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Oh, yes. Thank God.

[ You can practically hear how dry that phrase was supposed to be, even if he is glad to have Jr. in his life. And seriously? Seriously? Well, he'll at least turn on the audio ]

...You truly want me to say it?

Well fine, if you're gonna be a pussy about it...

[he groans]

Fine. He's a motherfucker.

Wow. Still doesn't sound like your heart's in it. Wonder why that is?

[ Is it 'cause you're a PUSSY, Allen? Or maybe because you know Dorian's more than just a motherfucking asshole? Look deep now. ]

What am I supposed to do? Shout it out?? There's children on my ship!

[Well. One. And technically he's 112. BUT STILL]

Shouting is great. Totally therapeutic, you know, so long as it's genuine.

You could save it for when you can get away from the ship again. Is it worth it to hold onto, though? Kinda defeats the purpose.

[Nnnngh he sees what Jr. is doing here. There's a pause and there's the sound of Allen flopping back onto his mattress. Likely, he's staring up at his ceiling.]

...I know Dorian's not evil. I know he was trying to look after his friend, and just doesn't see what the problem is. It sounded like it was even normal with his people-

[And as he says that, it sinks in. No wonder Dorian was being stubborn about it. He was raised that way, why would he listen to someone yelling what probably sounded like nonsense to him]

Ngh, fuck. [The next part is muffled, like he's covering his face with his gloved hands] God, I'm an idiotic arse.

Nah, you're just human.

[ A weird mutant human but still.

Yes yes, this is his secret bread and butter. People have such issues, obviously no matter what culture they come from. Help them with theirs so he doesn't have to think about his own. It's win win winner chicken dinner. ]

Whatever the guy's reasons, that broadcast seemed like an attempt to share his culture. Maybe you could still go observe that candle thing, just as a truce.

Edited 2015-08-12 22:26 (UTC)

[Human...right. He is that. Man, it seems so great to cling to the idea of being human until he goes and do stuff like this. Then humanity just sucks]

[But he lets out an exhale as he lowers his hands during Jr.'s suggestion.]

...No, he wouldn't want me there. And I'm still pissed at him so I might...not behave my best. [you know, just cause another fight.]

[ At least it's been considered. Jr. doesn't want to bother beyond that. He hates to get pushy with his advice, unless it's something that can't be helped. But he still barely knows Allen... ]

Were you this much of a troublemaker in Paradisa?

No!

[Yes. He was. There's a beat]

I wasn't nearly as bad as you!

[YEAH.]

You having to justify it that way just means you were, ha! I already know you cheat at cards, so it's no surprise!

Tch!

[Annoying!]

Cheating at cards is only trouble if you get caught. I'm blaming any trouble I caused on bad influence from you.

No way, you're abusing my ignorance here! Pawning things off on me I can't even remember.

I'm not a cheater, so clearly you were a bad seed before you met me. I could only have made you better.

I am not! It's true! I never would have stolen a car before I met you! Cheating has nothing to do with that!

[So all your fault!]

Hey! Those are some ridiculously wild accusations there, buddy, don't go spreading rumors you can't back up!

I could get Timcanpy! I'm sure he has some footage proving it!

You rely on that thing way too much, it's not fair!

[ Angry (not really) because if Allen's running to that then it must be true, unless EVERYTHING ELSE IS ALSO A LIE. He cannot take this acquaintanceship, it is so full of suspicion. Why this. ]

I don't want to watch a damn car theft! Unless I pulled some awesome move because clearly we were fleeing for our lives...right?

[ Only scenario he can believe he'd steal a car. ]

You're the one who always demands proof!

[And that's what proof he has. Deal with it bro. You're the one who contacted him today even! Your suspicious resolve is weakening]

Actually you landed on Crowley's car. But! We were trying to cure people from a virus that turned them into brainless lumps!

[ To help! And this is his reward? Criminal accusations! ]

What, you mean that snarky guy? I wrecked his car?

[ No wonder he was so sarcastic to Jr.'s arrival. Well...more sarcastic than usual... ]

I'm not a bad driver, so if that happened, obviously something else was distracting me! Like...lumps... Honestly, you know, the more I hear, I should be glad I don't remember. But you see, the point of that story is that it was for the greater good, like helping people. And you blamed me, so like I said, I only made you better!

Edited 2015-08-13 00:06 (UTC)

That'd be him. I can't recall if he's still holding it against you...

[Crowley was always so sensitive about the Bentley. Sure, Allen got out of it because family- but Jr...]

[And that gets a little laugh out of him That's quite a way of reasoning it, though I can't find a way to argue it. And...perhaps you're right about the lump story, at least. It only gets weirder and stupider from there.

Honestly, considering the trouble I've had to pull the Elsa crew out of...and the trouble I kept getting into afterward as a result, I guess I'm not the least bit surprised. Must have a magnet hidden on me that attracts you guys.

[ Yes sure, Jr., none of that trouble was your own fault. None of it. His exasperated sigh couldn't be more exaggerated, really. ]

I care too much. What a curse!

[There's another laugh]

Ah, yes. That must be it. I see it now.

Gaignun Kukai Jr.: the man cursed to give a shit. I'm sorry, that's a very lamentable fate.

Well I gotta die sometime. Then maybe I can get some peace and quiet.

'Til then I guess it could be worse company.

[Jr. can't see it and he knows the guy meant it half-jokingly, but that causes him to smile. He's right. Already in the past hour he's heard from Ino, Sokka, and Jr. - Jr. who doesn't even remember him but still cared enough to check on him and deal with the not so flattering side of him. The thought of that brought nothing but warmth to his heart.]

[Allen had good friends. He messed up with Dorian, but...maybe he can find a way to make things better. Or at least, find a truce. And that was thanks to Jr.]

Ha- of course!

I'd say we're pretty alright company!

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