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Hey- Buffy. I need to talk to you.

...Or Yuri, I don't really care who it is.

[After Guy's rather uneventful kidnapping right under their noses, Asch is feeling suitably irritated and downight volatile. He's trying to channel his temper into a more productive use, however; early in the day, he can be found stretched out on the lawn behind House 5, lying on his stomach and facing Star, the yellow cheagle. From the look of things, he's playing a rather bizarre game of fire Ping Pong with it- Star spits a fireball at him, and he uses his palm to either dissolve it or bat it back at the cheagle, who dodges deftly. Each time, Asch flicks a little treat in Star's direction, who munches it down before starting the cycle over again.

If one were to look closely, they might see a little flicker of light on Asch's palm right before the fire touches it. At his side are two swords, both sheathed; one, the Maestro sword, the other an unfamiliar katana. If caught in the moment he might actually look... relaxed, despite the situation. It's not going to last long, though.]

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You think this is going to happen again?

I don't know. [A shrug.] With this place? I think anything's possible.

...Probably better not to think about it.

Oh? So what do you do to help you not think about it.

I never said I'm not thinking about it. But it's better if you could.

I find chocolate helps. [A beat.] And I don't mean that in a crass way--I'm not saying we should go and raid the Hershey's factor 'cause some friends are in trouble and we basically have to sit tight and wait to be told how and when we can help. Just...it doesn't hurt to have a bar or two at the back of the cupboard for times like this.

[She waffles on this next bit of conversation. She doesn't know Asch that well at all. But...maybe there's something to be said for being just as candid with him as she is with Guy.] It's okay to take the here-and-there moment for yourself, y'know. I know he's there and that's probably just about up there ranking with some of the worst feelings but...but letting it take you over doesn't help.

[And then her words trail off; after all, the advice probably isn't appreciated from someone who is almost a stranger.]

...I've never let myself be overwhelmed by that sort of thing. I can't afford it. [It's not particularly depressing, though it might seem like it ought to be. He states it in a very matter-of-fact way.]

Th-then...sorry I suggested that. Just pay no mind to the wannabe-guidance-counselor behind the curtain.

[And she smiles, a little uncertainly.] I'll...leave you with it. Don't worry--I'll keep an eye out.

[Dammit, Asch. She was just trying to help, why do you have to be such an ass? He debates just leaving the matter at that - it would be normal enough to do so for him - but... she's Guy's friend, and she was trying to help. The least thing he could do is extend the same courtesy.]

...Thanks... for trying. Not many people would. [He is sort of grateful, even if he couldn't just agree with her.]

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