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[ohthehumanities]

DUONET ID: Artchitect

"You've reached Kaveh! Leave a message and I'll call you back in a--HEY, DON'T TOUCH THAT I JUST GOT IT IN THE RIGHT SP--"

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[ two idiots, both influenced by their relationship being "the way it is." there's a quiver of feeling as alhaitham keeps reading kaveh's messages, concurrent discomfort and satisfaction. kaveh is attentive to everyone's needs, always, but the fact that kaveh still finds room to be like this with alhaitham reminds him of bygone days. ]

There's no need. Slight residual discomfort from a video game doesn't warrant a trip to the hospital.
It doesn't help that we experience this game and life "outside" of it in the same manner, with the same capacity for physical ailments.

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[Well, when he puts it like that, Kaveh feels a little stupid for being concerned--which, of course, makes him grumble.]

must you logic your way through everything?

[WHY COULDN'T ALHAITHAM BE SMALL AND CUTE AND SAY "THANKS FOR WORRYING ABOUT ME SENIOR KAVEH"... tch...

...And okay, look, maybe Kaveh knows he's purposely focused on the wrong things here. But they are in a situation with a countless number of unknown variables, after all. Kaveh doesn't want to seem paranoid, but he also doesn't know what he'll do if something happens to Alhaitham because he didn't push hard enough.

(It doesn't matter that Alhaitham is a grown man, fully responsible for himself. It's never mattered.)]

...Just keep an eye on it, alright? And don't put off going to the doctor just because it's too much of a hassle. [Nag nag grumble nag. A short delay, but then--] I do think Roxana would be your best bet at getting answers about this flower dilemma of yours, but I can talk to her if you'd rather not.

[Even if Alhaitham isn't easily rattled, and is probably more concerned about the mind fuckery from the game world rather than anything to do with Roxana.]

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[ kaveh wouldn't be into him if he was all nice and he knows it... he needs someone who can kick his ass (alhaitham) (even if kaveh doesn't necessarily want it sometimes)

but kaveh isn't stupid for being concerned about him. alhaitham is left ruminating on it for a moment, thinking about their odd situation, the very few people they even recognize, the uncertainty in ever finding a way home. somehow the two of them are here together again. it's only natural to cling to what you know and want to keep it safe, isn't it?

except it's more complicated than that, he knows. at least for himself. if the tables were turned in this situation... ]

I'll contact Roxana. This is my issue to solve, and I've been meaning to meet with her again anyway.
And I'll visit the doctor's office if the problem somehow worsens, though I'll have to come up with a plausible explanation for what happened.

[ "i nearly passed out in my video game" doesn't really cut it. or maybe it will?

... ]

I appreciate your concern, even if it's entirely unnecessary.
Just be wary of this the next time you log in.

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[DON'T POINT IT OUT... LET HIM HIDE AND BE BAD AT BEING TSUNTSUN

Like now, when he shifts uncomfortably, cycling through about 7 different responses in his head of varying levels of honesty, care, and sass.]

...Right.

[Probably the most pathetic response to land on, but anything else would feel too... telling. So he leaves it at that for now, but makes a mental note to check on Alhaitham in person later and judge for himself whether everything seems alright.]