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]

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?

[chippedsoul]

Not...allergic. [He just stares down at the sandwich, confused with a look of distaste.]

I actually don't like chicken. [He states as if he just realize this.]

[hatesviolence]

Oh. [Well. This is...awkward.]

Sorry, I should have asked. I have, uh...ham and turkey if you want that instead.

[He doesn't quite catch that this is something that Kazuma might not have realized until just now.]

[chippedsoul]

...Yes, ham is fine. Sorry. [He shakes his head.] Don't worry about it. I...just haven't had chicken for a while.

[hatesviolence]

Even during this whole time we've been in here?

[He's going to take the plate back before preparing a new one for him.]

[chippedsoul]

When there's beef readily available, why would I choose anything else? [He frowns as Shizuo takes the plate away, feeling bad that he took the time to make it, only for him to not eat it.]

But...I guess something about chicken never appealed to me. Didn't think I would have a problem with eating it though.

[hatesviolence]

[...Oh?]

Wait, is this something you're remembering only now?

[chippedsoul]

Looks like it. [He huffs, shaking his head.] What a pointless thing to remember. [A distaste for chicken, really. Ridiculous enough to get a chuckle out of him.]

[hatesviolence]

[...Maybe it is kind of useless, but Shizuo is just thoughtful.]

Isn't there that thing of memory by association or somethin'? Probably not with chicken, but if you ate something that made you remember something else about it, like a favorite meal or something with friends.