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[not_actually_a_bad_guy]

Yes, to Duplicity. He is someone I know from home.

[sometimespawnskillkings]

It's good that you have a friend from home in this city. Mine have never ended up here.

[Instead, just his enemies and a few strangers.]

[not_actually_a_bad_guy]

Agreed, and Zack is one of the better people to have here. Though he is from six years ago or so for me and honestly a little too innocent for this place.

Voice; un: smokin_bomb; forward dated to 12/3

[bakudan_bambino]

Hey Rude,

When you get a chance, can you check on Vash for me? I saw him a few nights ago and he didn’t seem… like himself.

We kind of got into a fight and he shot me.

[not_actually_a_bad_guy]

Sure, I can do that. How are you doing? No major damage?

[bakudan_bambino]

Thanks. I don’t know if Beck or Wrio will try to settle a score or get revenge or if that was just… y’know… holiday stuff.

I’ve been through worse. I’ll be fine. Leg hurts and I’m tired is all.

[And he’s totally not scared he’s done something he shouldn’t have, and maybe exhausted from trying to play it all as cool as he can.]

[not_actually_a_bad_guy]

Alright, rest up. I'll come by later. First I am checking in on Vash. Let me know if you hear of them trying to settle a score and I'll try to intercept it.

[bakudan_bambino]

It likely won't happen. Beck's got a boyfriend or something, so he should be distracted, and Wrio's not letting me out of his sight. But just... it's not like Vash, and I don't want him to be too upset.

Not that I'm happy he shot me but... I'm not mad at him.

[not_actually_a_bad_guy]

I'll check with Dorian if he's heard anything from him.

[bakudan_bambino]

Thanks, Rude.

[not_actually_a_bad_guy]

No problem. See you later

Delivery!

[1stclasspuppy]

[ On Christmas Eve a present with too many bows is at the door. Opening it will find a 3xl very soft and warm custom made sweater - and a note: Happy Holidays!!! Thanks for being my buddy and being there for me. Stay warm! ~ <3 Zack Fair ]

Delivery!

[bakudan_bambino]

[On Christmas Eve, Gokudera will be dropping off an envelope with an omamori and a note inside.]

Happy Holidays, Rude! Please accept this charm for good physical help to keep into the new year!

A text a few hours later.

[not_actually_a_bad_guy]

Thank you very much. I forgot about gifts so yours will be a little late

A text a few hours later.

[not_actually_a_bad_guy]

[ The text is really just a picture of Rude on one of the couches at Polinator place, wearing the sweater and with a grin on his face. ]

[bakudan_bambino]

I’m not expecting anything in return, though!

[not_actually_a_bad_guy]

Not even a sparring session or two?

[bakudan_bambino]

Well... okay. I could do that

[not_actually_a_bad_guy]

Just name the time and place and I will be there

[bakudan_bambino]

Thanks, Rude.

You're a pretty reliable guy, you know that?

[not_actually_a_bad_guy]

You think so?

[bakudan_bambino]

I do! You wouldn't be with Dorian if you weren't and I trust him more than most!

Plus, you've always been really helpful to me right from the start. That's not a normal thing...

[not_actually_a_bad_guy]

You did look like you were about to die from heatstroke that time

[bakudan_bambino]

Ugh! Thanks for the reminder.

I was not quite myself, though

[not_actually_a_bad_guy]

No, you were not. What was the deal with the milk though?