[ he does not hold many fond memories for Water, but if that's what this guy likes. ]
There's ... well, there's downsides. I spent quite a long time in a pond. It really isn't all it's cracked up to be. Not that being in a pond is often talked up, but, you know. You understand my point.
[ this is a lot at once, and he's not quite making the connection that this kid is doing this for a DEEPLY NICE reason, and is instantly distracted by the ... five dollars? ]
Ah-- yes. Me too. I have to take care of Ylfa. She can't be on her own. I mean, she can, she's quite strong, and extremely terrifying in certain circumstances, but she is a child.
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I would be amphibious if I had a choice.
[ sounds nice... ]
Does it really matter if some kids think you look different?
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Really?
Good lord, why?
[ STUNNED ........ ]
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[ one day he will simply wander into the sea ]
My friends don't care how I look, anyway. [ and no one else matters! ]
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[ he does not hold many fond memories for Water, but if that's what this guy likes. ]
There's ... well, there's downsides. I spent quite a long time in a pond. It really isn't all it's cracked up to be. Not that being in a pond is often talked up, but, you know. You understand my point.
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but eventually, slowly, ]
Were you alone?
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[ hm. ]
For a while, yes.
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[ begrudgingly admitted.
he might feel bad for questioning him like this because there's a very long pause on his end. ]
Hey.
[ extra trying to get his attention. ]
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... Yes?
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Join my team.
[ then he won't be alone in a pond. pool.
also he wants a frog on his team. ]
I don't have anything to give you in exchange yet. [ ... ] ...But I can pay you five dollars.
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I-- What? Really? You'd want to? [ HUH, ] Wait. Really?
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Yes. I knew right away.
[ that he'd want to invite him. he just had to confirm he wasn't a frog cosplayer. there is absolutely no lack of confidence here. ]
I already have one person though.
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[ wait, ]
You do not have to pay me.
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[ that has nothing to do with anything ]
...You don't need anything in exchange?
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[ he gets it, actually. Solidarity. ]
No? Well, apart from the typical expectations of being a team, in that we will probably be involved in some life threatening situations together.
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[ that throws him into a brief thousand-yard stare before he nods. ]
Teams stick together through everything. And anything. [ ... ] I'm Haruka Nanase. You can talk with your teammate, but don't forget my request.
[ join his swim club ]