week 5 ( sunday )

[subordinacy]

[He doesn't know what he's doing. Frankly, his mind is clouded as he goes through the motions—writing the note, handing it to Max. His words are as formal as ever: I'd like to request an audience.

... It's not info he's looking for this time, though.

And with that, he waits.]

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[feytality]

[ yes? ]

Just as long you remember to make it a real priority. Have you found anything that's made you happy, yet?

[subordinacy]

[... Something that's made him happy? There's a broad answer. Simple, if to the extent of being obvious. The "cheating" option, really.

Still, it's an effort to say; maybe to realize at all, as someone who hasn't been genuinely happy in a long time.]

... The people...

[The people he's met here are, and always will be, what has mad this Game worth it. Though, in terms of specifics—

... Is it strange, that in spite of everything, the first thing that comes to mind is his former partner?]

[feytality]

[ yes, it's strange. ]

So hold them close to your heart. [ gives his hand another little squeeze before letting it go. ] .. And learn to live a little! That's my advice.

[subordinacy]

[Listen, when Jacopo wasn't being a complete dick to him, he was very sweet??]

... Why does everyone keep telling me that...?

[feytality]

Probably because you need to be told, over and over again, from the looks of things....

[ that's blunt, maya. ]

[subordinacy]

[Admittedly, it's a little awkward given that by "everyone", he means Jacopo and Shinssin, but.]

.. I don't... This isn't really the place and time for that.

[feytality]

[ now maya's saying it so it's legit??? clearly. ]

Of course it is! Every time and every place is for it! And especially now, when thing feel hopeless! It's the best time to live a little!

[subordinacy]

... How...?

[feytality]

Think of what makes you happy. Seize the moment! Do stuff that's fun. Don't let the bleak stuff get to you.

That's how I lived my life.

[subordinacy]

"Seizing the moment" in this place would mean winning the Game...

[feytality]

It's not limited to just that. It's the little things too, you know.

[subordinacy]

[...

Blank look.]

[feytality]

..... Okay. Come with me.

[ it's time to show setz the meaning of apps and youtube videos. :/ ]

[subordinacy]

[?????? But sure, he'll follow.]

[feytality]

[ it's time to fucking show him fucking cat videos. look at how cute and funny they are???? ]

[subordinacy]

[well]

... You and Akira have the same tastes.

[feytality]

It's a taste you should have.

[ okay she starts up kwazy kupcakes on the tablet. tell me you've been b99 jan. ]

[subordinacy]

[nope so you gotta explain]

[feytality]

[ watch the episode i linked you binch. ]

Try this game.

[subordinacy]

[i can't believe you made me do that]

... All right?

[a pause]

Do I just match them, or...?

[feytality]

[ i'm doing you a favor. ]

Yeah! Match them!

You can do it!