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[vandalization]

So guys? Uh. Look. Two out of three of you are aware, but.

I guess while there's not some huge disaster going on we could talk about. Stuff?

I kind of have a thing. For all three of you. Surpriiiiise Percy... And uh. Look I know I kinda flipped out last time, but I'm starting to feel better and I'd like to discuss it.

I kinda got into this thinking all of you were an item, but I realized I was mistaken. That. Still doesn't change the fact that I'm really kind of into you all in a big way.

I just wanna know if I'm barking up the wrong tree or... yeah.

And before any of you say it, I don't wanna 'do better'. Can't change how I feel.

God fucking damn I'm so awkward.

I just wanna talk about it, I'm not saying you have to... do anything or make me happy or whatever, I just.

Haha, I guess I don't know what I want. I just want to get it out there, because it's been the elephant in the room for me for a while, you know?

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[Text] A little bit later...

[winged_knight]

Perceptor.

Things have gotten interesting, to say the least. I thought it'd be good for us to speak, if you're comfortable with that?

In your own time.

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[percept]

I believe it is high time that we do.

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[winged_knight]

Thank you for responding. I'm sorry this has to be so awkward.

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[percept]

It is awkward, but necessary.

[ That doesn't make him particularly excited about it, though. ]

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[winged_knight]

I really just want to clear the air. There's so much uncertainty in this place, unknown danger and enemies... [He sounds weary, maybe a touch sad, but there's still a thread of hope in his voice.] We don't need that in our friendships too.

I can't do a whole lot about the former, but the latter, at least I can try.

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[percept]

[ He sighs quietly, tired. ]

At this point I'm not even certain how to pick the misunderstandings and uncertainties apart.

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[winged_knight]

At the spark of it, I know that no harm was meant. And I know, now, that it was before Drift and I made a commitment.

And...even if it wasn't, I think I would be understanding. [The sound of a slight smile warms his voice.] Kisses are spontaneous things. And Drift is...an inspiration.

Could communication have been better? Yes. But I harbor no ill will against either of you for it. Please...there's enough pain in life without all this.

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[percept]

Was it?

[ His voice is little more than a weak, flat sigh. ]

I see.

Then this... Entire thing must seem like a dreadfully idiotic overreaction on my part.

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[winged_knight]

Mmm. [He doesn't seem overly concerned with the details.]

Well, we can be humbled together if that's the case. You should ask Vandal about my initial response. Ah-haha--[yeeeeah] It's a little embarrassing...

Honestly though, it's understandable given the information you had.

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[percept]

I've never been any good at any of this. I was a fool for becoming involved in the first place.

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[winged_knight]

No one really starts off that way though, you learn as you go.

And really, if you attract people regardless of that, [a smile in his voice again] it means you have something truly genuine to offer.

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[percept]

[ Or they can't be bothered to find something better. ]

I suppose I owe both Drift and you an apology.

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[winged_knight]

[But sometimes they have something "better" and still want you.]

It couldn't hurt. I don't require much to pacify, just simple sincerity.

But...Drift seems rather upset by the whole thing.

[A frown edges into his voice at that. Wing isn't angry at you Perceptor, because he knows better than to judge on what little information he has. And he prefers to be understanding. But he is protective.]

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[percept]

I will talk to Drift, although I do not know what good it will do. Communication has never--was never--our strong point.

[ He can't help but be a little pessimistic. Drift and he were never good at talking. Acting was more their thing, but... that seems to be the route of the whole issue here, now. ]

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[winged_knight]

We are an adaptable people, we change to meet a need when it arises. Our bodies may change more readily than our behaviors, but can as well.

In time, hopefully that communication will improve. [But not without trying.]