maybe you don't know the feeling since you generally don't have anybody you can rely on.

[spiritofjustice]

You've lectured me about this topic before. My view on the matter hasn't changed.

[cykedfists]

Then there's no further need to talk to you.

[Why is she even bothering right now?]

[spiritofjustice]

[Huh. The conversation isn't going Athena's way, so she's giving up on it. Even more typical human behavior.]

I see. Then, I suppose we may meet again in Verens.

[cykedfists]

[What good does it do to continue an argument that gets nowhere?]

I'll be sure to keep a close eye out.

[spiritofjustice]

[Whatever you say, Cykes. ...Phantom out.]

[cykedfists]

[Show off.]

[spiritofjustice]

[Don't you wish your gadgets were as cool as his?]

[cykedfists]

[She'll just throw a policeman at you.]

[spiritofjustice]

[Yeah well he'll have that same policeman remove you from the crime scene you want to investigate.

What now, wiseass?]

[cykedfists]

[Ohh touche.

But can you really order them to do that when you're clearly found out as the Phantom?]

[spiritofjustice]

[Phantom? What Phantom? He's clearly the real Bobby Fulbright. You know, before he died.]

[cykedfists]

[Bullshit.

I'm allergic to your bullshit.]