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You're not. I'm just curious, is all. I wasn't expecting something like this.

[quackery]

okay but if i ever am you can just tell me to leave you alone it's really okay

why not?

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I don't really merit the concern.

[quackery]

oh come on that's not true! don't be hard on yourself

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Sheesh, not like *that*! But I'm not the kind of person someone would need to go out of their way for, that's all.

[quackery]

haha okay good! i was getting worried there for a second

anyways i'm glad you're tough but even really tough people need someone watching out for them! i mean not saying it has to be me or anything obviously but it's just something to keep in mind

anyways i just wanted to check in! so you're doing well?

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Yeah, I'm fine. [ n o p e. ] I'm not tough, or anything like that, but you don't have to worry about me.

[quackery]

so you're not tough but you can take care of yourself??

[heartsink]

Yeah. Something like that.

[quackery]

can you explain

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When you know something's fragile, it becomes second nature to keep it from being hurt, doesn't it? It's fine to drop loaf of bread on a table, but you wouldn't do the same with a carton of eggs, right?

[quackery]

i guess so but i think protecting yourself is harder than not dropping a carton of eggs! so taking care of yourself would make you tough. at least, that's how i see it

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It's kind of you to say, but flattery like that isn't necessary.

[quackery]

it's not flattery if i think it's the truth

i don't know you that well so i guess i can't say but i think it's true in general! and i think it's alright to give yourself the benefit of the doubt sometimes

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Why are you being so nice to me?

[quackery]

because i'm a nice person

would you like me to stop

[It's meant to be lightly teasing, but once she sends it she's unsure if the other girl will pick up on that. So—]

that was a joke

[Nailed it.]

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Did he put you up to this?

[ Implying there's a reason someone would ask (someone like) Ahiru to check up on her and make sure she's okay, implying there's a reason someone specific would think that a necessary course of action. Implying there's more going on here.

Way to play it cool, Ruka. ]

[quackery]

who would put me up to this

anyways even if someone did i wouldn't do it

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Nevermind. It's not very important, anyway.

[ Totally nailed it. ]

I'm sorry if I seem cruel, but I'm not accustomed to this sort of thing.

[quackery]

oh no you don't seem cruel at all please don't worry! i'm just a little lost

you're certain you're alright?

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Yeah. I'll be okay. I always am.

[quackery]

even people who are always okay need someone to talk to at times

so if you ever do and you'd like me to listen please let me know :)

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(´ー^♡) I appreciate the offer, but please don't be disappointed that I can't accept it.

[quackery]

okay! it's fine if you don't want to

but keep in mind there's a difference between won't and can't

[heartsink]

Yes.

I understand it very well.