a conflict of interests

[tailcrook]

Hey, hold on. [He's had just about enough with his player's train of thought!]

You asked if I miss it, and - well, of course I do! But not enough to just talk about it!

[Why would he ever- - ?]

Don't do anything weird, it's... it's fine.

[Sure it is, Konoe, but remember where you are.]

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[alkahestry]

Miss what?

[Guess who has the saddest and most apologetic puppy face ever.]

[tailcrook]

[/Muffled Whitney in the distance.]

Al... it's -

[Really hard to say when he's getting a look like that, oh no....]

Nobody's business but mine. [Though oh so quietly....] And maybe yours.

[alkahestry]

[Oh god not Whitney. Why do you do this?]

Hey.

[He's mostly making it, because let's face it what happened while out of his control wasn't what he wanted. He feels guilty.]

Mine?

[He's not sure what he might have to do with things, all considering being sent home means he really doesn't have much of a say in things anymore.]

You know I'm always up for listening.

[tailcrook]

[YOU ASKED FOR FEELINGS....

Meanwhile Al remains a magic worker. One of the best things he's given is something close to a down button on Konoe's volume (at least in times like this). No need to shout when his words will reach....]

I know. [There isn't a ounce of exasperation in it, but his tail still twitches.] I always liked that... I'm just sorry I didn't tell you everything I wanted to.

[alkahestry]

[I have no regrets.

He'd like to do more, god knows he's always been a physical person, which is why after about a good minute of shifting back and forth he decides that if there is any anger coming his way it's worth braving for a hug at least.]

If it helps I held back too, but there's always now in moments in between.

[tailcrook]

You? [Now he's all ears, too, and after a moment's surprise he smiles, warm as ever and a not a little curious.] Will you tell me one thing if I tell you?

[This sort of ease counts as one, but it's hardly a secret he'd harbor from others....]

[alkahestry]

That and more if you like.

[Part of him feels relieved if that's all Konoe would ask of him after everything.]