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[freezerburned]

You certainly have a lot of them.

[He leans down to look at the hamster, curious to see how it's doing.]

You take care of them all by yourself?

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[The hamster seems to be fine with doing its hamster thing in a corner of the cage for... whatever reason.]

Yes, I do. If there's anything I don't know, I just look it up in the library!

[freezerburned]

[Hamsters do their thing yo.]

That's great. We used to have some animal care books in the pet store too. If you want any- well, they're no use to us, sitting in a closed store.

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Ah... I think I'm okay for now!

But still, thank you very much for the offer!

[freezerburned]

Yeah, of course.

[And then there's a pause- a little too long to not be awkward, and Isaac rocks back on his heels, a little nervous.]

Right, well... thanks. For everything, I mean. The hamster, and the- you know, not... hating me, I guess.

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[Her expression becomes serious right then.]

...It really isn't your fault, Isaac-san. So please, don't...

Don't think about it like that. Okay...?

[freezerburned]

[There's a long pause as he watches her, as if considering her words, before Isaac lets out a small smile and reaches forward to ruffle her hair.]

I'll try. But- really, thank you.

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[Even at a time like this, hair ruffles continue to be one of the most comforting things in the world.]

Mm. And thank you too, Isaac-san. For... telling me, and for all of this, and everything.

[freezerburned]

Yeah, of course.

[There's a pause, and his smile gets a little sad.]

I just think it sucks that you kids have to be here, you know? I mean, being a teenager is one thing, but- kids aren't meant to go through this.

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...We have to, though. When there's a war... kids can't just run away from it, either.

[That was true of her own world as well.]

[freezerburned]

[Isaac just shakes his head a little.]

Just seems wrong, is all. But- don't worry about it.

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Mm... For now, we'll just keep doing our best.

[There's not much else to do.]

[freezerburned]

Yeah.

[Isaac rubs the back of his neck, feeling suddenly as if he's overstayed his welcome. So he lets out a deep sigh and nods, moving for the door.]

But hey. I'll see you around, alright?

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Mm. See you around...!

[freezerburned]

Yeah. See you.

[And Isaac makes his leave- feeling much better than he had coming in. Sometimes, friends are like that.]