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{ it's been a while since he last posted on here, and he honestly looks tireder, it takes a moment for him to recognise the video is recording and he'll start--finally offering a smile. it isn't a very big one, and a bit more sheepish. }

I saw Loki already made comments on another post about what happened, but I wanted to say sorry if I worried anyone. Both Annie and Loki already gave me hell for dying, no one else needs to. Really.

{ he takes a deep breath }

But I had been working on something before all that happened. I've been working with Harrison since there isn't exactly much in place to help prisoners actually re-engage with society once their time inside is up, so I've set up a Reform Program in collaboration with the police. I'll be the only one working cases to start, but if anyone thinks they could be a positive influence on someone's life and wants to make a difference, hit me up. Hopefully we can make this world a better place outside of just the darkness.

If you have any questions ask away, I'll do my best to answer them.

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Excellent. How do you feel about cat cafes?

I mean I don't mind cats?

{ he is sadly more of a dog person, but he doesn't really feel any ill towards cats. they're just. there. sdkjgn }

Ah, well, this is me fussing over you, so 'twouldn't make sense to go to a cat cafe then. Plot & Patisserie, in that case.

[He gives Ezra the address in case he's unfamiliar!]

{ it still feels weird to have friends that do that, considering his friends back home hit him on the head and tell him to get over it 😔 so for a split second it looks like he doesn't know what to do with that. his mouth opens, shuts, and then he laughs softly--a lil nervously. }

Okay, okay. That. That works. I'll see you there in a few then.

{ it doesn't take too long, and since he's been out and about getting books and other things to prep for what this post is about he's got his backpack by the time he makes it to the address given. he's been to a fair few cafes by this point, but usually not the same one multiple times so if he has been before the address is long forgotten. }

Hey. { he probably looks tired, but he really isn't feeling as bad as he probably looks. mostly. } Thanks for offering to meet up.

[Kantera has a tupperware full of homemade chocolate chip cookies. They look delicious, and having tested one, he can confidently say that they are delicious. Nothing but the best for friends!]

Thank you for meeting me. I'm sure you're a busy man.

{ honestly ezra is a very lucky man that he has nice friends who make him baked goods like this. he keeps being blown away by it. }

I should be saying that to you... I know I made the post initially, but you really didn't have to take time out of your day to meet up with me like this.

Nonsense. There is no better use of my time than fussing over friends.

[He will look after people and that is a threat.]

{ what is he supposed to say to this?!

his mouth opens. shuts. opens again.

there's a whole range of emotions that seems to go along with it: surprise, appreciation and some soft adoration there to name a few. }

You're really kind... I'm not really sure how to take it but ... thanks? Really.

No need to overthink it. I'm happy to be of help.

[He reaches over to lightly squeeze Ezra's shoulder, reassuring.]

{ the smile he gets is softer this time. }

It's not overthinking it, exactly. More that the friends I had back home would just smack me on the head and tell me to stop being an idiot.

I'm sure they're excellent friends, but I can't picture myself doing that, personally.

Yeah I can't imagine you doing that either. I guess they just all live by more of a 'tough love' mentality? But a-anyway... I guess I've just been working on things since I got back so I never really sat down to think about what happened.

I can't precisely criticize you, I threw myself into work just as much the last time I died.

It isn't necessarily that I'm throwing myself into it... I'm just behind schedule since that happened.

{ not thinking about it is an accident... at least in this case }

Is dying not sufficient reason to take a break?

I mean I didn't get one back home either... There wasn't time.

{ isn't that more of a reason to take a break now????? }

But there are people who don't believe some of these people deserve a second chance. I don't want to leave it too long in case something else happens to prove them right--does that make sense?

...I can certainly understand that reasoning... But please remember to take care of yourself as well. There is always more to do to help people, but those who care about you don't wish for you to neglect your own wellbeing.

{ thankfully, he does look at bit guilty at that, his eyes drifting down much like a puppy when it's been caught doing something bad. }

...Sorry. You're right, I probably shouldn't be putting myself second but. It's kind of the way I've been for... a very long time.

Long-held habits are difficult to unlearn - but not impossible, with support.

[He believes in you, Ezra...!]

Y-yeah, exactly. I'll give it a shot. At least at times like these when we aren't fighting for our lives, I'm not great at thinking if I see people in danger so I can't promise then but--one step at a time, right?

'Twould be hypocritical to scold you for that. I also am compelled to save people, and I'm much less capable a combatant than you.

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