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[For a long moment, when the feed clicks on... there's nothing. Only static. Did the manic-seeming BP start fidgeting with his Link again?]

[Then, abruptly:]

I'm sorry.

[The words are soft, choked. They're rough around the edges, as if edged by jagged points. If he were human, he'd have sounded like he'd been crying.]

[Despite the tone, the plea, it's clear the old Kagerou is back in the driver's seat again.]

I'm --

I'm so sorry.

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[kungfugeek]

[It's something both you and PJ both want, Kagerou. He's done with this planet making everyone crazy. Especially part of his team. It doesn't sit well with him when A.I.s are messed around with.

He doesn't mind the closeness. Heck, he probably doesn't even notice.]

Me too. Let's...Let's take a day off.


I think we earned it.

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[thxforthememories]

[It's like PJ admitting his own fatigue is the key. The undoing. He sags to one side, leaning heavily against the other BP. There's something incredibly grateful, incredibly trusting, in the gesture.]

[He wouldn't lean like this against just anyone.]

You'll have to show me. How to have a day off.

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[kungfugeek]

[There's a moment of give, but he soon holds the BP up by his shoulder alone.

With a weak smile.]

It's a lot easier than you think, Kagebird.

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[The support gets a quiet sigh -- he doesn't know how to thank PJ, other than that. But maybe it's enough. Maybe.]

Show me. All right?

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[kungfugeek]

[It's enough, and it's followed by a slight nudge. Build Team symbol of caring.]

No problems here.

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[He nods, bowing his head. It's like a bow, a real one, to PJ.]

Thank you.

For this.