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[abrightboy]

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[greatoldjohn]

Hopefully we'll be able to do something like that too, Arthur and I. But there's a few other deals we have to do first.

[abrightboy]

There doesn't seem to be a shortage of inmates to help. Justine is.... what, your third?

[greatoldjohn]

[ Another blink. ]

Justine's not my inmate. She's just... someone I'm very close to.

Astarion's still my inmate.

[abrightboy]

Oh, well that's good. Connections. Just. Don't tell just anyone about it. Some people here really think it's bad.

[greatoldjohn]

You don't need to tell me.

One of her friends got upset about it already. I had to tell her warden just because she basically threatened me.

[abrightboy]

Threatened you? Why? You're always kind to everyone; it's not like you're going to hurt her.

[greatoldjohn]

That's not what her friend thinks.

Because I'm not human. Because I used to be a thing that drove people mad.

[ He's not naming names, because this isn't about ruining anyone's reputation or relationships. People sometimes do stupid shit and spreading it around isn't fair to them, especially when they're here to learn better. Especially when people misunderstand so easily down a grapevine. But he can talk about it like this, as something that happened to him. ]

I understand the concern. I just wish they'd actually talked to me instead of deciding I was a threat. It was frustrating.

[abrightboy]

I've heard of that happening here. Especially to non-humans by humans who fought anything non-human at home. I'm sorry.

[greatoldjohn]

It's okay.

[ A huff. ]

I just wish they understood that it works both ways. None of them seem to get that.

[abrightboy]

Everyone's worldview starts off naturally self-centric. ...Some people's stay that way.

[greatoldjohn]

I know.

I hope they get better. I don't think it's healthy for them.

[abrightboy]

It's not. Not for the people around them either.

[greatoldjohn]

That's what I was worried about. Justine getting hurt by it.

[abrightboy]

She has you to protect her.

[greatoldjohn]

I'm trying.

[ And those words are aching with how much he wants to make sure she graduates, that she's treated well, that she's happy. It matters so much to him. ]

[abrightboy]

Clearly you are. I'll find her. I'm sure you'll hear how it goes.

[greatoldjohn]

Yes.

And if it...

If you have trouble, feel free to call me. I care about you too.

[abrightboy]

Thanks. I know my track record is... concerning.

[greatoldjohn]

I know that you both come from very different places. And you both care about me so I might be able to help.

[abrightboy]

I'll let you know if it goes that way.

[greatoldjohn]

Or well! Good news is good too!

[abrightboy]

The record of people here accepting my apologies for getting caught up in something and accidentally offending them is about fifty percent. So. I don't get my hopes up anymore.

[greatoldjohn]

That's fair.

Hours Later

[abrightboy]

Hi John. It... I think it went okay? She said I was forgiven and that she would make bracelets for the wedding.

Re: Hours Later

[greatoldjohn]

Yes! She mentioned to me!

[ She'd also mentioned he'd done a few of the things John had asked he wouldn't, but as long as it all worked out! That's the important thing! It's not like Arthur listened to him half the time. ]

I'm glad she agreed to make you bracelets for the wedding. I think they'll be lovely.