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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)

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[bewrightback]

Water? I-

[But then he notices Taka's on his head and starts freaking out.]

GAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!

[psycholawgy]

[ yeah, she doesn't know what to do about taka, either... but she tries to call him over, anyway. at the very least, taka doesnt't seem to want to hurt phoenix. ]

T- Taka, come over here. It's just boss, okay?

[ yeah, okay. taka will fly over to perch on the couch's backrest, now. you got lucky today, phoenix!!! ]

[bewrightback]

[Now he needs to catch his breath all over again, this time out of sheer terror, before he makes his way closer to Athena. (while cautiously edging away from Taka).]

Th-thanks, Athena. ...That didn't go as planned.

But, um. How about you... Do you want some water?

[psycholawgy]

I don't need water. You really look like you do, though.

[ so, yes, okay. let's go grab a glass of water for mr. wright. ]

[bewrightback]

Hold it! I might be a little thirsty, but I'm here to look after you!

[psycholawgy]

Me? Wha- What are you talking about?

I'm totally fine! [ a pause. ] I swear on Apollo's badge!

[bewrightback]

[He breaks into a scolding tone.]

Now, now, Athena. We're not allowed to swear on our coworkers' badges.

[Then he goes on more seriously.]

But that's not the point. Athena... You don't have to pretend for me. This can't be easy for you.

[psycholawgy]

[ she visibly pouts. there really is no escaping her boss. ]

I'll be fine. Simon's going to come back.

[bewrightback]

[Her beliefs do have a mixed track record so far. Mia may not have come back, but Apollo already did.]

Of course. We'll all be fine, won't we? [But that's in the future tense. So he looks towards her softly.]

But, for right now. I'm here if you want to talk about anything. Or express any kind of emotion.

[psycholawgy]

No way!

[ her voice begins to crack. ]

You're not going to see me cry!

[bewrightback]

A-Athena. You don't have to cry.

...I don't want you to do anything you won't feel comfortable doing in front of me. But... I would hope that you at least take process your emotions in a healthy way.

[psycholawgy]

Don't be silly! You're talking to a master of psychology here.

[bewrightback]

That's a fair point. I don't mean to sell your skills short in any way...

If you do have your stuff down, then you should already know what you need. [If you're letting yourself take a clear and honest look at yourself, that is...]

[psycholawgy]

Hold on!

Did you come from my apartment?

[bewrightback]

Iiiii might have made an itsy-bitsy detour there...?

[psycholawgy]

[ she has a big feeling her door's busted right now. ]

Oh... I guess I really should tell you that I plan on moving in here.

[bewrightback]

Really? But... Why?

[psycholawgy]

It just feels better that way.

[bewrightback]

I... I see.

Whatever happened with your roommate... Ryuu-something?

[psycholawgy]

Ryuko!

She moved out since her family is here.

[bewrightback]

Oh! Right. Her! [I hope that didn't come up in a past conversation while I was zoning out...]

Well, that's good for her! So now it's time for Athena Cykes to fly the nest...

[psycholawgy]

You don't have to put it like that...

[bewrightback]

Sorry. I'll cool off on the bird puns...

[psycholawgy]

Great!

[bewrightback]

I'll start thinking of a housewarming gift.