[He was sleeping, though "well" might be... questionable. This is not the most comfortable sleeping arrangement he's had.
He had almost forgotten about the shell, between the day Lobelia gave it to him and now. Still groggy from sleep, it takes him a moment to even register the shell is the source of the noise. Unfortunate he's still half asleep, because he grabs the phone and holds it up to his ear, mumbling a bit.]
[He just wants to chat! Nothing much. Sure, he only called Haruka this late at night to admire (and record) his sleepy voice, but that's his little secret.]
How are you faring? Have your colocataires been causing you any problems? If so, I can help with that.
[He does not want to wake Vergilius and get stabbed orā¦ or laser blasted or something.
So thereās some shuffling over the shellphone, as Haruka rolls upright and tries to exit the cabana as quietly as possible. Once heās inside, he sighs.]
I donāt know. Thereās a lot of things to worry about, especially when thereās this wholeā¦ human sacrifice thing. What if someone decides youāre a good target?
I think attacking someone with, like, magic or super strength is the complete opposite of self-preservation! Theyād just kill me for that! Thereās no way Iāll ever get the upper hand, and I donātā¦
Haruka, Haruka, Haruka... That's no way to think about these things.
[Lobelia lightly clicks his tongue.]
Who is to say you'll have the choice? If death comes knocking, will you simply spread yourself bare before it? Don't give up the battle before it's even begun!
[There's silence on the other end, suddenly, and the eerie calm of the night... Until warmth ghosts along the shell of Haruka's ear, Lobelia standing directly behind him.]
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He had almost forgotten about the shell, between the day Lobelia gave it to him and now. Still groggy from sleep, it takes him a moment to even register the shell is the source of the noise. Unfortunate he's still half asleep, because he grabs the phone and holds it up to his ear, mumbling a bit.]
What the hell...?
[what kinda cursed shit is he hearing rn]
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Bonne soirƩe, Haruka. Where you sleeping?
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Well, heās definitely wide awake now. Should he throw the conch? He should probably throw the conch, but what if something happens if he breaks it?]
ā¦Yeah, I was. Itās really late?
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How are you faring? Have your colocataires been causing you any problems? If so, I can help with that.
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[He doesnāt know French! Much less gratuitous French!]
Are you threatening someone?
[help]
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[Hehehe. Messing with Haruka is such a treat.]
If you need assistance, I'll gladly come along to help sort out your problems.
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Lobelia-san... I appreciate the offer, but I don't think my roommates are that bad...
[Yet. It's a strong yet, but he's pretty sure Lobelia is still worse.]
Besides, you have other things to worry about.
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[What would he have to worry about, he wonders? Well... why wonder when he can ask?]
What might those things be, by the way?
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[He does not want to wake Vergilius and get stabbed orā¦ or laser blasted or something.
So thereās some shuffling over the shellphone, as Haruka rolls upright and tries to exit the cabana as quietly as possible. Once heās inside, he sighs.]
I donāt know. Thereās a lot of things to worry about, especially when thereās this wholeā¦ human sacrifice thing. What if someone decides youāre a good target?
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What else? Renverser les rƓles! That is to say... turn the tables on your adversary. You can't be victimized if you're the aggressor!
[Simple! How well can you defend yourself, Haruka?]
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Oh.
Wait.
Hold on a second-]
I don't want to attack anyone! That's insane!
[How well? Incredibly poorly, thanks for asking.]
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[ā¦]
I donāt want to hurt anyoneā¦
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[Lobelia lightly clicks his tongue.]
Who is to say you'll have the choice? If death comes knocking, will you simply spread yourself bare before it? Don't give up the battle before it's even begun!
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At least itās over the shellphoneā¦]
Iām not- Iām not going to just give upā¦ Iām just being realisticā¦
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Realism would be preparing yourself for the worst! Waiting until the 11th hour will only guarantee your untimely demise... Heh!
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Lobelia-sanā¦ Are you going to get to the point?
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Boo!
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He jumps forward, unsettled by how Lobelia is already so close, and spins. His heart is pounding, and he presses a hand to his chest.]
L-Lobelia-san!
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[How wonderful! Good thing he's recording this!!]
Calme yourself, Haruka. You've nothing to fear. I just thought it might be nice to have a chat with you in person.