calmthefoxdown | [imeeji] IC Inbox

Mm...

... I kinda want to do lives again? Even with that nut who kidnapped you, Imeeji as a whole doesn't feel as threatening somehow?

Really? Did something change for you?

I'd love to do some lives with you if you need help, you know.

I guess... I feel a little more comfortable with myself and my place on Avante, in some ways? Like, I know you and Silver and C will have my back if anything happens... but so would some of Avante? And they would listen if I asked them not to carry something too far.

I'm glad you feel better. Although weirdly enough, I feel the opposite. Like this place has gotten scarier to me.

Because of what happened?

No, even before that. Like, people exploding stuff and all such. I just feel like people have lost a handle on what is and isn't acceptable...

Ah right... like why I don't use the public kitchens anymore...

Right. So while I don't think someone ordinarily would come hurt me, bitch aside. Someone might sure may explode a building I'm in for fun not knowing I'm there.

Or get caught in someone's dumb flashy blood duel.

Basically danger through ignorance and lack of awareness rather than pure malice.

Mm... would it help your comfort having escape methods for most situations? I kn- It sounds weird, but it's something that's helped me a lot.

It's not weird. What makes you feel better? What should I try?

It's... kind of intense but, I've had different members of Avante work me through scenarios in the vid room. I have to work out how to get in or out of a place without being caught, using or not using my unit abilities. Different things like that. I've gotten more comfortable with unit abilities as a result of it, because I feel like I can get myself out of trouble while minimizing danger which I prefer.

That does sound intense... I didn't realize you were undergoing such training. So you're really confident now?

Mm, I thought you and Silver would fret if you knew, especially the details...

Ah- I definitely couldn't hold my own if someone like Griffin or Cardigan came after me with a full intent to hurt me. But I do at least feel like I have a fighting chance to stay safe against most of Imeeji, who are just dumb and trigger-happy.

It's a little scary but...I know no one on Avante wants you hurt.

That's really cool, Osamu. You've been becoming really tough behind the scenes.

It's more like building a secret weapon that you never use unless you have to. I don't have a newfound interest in sword fights or anything now, just... I've got a set of skills that I wanted to be able to use in a way that would keep me and my boys safe.