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[bloodandblunder]

"H... hello? Um, this is me-- ah, Noire! I'm Noire, and I'm very sorry for missing you somehow... I promise I'm not avoiding you, unless you're scary or you're Mo-- trying to curse me. U-um, so when I can figure out how to-- ( beeps ensue, followed by a shriek of fright ) O-oh, no! What did I push, how do I-- make it-- oh gods, did I break it?! W-why can't we just talk in person?!"

[ BEEP. ]

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voice;

[particularity]

Ah-- Thanks.

[There's a little laugh. Oh, Noire.]

Then, what've you been up to?

voice;

[bloodandblunder]

Er, well... I may have irrevocably ruined a friendship, but other than that, I'm fine! My anemia hasn't been acting up as much lately.

voice;

[particularity]

--wait, what? Ruined a friendship?

voice;

[bloodandblunder]

Irrevocably...

voice;

[particularity]

What happened...?

voice;

[bloodandblunder]

... I said something that I shouldn't have. Even though I knew I shouldn't, I wound up saying it anyway, and to one of my best friends--

voice;

[particularity]

And they reacted badly?

voice;

[bloodandblunder]

Yes... I had a feeling, so I can't really say I'm surprised.

voice;

[particularity]

Is it really irrevocable, though? Can't you guys talk it through?

voice;

[bloodandblunder]

... I don't know. I mean, I've thought about it... but I wouldn't even know what to say to him.

voice;

[particularity]

I can't say for sure when I don't know everything...

But an apology is always a start? At least letting him know you want to talk with him still. [He pauses, adds,] If you do want to, that is.

voice;

[bloodandblunder]

Mm, I do... it's just really scary.

voice;

[particularity]

Yeah... But if there's a chance to fix it, that could be worth it, right?

voice;

[bloodandblunder]

But I won't know until I try... [ a sigh. ] Right, I know that much.

voice;

[particularity]

Otherwise, you might end up regretting not trying...

voice;

[bloodandblunder]

Honestly, I regret a lot of things... I don't need to add anything more to that list.

voice;

[particularity]

Yeah... If you can still change it, you should act.

[He sounds thoughtful, like it's more than just her predicament that he's thinking of.] I hope it works out, Noire.

voice;

[bloodandblunder]

... Thanks, Hinata. I do, too.

[ and after a pause. ]

But are you sure you're all right? You don't usually call...

voice;

[particularity]

W-well, I...

I'm sorta keeping to bed for a bit. I'd been meaning to make some calls anyway, so this was as good a time as any.

voice;

[bloodandblunder]

Bed? Are you sick? O-oh no, did someone curse you while I wasn't looking??

voice;

[particularity]

[Wait, why is cursing the immediate conclusion--]

No, it's not like that. My legs just got hurt, so it's easier to lay down.

voice;

[bloodandblunder]

[ Why wouldn't it be-- ]

You're hurt? W-what happened?! I can go find a healer!

voice;

[particularity]

N-no! [This is actually the sort of thing he was trying to avoid, ahem.] I've already gotten bandaged up, okay? It's just sore now.

[notice how he doesn't answer what happened shh]

voice;

[bloodandblunder]

B-but... if it still hurts...

voice;

[particularity]

It's not a big deal... It's kind of a waste to call up a healer or something for this little thing.

Okay?