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❝ At the tone, please record your message. ❞
[ beep! ]
【 call • text • voice mail 】

[ Nelson shakes his head, stepping a little closer just in case Gil wants any help. ]

I can handle it on my own. Besides, I know you don't like him -- I wouldn't ask you to get involved under those circumstances.

[ Is he that transparent?! (Yes, he is.) ]

I never said anything like that!

[ Nelson raises his eyebrow. Yes, Gil, you are... ]

Gilbert, I don't take it personally. I could hardly blame you, either. He doesn't particularly make any effort to be liked -- or to like anyone in return.

[ He rubs the side of his head sheepishly, avoiding Nelson's gaze. ]

Even people with annoying personalities have someone who cares about them. I deal with that idiot clown all the time...

... I'm sorry. I know he's important you.

I wish I could prove to you that he isn't as bad as all that. But unless he comes back I suppose it's a moot point either way.

[ He just misses him. ]

Don't worry about him. You might not even ever have to see him again.

It's not really him I'm worried about. [ He pointedly stares at Nelson, indicating who he's concerned about. ]

[ Nelson stares back at him, clenching his jaw. ]

For the last time, Gilbert, you need not worry about me either. No matter what happens, I can handle it. You're the one that's falling down stairs.

[ That's like a direct blow to his gut. ]

I didn't fall -- I mean I did! [ Close call. ] It was just once!!

[ He still has some scraps of his honor to defend. ]

[ Similarly, Nelson's only being prickly because his own capabilities were put into question... he doesn't aim for cruelty, but he takes on a very mildly defensive tone. ]

I'm only saying that between the two of us, I'm hardly the one who needs to be more careful. [ A pause. ] And also the one who knows my way around a broken bone.

[ He waves his hand defensively. ][ He saved Reim's life not too long ago back home thanks to his knowledge. ] I'm not that hopeless!

I never said you were hopeless. I think very few people are hopeless. But that most don't know their own limits, either.

I know my limits as well.

A broken nose isn't a big deal. It'll heal in no time.

It'll certainly go faster now that it's on the road to healing properly.

[ He gives Gil a mildly skeptical look, but sighs. No sense in arguing, they do that enough. ]

Well. If you say so.

[ He rubs the back of his neck a tad nervously and gestures to the entrance. ]

I should see you out.

Right. Uh -- I can see myself out. Thank you for the water.

[ He heads over to the door before Gil can, stepping quickly. ]

Feel better soon. Make sure you take it easy, there's only so much the body can recover from.

It's fine. It's only right if I do. [ He doesn't want to be a rude host or whatever. He follows Nelson, though he keeps the distance between them just in case Nelson needs it. ]

Thank you and sorry for troubling you. I'll [ the corner of his mouth twitches ] be more careful in the future, of course.

[ Nelson turns to give Gil another slightly worried look over, before he nods and pats his shoulder once. ]

Don't apologize. Just let me know if you need anymore help with it, all right? Or at least take yourself in to see a doctor. [ He touches the doorknob. ] Um -- yes, I'll see you later.

[ He follows the hand and stares at his shoulder, even long after Nelson's hand is removed. ]

Alright. [ He won't see a doctor or ask Nelson again. He's also going to make sure not to pick up the phone when he sees Nelson's ID pop up. ]

Take care.

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