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[lapisknight]

That idea you have... it's not a good one, so it'd be best to just drop it.

Besides, it's not something I want to deal with right now. It's probably best if I keep that distance anyway.

I should probably have a more positive reaction to your attention, but honestly it gets irritating.

[But when is he not irritated?]

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[fromherbranches]

What's the idea?

[lapisknight]

Something I've failed to do twice.

[he's actually not up to giving a bitter response to Toto, so have an oddly calm Jumi while it lasts.]

[fromherbranches]

[Calm Jumi, bitter Jumi, all Elazul. It's all good. Toto calmly rolls with it in turn, although he can't ignore a little poke of worry.]

I'm still curious as to what this actually is. Anything you're willing to tell me? So I can help?

[lapisknight]

[okay now he's a little bitter, but it's all part of his defensive ways, no offense is intended.]

My purpose in life. You wouldn't understand.

[that's a lie and he knows it.]

Doing nothing doesn't feel right either, but with Blackpearl being able to have more of a presence it's possibly safer to not interfere.

or my email could choose to not let me know you tagged. XP

[fromherbranches]

[Toto's definitely used to it. He shrugs.]

You mean... protecting Pearl and Blackpearl, don't you.

[He understands that much. At least, he hopes he's getting the right idea of it.]

You know I often don't choose the safer path. If I can help you or not: my motivation.

it does that from time to time. sometimes i never get a notif till 30 mins later

[lapisknight]

Yeah, that. It feels strange though. I'm not sure if I am doing my duty by holding back or if I'm neglecting it.

[He hates admitting that he isn't the best knight, but he can't lie either.]

Of course you don't and I still think you're an idiot. [despite him being grateful.]

[fromherbranches]

That's fine. I know my own foolishness.

[He flashes a gentle smile all the same.]

Even so, you take things so seriously that I'm wondering if you're even capable of neglecting something.

In that regard, I just think you're being overly self-critical.

No one's perfect, but you're the sort who earnestly presses forward with protecting her. As far as I've seen of you.