Yeah, there's a book where I'm from called I am a Cat, and "Wagahai" is part of the name. We could probs find a copy of it here somewhere, if you want to give it a read.
I think it's harder after what you guys went through, you know? Like, you all came back hurt, and what happened there... No one even got a chance to chill after that, let alone let Naryu heal all the way.
Well, it's usually kids reading it, anyway! Like when they're learning to read. But everyone back home knows about it, so I can def see where they got it!
I guess so. [ ... ] I heard a little from RouRou about what happened. I'm really sorry you had to go through all that.
...Are you sure? He said that there were people you knew there, that you had to... [ well, he doesn't want to say it. ] I know you're a strong person and all, but something like that could really upset anyone.
Doesn't mean it didn't feel real. I know it did for Kumopi.
...You don't have to talk to me about whatever happened, but I think it would help if you talked to someone, if you haven't already. Either way, though, I'm glad you made it back in one piece.
I mean... I've never dealt with weird stuff like this before, but even if we can't stop people from having some crazy experience like what you guys did, can't we at least be prepared in case they do? Like... carrying bandages and painkillers with us if they come out somewhere random again? Maybe learning about first aid so we don't have to rely on just JiuJiu and Chan-gi if someone needs help immediately?
It's not like I'm a therapist or anything. But I'd want to be open for them, and give them somewhere they feel safe - whatever that means for them. For Kumopi, it was being with someone familiar and knowing they're okay, and finding something to laugh about to keep his mind off of the things he saw. But for someone else, it could be having someone they trust that they can talk about those things, get mad or cry, and know they won't be judged for it or left to deal with it all on their own.
So I think just reminding them that they can have those things could help a lot. Even if they don't take advantage of it for whatever reason, it can still be good to know that they're not alone.
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[ he kneels to say hi to poor, orphaned wagahai. ]
I wondered where the little guy went. So you're taking care of her for Naryu?
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[she looks down towards wagahai, with a tiny sigh.]
She approached me last night and has not left my side since then. I do not quite understand why, but... I do not mind taking care of her, either.
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[ did they... he makes a lot of assumptions. ]
It means you'll have to rethink your Two Truths and a Lie contribution, though.
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[she says this despite already being prepared to fight a man for this cat.]
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Cats are just like that! But it's not that hard to tell when they like you, you know?
What's her name?
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...Really wish she didn't need to find a new family at all, though.
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[she nods.]
...Yes. I imagine all of us wish this had not happened.
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I think it's harder after what you guys went through, you know? Like, you all came back hurt, and what happened there... No one even got a chance to chill after that, let alone let Naryu heal all the way.
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[her expression tightens, though, as she nods.]
It should not have happened to him, but such things are rarely fair.
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I guess so. [ ... ] I heard a little from RouRou about what happened. I'm really sorry you had to go through all that.
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[she blinks.]
RouRou...? But - I am fine, Kazunari.
[sure.]
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...Are you sure? He said that there were people you knew there, that you had to... [ well, he doesn't want to say it. ] I know you're a strong person and all, but something like that could really upset anyone.
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[which isn't to say it's fine, but.]
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...You don't have to talk to me about whatever happened, but I think it would help if you talked to someone, if you haven't already. Either way, though, I'm glad you made it back in one piece.
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[possibly surprising, but she sounds honest.]
But - thank you, I suppose.
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Glad to hear it! Now we'll just have to look out for everyone else if something like that happens again... but I hope really it doesn't.
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How would you do that? Look out for them, I mean.
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I mean... I've never dealt with weird stuff like this before, but even if we can't stop people from having some crazy experience like what you guys did, can't we at least be prepared in case they do? Like... carrying bandages and painkillers with us if they come out somewhere random again? Maybe learning about first aid so we don't have to rely on just JiuJiu and Chan-gi if someone needs help immediately?
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I do not think it is the physical injuries that will bother most people more.
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[ he shrugs one shoulder. ]
It's not like I'm a therapist or anything. But I'd want to be open for them, and give them somewhere they feel safe - whatever that means for them. For Kumopi, it was being with someone familiar and knowing they're okay, and finding something to laugh about to keep his mind off of the things he saw. But for someone else, it could be having someone they trust that they can talk about those things, get mad or cry, and know they won't be judged for it or left to deal with it all on their own.
So I think just reminding them that they can have those things could help a lot. Even if they don't take advantage of it for whatever reason, it can still be good to know that they're not alone.
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[that's all she says, but it does seem like she's taking that to heart.]
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[ cute ]
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