IC Inbox; Kaisou

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"You've reached Patrizio Fugo. I'm currently unavailable, but leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can."

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They couldn't keep me away if they tried. And frankly, I assume it's the same for you.

[Idly, he's hoping that "whenever" is next month.]

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If he tries to tell me to stay behind, I'll sick Mira on him.

[So. Yeah.]

Can't wait.

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Me neither. And if it turns out to be next month, all the better.

[Their powers will be at their best next month, after all.]

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Yeah.

[He sighs as the folder burns to ash.]

...let's get lunch after this.

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[...

He goes over and takes Ash's hand, silently intertwining their fingers and squeezing.]

That place we went to for your birthday last year? I'm paying.

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Hell yeah.

nebulously late july, non-app text

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[Was this okay, she wondered? She hasn't spoken to Fugo in so long and things were so wild in Kaisou she didn't know what would be a good time to text. But she would rather know what's been happening than not. And they were friends even if they haven't talked in a while. So.]

Patrizio? It's Noel Vermillion. I don't know if you really remember me since it's been so long, but I wanted to see how you were doing.

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[Oh, this just made his day, actually.]

I remember! It's good to hear from you again, Noel! I've been a little tired this month [But well, fire boy in a water month. Plus the Meropide raid, but he's not just saying that--] but I've been pretty good otherwise!

What about you? Feels like it's been forever since we last talked!

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[Honestly, him remembering her made her day too!!]

That's great! I hope you can get some rest soon. My school is in the summer semester right now and I don't have classes, so aside from missions I've been okay.

How has Kaisou been? You've been there for a while by now.

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Good, I'm glad to hear it.

Hard to believe I've been here for a year and a half... I like it here a lot, though, chaotic as it is. If you're ever in town sometime, I'd love to show you around.

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I'm glad you like it. And about that...

Well... I'm actually on my way over there as we speak. It'll take a few days before we arrive.

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Wait, really?!

Is there anything you'll need when you get here? You said "we"--who's coming with you? :O

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Really!

I think we should be okay, I heard someone was getting us a hotel. It'll be me, Mr. Sénac, and Miss Black Swan. We're not a really big group.

[Oh sweet naive Noel.]

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Okay, but if something comes up, just let me know! And tell me when you've gotten here and had a bit to rest up from travel, I want to come say hi!

[Hold on]

Wait, Mr. Sénac's coming?

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Yeah, he said he would come along because... to tell you the truth Patrizio... I know you're not with the Order anymore, but we heard about what's been happening. Cu Chulainn never reported back and neither did Shay or Homura. I know Mr. Albarea wouldn't order anything to warrant them sending Cu, so I thought something fishy was going on.

And I've been worried. If everyone is in trouble... I know it's against my orders, but I want to help.

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[Oh, the immense relief he felt reading that.]

Thank you, Noel... This means so much.

Even if I'm not with the Order anymore... We're all sick of them hurting people like me and Ash or just trying to use us all to enforce their brand of... well, order, you know? And... Well, you can probably imagine what the higher-ups think of that.

If you want to help... then it'll very much be appreciated.

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Of course. No matter what the Black Order is, we're still friends. And... I don't know how much of their orders I can follow anymore. My mom and dad have been concerned with how far they've gone too.

I'll do everything I can to help you stop them.

I can't believe Mr. Dickson was one of the Zealots too... when I heard him talk about Ash, I really thought he missed him.

Is... Is Ash still around? I know that he was...

[Possessed. She didn't know much of what happened or why he left the Order and if it was for the reasons of Fugo or because he was just dead.]

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Yeah, I get it completely.

I couldn't believe it about Dickson either... A lot less hard to believe after he personally threw me into the Metaverse, though.

Ash is still around! In fact--

[He will send a quickly taken selfie of himself and Ash. Fugo is grinning a little at the camera as he's curled up against Ash, though Ash isn't looking up, messing with something on his own phone.]

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[Reading that Dickson was the one to throw Fugo into the Metaverse only steeled Noel's resolve... he truly was just an evil man to do that to her friend. But at least now he was safe...]

That's great!! I'm really, really happy to see that you're both with us! (๑>◡<๑)

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Thanks, Noel.

Oh, right! Ash and I are dating now, in fact! We have been for a year.

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[GASP!!!!!!!!!! Sorry Emile, Sorry Black Swan.]

You ARE??? That's so wonderful!! No wonder you're next to him like that! You guys look so cute together this way.

I'm even happier for you both! This just means I have to work even harder when I get there.

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We'll work hard, too. I can't wait!

action, after all the calls and posts and messages

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[Tugging Pat closer.]

So, who was that?

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[Making himself comfortable, yep.]

You remember Noel, right?

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Yeah, the anxious one right? She doin' okay?