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sometime during wobblehands timey wimey

[casaposa]

[It's frustrating.

The absolute audacity of his roommate turned something else to provoke and prod at every single irritation, like his reactions are a prize in the world's shittiest game. It takes, on a good day, all of his willpower to not punch him square in the nose.

He has yet to muster up that level of strength and today had been no exception. He hopes it hurt the asshole.

The worst part? He goes back every single night because that idiot would live off sugary drinks and garbage if he didn't. Wouldn't get off his phone and sleep if he didn't.

That's what he tells himself, as he nurses some of this shitty wine between his lips. It's not even good, but it hits the spot well enough.]

Moron.

TIMEY WIMEY!!!

[salaryman]

[ Ah.

It's odd to feel a sense of relief and also anxiety over the someone's presence being gone.

But he thinks that it is mostly relief that he feels at the moment. He can take a nice breather and not have to hear anything irritating.

The beer in front of him is cheap, but it is also cold and a little rewarding. It is a comfort that he recalls partaking it after long hours of work as a salaryman.

Just as he is about to lift the tankard to his lips, he hears his companion speak. His eyes widen -- it's more the tone than anything else. It's a familiar tone that causes him to set the drink back down. ]

Who? And why?

[casaposa]

[A direct response to his wine fueled mumble isn't what he expected out of anyone at this bar. Not that he was looking for an ear-it came out on its own and it was meant to die on the rim of this glass.

But now that someone's speaking up-

He can't help to raise his head slightly, tilting his chin to get a better look at him and judge whether or not it's worth it to continue.

The man doesn't look irritating-he's not brunet, doesn't have an annoying smirk on his face. That's a good start.]

Not you, if that's your concern.

[Not yet anyway. He gives a dismissive wave of his hand and the bartender, thankfully, fills up his glass again.]

I'm speaking of my roommate. He's an irritating mess and not worth discussing.

[He says, as he whole ass discusses him.]

Who acts like that? He's a literal child.

[salaryman]

It isn't.

[ Though, even if it was about him, he still wouldn't be concerned about it. He lifts his mug back to his lips to take a deep drink.

His gaze once more drifts to his companion. The first thought that comes to him is that he should simply move out and find someone that is much more palatable to spend time with.

However, there is a way that the man speaks that causes Nanami pause. His shoulders drop even though he doesn't mean for them to do so; he turns his head to the side to let out a very soft sigh.

This feeling is familiar. ]

If you would allow me to make a broad statement? He is someone who you trust in, but not a person you can bring yourself to respect. [ A sympathetic beat. ] Right?

text; un: uchiha.sasuke (sometime during the aftermath)

[penitents]

Still alive?

[salaryman]

I am.

Are you all right?

[penitents]

[ stop asking that he'll actually answer honestly one day ]

Yeah. My changes were mostly under control.

[salaryman]

[ neverrrrr ]

I see. I am afraid that mine were not, so I hope that I did not cause you any trouble while I was out of my mind.

If I had, I'm willing to listen to any complaints or thoughts that you might have. [ An apology isn't enough in his opinion. ]

[penitents]

Our paths didn't cross.

You can't be held responsible for something you had no control over.

[ says the hypocrite ]

[casaposa]

[That's astute. The observation enough to make him pause mid sip and tilt his head to take in his new companion with a newfound interest.]

If he would act in a respectable way, there would be no problem. It's as if he blatantly chooses every opportunity to be a fool.

[Oh well. He gives a dismissive, dramatic wave of his hand and-]

But you seem to know the type well enough. Did one send you to the edge of this bar tonight?

[salaryman]

A small positive to have happened, then.

I hold myself responsible all the same. The thoughts were mine, after all, even if I had denounced them while I was "myself." I cannot simply act that wasn't me, and that be the end of it.

[salaryman]

[ Nanami turns his head to click his tongue. ]

No. Thankfully, that individual is not in this city.

[ And he does honestly mean that. Gojou is someone that is best to remain in their own world; he cannot even imagine the power vacuum that would come to be if he was teleported elsewhere. The society -- both jujutsu sorcerers and the normal people -- remain safe and protected thanks to him. ]

That person does not know how to act respectable. He does know when to be serious, but even then... he certainly is the type that would rather be a fool than be sincere.

[ He stares at nothing for a second before he lifts his beer up to drink deep. ]

[penitents]

[ That's true, and a thought Sasuke circles endlessly given his own experience. ]

If only these changes belonged to an entirely separate entity within us. At least then we might be able to reason with it.

[ Like Naruto had done Kurama. ]

[salaryman]

That would be nice.

But in any case, the issue is what to do about those that have become feral. I have seen multiple messages of people offering apologies and blaming themselves for what has happened.

Being forgiven may not be enough for them. Accepting that they are that hideous in the inside and working through those difficult thoughts may be beyond some of them.

However, something must be done or their mental state may end up ravaged.

[penitents]

You think you have the capacity to do that for them?

[salaryman]

I don't know.

I'm no one that is close to them, and so hearing anything from me may be seen as little more than some self-important person involving themselves in their life.

So, I am bringing this up to you to see if you have any other suggestion on the matter.

[casaposa]

Lucky you.

[Caesar takes that 'thankfully' in a different context-barking out a light, airy sort of laugh into the rim of his glass. At least one of them is free from that particular asshole curse.]

You talk as if you know JoJo personally. I can only hope you haven't had the 'honor'. That idiot can try the patience of all.

[salaryman]

Indeed.

[ Nanami takes Caesar's comment as sympathy for the fact that he knows such a person. It makes him feel a little tired that there is someone else like Gojou present, but -- ]

No, I have not had the pleasure of meeting him. [ A small sigh. ] Rest assured, if you met my senpai, I believe that you would find no one would be able to try your patience, at all.

[ What is this? ] I believe I could handle JoJo.

[penitents]

What you're talking about isn't something I can help with. That kind of damage needs a medic to assist, someone who understands the effect it has on mental health.

If my wife were here, she would be better suited. She was the one who started that kind of thing in my world.

[salaryman]

So, it seems like both of us are ill-equipped for this matter.

I hate to leave things and simply say, "Let's hope for the best." However, people need to heal in their own ways, as well, and not be forced to mend themselves due to the worries of someone else.

[ in short, he talks himself out of making some psa checking in on everyone. ]

[penitents]

There's nothing for it. Leave that part to others.

Cleaning up is a better use of my time.

[salaryman]

[ he breathes in and out; he accepts that sasuke is right. but since that is obvious, he moves onto the next point that the man makes. ]

Yes, cleaning up is something that does need to be done.

[penitents]

[ It's a simple agreement, and for Sasuke, enough to end the conversation. He isn't good enough at carrying one on, and they seem to share a to-the-point attitude. He's achieved what he was looking for, anyway, to ensure Nanami was alright, so he doesn't respond to the message and pockets his phone with a mental note to keep an eye out for him in passing the next little while. ]

text; un: alucard

[memoriams]

Is this Nanami Kento?

[salaryman]

[ Hm. He honestly appreciates the end of conversation in such a manner. It means more time to go and do what needs to be done, rather than awkwardly deciding how to sign off with one another. Yes, it is time that he helps to clean up a little of the mess that he has caused -- and perhaps, he shall see Sasuke later. ]