The Journal (Inbox - ARCHIVED)

[chippedsoul]

Use this for any IC one-on-one contact and finishing any loose ends at forgottentales

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[hatesviolence]

All right... [Still a little skeptical, but he'll let it go for now.

Upon entering the kitchen, Shizuo will pull out the bread, packet of freshly sliced meat, cheeses, and other things to add like lettuce, tomato, etc. He does have to cut it, though, so he'll work on that.]

I have other stuff, too, if you want.

[chippedsoul]

[As he said, he'll sit down at the kitchen table.] What else do you have?

[He's not planning to go through his entire food stock, but it's information to know.]

[hatesviolence]

Uhh, eggs, fruits, probably can make a salad or something with the different lettuce and vegetables.

[So...helpful and specific.]

[chippedsoul]

Just...the sandwich for now. [If he still wants something more, he'll probably take a look himself later on. He leans back in his seat, observing Shizuo's back.]

Did you ever tell me what you did back home?

[hatesviolence]

Hm... [He pauses as he tries to remember, but he really isn't one to care about details like that.] Not sure. Why, you wanna know?

[chippedsoul]

I just...get the impression you worked in something related to public service.

[hatesviolence]

[...Haaaah. There's a rueful smile at that as he resumes making the sandwiches.]

Nah, nothing like that. I help a friend collect debts from people who haven't paid the company. Mostly act as a bodyguard and make 'em pay if they keep trying to dodge out of it.

[chippedsoul]

Ah, a bodyguard. That would makes sense. [. . .] Did you need to assist your friend often? [Is this a debt collector or a "debt collector"?]

[hatesviolence]

Yeah. [A small look of annoyance.] It would be easy if they just paid up like they're supposed to, but they always make up bullshit excuses and try to run off. Some even try to get physical, so that's when I step in.

[chippedsoul]

Were his rates difficult to pay off?

[hatesviolence]

No, it's a decent rate. They just squabble their money or can barely afford it to begin with.

[A small click of his tongue and a very loud THUNK of the knife as it cuts through a block of cheese.]

Stupid scum.

[chippedsoul]

[That's. One heck of a chop.] You must be paid well. [He's glancing at Shizuo's back, wondering if the countertop was still in tact.]

[hatesviolence]

Enough.

[Don't mind the small hairline fracture, Kazuma, it's fine, totally fine. It existed there already no it didn't.

...But some of that hostility fades as he seems to calm a little.]

...The boss has to pay for all the damages so it's not like I could ask him for more than what I deserve.

[chippedsoul]

Hm. [He thought for a moment to get up and check, but he won't. He's gotta trust Shizuo can do this.]

Maybe your boss should invest in some sleep darts, drag the customer where any additional damage won't matter.

[hatesviolence]

[It's a very sturdy countertop!


Probably.

Anyway, there's a small pause as Shizuo thinks about that.]

...Not sure if that's legal. And even if it was, doesn't help if there's a group of them. But I don't do anything unless they act violent or something about it, so we get self-defense. If they run or hide I just shake 'em out.

[chippedsoul]

[He hums quietly.] Well, if it's self defense...any property damage should be on them, to be honest.

[Make them pay more.] Eitherway...you still seem comfortable just helping others in general.

[hatesviolence]

Ah...well, yeah. [A little awkward as he sets down the knife to finish making the sandwiches.]

It's not like I like violence and all that... So if I can use my strength for something good and useful, I'd rather do that.

[chippedsoul]

You have more than just one kind of strength, you know. [Was he smiling to himself? What did he mean by that?]

Are those sandwiches ready yet?

[hatesviolence]

[Shizuo blinks and looks up at Kazuma at that remark. He looks a little confused, but then there's the question.]

Huh? Oh—yeah.

[He just finishes topping the last one and slides over the plate towards him.]

If you don't like it, it's fine.

[But...what did Kazuma mean by that? More than one kind of strength?]

1/3

[chippedsoul]

[It could be the messiest looking sandwich and he'd still be happy to eat it.]

I'm sure it'll taste fine. [Without waiting much longer, he goes in for a bite-]

[chippedsoul]

[chippedsoul]

[And after only a few chews, immediately spits it out, coughing.]

[hatesviolence]

[!!!!]

Hey, you okay!?

[WHAT DID HE DO WRONG]

[chippedsoul]

W-What...?! [He shakes his head, and then immediately checks the content of the sandwich.]

Is this chicken?

[hatesviolence]

...Yeah? [.......!?!?] Wait are you allergic? Or don't eat it?