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[It takes a while - this is a girl who annoyed many people for crying so much, after all. But they do eventually slow to a trickle, and although she still shakes, it's now because of the large hiccups that were triggered by all of those tears.]

'M... S-sorry.

[She slowly lets go, her voice tired and stuffy. He... had to wait quite a while for her to stop, huh?]

[abhero]

[Well, he can’t say he particularly enjoyed it - again, awkward - but it’s not like she didn’t have a reason.]

It’s fine.

[He offers her a handkerchief.]

There, you sound kinda snively.

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[She accepts the handkerchief, attempting to clean herself up a bit.]

Th-this is the s-- second time. Sorry you always ha-- ve to see me like this.

[And always after hurting him, too. She still feels pretty terrible about it all, but the crying seems to have helped get the bottled up feelings out, at least.]

[abhero]

[His lips twitch into half a smile. A little grim, but a smile nonetheless.]

What did I tell you about apologizing for every little thing? It’s fine.

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But it's-- annoying. And you always put up with it.

[She's still trying to rub the last of the tears away, determined to stop. But there's not much she can do about the hiccups, unfortunately.]

...Th-thank you. [For always being so kind to her at these times...]

[abhero]

Stop putting yourself down. You’re not annoying.

[In fact, his tone implies that what’s annoying is Hibiki saying bad things about herself.]

But, you’re welcome.

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[There's a weary nod before she takes a second look at the handkerchief.

...

It's kind of dirty now...]

Um... I'm so-- [Oops, apologies again.] --I mean, I can wash this for you.

[abhero]

[He raises his eyebrows at the hint of apology, and seems pleased when she cuts herself off in time. Good, progress!]

Handkerchiefs are meant to get dirty. You can keep it if you want.

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But it's yours. It's no trouble - I can have it clean by tomorrow.

[abhero]

Look, It's just a fu -

[He stops immediately; Not because he’s worried about using obscene words around a kid, but because he has try his best to be patient. Not to let his temper to scare her again.]

Just a handkerchief. It’s not that hard to get another one, so don’t bother yourself with laundry.

[After a moment, he adds:]

You can drop by, but only if you want and definitely not to give back the handkerchief.

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Huh? B-but--

[How is she supposed to return it to you then-?]

[abhero]

[HE DOESN'T WANT YOU TO RETURN IT geez Hibiki it's not like he let you borrow money.

He huffs.]

I don't need it back so just accept it.

[It's a matter of principal now. What's your problem why're you feeling bad for getting a handkercheif dirty stop being so nice.]

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[Oh...

Her head dips sadly. He keeps doing so many nice things for her despite everything she's inflicted on him. And now she can't even do something in return...?]

...O-okay. I'll keep it.

[The least she can do is take as best care of the handkerchief as possible.]

[abhero]

[Hamel sighs internally. What did he say wrong now? Maybe he should just stop trying to be kind. Being a cold unsympathetic asshole, that’s what he’s good at, he should stick to that.

But maybe not at this exact moment.]

Good.

[He gets to his feet.]

Should probably get going. Cheer up, your face will be stuck like this if you keep frowning.

[Says the perpetual frowner.]

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[That does seem to start her out of her sorrows, at least.]

S-- Stuck?

[But as he is in the middle of leaving, she gives a quick nod.]

M-mm... Sorry for taking so much of your time.

[abhero]

[Sorry again…]

Y’know, I’m starting to think you’re doing it on purpose. Apology denied.

[But he smirks.]

I never spend time on anything I don’t want to. See ya around, Hibiki.

[And with a last wave, he’s out.]

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Ah--

[Realizing her mistake, she slaps a hand over her mouth. But of course it's too late now, and the action only gets in the way when she tries to say good-bye, causing her words to be delayed.]

Mm-- Good-bye!