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[ It's one of those cute stores, and Sinclair is a little surprised. But he follows without question and peers at the earrings, looking thoughtful]

Those look stylish.

[Simple star studs with moons hanging off them. Hmmmm]

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[ It's definitely one of those cute stores. Oria doesn't enjoy cute things much, but he thinks some of the designs are interesting. He looks over at a pair of earrings that have the moon rabbit on them.

He thinks Aria might like these, but he's not here to shop for her. ]

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[Cute, but definitely not for them. He points out another pair featuring a north star and moon] Something like that, you think?

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If I had these, I'd probably put both on a single ear.

[ He's always had clip-ons only on one ear and he's not about to change that now, unless Sinclair thinks of something that can only be worn with both ears pierced. It's a fashion statement, probably. ]

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Oh, it'd look good that way too.

[Sinclair can't imagine Oria not being asymmetrical with his fashion choices]

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[ It's like a part of him now... ]

Right? You can make a lot of stuff that way without wasting the other half if it's meant to be a pair.

[ Oria takes a look around. As expected, most of these don't interest him, but he's pretty sure that it does interest Sinclair, so he's more than happy to wait. ]

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Do you think you'll get two piercings in one ear then?

[He's got some ideas now so he drifts over to the journals. Some of them are a little too fluffy and cute for him, but there's a nice one with a leaf-like pattern along the binding. He needed a new journal, and the habit seemed to have stuck harder after the events of Fragment]

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I can do that if that's how the set is. Did you get an idea?

[ He's curious, looking over to Sinclair. ]

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Mm, I think so. I've got a few ideas at least, so we can choose one later.

[He'll need a pen too...

He'll grab one without looking and go to pay]

Are you going to get something for your sisters?

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[ There's really something about looking at things closely and when finished, Sinclair grabbing a random pen... is just funny to Oria. He just smiles. ]

Nah. Not from here anyway. I'll wait outside.

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Okay. I wont be long.

[The pen isn't the important part and his tend to run out of ink way too quickly. He pays for his things and joins Oria outside.]

All done.

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Let's go eat now! That Italian restaurant you talked about isn't so far from here.

[ Enough that they can go on foot. It's wonderful weather and Oria is really glad. ]

So, your work been doing okay lately? No more thugs to try and kick you?

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Nothing like that recently. [But Sinclair's gotten good at not letting thugs get the drop on him recently] I hope it stays that way.

[But with the enemies Kayser Corp brings in...]

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It better!

[ He huffs a little. But that pending meeting with Kayser Corp might be nerve wrecking, huh... ]

Oh, for that. I'm actually coming along to shadow my dad.

[ Basically, to watch and learn. ]

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[Sinclair reaches over to take Oria's hand. It's not a long walk, and the weather is nice. But he likes this]

I see. I'll be there to translate for Dante, if I need to but... [ Sinclair will be a shadow himself. There had been a number of threats aimed at Kayser Corp that had been really weird lately]</small.

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Are you the only translator?

[ Well, he supposes it got Sinclair to come all the way here, but still. He's aware of the risks that come with this meeting. He squeezes Sinclair's hand in his for a moment. ]

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No. Our whole team knows sign language but um. [Hmmm, how should he put this] I think after the coma, I've had to play catch up on a lot of things. So they want to push me a little.

[It had been a pointed comment from Rodion that he had seemed more sharp and less willing to take things lying down than he used to, after he had woken up. He still hasn't explained what had happened in Fragment]

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To push you a little... They're lucky you're so mentally capable.

[ Otherwise, Oria would have stormed their office.

Also, no. He's not taking criticism at this time. ]

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[Sinclair leans into Oria a little, laughing softly]

It helps it's unlikely I'll say anything that will start a fight.

[Looks at his other coworkers]

...Rodion would have been better, but she says she's not good with stuffy suit types.

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[ Rodya!! Please!! He wanted to believe in you!! ]

And you are, presumably.

[ As long as they don't mention Sinclair's triggers, but still. ]

I won't have it if they're pushing you around just because you're the youngest. You know how I feel about that in particular.

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[Sinclair pulls a face. He doesn't think he's suited for business meetings at all</> but his patience tended to take him further than the others]

I know. I don't think they are. There's too much on the line for their usual antics.

[He squeezes Oria's hand. And he's gotten better at holding his ground]

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[ Adults who can't keep themselves in line. Oria should have figured. He's a little pouty regardless. It also means Sinclair is just better than them at doing things! This is a win that Oria will take, even though it really has nothing to do with himself at all.

But he laces their fingers together. ]

You've grown.

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... not vertically, but...

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Anyway, I'm still proud of you. You changed a lot for what I think is for the better. If you've been doubling down on things that you know is right, then you should hold it.

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[ Sinclair pouts a little when he's reminded he hasn't grown even a centimetre since turning nineteen]

You just had to mention my height too.