ic contact for tlv

[friendsfordinner]

[ it literally is just the generic ic contact post, Hickey hasn't changed the outgoing message yet or anything. ]

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[lone_horse]

[ Kiryu nods back, and it's clear he respects him more for accepting that truth. Needing some time is reasonable; he knows himself to be a little too hot-headed at times and this is a big decision. ]

You should take some time to consider it. If you want to talk with me about it, we can.

[ And it's clear that's not something he expects right now. ]

[friendsfordinner]

Not now, [ Hickey says, with a little shake of his head. ] But maybe later. After I consider it, like you said.

[lone_horse]

For now, we'll work on graduation. Agreed?

[friendsfordinner]

Agreed. [ there's a pause, before he teases, ] As I still want to get off of this bloody boat no matter what.

[lone_horse]

[ A single huff of a laugh. ]

And I want you to have the freedom to go where you want. We can agree on that.

[friendsfordinner]

Anyway, [ Hickey says, with a nod. ] D'you want to finish reading my file here and now or do you want to save it for later?

[lone_horse]

[ He considers it. ]

Would you mind if I read it and came to you with questions?

[ That might be quicker. ]

I'd give it to you to read but it's not in English.

[ The Admiral had been kind enough to remember his language preference. ]

[friendsfordinner]

[ Hickey can't help but let out a little laugh. Not in English. Yeah, that tracks. ]

I wouldn't mind that at all. You know where I live and how to reach me. Whenever you've got any questions, I'll give you answers.

[lone_horse]

Right.

[ There's nothing in that bundle of papers that will make him decide Hickey isn't worth his time or that he doesn't deserve everything they've talked about. So he'll nod. ]

See you at lunch?

[friendsfordinner]

[ Hickey gives Kiryu an appreciative nod. ]

I'll see you then.