[ The glare that Shigeru gives Duval as he just straight up admits that to his face is something to see. Shigeru doesn't normally bristle at people but that admission makes his hair stand up on end. ] You. You only got a second chance because of Kenta. If you hurt him again you know what the consequences are, Chipp made that clear on his end. But I'll also make it clear. If you hurt Kenta like that again I won't go easy on you either.
[ Does Duval even know what Shigeru's powers are? Disintegrating a person's body isn't the most pleasant of things, plenty of monsters back home know that well. ]
[Likewise, the look Duval gives Shigeru is also something to see. But it's less of glare and more of an "well duh" kind of curl to his lips.]
This is exactly why I told you so. I expect you to keep your word.
[He doesn't want to hurt Kenta, but he's terrified he will. He's all sharp edges, always has been, but now he's volatile and out of control of his emotions. Reconciling with Kenta has helped Duval regain his grip, but it's still unsteady. Weak.]
[ Duval is such a confusing person and it shows in Shigeru's reaction to his own statement. ] F-Fine. I will.
[ He doesn't want to hurt Kenta either but if it comes down to it Shigeru will do what he thinks will keep Kenta safe. ] But I hope for Kenta's sake it won't have to come to that.
[ Duval used confusion it's super effective. Shigeru huffs and just...looks away briefly. He is so damn confused?! ] W-Well. It's not like I would ever leave them or anyone for that matter like that. Purple is my friend also so-so of course I'd help them!
[ Shigeru would never deny anyone medical care, even if it was Duval. ]
Why. Why did you...send them to me though? I. I don't really get it. You. I don't really get you.
[ Such a confusing man you are Duval. Doing such a horrible thing to your best friend that Shigeru wanted to actually do physical harm, and he did, and yet Duval still vouched for him and even sent Purple to him like it's no big deal?? ]
Because they needed a doctor, and I trust your capabilities as a doctor? You've done well looking after Kenta and Petal, after all. What's not to get?
[It's like there's more to Duval than one big, terrible, awful decision!]
I'm not so petty that I would let someone I care about suffer rather than send them to someone I dislike, but can cure them.
I don't even dislike you. I respect you, and you weren't wrong to... want to hurt me on Kenta's behalf. I don't hold that against you. The same goes for Chipp.
I-I don't know. I just thought that after everything you'd...find someone else since I-I lost my temper that one time. [ A doctor should not really be physically harming people!? But here we are. ]
I see. Well, I'm glad I could help them, Purple I mean. But also Kenta and Nen. I would never do anything to hurt them. [ Shigeru says as he looks at Duval uncertainty in his eyes but he's getting more and more used to his...oddness. ]
You...respect me though? [ A frown. ] You're really confusing, you know that?
I-I don't know how to put it. It's like you're not what you seem which makes it confusing to get a proper read on you. And-and that's what makes me wary of you... [ Hm. Since they're being 100% honest right now. That's how Shigeru feels. ]
[ He really is. He overthinks things way too much but that's to be expected of Shigeru at this point!! ]
A-Anyway, um, I-I guess I'll leave you to it. Thank you for being willing to meet with me. [ So much awkward in this bad boy right now. ]
Oh! Right before I forget. I-I also wanted to say that...you can stop by the house to visit Kenta and Nen if you want to. I know Kenta has been going to your place so-so if it's easier on him to not make that trip it's probably better to just go to the house instead. Especially once it gets colder outside.
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[ Does Duval even know what Shigeru's powers are? Disintegrating a person's body isn't the most pleasant of things, plenty of monsters back home know that well. ]
Don't screw it up for Kenta's sake, and your own.
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This is exactly why I told you so. I expect you to keep your word.
[He doesn't want to hurt Kenta, but he's terrified he will. He's all sharp edges, always has been, but now he's volatile and out of control of his emotions. Reconciling with Kenta has helped Duval regain his grip, but it's still unsteady. Weak.]
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[ He doesn't want to hurt Kenta either but if it comes down to it Shigeru will do what he thinks will keep Kenta safe. ] But I hope for Kenta's sake it won't have to come to that.
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[A beat. He's about to potentially confuse Shigeru even more.]
Ah... one more thing. Thank you for taking care of Purple.
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[ Shigeru would never deny anyone medical care, even if it was Duval. ]
Why. Why did you...send them to me though? I. I don't really get it. You. I don't really get you.
[ Such a confusing man you are Duval. Doing such a horrible thing to your best friend that Shigeru wanted to actually do physical harm, and he did, and yet Duval still vouched for him and even sent Purple to him like it's no big deal?? ]
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Because they needed a doctor, and I trust your capabilities as a doctor? You've done well looking after Kenta and Petal, after all. What's not to get?
[It's like there's more to Duval than one big, terrible, awful decision!]
I'm not so petty that I would let someone I care about suffer rather than send them to someone I dislike, but can cure them.
I don't even dislike you. I respect you, and you weren't wrong to... want to hurt me on Kenta's behalf. I don't hold that against you. The same goes for Chipp.
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I see. Well, I'm glad I could help them, Purple I mean. But also Kenta and Nen. I would never do anything to hurt them. [ Shigeru says as he looks at Duval uncertainty in his eyes but he's getting more and more used to his...oddness. ]
You...respect me though? [ A frown. ] You're really confusing, you know that?
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No, I don't know that? I really don't understand what is so confusing about me.
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But...thank you, I guess?
[ So much confusion going on right now. ]
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You're welcome?
[SO MUCH confusion.]
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A-Anyway, um, I-I guess I'll leave you to it. Thank you for being willing to meet with me. [ So much awkward in this bad boy right now. ]
Oh! Right before I forget. I-I also wanted to say that...you can stop by the house to visit Kenta and Nen if you want to. I know Kenta has been going to your place so-so if it's easier on him to not make that trip it's probably better to just go to the house instead. Especially once it gets colder outside.