[i'm crying at sanji finding out just in time to die
But either way, she doesn't dodge him or anything. Mostly, she lets out a startled squeak when he hugs her — before she awkwardly pats him on the back.]
I'm— I'm okay. Or... as okay as you are, I guess. [Because, uh, murder games sure are happening. Please save them.] I'm sorry, Sanji. I really, really wanted to tell you sooner.
Oi, don't apologize! If I wasn't so distracted with other shit...
[pulling back but that's really only so he can get a better look at her, his joy replaced by anxiousness because... well, one of the counselors is Veronica, and whoo the implications of that...]
What the hell happened to you? You-- you weren't alone all this time, have you?
I wouldn't call it "shit." That stuff is important, too.
[Since he has a job again! Unfortunate. The implications are fine. Don't think too much about them.]
... No. [Why did she hesitate to say that.] Junpei and, um, Shadows were here with me before everyone else arrived. Really, I'm okay. I've been more worried about you guys.
[Ah... right. She knows about the role, too. That manages to relax him further, knowing he doesn't have to hide anything.
... Even if he catches that beat of hesitation. Hm. But frankly, he just wants her to be happy instead of stressed with his questions, and so easily brushes the moment under the rug]
Oi now, we're surviving. Can't say it's fun, but we're used to this bullshit by now... that'll have to carry us forward.
[-- Ah, but:]
Have you eaten? 'Course, you can save this for later, but... [SLIDING THE FOOD TOWARDS HER, EAAAAT]
But Veronica sighs, offering him a bit of a smile before she reaches under her desk and pulls out a whole ass other bowl + utensils. She slides them his way.]
I would offer to do the pouring, but I really don't trust myself not to spill it all over my desk.
[Gleefully taking that other bowl that just... appeared the fuck outta nowhere, Veronica, please -- and with a flourish, Sanji will pour half of the curry without spilling a drop.
Chef things.]
Damn, I would've picked something a little more fancy if I realized who I was cooking for.
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[they still sound surprised, but they slowly nod at him.]
Yeah, well, maybe I happen to like dealing with people. Do those two people have a name? Who should I be thanking?
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[DOXXES THEM IMMEDIATELY, and having the nerve to grin while he says it]
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Oh, yeah...? What else did they say?
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[Hmph.]
Belph, though...
[Hesitating for a beat again, before deciding honesty is the best policy in the end]
He told me to, uh... ask you about your past?
[And then hurriedly--] I mean, of course, you can keep that shit to yourself if you wanna, I got no right being nosy here.
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That does sound like him.
[they sound... nervous? after a moment, they take a deep breath and nod.]
... Actually, there's something you should know. And if you want to leave and, um, take the soup with you, that's... okay, too.
[and with that, they reach up to take their hat off.]
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Um. Hi?
GODDAMN I FUCKIN KNEW IT--
reaches over with a cry and attempts to hug her]
Veronica-chan!
You're okay!
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But either way, she doesn't dodge him or anything. Mostly, she lets out a startled squeak when he hugs her — before she awkwardly pats him on the back.]
I'm— I'm okay. Or... as okay as you are, I guess. [Because, uh, murder games sure are happening. Please save them.] I'm sorry, Sanji. I really, really wanted to tell you sooner.
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[pulling back but that's really only so he can get a better look at her, his joy replaced by anxiousness because... well, one of the counselors is Veronica, and whoo the implications of that...]
What the hell happened to you? You-- you weren't alone all this time, have you?
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[Since he has a job again! Unfortunate. The implications are fine. Don't think too much about them.]
... No. [Why did she hesitate to say that.] Junpei and, um, Shadows were here with me before everyone else arrived. Really, I'm okay. I've been more worried about you guys.
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... Even if he catches that beat of hesitation. Hm. But frankly, he just wants her to be happy instead of stressed with his questions, and so easily brushes the moment under the rug]
Oi now, we're surviving. Can't say it's fun, but we're used to this bullshit by now... that'll have to carry us forward.
[-- Ah, but:]
Have you eaten? 'Course, you can save this for later, but... [SLIDING THE FOOD TOWARDS HER, EAAAAT]
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[Between the castle and the camp, whew. Let Sanji rest challenge... She eyes the bowl for a second, and then glances at him.]
Have you eaten?
[He is? Obligated to split this with her if he hasn't?]
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This is why he's missed Veronica]
Alright, we'll split it half and half.
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STOP THAT MAKES ME SAD.
But Veronica sighs, offering him a bit of a smile before she reaches under her desk and pulls out a whole ass other bowl + utensils. She slides them his way.]
I would offer to do the pouring, but I really don't trust myself not to spill it all over my desk.
[Please save her desk.]
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Not a problem~! Here--
[Gleefully taking that other bowl that just... appeared the fuck outta nowhere, Veronica, please -- and with a flourish, Sanji will pour half of the curry without spilling a drop.
Chef things.]
Damn, I would've picked something a little more fancy if I realized who I was cooking for.
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[Look. Listen. He has his magic no-spill chef hands. She has her hammerspace NPC hands. It's fine.]
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[WHERE IS THE ALCOHOL. THEY NEED ALCOHOL]
Mah, it's fine. We'll save that for after the trial this weekend.
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Hey, drinks are on me next time. Just name the brand and I'll make it happen.