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[tigerpoet]

[It's Atsushi! Without his glasses, and with his hair pushed back, and looking 95% more grumpy than anyone has seen the 'usual' Atsushi, but it's definitely him.]

My other half told me that I need to make more friends. [Speech patterns are definitely Inner's, but it may come as a shock to anyone who hasn't met him yet.] I don't care, but if it'll satisfy him I'll ask.

People willing to be sparring partners preferred. No one too noisy or annoying. If the other Atsushis don't like you then I hate you already, so don't bother replying.

[This is how you friendship, right?]

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[killercoat]

I see. That's comforting.

[ Akutagawa did worry about Outer since he was so nice. Even if the author was capable enough to defend himself, it's nice to know there's someone constantly there to watch his back.]

And what about you? Don't you want to come out more often than you do?

[Akutagawa still can't get over just meeting Inner now after all this time.]

[tigerpoet]

I don't have patience for dealing with fools. He can handle the socializing.

[...but Outer's been on him recently to at least try to take more time for himself, so he'll add, reluctantly:] I do like spars. And chocolate.

[killercoat]

Not everyone is a fool.

[ Akutagawa understands that way of thinking. There's never a short supply of idiots, and socializing can be a pain, but sometimes it was necessary to force yourself.]

I acknowledge that you have a fierce fighting spirit. Chocolate is good. I prefer it on the bitter side, myself. Are there other things that you like?

[ Since Inner is holding his hand, it's a good reason as any to strike up small talk.]

[tigerpoet]

...Not everyone.

[He likes his other half, and the Atsushis, and Ranpo.]

I like it sweeter. It's different when I'm in control instead of just tasting it through him.

[killercoat]

Oh? It tastes different?

[ Inner is a separate personality, so he probably has different tastes.]

Well, there's nothing wrong with having your own preferences. That's why he probably wants you to seek friends who have similar interests to your own.

[tigerpoet]

He worries too much about me.

[Because Outer cares about Inner, as much as Inner cares about Outer. It's just hard for him to accept being fussed over.]

[killercoat]

[Akutagawa could understand not wanting to be fussed over, but despite his stubbornness, it did feel nice.]

Would you prefer if he didn't worry at all?

[tigerpoet]

Yes. Because he's always making himself upset by worrying over people.

[Tiger's number one goal is always, always Outer's happiness.]

[killercoat]

That's just who he is. So give him one less person to worry about.

[ Akutagawa feels like his knees are just about healed, he let's go of Inner's hand as he stands on his feet.]

Thanks.

[tigerpoet]

If I must.

[He'd prefer if Outer didn't worry about anyone though...!]

Hmmph. It's nothing.