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[thephantomthief]

> Leave Ren a message?

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[chainlinks]

You're welcome.

Part of me regrets not kissing you too, but at the same time I know you had someone here and I don't want to take that away...especially if they end up coming back. And then there's our friends. I didn't quite understand everything that happened with Akira but it seemed a little...complicated?

[He already feels like he's imposing by being here. The feeling may take some time before it dissipates.]

Maybe the better question is, what would you like to do? I'm still new here and I don't want to cause you pain.

[lempereur]

Most who are ported out never come back, and of those who do, most of them don't remember. I was very lucky. But I won't wait for him. If he could see me now, he would tell me to quit moping and move on.

This is selfish of me, but I don't know what I want. I have always craved your attention, but at this time, I can't give you all that you deserve.

I don't want to trap you before you're settled in.

And then there's goro. did you talk with him last night?

[chainlinks]

He was a good boyfriend if he'd be the type to say that.

[Ren would have done the same.]

We talked a little...it was...well I'm still trying to digest all of it.

[lempereur]

He was. [ Past tense. It's finally sinking in. ]

Did he tell you how the two of you were involved?

I would like to see you again soon. While not under the influence of that wretched punch.

Super late forever trying to figure out how much Ren knew

[chainlinks]

Involved?

[Wait does he mean? ... nah .]

Of course. My place is open to you anytime you want to come over. I'm pretty sure you know where my apartment is.

<3

[lempereur]

[ Well, if he doesn't know what Yusuke means, the answer is probably no. That's...interesting. ]

Romantically.

Likewise. I'm sure the rest of them would not mind.

[chainlinks]

[What the fu---how do you reply to that?]

Huh. Maybe he didn't want to tell me just yet. I'll keep that in mind.

[Internally, however.]

[lempereur]

Perhaps I shouldn't have said anything.

[ But it's hard not to think about, given what he texted Ren to fake being sorry for in the first place. ]

He is with Haru now. It may be a non-issue.

[chainlinks]

[IS THIS A DREAM OR REALITY?! It's good they both moved on and yet that's certainly not what he expected.]

You keep adding to it, you know.

[And yet...]

That happened when Akira left?

[lempereur]

Hmm...Akira left during my absence, and their coupling seems fairly new. I have not pried enough to give you a clear timeline, but it appears so.

[chainlinks]

Well I'm not Akira. Hopefully that won't make it worse for them.

[As much as he isn't sure how he feels about this entire situation, he does not want to make it worse by being there.]

[lempereur]

It is hard in some ways, and easier in others. That is how I feel. Everyone is happy that you are here. The hard parts can be worked through.

[chainlinks]

[He really needed that.]

Yeah.




Thank you.

[lempereur]

It is the truth.

I want you to feel comfortable here. Tell me if there is any way I can help.