Audience: Gojou Satoru

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[well. fuck.

the actual possibility is unknown and while greed could say it's zero, the results of saying it and it not being true would be worse than just not saying anything. so that's what he does. he goes quiet, a hand loosely wrapping around the elbow of his opposite arm as he stares straight ahead.]

I already told Enomoto that the end results might not be something he likes or wants to pursue. Shall I say the same to you?

[mukagen]

[ good job. if greed even tried to lie, gojou would have been like well we have to make a chance and laughed at him.

At least the scenery is pretty. Gojou, instead, stares at him. ]

I'm not as optimistic as Mineo, so I understand everything you're trying to say.

[ Which makes it harder because he knows and it isn't changing his mind. ]

You can have everything if you want it enough.

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[there's some irony in saying this to the avatar of greed who is absolutely aware that you can take what you want if you want it enough. it's really just that greed thinks people are wanting the wrong things now and should remain as focused as he is.

even so, his own focus is wavering a bit. he could stand here and argue with gojou, but he knows exactly how this will go.]

Having it is one thing. It's keeping it that takes skill.

[mukagen]

[ The truth is Gojou is parroting some things he has heard Greed say before, but he wholeheartedly believes it. Gojou Satoru has everything, after all. ]

We'll figure it out. [ Here! Have a one-armed hug. ] Unless you want to be an Avatar a little longer?

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[boo. this just proves greed is right and smart but also a huge dumbass. also this sure is happening. he tenses for a short, quick blip before he shakes his head.]

While I appreciate the life insurance this isn't something I'd want for forever.

[mukagen]

[ Yeah, yeah, you're right, Greed. He rubs his shoulder! Even if Greed is chilly! ]

Then you just have to rely on your kids to help you out.

[ nyehehehe. ]

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[there's a heavy, put-off sigh even if it seems more thoughtful than anything. ]

If this doesn't work, do I get to say I told you so?

[mukagen]

[ He bonks the sides of their heads together! Gently. ]

Sure, but then you would have to deal with my smug smile and hyena laughter when it does. I'll hold it over your head until I die. [ 0 to 100. ] Is it worth it?

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[rude? but...he allows it. he debates, as if trying to decide if it would in fact be worth all of that.]

I'd like to see you try. [it's not meant to be a challenge, but greed is stubborn in his thinking. if gojou wants to try, then so be it.]

[mukagen]

[ The more Greed tolerates, the more Gojou will do... Now nuzzles his head against Greed's hood. ]

Yeah, you're going to see! Then you can return to wherever you were. Practicing law maybe?

[ With all the emphasis on courtroom dramas, trials, casework, etc. Greed seems like someone from a modern world like his own. ]

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[wow. yeah. this is actually what's going to kill greed. he still is really out here letting gojou do whatever and even seems to go as far as to bring up a hand to pat his head. or more like maybe petting his hair? the thought here is that an action unexpected might drive him back and surprise him.]

I'm a prosecutor, yes. [may as well outright say it. ] There are...things to be done back there. Things I'd like to fix. So after this I suppose we'll see.

[mukagen]

[ He squints because like... The last person that petted him was Fukuda? He stops nuzzling and just stays there. Yeah, weird. He's squinting. ]

Nya? [ Is that what Greed wanted. ] Woooow, a prosecutor! Got anyone to return to?

Or is it just more work.

[ HEHe. ]

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[he squints back because don't fucking nya at him! this plan backfired!]

No. No nyas. [he drops his hand but also fails to push gojou away. great.]

...work, mostly. As I've said there are things I have to fix. They just happen to involve other people as well.

[so. no, not really, but there are certain things that are important because of certain people.]

[mukagen]

Nyaaaa~aaan?

[ Makes waving paw gesture. SHOVE HIM AWAY, COWARD. You used to not want anyone touching your shoulder!! ]

What kind of people are they?

[ He knows Greed likes a couple, he's sure. He has learned a weird amount about Greed not even from his words, but what he chooses to tolerate despite his personality, so yeah.

He wants to hear about Greed's favorite people. ]

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[he shoves a hand in gojou's face as if that will shut him up.]

...people that have been wronged for doing the right thing, mostly. [which doesn't say too much, and it's vague as hell, but it's a start.]

[mukagen]

[ he groaaaaaaaans, but goes back to standing upright and not leaning on Greed. ]

Wow. Your heart is so soft!

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[hello?]

I beg your pardon?

[mukagen]

Your heart is soft!

[ Repeats. ]

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Objection! [NO.] I don't think it's soft to try and fix things that are wrong.

[mukagen]

You want to help them.

[ STOP LYING ]

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[seethe....]

...it's complicated. [will you please just fucking admit you have a friend you want to help and a system you need to fix, you asshole.] But yes.

[mukagen]

... Have you considered being honest? Or will you get punished for that, too?

[ IMAGINE FOOLING GOJOU ENOUGH TO MAKE HIM THINK SOMETHING BAD WILL HAPPEN... ]

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[haha about that.]

I'm not sure. Ask me again later.

[mukagen]

[ oh my god??? ]

All right. I’ll text you every day asking, then.

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Definitely not necessary. [there's a faint tone of amusement, a bit of wondering.] I'm sure you'll figure out the right time and questions to ask.