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[housenurse]

It's a really nice day today! I think tomorrow is going to be nice, too. And I enjoy my new job, much more than my first one. And it seems like I'm making a new friend every day! And I can own such pretty things, and afford real meat and everything. And...

[There's the sound of liquid stirring, of a spoon clinking against the side of a teacup.]

It's important to stay optimistic about things. Staying sad or angry doesn't change anything.

[There's a slight hitch in her breath.]

... Why couldn't they just let us go home together?

[What sort of mother can't even protect her own child?]

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[housenurse]

Oh, she wouldn't need it back home! She could just use her father's car! [You know, illegally!]

... Are you alright, Ira-kun?

[bulwank]

But she would still need a license- hm? Yes ma'am, I'm fine. [And even if he wanted to be honest, he'd have no idea what to say anyway.]

[housenurse]

It's okay, you know? To miss her.

[bulwank]

[A stony expression that doesn't look ahead for long before he's glancing away. To miss her- she says that so innocently and yet he felt like he missed her even while she was here. Part of his wonders if he should've kept a heavier watch on her, but for what purpose when they were not in any immediate danger? He feels like he missed her, even while she was here.]

[A breath, closing his eyes and folding his arms over his chest. It's pointless to dwell on something like that. Mako is an energetic young woman with a lot going on in her life despite being such a slacker.]

You will be fine then on your own? If you need anything, let me know.

[housenurse]

Well, I'm not on my own then, am I? I have you, and everyone else. That's not on my own at all! [And actually saying it out loud makes her realize that, yes, that's true. And Mako wouldn't want them to be alone.]

[bulwank]

[A small smile, nodding to her words.]

Of course, ma'am.

[housenurse]

That goes for you too, okay? And all the other kids!

[bulwank]

I pride myself on always being there for others. I am quite aware of this. [A slightly wider smile. Reminding him of his duty in life is a good way to cheer him up, he likes being a shield; a protector, after all.]

[housenurse]

But, you have to let others be there for you, too!

[bulwank]

-! Y-yes. I know. [But he's so much better at being there for them.]

[housenurse]

You will, won't you?

[bulwank]

...Yes. [N-nod... Mom glare... it's powerful.]

[housenurse]

Good! [may she only ever use her powers for good, not evil]