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[force_a_change]

[She gave it a few days before she decided to just call it. Well, that and she checked what resources she could so...

Now she's making a network post, she sounds tired or maybe she's bored either way, she's not pleased sounding.]

It seems that this is the time for people to end up leaving this place. If anyone was friends with Karma Akabane-kun, I do believe he is no longer here. This also means that I'm going to have to either find a new roommate or a cheaper place to live.

If anyone is interested I guess reply here or perhaps my inbox? If not I guess I should start looking before the month ends.

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[mayoninofukucho]

[Hijikata does get the impression that she's sincere about it and not forcing herself to hold it together. Still, she sounds young, probably around Karma's age, so...]

I'm with the Moon Knights, so if you need anything just get in touch with me or someone else at the HQ again. We'll sort you out.

[He almost wants to add that Karma might return for all they know, but since there's no telling there's no point in throwing the possibility out there. They all know that it's out of their control.]

[force_a_change]

And who would I need to mention then?

[Since all she has is how he looks, no name.

Which reminds her!]

I'm Ryoko Asakura by the way.

[mayoninofukucho]

Right! Toshirou Hijikata.

[Damn, he's really a little beside himself, having barged into this conversation without even an introduction... he didn't expect to blindsided so hard by Karma's disappearance.]

Sorry, Ryoko-chan. I'm usually a bit more organised.

[force_a_change]

A pleasure, Mister Hijikata, even if the circumstances aren't the nicest ones.

[Eh, lack of intros is something she's getting used to here. She's had many a conversation where no names (aside from usernames) are exchanged.]

It happens, no one is perfect after all.

[mayoninofukucho]

I guess that's true. And likewise!

[He's not sure what else to say for the moment. Young as she sounds, he doesn't want to patronise her by acting like a counselor he clearly is not. If anything she's more composed over the loss of her roommate than he is. Maybe just one thing, after all...]

If Karma-kun turns back up would you let me know?

[force_a_change]

If I see him first, of course I'll inform you.

[Why wouldn't she do that? It'd be rude of her to not inform the people who are friends of Karma about him returning.

If he ever retruns that is.]

[mayoninofukucho]

Thank you.

[In his book it's just an additional small burden on her, having to keep track of random people who want to be kept in the loop, so he appreciates her readiness to do it all the more.]

I'll do the same in return. Otherwise... well. You keep your chin up.

[This could easily sound flippant, but his tone of voice is warm. He essentially trusts her to be okay, seeing how composed and systematic she seems to have been handling the matter.]

[force_a_change]

I will, and you too.

[She doesn't see it as flippant since she's just basically taking this as it is. A thing that happened.]

[mayoninofukucho]

Until then.

[He gives her another reassuring smile before ending the call. Hopefully Karma left no important belonging behind, but surely there's nothing that can't be replaced in his home world... and at least Ryoko may have a few things to remember him by.]