parental--mundane-ical(?) neglect oops

[notallbad]

Oh, so now you remember me.

After all this time you expect me to just forgive you, is that it!?

It's almost been half a year. You're cruel, too cruel...!

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[doingthemistything]

... Honestly, given some of the things that could happen, it might be better off not being paid attention to. [Sure, nothing's happened to him, but...]

[notallbad]

Psh. People only worry about the possible bad things that could happen if they're wusses like you.

[doingthemistything]

Three words: Tower of Animus.

[notallbad]

Tower of Ani-whatnow?

[doingthemistything]

It's one of these "games" us muses could possibly be sent to. It's... horrible. To say the very least.

[And if you don't believe him, Kariya? Ask your mun.]

[notallbad]

Yeah that's a rich story. You're probably just trying to keep the cool places to yourself.

[He's not asking me either...]

[doingthemistything]

No, I'm completely serious, Kariya. I would not wish that on even the most unrepentant criminal.

[His voice and expression both seem to indicate that he is indeed completely serious on the matter.

... He honestly looks a little terrified.]

[notallbad]

[The sternness of his voice and hint of fear in the other's eyes--It surprises him. And why the hell did he care so much in the first place? His words just now were only to tease him, yet he took them to heart. This was... confusing, and consequently annoying.

He takes a while before he can bring himself to speak again with a sigh.]

Fine, fine. I'll be content with staying homeless if it'll make you stop touching me.

[doingthemistything]

... Well, there are more tame places out there, thankfully... My mun sent me to a couple of them, but... [A sigh.] Sorry.

[notallbad]

[He'd say "don't be" if this was the him from after he got to know Kirino better. But he's not, so he frowns.]

What's with the sudden concerned attitude anyway? You're no pal of mine!

[doingthemistything]

[He actually has no response to that.

Because oops, this is the Kirino who's past this stage with Kariya--]

[notallbad]

[Again, Kariya is left bewildered. This time because the other isn't saying anything.

--Awkward. They might end up standing here all day if this goes on. And they've got better things to do. Kariya clears his throat.]

... But. You know... Thanks.

[It was quickly uttered and barely audible, but he means it.]