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[psycholawgy]

You've reached Athena Cykes. I'm currently unavailable, but leave a message and I'll get back to you pronto. Danke! (voice/call → text → video → action)

Comments

[dishonorstudent]

What the hell's that? On second thought, I'm just gonna bring green tea.

[psycholawgy]

Looks like you need to learn more. Starting tomorrow, no coffee in this house, just tea!

[dishonorstudent]

Don't just make up rules like that!

... [ There's a moment of silence as Ryuko seems hesitant to bring up the next topic of discussion. Instead, she reaches for her pocket and places a neatly folded pink paper wrapping on the table. Athena may or may not recognize it as the item that Miyamura's cookie was wrapped in, which was already consumed this morning.


It was delicious, if anyone is wondering. ]

[psycholawgy]

[ She notices that wrapper, and just looks away. ]

Do you want to talk about him?

[dishonorstudent]

Do you?

[ Her gaze is also scattered elsewhere rather than being focused on Athena. She's not here to grill her about what went down... not too much, anyway! ]

[psycholawgy]

You're the one who likes him, not me!

[dishonorstudent]

[ aofnsav ]

It didn't stop you from reachin' out to him before! "Ryuko needs comfort", huh?

[psycholawgy]

I wanted to see what he was like!

[ And set you guys up ok ok ]

[dishonorstudent]

I was drunk and hardly dressed to meet anyone I "like".

But I'm glad you got a good look at least, 'cause I doubt he's gonna be comin' over ever again.

[psycholawgy]

What're you talking about?

[ Wait. ]

You don't even like him, do you?

[dishonorstudent]

Of course not! When have I ever "liked" anyone?

I mean, I appreciate what you were tryin' to do, but... he didn't deserve this. Hell, he wouldn't even deserve me.

[psycholawgy]

Then why did you say that you did?! [ oh god ] I wouldn't have called him up if I knew! e

[dishonorstudent]

I wouldn't have said it if I knew you were gonna call him!!

[psycholawgy]

... Now you know what I'll do the next time you lie!

[dishonorstudent]

I know... I feel pretty rotten about it. [ She blames herself more than you, Athena. ]

[psycholawgy]

I should have known better. So, I'm sorry.

[ She really should have. But she's not going to apologise for meddling in Ryuko's affairs, though, because she's a brat. ]

[dishonorstudent]

It's fine, Athena. Think you can help me find out where he works? [ She figures Athena is better at snooping and Googling stuff. ]

I'd like to talk to him in person...

[psycholawgy]

Don't you want to call him up?

[dishonorstudent]

It feels cowardly and insincere to just call him from here.

I was thinkin' of making a cookie of my own and wrapping it in this paper. I-I dunno, do ya think that's weird?

[psycholawgy]

[ Oh no, that's cute. She smiles at Ryuko as she rests her cheek on her palm. ]

You could ask him where he works, and that you want to see him in person.

And I wouldn't say it's weird. Can you bake cookies, though?

[dishonorstudent]

It's one cookie, I'm sure I'll figure it out.




[ After 147 attempts! ]

[psycholawgy]

You can't just make one! Cookies are made in batches, or else you'll waste ingredients.

[dishonorstudent]

Hmph! I'm okay with that. I only need one. [ TO REPAY THE FAVOUR, THAT'S ALL. ]

[psycholawgy]

[ crumples a table napkin into a ball and throws it at her. ]

[dishonorstudent]

[ just lets it bounce off her head, tbh. this is pretty pathetic, she can't lie. ]

Does that mean you're gonna help?