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[fujimaru]

It's Ritsuka! I've either fallen asleep or couldn't find my phone in time, so leave a message.

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[davincible]

...

[ Gently, leaning over to kiss the top of her head. ]

Then live. Live as hard as you can. With everything that comes along with it.

[fujimaru]

[ She's quiet for a moment, then reaches out to grab Da Vinci's sleeve. ]

Is it really okay?

[ It's a silly question, and she knows it, but it still feels vitally important in a way she can't articulate. Is it okay to ask for things for herself, in spite of everything else she needs to do? ]

[davincible]

...

[ She smiles, softly. ]

Yes. It's really okay. And when have I ever lied to you?

[fujimaru]

You probably have at some point, I just don't know about it.

But that's okay.

[ Because where and when it matters, Ritsuka trusts her wholeheartedly. ]

[davincible]

Wow. I'm going to count this as you still having faith in me. Done running now?

[ she says this dryly but fondly. ]

[fujimaru]

Probably?

[ She's not in any hurry to straighten from leaning on Da Vinci just yet, though. ]

I want to at least sleep on it. Be my best self for whatever happens next.

[davincible]

Good call. I endorse it.

[fujimaru]

I'll text her tomorrow or something.

...What about you? Are you--I saw you got a gold star, but I really dunno where they got the idea you were dangerous...

[davincible]

I drove two men to tears and flustered a lot of other people in some way, shape, or form.

[fujimaru]

...So, like, business as usual. Who did you make cry? Should I also make them cry?

[davincible]

No, no. They didn't do anything wrong. And it happened for different reasons, but ironically, it was the twins.

[fujimaru]

Ehhh...

[ She's both surprised and not, considering that. ]

...is this what you meant, when you said there was stuff you couldn't avoid, either?

[davincible]

Exactly that. Well, things have kind of gone beyond my own expectations, too. But for today, I've done all that I could.

[ It's out of her hands now. Which is almost a relief. ]

[fujimaru]

Ah...

So like, things that I should be careful of? Or do I need to get a shovel?

[davincible]

Neither. Just treat them as you normally would and I'll let you know tomorrow or so if anything changes.

[fujimaru]

...Okay.

[ There's a pause, and then: ]

I know you'll be fine whatever happens, but... if you can take the option that makes you happy, Da Vinci-chan, I want you to also go for it.

[davincible]

Honestly, at this point, Ritsuka...

Whatever makes them both happy will make me the happiest.

[ A pause of her own, and then she laughs. ]

That's between us, though. Saying things like that isn't good for the prideful rep.

[fujimaru]

I promise not to tell!

[ She puts a finger to her lips, grinning. ]

...But I'll hope for the best outcome, whatever that ends up being.

[davincible]

... Thanks. Me too.