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WELCOME TO YOUR PRIVATE CHANNEL, CCC-REDHORSE. FOR SECURE COMMUNICATION, USE 134.64.202.69 *** CCC-REDHORSE has joined 134.64.202.69 <CCC-REDHORSE> This is Reira Akaba! <CCC-REDHORSE>I'll try to answer you but sometimes I'm busy or sleeping, so I don't think about the message right away.

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[intercalaryninja]

Mmmm... [He promised himself that he would never raise Ron how he was raised, but he wonders if he can even do that effectively. Tsukikage wishes he could introduce Ron to the dangers of the world without making him go through the things either Reira or even Sora did.

Hikage... Why can't he see you?]

He didn't enjoy the stitches. Hopefully he'll have some inkling now. If not, we just have to teach him...

[soft_focus]

....The stitches were a lot longer ago, so probably not. [She's...going to be blunt there.] ...but...I think I gave him a good way to stay home now?

...He said he wanted to go 'concentrate' or it wouldn't work, but I made a shrine for him at the arcade so that he can just pray there instead.

[intercalaryninja]

Ah yes, I forgot he doesn't really take into account standard faire recovery and time perception. [Read: He's a child.]

That's very good of you. I hope he'll listen and do just that.

[soft_focus]

Mnnnh...he has so far...but I think that might just be because I won't let him think about anything else.

[intercalaryninja]

You're a good sibling, you know that, Reira-dono? I'm very proud of you. [He may be a little small, and it's a bit weird since they're the same height, but he pets her on the head anyway.]

[soft_focus]

[Proud? Reira looks up from the papers in quiet surprise, and she stares.] ...You are..?

[intercalaryninja]

Of course. You're so kind and caring to Ron, and you take care of him very well. Your patience and your love is admirable, Reira-dono.

[soft_focus]

[...So she does...

...And it makes her smile-but only for a moment before she turns away in guilt.] ...I get mad at him sometimes though.

...That's not good. ...Like when he kept sneaking out, even after that... ...Even though he's not sneaking out any more, I got mad.

[intercalaryninja]

And? Even the closest of siblings get mad at each other. We're humans after all. If they do something wrong, you do get upset. Sometimes anger is born out of love too.

But you got mad again? How come? That doesn't sound like you?

[soft_focus]

Because he wouldn't listen..! [she insists, shaking her head.] ...Because he was talking about going back again and again and getting in danger, and almost dying, like why he needed stitches...and then even after I promised it'd be okay not to go back, he snuck out again..!

And I don't want him hurt..!

[intercalaryninja]

Then that's anger born of worry... and honestly, I'm a bit upset he still wants to go out. I'm going to have a long talk with him, otherwise this is never going to get solved.

[That boy is going to get himself killed...]

[soft_focus]

...Are you going to talk to him...soon?

[intercalaryninja]

Tonight if not tomorrow morning. Very soon.

[soft_focus]

..Okay. ...I can keep him busy until then, I think...

[intercalaryninja]

Good. Thank you, Reira-dono...

[He smiles at her and nods. Time to get up.] I'll go prepare dinner. Everything will be okay. I promise.

[soft_focus]

[Dinner sounds GREAT, and Reira gives one final hug and nod.] ...What are we going to eat tonight? [she asks, looking to the other with curious eyes.]

[intercalaryninja]

Since I'm human, I was thinking something like hotpot, so we can all sit together and enjoy it. However, feel free to request whatever you'd like, Reira-dono.

[soft_focus]

Hotpot..? [....Oh...

She takes a moment to think, before immediately answering-] C-Can we put meat in it?!

[intercalaryninja]

Of course. I don't see why not. What kind of meat would you prefer?

[soft_focus]

Ummmm...

[People, but let's not be awkward.] ...Any meat..?

[intercalaryninja]

[Thankfully, Tsukikage is a man who understands the wants and desires of his master, even the unspoken ones. He bows to Reira, nodding.] Sounds like a plan. I'll prepare a number of types of meats and use our separated heating bowls. That way we can all get what we want. Alright?

[soft_focus]

Yeah! [Phew! Sounds good to her.] ...Thanks, Tsukikage.

[intercalaryninja]

It is no problem, Reira-dono. [He smiles and leaves the room. He closes the door behind him and gives a small sigh.]

... There'll be enough for everyone. Don't worry, brother...

[And he's gone to the kitchen]

[soft_focus]

[Ummmm...] Brother..?

[She's left with nothing but confusion as he vanishes-and the hotpot gathering, suffice to say, is one that will be filled with an awkward silence.]