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"I apologize, but Ai Thao Kha is not available. Would you kindly leave a message so I can get back to you?"

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[emotive]

... That's right, huh?

At least you know, I'm honestly just an idiot.

[Because Hiro had assumed that she was dishonest and two-faced.]

[swordboning]

I won't deny that you're an idiot. But he's worse of an idiot.

[Backhanded compliments.]

[emotive]

[Ai laughs, weakly, but it's a laugh.]

You know what's odd though? I... I don't think I was angry. Maybe a little, but I was too hurt to be furious.

[It made her wonder if something was broken inside, but as long as she's recovering, Ai figures it's normal.]

[swordboning]

I don't see what would drive you to be angry.

[Being mad isn't the Archer way of things. Well, it is but....sort of.]

Just don't go crawling back to that idiot. The whole point is to make him do that.

[emotive]

Um... Well, I was angry... When you were gone...

T-That was a special case though, so you're right! It's rare for me to be angry.

[swordboning]

While I get the feeling that having people you consider friends die on you would make you mad, try not to waste that on me.

[emotive]

[Gonna sip her tea now, while hiding her smile behind the cup.]

... Thanks for the tea. [Sighing, all relaxed now.]

It's perfect.

[swordboning]

Even if it wasn't [Which it is because of Archer.], you would say that just to try to make me feel better.

[emotive]

Absolutely not. When it comes to food and drink, you can count on me to be honest about quality.

[swordboning]

No, I think your feelings would take precedence.

[emotive]

And my feelings about your cooking are always positive!

[swordboning]

Try not to let food overwhelm everything else, Ai.

[emotive]

I'll try...

[Sipping her tea. Pauses, looking thoughtful.]

... I have to go check on the pond at the park again. I don't think CEREs has been cleaning up after all the broken robots people got rid of.

[swordboning]

Let someone else who hasn't dealt with too much idiocy these past few days handle it. It's obvious you need to relax.

[emotive]

You can tell I'm high strung, even for me, huh?

[swordboning]

You cried right in front of me. You're not exactly making it difficult to point out.

[emotive]

[SHE'S TOTALLY GONNA CHECK LATER THOUGH...]

I'm making myself out to be a punching bag aren't I?

[swordboning]

..........

[Archer has no comment at all.]

[emotive]

L-Let's start training again soon, okay?

[swordboning]

Obviously, we'll do that. But what else do you think you have to learn?

[emotive]

I guess at this point, it'll just be proper sparring. Although... Instead of the short sword I've been using, I'd like to try a thinner Vietnamese or Chinese style sword instead.

[swordboning]

So you're saying you want something more finessable or something better suited for slashing as opposed to stabbing?

[emotive]

[Ai nods.]

Mm. My martial arts style is more suited towards it and I think I'd feel more comfortable with it in my hand.

[swordboning]

I suppose there's nothing stopping you to moving into something more advanced then.

[emotive]

Mm!

I really do need to start being more advanced after all.