Audience: Gojou Satoru

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[there's no reply text because greed assumes gojou's on his way anyway. the dogs are very cute and greed actually isn't too surprised a few of them swarm gojou. their pomeranian remains at greed's heels but barks his excitement upon seeing him, tail wagging immediately.]

So it seems. My vision still isn't quite what it should be, but I imagine it will be back to normal tomorrow.

[mukagen]

[ Gojou pets a couple of dogs now that he’s right next to Greed. Of course, petting the little Pom. Henlo, small friend. ]

Good to hear! If things get blurry for you, I’ll help you out. [ stands back up. ] Were you able to absorb most of the trial?

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[dog equality...greed seems pleased enough even if gojou can't see their face.]

While that's appreciated it won't be necessary. [if only because they are stubborn. but there's a nod.] I heard most things and what notes I was missing have been provided for me. And I was watching of the last hour of the trial.

[mukagen]

[ I hope greed just bumps into something and falls over and gojou just has to watch because it’s the consequence of being obstinate. ]

We have some very diligent students among our group. [ Hehe! ] The last hour was really a doozy. I felt like I shouldn’t have been there to see so many personal things flying about...

But it was not like I could stop watching. It’s important.

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[at some point i will absolutely let greed eat shit and trip over a hill tbh.]

Diligent is one word for it, yes. [my god.] But that's how it always is in court. You find one piece of evidence that turns the whole case around and you're debating right down to the wire.

Secrets usually have a way of coming out if you know what statements to press.

[mukagen]

[ nice. ]

That's true... I've only watched dramas myself, but it felt like a drama. [ Says someone who was a part of the gay drama before. ] Speaking of which! I got second this week again.

I understand last trial I was suspicious cause I'm just weird and things sure tangled up, but really? Unless it's a one vote.

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You'd be surprised how often courtroom drama is real. [god. but oh, okay, they pause at that.]

I think if you consider it carefully you can understand why that is.

[mukagen]

I can't tell if you're saying carefully as in to look at what I've seen so far here or to go with my gut!

[ From their last conversation, Gojou assumes Greed knows a bit about his background or about Mahito. He doesn't feel the need to explain what he means by "gut." ]

Anyway, I'm only curious about the number rather than the reason. I'll figure something out.

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Perhaps both. [who's to say!]

I can't give you a number either but it all ties together enough I'm confident you'll figure things out.

[mukagen]

Wow, your confidence... Thank you, Greed! [ He is touched so he places a hand on his chest because he loves being a ham about everything. ] I'm not here to ask for anything, but if you want to give I won't reject it.

[ MOVING ON. ]

Something really screwed you up wherever you guys went a couple of days ago.

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[never mind gojou is the one who should be pushed down a hill. but greed...would love to roll their eyes, but they're still a bit tender. instead they shake their head.

they're also about to say something, but then gojou brings that up and they grow quiet.]

...yes, well. My apologies you were witness to that.

[mukagen]

[ do it. just make greed push gojou down the hill and i will applaud. Gojou goes back to petting dogs. Love them all, especially this Belgian Sheepdog. ]

... What's with you guys apologizing for no reason? Really. It's not like any of you had a say on how you came out.

[ FUCKING WEIRDOS ]

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[the dogs are so invested in having gojou's attention that he's spared from greed kicking him down a hill.]

I would hardly call pointing a gun "no reason", actually. [flatly.]

[mukagen]

[ wow... sad. if only gojou could ask "but did you kill anyone?" ]

I'm saying you didn't choose to come out like that. [ WITHOUT BODY PARTS, GUN BLAZING. ] If you want to apologize specifically for yourself, then fine.

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[there's a pause.]

...why are you here, Gojou? [they're just curious, and they don't address the rest of that for a moment.]

[mukagen]

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With you? Or just here.

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I meant the former, but actually the latter as well. In your own words.

[mukagen]

Wow, you just trapped me?

[ HE SHOULDN'T HAVE ASKED FOR CLARIFICATION. WHAT THE FUCK. ]

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[a clawed finger comes up to tap their temple. mind like a steel trap, etc etc.]

Well?

1/2

[mukagen]

I trusted you... And you betrayed me.

[ Sniffle. ]

[mukagen]

[ Back to normal. ]

I decided I like spending time with you! You remind me of someone from home. [ It's that simple. ] So all the usual things like wanting to check up on you, then wanting to talk about the books you recommended me... I guess it came naturally?

[ Squints. He isn't sure if those words are right, but they feel right. ]

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[there's. a pause.

like. a very considerable pause.

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...oh. [it's said kind of softly like they're not sure what the fuck to do with that knowledge, or, more accurate, like they're not sure why on earth that would be the case. and maybe it's a little of something else, but they don't elaborate.] Someone important, or someone else?

[it doesn't matter much, but they're curious.] Erm. To clarify, it isn't...that is to say, that's fine. If that's what it is.

[mukagen]

My junior! He's a sorcerer like me, but more... Normal. Used to be a corporate slave at some company, but came back. Very big on rules and procedure type of guy. [ Nodding. ] Efficient.

[ Greed: is it a or b. Gojou: LET ME TALK ABOUT MY FAVORITE JUNIOR. It's very fond, like a puppy talking about their other puppy friend... ]

You're a lot nicer than him, though. He insults me in front of my student.

[ Not bothered. ]

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[ah.]

Perhaps you deserve the insults at the time? [it's a very innocent question? what was that about greed being nicer? but there's still something in their demeanor that seems a bit intrigued while gojou talks.]

There isn't anything wrong with maintaining certain procedures. [...] Why did he come back after leaving?

[mukagen]

I guess insult isn't the proper word. He cleared up that he doesn't respect me.

[ is... is that any better? Huh. Give him a moment? ]

What was it that he said? [ He changes the tone of his voice: ] "I studied at Jujutsu Tech and one thing I learned... Is that jujutsu sorcerers are shit! Then I worked at your typical company, and one thing I learned... Is that work is shit!

If both are equally shit, I'll take the one I'm more suited to."

[ Gojou is mimicking this. ]

... I think there's more to it. He's soft-hearted despite it all.