[ Oh... Look. "Friend" is a very heavy word for Dokja, and one that he almost never uses. He practically flinches back from it, subtly felt via Communion, before quickly recovering. ]
I guess... something like that.
[ In truth, they are friends, but things have taken a strange turn with their relationship very recently. Dokja doesn't know what to call it. ]
[Well, nothing Dokja feels or says screams "friends," and unfortunately for Dokja, D is actually quite emotionally competent unlike all of the rest of the people I usually play.
The way the space of his mind feels is rather I See.]
Companions.
[There is no judgment, and his voice is still the soft monotone he usually uses... but there is... a very pointed way this word is dropped into the lap of Dokja's brain-pan with quotes around it. Dokja and Eustace are just very good friends, like a lot of men in Earth history.]
[It's better this way, honestly. Dokja just agrees, too. He knows what you are. He can feel the metaphorically vigorous nodding.
D does not think he will ever admit that Eustace smooched him now, not that he had plans to anyway.]
We got along well.
[Because........ Eustace was in love with him, BUT LISTEN. They get along okay regardless!!! This is just funny to say to Dokja who keeps dunking on Eustace. Unfortunately, D is a similar brand.]
[STOP. He got along with Eustace aside from the weird infatuation, so he would hate to offend Eustace by gossiping about an extremely embarrassing moment. Maybe it helped that Eustace apologized.]
Do we?
[Tell him about the YJH flavor of your boyfriend and your adopted son.]
[NOT HIM TAKING UP FOR EUSTACE OUT OF SOLIDARITY. It's very empathetic of Eustace not to skin you alive, Dokja. He is being invited to dinner which means, unfortunately, he will not be rude and reject the offer... but he... does not... eat food really.
[ STOP this is actually because all of Gray's CR is weird as fuck and Dokja thinks D is okay so clearly this is about getting her some normal company. ]
She's been on a pie kick lately. It's a good opening for a conversation.
[That is literally the worst conversation starter he can think of. Imagine some tall, gothic horror appearing at your door and then questioning you about pie? Seriously? DOKJA THINKS THAT MAKES HIM THE NORMAL FRIEND?
[PLAY DATE? Both he and Gray have better things to be doing than stand awkwardly near each other, trying to find conversation! Like... cooking pie apparently! And... avoiding any of Dokja's teasing about being a child, and pretending Eustace hadn't been cursed to smooch him.]
Alright.
[HOW DID HE GET CONNED INTO THIS SUDDENLY WHEN THAT WAS NOT HIS INTENT AT ALL HERE? >:\]
You still never answered my question.
[This is not a demand, but more of an exhausted, pointed resignation.]
[Maybe Eustace does need a friend... if he's having to deal with Dokja all the time. Eustace and D can be exhausted together by Dokja's annoying shady antics.]
I assume you won't tell me what happened to cause it.
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I guess... something like that.
[ In truth, they are friends, but things have taken a strange turn with their relationship very recently. Dokja doesn't know what to call it. ]
We live together.
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The way the space of his mind feels is rather I See.]
Companions.
[There is no judgment, and his voice is still the soft monotone he usually uses... but there is... a very pointed way this word is dropped into the lap of Dokja's brain-pan with quotes around it. Dokja and Eustace are just very good friends, like a lot of men in Earth history.]
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Yeah, companions.
[ If this hadn't been through the mindscape, he'd be vigorously nodding his head in agreement. ]
Go easy on him, okay? He can be a little hard to get along with.
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D does not think he will ever admit that Eustace smooched him now, not that he had plans to anyway.]
We got along well.
[Because........ Eustace was in love with him, BUT LISTEN. They get along okay regardless!!! This is just funny to say to Dokja who keeps dunking on Eustace. Unfortunately, D is a similar brand.]
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Anyway, Dokja would be saying these same exact things to Eustace about D because he's a shitstirrer at heart. ]
Yeah? Maybe it's because you guys have so much in common.
[ The YJH flavor. ]
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Do we?
[Tell him about the YJH flavor of your boyfriend and your adopted son.]
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Maybe stoic people just don't recognize each other... ]
Come on, seriously? You guys both have that dark, brooding thing about you.
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I don't know what you mean.
[Said in the way where he knows, but refuses to... acknowledge it.]
He might be offended to hear you say that.
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I've said worse things about him.
[ They used to be at each other's throats all the time and not in the sexy way. Even now they get into arguments at the drop of a hat. ]
Swing by one of these days. We'll... I don't know. Host a dinner or something. [ How domestic. ] Do you know Gray?
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You should be kinder to him.
[NOT HIM TAKING UP FOR EUSTACE OUT OF SOLIDARITY. It's very empathetic of Eustace not to skin you alive, Dokja. He is being invited to dinner which means, unfortunately, he will not be rude and reject the offer... but he... does not... eat food really.
So he will have to push it around on his plate.]
I don't.
[Know Gray, he means.]
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Moving on. ]
Well, she lives with us, so you should get to know her.
[ That's natural, right? That's what people do? ]
I'll be nicer to Eustace if you go and introduce yourself to Gray right now. Ask her what her top three favorite pies are.
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Dokja gets a very ...?????????????? feeling through the communion, like he's saying, "Pardon?"]
Gray may not want visitors. Why do you want me to ask about pie?
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She's been on a pie kick lately. It's a good opening for a conversation.
[ He is HELPING. ]
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Dokja can perceive the Doubt a little.]
You should make her some.
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She's been making enough pies to feed a small nation.
[ Is this an exaggeration who knows it's not like Dokja would ever lie. ]
I just think you guys would get along.
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D still thinks it's weird to... just appear before Gray and heckle her about pie. Why would he do this? He barely talks to people as it is.]
You can introduce us after I come.
[He did not say yes to the dinner invite outright (of course), but this is his acceptance.]
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Fine, fine. Have it your way. I'll let the others know and get back to you, okay?
[ Provided nothing else happens because so much has been happening to their household these days. ]
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Alright.
[HOW DID HE GET CONNED INTO THIS SUDDENLY WHEN THAT WAS NOT HIS INTENT AT ALL HERE? >:\]
You still never answered my question.
[This is not a demand, but more of an exhausted, pointed resignation.]
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You better get used to that.
[ It's going to be happening all the time! But he'll grant D some mercy this time around since this isn't one of those Things he tries to hide. ]
I'm fine now. Don't worry about me.
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I'm starting to get that impression.
[Maybe Eustace does need a friend... if he's having to deal with Dokja all the time. Eustace and D can be exhausted together by Dokja's annoying shady antics.]
I assume you won't tell me what happened to cause it.
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[ We love that. On the other hand, we do not love or understand why D presses on with this subject. ]
Is there a reason you want to know?
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It was clear you were in a lot of pain once the forest's debilitation started.
Is this something specific to only you, or something that could happen to others, too?
[His curiosity is considering the bigger picture.]
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... It was my Discord. I had something done to my Shard and the normal means of removing Discord didn't work on me.
[ For once, his tone grows serious! Dokja grows serious! This is only because he cares about you, D, though he'd never admit that ever. ]
Keep your Shard safe and it shouldn't be an issue.
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He does not interrupt Dokja, but his mind sort of churns momentarily as if he's nodding, or humming in understanding. Like saying "I see."]
It seems like I should be telling you that.
[Mr. Shard Abnormality.
Smash cut to October when shards are apparently just deciding to maybe pop right out of people. It's fine.]
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Only if you think I'll listen.
[ He knows he is difficult and seems to relish in that fact... No one is as annoying as he is. ]
Now that you're satisfied with my answer, [ IS HE? ] I'll let you get back to it. But don't go too far, okay? Remember, dinner.
[ Congratulations on your new obligation, D. ]
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