[... Well, that dodge clearly wasn't as effective as he hoped. But whatever it is that he expected from this line of questioning? It... probably wasn't that. And he stares at him, surprised visible on his face before his expression softens.]
O'Connor-kun...
[Gently, voice laced with concern.]
I... appreciate you reaching out to me. But I'm sorry you have been made to feel that way. [...] ... This isn't something I wished we had in common.
[ this is the worst because Isaac looks really happy too? for a moment, but, yeah, it's there... his happiness and his relief. he'll rub the back of his neck. ]
Then call me Isaac, dude. You're too formal.
[ and you sound like an anime, as much as Isaac does genuinely try not to fanboy out every time he's called literally-anything-"kun". ]
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[Hi. Hello. What's up, Isaac? He was likely just walking through here, but since he's been addressed.]
Was there something you needed?
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[ ... but then he's quiet for a second, and briefly, he looks at the patch of dirt at his feet. ]
You know that quote, on your profile? Is ... that something you've actually said?
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He pauses, momentarily caught off guard — and then he recovers. The smile he offers him in return is pretty sheepish.]
... Right. [...] Master Blue certainly made sure to include everything that would paint us in an unflattering light, didn't he?
[That's not exactly an answer to Isaac's question, huh.]
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Yeah, I know. Mine's pretty bad.
[ since it literally has a lecture about how much he hates himself and is prone to violence!
that akechi kind of dodged his question doesn't actually seem to register with isaac, though. he just continues: ]
I guess I just ... wanted to tell you I get it. I know what it's like to feel like you don't belong anywhere.
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O'Connor-kun...
[Gently, voice laced with concern.]
I... appreciate you reaching out to me. But I'm sorry you have been made to feel that way. [...] ... This isn't something I wished we had in common.
[Might as well.]
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scuffs a foot, looking away, but nodding ]
... yeah, me too. You don't have to tell me what your deal was or anything, I just wanted to ... I dunno, like ...
I'd be your friend. [ a rather definitive, almost defiant statement. isaac rubs his nose, lifting his gaze to meet Akechi's.
it's almost like a challenge, in a way. You're unwelcome? Bull. I'll MAKE a place where you're welcome.
It's what he wishes someone had done for him. ]
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... I'd be your friend as well, you know. Although, we don't necessarily have to share similar backgrounds in order to strike up a friendship.
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Then call me Isaac, dude. You're too formal.
[ and you sound like an anime, as much as Isaac does genuinely try not to fanboy out every time he's called literally-anything-"kun". ]
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Very well. I will call you Isaac from now on.
[Awful.]