jacopo.

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[tactic]

Yes, Strohl doesn't keep his responsibilities much of a secret.

[ Continues enjoying his pasta and wine. ]

I don't know. I think I've been spoiled with too much good company. Maybe I'm growing nostalgic already, missing the kindness of others when it hasn't left just yet.

[obdure]

You're making yourself sound friendless back at home.

[ That is not the leap people would make, but listen. He just wants to bully. ]

[tactic]

I have plenty of friends.

[ Sips his wine. ]

Though I can't say that they're genuine or close friendships.

[obdure]

Work does get in the way of social life... In general, it's little time to make meaningful connections.

[ Capitalism sucks. ]

Is that something you want?

[tactic]

Doesn't everyone want friends?

[ EVEN YOU JACOPO? ]

[obdure]

[ Jacopo is someone who doesn't quite seek it. It happens to him, but he does like having friends. ]

... To have close friends, you usually have to be open to being vulnerable with them. Not everyone is comfortable with that.

[tactic]

[ SIGHS ]

And therein lies the problem.

[obdure]

Are you just expecting people to open their hearts to you?

[ bruh ]

[tactic]

... No. In fact, I was accused of being a terrible friend very recently.

[ So he's like, extra aware of what a shitty friend he is. ]

[obdure]

Oh, is that why you look like shit?

[ churin.... i would never be mean to you..... please know that... ]

[tactic]

Excuse me?

[ HELLO?? HE DOESN'T LOOK LIKE SHIT just maybe a little sleep deprived BUT JACOPO ]

[obdure]

What is it?

[ What's wrong? ]

[tactic]

I don't really look that bad, do I...?

[ Becomes self-conscious. ]

[obdure]

If you do, what's wrong with that? We're just in our lounge. I'm sure I've looked like garbage on the couch plenty of times.

[ He really does not care, but it's also a roundabout way to say RELAX. Don't worry about it. ]

There's no one to impress, anyway. It's just me here.

[tactic]

There's only so much a man can take.

[ BEING TOLD HE'S A SHITTY FRIEND AND ALSO THAT HIS FACE IS SHITTY? ]

Maybe I do look a bit tired...

[obdure]

I could see your dark circles from the kitchen.

[ No, he couldn't, but he sips his wine. ]

[tactic]

Now you're just purposefully trying to make me feel bad.

[ Can't he just eat his homecooked meal in peace. ]

[obdure]

[ Hmph... ]

Is that why you didn't sleep well? Or is it because of the horse.

[tactic]

I don't sleep well in general.

[ Twirls some pasta on his fork but also oh i should say that he disappears to sleep at the motel sometimes. Recent development. ]

I guess I could have mentioned that sooner, seeing how we're roommates and all, but I don't think it's been a disturbance to either you or Seodore.

[obdure]

It hasn't.

[ are you comforting someone at night aventurine ]

If there's anything we can do, you can mention it. Might as well get comfortable on your last couple of nights here.

[tactic]

[ This is so funny sometimes Jacopo just gets the room to himself because Aventurine and Seodore are busy. ]

That's kind of you to offer, but I can't take advantage of you any more than I already have.

[ His pasta and wine. ]

[obdure]

[ He is glad when you guys are gone, but also like why are the beds here taking up room space.

Shrugs. Suit yourself. ]

So someone said you're a terrible friend?

[tactic]

Hm. Yes. And he isn't wrong.

[ But it still makes him sad. ]

I kept secrets from him thinking that would spare him the burden of worrying over someone like me. But I see now that I was wrong to keep him in the dark.

[obdure]

[ churin... i am sure you are a good friend and also a terrible friend at the same time. ]

It sounds like to me the problem is that you got caught.

[tactic]

[ How does he be friend. ]

... I did. I very much did. But I apologized, and I want to think that he's forgiven me. Maybe not fully, maybe not until he sees the change for himself, but that's a step in the right direction, isn't it?