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[hallowedly]

Are you... afraid of me?

[salaryman]

[ Hmmmmmmmmm -- ]

That's a difficult question for me to answer. If I had to answer yes or no, I suppose the answer would be more "no" than "yes."

[ Since he wouldn't whine to Seishirou about his poor decisions if he feared him as that would show weakness. ]

However, I do feel like I could've done more to help you all out before the Final Battle. I only poked my head out once from my cubicle, and that effort ended up pointless.

[ While he saved Nataku from death, Nataku chose death for itself later. However, in dying, another kekkai fell - so it just made his efforts pointless rather than meaningless. Pointless not meaningless. Another turn of phrase, he supposes. ]

[hallowedly]

As for the final battle... frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.

[salaryman]

I'm surprised to hear that, honestly.

Is it because of your unfortunate and sudden end?

[hallowedly]

Is it so surprising?

[salaryman]

A little.

I kind of thought we all had some stake in seeing it. [ A beat. ] Mine's out of pure curiosity of what it'll look like... what destiny looks like finally coming to fruition, as it were.

[hallowedly]

It turns out, fulfilled wishes are terribly boring.

[salaryman]

That's our boss's main hobby, though...

[hallowedly]

He hardly pays anyone's wages.

[salaryman]

Yet still... I think he has some pull.

I guess while I can say I'm not scared of you... I am nervous about him. I simply can't guess what he is going to do. While I felt I could roll with whatever might happen, this situation with One is having me rethink some things...

[hallowedly]

If you lose your cool now, it'll be compromised forever.

[salaryman]

You're right... and what a terrible thing that would be.

[hallowedly]

This is a marathon, not a race. You want your wits about you.

[salaryman]

But if I became terrified and useless... you'd help me, right?

Or at least help me so I don't bother my other coworker, yes?

[hallowedly]

...are you trying to extract my good will?

[salaryman]

[ ....... ]

No.

[hallowedly]

Good. I prefer honest interactions.

[salaryman]

Then I hope I always come off as honest with you.

[hallowedly]

I hope you never make me wonder.

[salaryman]

I'm sure you never will wonder.

[hallowedly]

Don't give her what she wants. If you still take advice.

[salaryman]

I don't intend to... but I do intend to give some worship.

There are some very odd people giving some very judgemental stares.

[hallowedly]

I'm afraid your new belle isn't particularly popular. Are you sure you can weather the storm of her public scrutiny?

[salaryman]

She may not be popular, but I'm worried about her irritation.

What is that about a woman scorned?

[hallowedly]

They'll hunt you down to avenge their cute brothers?