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You can also hit up his Counselling Post if you prefer!

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[mentalgymnastics]

[Sumire listens and nods shallowly, like she doesn't know to handle what's being said. It hits hard and in a place that's a wound that will never fully close or heal. A wound that Akechi has opened up in many ways.

She takes a deep breath to will her eyes not to get glassy with tears.]

Akechi would probably rather die than let me call how I feel love.

[Poor excuse for a joke but she does it anyway.]

[steepwithdead]

[Poor joke or not, Caduceus makes an amused noise anyway.]

That's one of the best parts of loving someone. You don't need their permission to do it.

[If you want it reciprocated, that's another story. But you can love, and it's free. They can't stop you.]

[mentalgymnastics]

I suppose so, I never really thought of it that way. Though lets keep the L-word between us.

[She gives Caduceus a smile. He was easy to talk to, she can understand why Akechi wanted her to do it, but she doesn't need therapy. She's fine.]

[steepwithdead]

[He taps a finger to his lips.]

He won't hear it from me.

[mentalgymnastics]

Thank you.

[She throws him a wink and moving to stand up.]

I think it's time I go find Akechi-san and head back with him. It was a pleasure to meet you, Caduceus-san.

[steepwithdead]

Pleasure to meet you as well. Give him my regards.

[He pauses, and then, gently,]

Don't let him pressure you into doing anything you're not ready for. But you're always welcome to come back, if you like. For gardening, or whatever.

[Even if it's simply a chat, not therapy. He's a person, first and foremost. The counselling is just a thing he does.]

[mentalgymnastics]

[She looks a touch surprised by him saying that, but it quickly morphs into a smile again and she nods.

It already took him owing her a favor for her to agree in the first place, so really she doubts Akechi will force her to go again. Still, she appreciates it.]

Thank you, I... I'd like that, to come by again and learn more about gardening.

[He was nice and she could use more friends.]

[steepwithdead]

Wonderful. [His smile is warm, carrying with it the welcome he'd promised.] Then I hope to see you again soon. Take care, Sumire.