school: nier

[shaft]

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[amain]

[ claude is an olde? Anyway, Nier is thinking about how he feels about Kainé. It's kind of complicated and awkward, but... Hm. He'll keep that to himself. ]

Yeah, I'm familiar with that.

[shaft]

It's none of my business.

But it's something to think about.

[amain]

[ The deadest fucking stare. ]

"None of my business" and yet you asked, anyway.

[shaft]

You seem like the type of person that needs a push.

[ he's right ]

[amain]

I'm not sure if I want a push from you, but thanks.

[ He gives Claude a hug with one arm. This is for more than just his deflect wingman strategy. ]

[shaft]

[ Claude really doesn't understand Nier, why is he hugging him.

But he accepts it, and puts an arm around him too. ]

A polite way to tell me to mind my own business, I'm guessing?

[amain]

You're my friend, so you can always ask.

[ It's that simple. A small squeeze in the hug before he falls back. ]

This is for earlier.

[shaft]

[ ... He just sighs, ruffling Nier's hair. ]

Don't mention it. You're my friend too, you know.

[amain]

[ Hey! He gently bats Claude's hand away, then ruffles his hair in return. ]

It seemed like I did need to mention how small things like words or simple gestures can help someone.

[ Sometimes it's a type of forgiveness. Sometimes it's a type of salvation. ]

[shaft]

Oh?

[ Stop that. He's not a child. ]

Was I not good to you before?

[amain]

[ Nier isn't a child, either. They are about the same age. He gives Claude a pat on the shoulder. ]

No, you've always been kind to me. [ Hello? ] Let's get some hot chocolate. I don't like the cold.