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Re: [morning, the day after the flood ends]

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--There is no need for you to come by in person, surely.

[He's not a toddler in need of babysitting. Even though he kind of is.]

Re: [morning, the day after the flood ends]

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It would be easier. And I can bring you lunch.

[Human bodies need to eat.]

Re: [morning, the day after the flood ends]

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[Brb BURYING HIS FACE IN HIS HANDS this is the worst]

I require you not to feed me, sir--

[Despite how getting food on his own would entail him going out of his cabin. This makes sense!!]

Re: [morning, the day after the flood ends]

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Well, if you're staying in...

[Getting food on his own entails going out of the cabin!]

Re: [morning, the day after the flood ends]

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[Excuse him for a minute as he just cries, face in his hands, while desperately trying to get a grip.]

Re: [morning, the day after the flood ends]

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[Hakkai falls silent and folds his hands neatly together on the table, giving Sebastian the time to deal with his sudden onslaught of emotion.]

Re: [morning, the day after the flood ends]

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[At least he cries quietly, for whatever good that does his dignity.

Eventually he manages:]

I apo- apologise. This is hateful.

[Why is everything so much. And why does his head suddenly hurt what is this nonsense.]

Re: [morning, the day after the flood ends]

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I'm not surprised it hit you so strongly.

You've been dealing with a lot, haven't you?

[--and, after a pause:] I cried when I graduated. There's a great deal of emotion tied into... all of tha.

Re: [morning, the day after the flood ends]

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It- it is hardly like I am unaccustomed to anger and frustration.

[Those are some of the few emotions he knows he's capable of! There shouldn't be tears.

At least he's calming down. Outwardly, at least.]

Re: [morning, the day after the flood ends]

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Human emotion often comes with [a slight flick of one hand] physical symptoms.

It's best just to consider them a normal part of the process.

[This is a deeply hypocritical statement.]

Re: [morning, the day after the flood ends]

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R-right.

...You are saying it will be less intense, going forward? [Since he only advised Sebastian to stay inside for the day.]

Re: [morning, the day after the flood ends]

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Perhaps not less intense, but less shocking. Like anything, you get used to it.

[He frowns, thoughtfully.]

And I don't think it would be a good use of your time to isolate yourself for the entire duration of the experiment, either. Just give yourself a little time to experience your feelings without worrying about anyone seeing you before you venture out.

Re: [morning, the day after the flood ends]

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It would be a perfect, utter waste of time isolating myself for the entirety of this hateful thing--

[He stands up.]

Will you... please excuse me? [This takes place in Hakkai's cabin. It's not a dismissal; more of a request to be alone for a while.]

Re: [morning, the day after the flood ends]

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I will. [He stands in turn, offering a small polite bow.]

But... call me if there's anything you need.

Re: [morning, the day after the flood ends]

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[Sebastian gives a brisk nod and doesn't even manage a bow before he quits the room.

Hakkai will get his handkerchief back later, washed and pristinely ironed.]