[catch all for belph]

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You don't have to believe me, especially since I c-- [. . . he cuts himself off abruptly, and he looks. . . frustrated?? again???]

. . . but it's true. There isn't anything I want from you.

[and then. . . a little more quietly]

Except maybe to talk about Sanji a bit.

[axilium]

... What, are you asking because you have a role and you were hoping for a kindred spirit in him?

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[SO]

[FUCKING]

[EXASPERATED, and he throws his hands in the air]

No.

[axilium]

The whole self-interrupting thing isn't really convincing that there isn't some kind of ulterior motive going on, just saying.

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Yes. I'm aware.

[still exasperated]

Maybe I'm just looking for someone else who was close to Sanji to share feelings with.

[axilium]

It's not like he didn't have other friends. Yasusada is right there.

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Well, I'm here right now. Not there. So.

[DEADEYED STARE]

You're a very difficult person.

[axilium]

[...]

I'm aware.

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[huffs!! just a little bit]

. . . well. To be fair, it isn't completely your fault.

[. . .]

It's not like I'm not being difficult, too.

[a helpless shrug at that]

[axilium]

[their reasons for being difficult are probably at least somewhat different, though, he thinks.]

Well, there you go.

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[a tiny sigh. . .]

I guess that's all I can really say for now. [. . .] I'll come check on you later, though.

[pushing away from the counter]

And if I find out anything else about what really happened with Sanji, Taako, and Magnus, I'll tell you.

[if. he can]

[axilium]

[that's more than he expects from most, so...]

... All right. Thanks.

[survivaltricks]

Mmm. Don't mention it.

[a small wave, and he makes his way towards the exit]

Take care, Belph.