pc catchall for junpei (crashout)

[uncurtained]

IM PUTTING THE TIMON GIF IN HERE LATER YOU CANT BEAT ME

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[crashout]

And the one I saw in the arcade game. And on some other items people have received. So what the fuck is that all about?

[uncurtained]

I kind of get the feeling we'll have to break in everywhere to find it.

[But, after a pause:]

This isn't related to what we've been talking about, but - can I ask a favor?

[crashout]

[There's a nod of acknowledgement. He doesn't want to, but likely they'll have to break in everywhere. But he moves on.]

Like I've never changed the subject. [But he grins at her.] What sort of favor?

[uncurtained]

I got a task from Carlos to fix whatever's wrong with Higekiri, but... I need five people's help.

[crashout]

[...huh.] Alright. What is it? The task, or...I guess what you need my help with, actually.

[uncurtained]

I need you to, um... Publicly share a secret or a regret you've been holding onto.

[crashout]

[Bad.]

How public is public and how big of a secret or regret does it have to be?

[uncurtained]

I think... something you wouldn’t say if you had a choice. I didn’t ask him the first question, but I would assume pretty public. It’s supposed to be hard.

[crashout]

...right. [He's rubbing at his face tiredly.] I'll see how I can help. It's important to help him, so...if that'll work, then we don't exactly have another option.

[uncurtained]

Thanks. Including you, I’ve asked four people, so... Almost there.

[crashout]

It's a hard task, you're right. Did Carlos give you a deadline of any kind?

[uncurtained]

No, but... I mean, given his, um, symptoms - it's probably the sooner, the better. We don't want him to hurt anyone accidentally.

[crashout]

[A sigh.] Yeah, you're right. And that's even worse to think about so...I'll get it done. Promise.

[uncurtained]

Thanks, Junpei. I owe you one, seriously.

[crashout]

Don't worry about it. It's for Higekiri, you know? He's our friend. And you're also my friend so...I'll do my best.

[uncurtained]

We are. Still, I insist on owing you one.

[crashout]

Alright, alright. I would never turn down a free favor. [A grin.] I'm glad you asked at all though.

[uncurtained]

[She tilts her head.]

You are? It’s not really an easy task.

[crashout]

No but it says a lot about you as a person that you went to find a way to help Higekiri anyway. [Beck is a good person.]

[uncurtained]

Is that a hint of sappiness I hear?

[With an amused noise, though, she shrugs.]

I’m just glad Carlos can help.

[crashout]

Not in the slightest. [It is but he's embarrassed...still, there's another small smile.]

It doesn't surprise me that he'd figure out a way. Carlos told us he dedicated his whole life to saving people. That never really went away here, I guess. [He's fond of the dumb himbo...] Both of you working together makes sense.

[uncurtained]

I like you too, nerd.

[Wow!! It's accompanied by a smile, at least.]

It doesn't surprise me that he said something like that, either. He's a really good guy.

[crashout]

[Just elbowing her. Leave him alone, he has a reputation to uphold!! Except he is a nerd because he looks far too happy with that.

And then...there's the subject of Carlos and he just kind of nods.] ...yeah, he is. [His expression little softer at that.] He doesn't always pay attention to the obvious things around him, but he's good at his job and he's good at taking care of other people. In that way, it's almost not surprising he's a host.

[uncurtained]

You sure you want to maintain that you aren't getting sappy?

[crashout]

[Please ignore him and his flustered face.]

Maybe a little but don't tell anybody, alright? I don't know if they'd believe you anyway.