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I'll assume you meant this for someone else, but I'll bite. What happened this time, and do I need to bail your impulsive ass out of jail again?

uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
tried to break up a fight but they thought i started it
LISTEN IT WASNT MY FAULT OK

Eugh... alright, I'm coming over to pick you up. But keep doing this and you may not get off so easy.

im sorry you have to waste time on me
theyre not even pressing charges on me they just want me to pick me up

...

mom pick me up im scared

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I care about you, I really do. And I get you always want to do the right thing, but again you have to consider how your actions might look to someone who wasn't involved.

Please, next time just tell someone.

[ Though his tone is exasperated, his face is gentle. ]

No.

[ He's pouting as he slinks deeper into his chair. Not happy is an understatement. ]

I don't want to be the reason something really horrible happens, alright? Yeah, it was stupid, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

You really are a fool.

[ He laughs. ]

But I do understand.

Just please, be aware the horrible thing could happen to you. Even if next time they don't call the authorities, what would happen if stepping in gets you hurt?

I can't always come by to pick you up, you know.

Mean.

[ He sighs heavily. ]

I know you can't pick me up forever. I know that, and yet... Yeah, I'm the biggest idiot under the sun. But... I can't just let it go! I can't let myself be the reason someone gets hurt, okay?

... I won't call you next time. Promise.

Naoto, that's not what I'm asking of you and you know it.

You're a good kid, and I respect you so much for your willingness to help others, but I can't let you put yourself in harm's way.

[ His voice cracks as he tries to hold back tears. ]

It's why I agreed to become your legal guardian, Naoto. I didn't want you to just be shuffled through the system until you hit adulthood.

We're almost home. I'll take care of the housework tonight, so you should get some rest.

[ He flinches when he hears Lucilius break, even for just a moment. ]

... I'm sorry. I just... I know how to fight, why not use it to save someone else, you know? [ He looks at his scarred hands as he continues. ] But I... I'm sorry, truly. I don't want to scare the only person who gives a shit about me, and yet I go and do that every time. I'm really sorry.

[ He sniffles as he tries to hide his tears. ] ... If you don't mind, though, I... I do want to help out. JI just want to spend time with you, if that's alright.

[ His gaze softens as he pulls Naoto into a hug. ]

One day the time will come when you truly save someone. I promise.

Just pick your battles til then.

And I'll be here to support you so that you grow strong.

[ He absentmindedly strokes Naoto's hair. ]

That's perfectly fine if you still help out tonight. But do at least rest and get comfortable while I fix us dinner, alright?

Alright...

[ He appreciated the hand in his hair. He doesn't mention it much, but it's one of his favorites. ] 'M glad you pulled me out when you did. I know I wouldn't have survived foster care.

[ He looks up as he was told he would rest when it came to dinner, a pout on his face. ] .. You know I love helping out with dinner.

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Going in as if they already know each other.

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they are now in a car

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fuck it he's dad now

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