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[drizzle]

[The new year is usually a time where everyone can relax from their hard work over the holidays. It should be a time where friends hang out and have fun. It definitely should be Nike’s favorite way of beginning the new year, but… it wasn’t. A new network post will begin with a close up of her face that has a very forced smile, one that almost yelled ‘she was going to eat someone alive in less than a minute’. It becomes even more clear the moment she begins to speak in an exasperated voice.]

Happy new year, everyone. I know I should’ve asked this before, but I never thought I’d need to do this. [And what could it be? It won’t be long until she answers.] A new year’s resolution. I heard about them. I made a few. Like for one, I will try to be more patient and not do anything too drastic, but…

[Of all the things to be done towards him, Kagami never expected this. His hands and legs all tied up in rope. Try as he might, he can’t even make a Corridor with the way his hands are bound, so there was no escaping his predicament. All he could do is sit on the couch with a very pissed off expression and make snarky remarks at her.]

Oh yeah, because this isn’t drastic. [His eyes then roll back.] I take you to Vegas and you treat me like this.

Be quiet, you! This wouldn’t be an issue if you just behaved! Who in their right mind punches someone for no good reason!?

I punched a tree in your backyard! It’s not like I hurt anyone!

But you almost hurt Sorey! That’s bad enough! [No, really, she is definitely upset he hurt the tree in their backyard. Not just that, but her bird and squirrel feeders too. Soon returning her attention to the network, she’ll decide to get back on track.] As you can see, this kid clearly needs some new playmates.

But I didn’t! So shut up! [Now he’s glaring very hard and looks ready to beat the living daylights out of her.] I don’t want friends. I’ll get you back for all of this too, just you wait.

[Before he gets another word in, Nike will nonchalantly wrap a white cloth around his mouth.]

Hush, baby face! I’m not done yet. [Back to the network she goes.] If anyone wants to come over and help him burn off some energy, please do. Whoever comes over, I promise to reward you with all the rice crispy treats I’ll be baking. Just. Please. Be his friend and take him out! Please!!!

[Kagami is far from happy at this point being tied and gagged. So while Nike is talking to the network and pleading, he attempts to flee by wiggling his way off the couch. Yet instead of getting anywhere, he falls right off the side said couch with a loud thump which can be heard/seen in the background if people pay enough attention.]

O-Oh? Ah! [There will be a moment of amazement until she decides to point the camera towards him, everyone will now notice he is on the floor. ] Amazing. It’s pretty amazing that you’re still able to move. I’ll help you in a minute. [By minute, she means after she is done talking. With a shake of her head, she’ll return the communicator’s attention to her.] As you can see, he’ll be a very good friend to play all types of games with. That is, if you can even get him tied up It took me a few hours to. If you’re not interested in being his friend, then advice on helping him find some will be much appreciated too. So thanks for your time, and hopefully you’ll consider adding Kagami to your new year’s resolution.

[And that’s when the feed ends.]

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[shipmaster]

[ Sometimes. Sometimes the network is endless comedy. Also possibly evidence admissible in the court of law.

Rarely both. ]

Have you considered the advantages of therapy first?

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[drizzle]

Therapy to help him make friends?

[She hasn't really considered it. After all...]

Would it actually work though? I mean, I was one. And I don't remember having to help anyone in that way.

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[darkimitation]

[His response to this comes a few hours later, now not being tied up and gagged by Nike.]

I don't need it, but Nike does.

[resipiscent]

Thank you for being so concerned about my brother, Nike.

[drizzle]

Why, you are very welcome, Riku. It's always a pleasure to help you out every once in a while.

[With that being said.]

How do you plan on repaying me for my time and efforts, hm?

[And thread carefully, she may or may not be considering on doing the same or worse to him.]

[darkimitation]

[He didn't want to respond to this, he really didn't. Even looking at Riku made him sick inside. Instead, he'll be his usual aggressive self.]

I see you're so worried about me.

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[glowsferatu]

[ Oh. So she's crazy, that's definitely new information. ]

It seems to me that the best candidate for a new friend would be whoever cuts the rope.

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[drizzle]

There's an idea on finding just the right friends for him.

[Crazy or possibly the best way to weed out the bad seeds in friendship for him? She feels he definitely needs more positive role models. Will he find one in Kanaya?]

Are you thinking of doing the honors, Kanaya?

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[monge]

[Komasan has several concerns.]

I-Is this how you treat your friends... z-zura...?

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[drizzle]

Only to those who misbehave, I do.

[He almost tried to hurt one of her other friends without any reason to. Not only that he destroyed her lava cake, her bird and squirrel feeder, and hurt a perfectly good tree. What else was she suppose to do?]

What do you think would be a good way to punish someone for bad deeds?

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[darkimitation]

[He's responding some time later due to no longer being tied up and gagged.]

Feel lucky she doesn't treat you like this.

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[bindsthedead]

Nike, for Charter's sake, what are you doing?

[Guess who's back... and honestly kind of worried.]

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[drizzle]

[That keyword and voice was very familiar. Could it be? Nike will look at the video and instantly perk up upon seeing one of her friends.]

Sabriel!! It really is you! I haven't heard from you in so long. I really missed you! Where have you been all this time?

[Forget about Kagami. He is the least of her problems at the moment.]

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[dejerate]

Nike, what are you do--K-Kagami......?

[Stares.

Wait for it.

Yup. He's just gonna burst into a fit of laughter at this because. Wow. This is priceless. Ignoring that Shinoa could well have reached this point of desperation with him if he hadn't warmed more to her and Yoichi and the others as much as he did as quickly.]

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[drizzle]

[A small grin will appear as she watches Yuu find amusement in her little project.]

Isn't it obvious? I'm searching for someone to hang out with him. I thought, this may be the best way to.

[It wasn't a complete lie. Actually there was more to it, but decided to not talk about it so freely especially in front of Kagami.]

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[darkimitation]

[He's now replying to this after awhile, his expression flat and his voice monotone.]

Laugh it up for now, you won't be doing it later.

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[redigere]

Is.

Is there anything I can do to help...?

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[drizzle]

Trying to get him to open up might be a good start. Lately he's been...a lot more distant than usual.

[And to be fair, she's a little concern about it. If not, more than she's currently saying.]

Do you know anything about it? About why he doesn't want to return home with you guys?

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[allforyuu]

[Ooooh boy. Mika can't help but wonder how he must have pissed her off.]

Do you help all your... friends this way?

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[drizzle]

Only in extreme cases I do.

[All said without a second thought. It was true she was overwhelmed with Kagami's ill-mannered behavior, but even she knew it was sorta needed, no matter how extreme.]

In this case though, I do admit I may have slipped my hand a bit, but...I wasn't kidding in wanting him to go out and make some friends though. It'll be good for him to.

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[fridgeflower]

Uh... By "take him out," do you mean, like, for dinner? Or to the park?

Or do you mean, like... You're trying to persuade somebody to come knock him out?

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[drizzle]

More the former than latter. I can take care of the whole 'knocking him out part' on my own. It's the whole finding him friends to spend time with is the issue.

[A slight pause to think about releasing Kagami on someone as kind as Laurie, but after a while she will offer her a gentle smile.]

The park could be a good start. He can play music over there without any issue. It may be better if he's somewhere more open, you know.

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[monster_san]

Oh dear! Please be careful, Kagami-san, those look like well-tied knots. [She smiles, even though this seems like QUITE A STRANGE WAY to help a friend...] Playing games is a good suggestion, Nike-san, though I'll have to think about which.

Charades seems like it's out of the question, for one.

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[drizzle]

What kinds of games do you enjoy to play, Fuu? Ah, and don't worry about him being all tied up. I'll let him go once we figure something out since I do want him to spend more time with those not part of his home world.

[Since from her reaction, she figures Fuu knows him.]

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[overemotionally]

[Jim's eyebrows quirk up.]

Usually this kind of thing isn't broadcast over the Network for everyone to see. That usually stays in the bedroom, y'know.

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[drizzle]

[Now it's her turn to return the expression because she doesn't get this logic at all.]

But if I did that, then how would anyone know he was in the market in finding a new friend to hang out with. The network is usually the best place to ask for help, right?

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[valuemeal]

[ Ni... ke...? What is any of this? This goes so against every single impression of the girl Hyunsoo has ever gotten before that all he can do is blink in surprise at the video. He's actually even feeling sorry for Kagami here, this is just so weird.

SUDDENLY FEELING REALLY APPREHENSIVE HERE.. ]

Is he.. alright...? [ His voice sounds so unsure right now. ]

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[drizzle]

Oh, he's just fine.

[While Hyunsoo is feeling apprehensive, Nike is far from it, on the contrary she was in a better mood compare to a few minutes ago. Well, as good of a mood one would be after feeling emotionally and physically exhausted, and it shows from the way her smile is weakening the longer she looked back to the last week. A tired, but gentle sigh will escape.]

Well, as fine as one can be. I'm still trying to figure it out. I know he isn't feeling like his usual self.

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[renamaer]

[Just...so much :| at this video post. Poor Kagami, that really doesn't look comfortable... She already knew Nike could get pretty enthusiastic and also that she was a lot stronger than she looked, but this was still a little surprising.]

Um... Is your tree okay? [She has no idea how to respond to anything else right now.]

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[drizzle]

It's still standing, but...he took a nice chunk of it out.

[After seeing it, she just knew she needed to tie him up before he decided to hurt himself or others any further. That's the part she won't say.]

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[burnseternal]

I don't believe that I'm in need of any resolutions, personally, but to take them on is certainly a commendable thing to do.

[Trust Walker to decide it's a waste of time. Obviously he's perfect already.]

Although I must admit, this sort of bondage certainly seems a little unnecessary to me. Kagami, are you quite all right?

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[drizzle]

It's a shame I already broke mine.

[She wouldn't argue with him when it came to that because she believes he is perfect too.]

...I understand, and I know I may have gone a little too far, but...I didn't know what else to do, Brother Walker. He...I mean, things got a little out of hand especially as of late. [Her head will dip as she admits to all of this out loud. A piece of her, can't help realize that it really did sound like excuses, but she didn't know how else to respond. Should she...is she even allowed to ask for advice about another individual's personal problems? Maybe she should leave this one for Kagami to decide.]

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[notyourfathersosborn]

[Even though he's turned the video on to respond, it takes him a moment or two to stop staring and actually say something.]

Um... Nike, you know we're friends and I'd normally have your back...

I'm kind of with him on this one. This... seems a bit drastic.

[Also, Note to self: Never piss her off.]

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[drizzle]

[There will be a sheepish laugh at that because she is beginning to realize it too. Having gone too far. No matter the reason, she should have thought this through better, but...]

...if the King says so, then it must be true...

[She couldn't help have some light humor to her voice as a way to mask her own awkwardness, but it is all she has.]

I didn't know what else to do. In helping him out.