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Hadriel IC Contact

"This is Near. I assume you know what to at this point."
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(Good luck ever getting video from him. But if you want to . . .)

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I don't fucking know, all right? Just. Never mind. Sorry, or what the fuck ever. [ It's starting to feel like a mighty good time to start drinking. Fuck the rest of the demons. ]

I am sure it was necessary under the circumstances.

[Which does remarkably little to make him feel better, but he understands this intellectually. He's aware enough of the potential dangers the demon posed -- he'd been physically attacked by the one in Mello's body and is in the process of recovering from the injury.]

Because that makes it easier, right? [ which is to say: no, no it does not. ]

No.

[ at least he knows ]

Keep an eye out for him. I don't know when he'll come back, or what state he'll be in when he does.

I will.

[He's doubtful of being contacted upon Mello's revival. Mello has a tendency to go radio silent when he's dealing with heavy emotions. Near can only assume that he'll be full of those when the time comes.]

Good. Thanks. Shoot me a text if you see him before I do.

[ Just to make sure he's all right, that he's come back. ]

Alright.

[He debates against adding this part, since it feels like giving something away. But fuck it. He stayed ignorant of the situation too long the last time.]

I will expect the same of you.

Fine.

[ And like that, she ends the conversation. She told him what she needed to. It's not until almost a week later that she shoots him another text, this one of much better news. ]

He's back. [ She's not sure whether or not Mello wants Near or L to know, but she told Near she would tell him, and tell him she does. ]

Thank you. [Look at that. Manners.]

He's okay? [Meant in a relative sense.]

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I guess? He said he was. [ But he was lying. ]

Which could mean anything.

[It's fine, really. He doesn't actually expect to hear from him immediately.]

I think it really means he's not. But he will be. He'll just need to forgive himself first. [ which is a lot easier said than done. ]

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