Wait...he actually answered, shit! Quick, say something! Anything!]
Yooouuu're...welcome?
[Nailed it.]
Whatever, that isn't why I'm calling you! [Hold up, maybe he should dial back that attitude a bit? Urgh, this is so much harder than he thought it'd be.] I mean...glad you didn't hate it or something. But it's not like it was a big deal or anything. So uh...let's just move on.
I...
[There is some godawful hands-to-face muttering on his end, the words completely incoherent but the frustration behind them practically palpable.]
Yeah, well, if you think my ability's conflicting, you really can't know me too well!
[Truth is, Crazy Diamond's power couldn't be better suited to someone like Josuke, someone who may have a bit of a temper but ultimately desires to help more than to harm. Someone with a gentle heart despite all his rough edges.]
Anyway, right. Moving on. [And his reason for calling is...] About what happened. In 'Neverland' I mean.
That wasn't me. Well, it was me but that's not how I wanted shit to go down. Lots of people come to this place...and a lot of 'em are pretty awful where they come from. But they all got chances to prove themselves. S'what I've been trying to give you. That same chance. That's why...I haven't even told anyone about you.
[Though he's struggled long and hard with that decision and constantly debates changing his mind. Don't make him regret this, Kira. You're going to make him regret this, aren't you.]
I guess what I'm trying to say is...I'm...........
[His voice makes it sound like a grating event like someone hitting bumpers in the parking lot, but yet the irritation is still there. He got his suit muddy after all, but that was less Josuke's fault and more Pan's
Yet somehow, the stand user wanted to apologize to him. Kira leaned back in his seat, letting the moment drag out for a moment.]
So...you're sorry?
Truly heartfelt words, not motivated by fear.
[He had no desire to pursue revenge, but to dangle that carrot over the flame was too good.]
And I know you and I aren't friends either, but that still doesn't make what happened any more...right. Far from it. S'why I'm apologizing. If shit's gonna go down between us, I don't want it to be like that.
[He'd rather, of course, that shit didn't have to go down at all.]
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Wait...he actually answered, shit! Quick, say something! Anything!]
Yooouuu're...welcome?
[Nailed it.]
Whatever, that isn't why I'm calling you! [Hold up, maybe he should dial back that attitude a bit? Urgh, this is so much harder than he thought it'd be.] I mean...glad you didn't hate it or something. But it's not like it was a big deal or anything. So uh...let's just move on.
I...
[There is some godawful hands-to-face muttering on his end, the words completely incoherent but the frustration behind them practically palpable.]
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[Kira is holding onto his own steely demeanor. Josuke must be out of range now but...it's a lesson not to take the teenager lightly.]
You send many conflicting messages. What can I expect from a fist that heals at its punch?
[Of course, he realizes he's running his mouth again. Kira will take this rare opportunity to wave his calm demeanor over Josuke's flustered state.]
Yes, moving on. Why did you me?
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[Truth is, Crazy Diamond's power couldn't be better suited to someone like Josuke, someone who may have a bit of a temper but ultimately desires to help more than to harm. Someone with a gentle heart despite all his rough edges.]
Anyway, right. Moving on. [And his reason for calling is...] About what happened. In 'Neverland' I mean.
That wasn't me. Well, it was me but that's not how I wanted shit to go down. Lots of people come to this place...and a lot of 'em are pretty awful where they come from. But they all got chances to prove themselves. S'what I've been trying to give you. That same chance. That's why...I haven't even told anyone about you.
[Though he's struggled long and hard with that decision and constantly debates changing his mind. Don't make him regret this, Kira.
You're going to make him regret this, aren't you.]I guess what I'm trying to say is...I'm...........
[UGH IT'S WORSE THAN PULLING TEETH]
....sorry.
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[His voice makes it sound like a grating event like someone hitting bumpers in the parking lot, but yet the irritation is still there. He got his suit muddy after all, but that was less Josuke's fault and more Pan's
Yet somehow, the stand user wanted to apologize to him. Kira leaned back in his seat, letting the moment drag out for a moment.]
So...you're sorry?
Truly heartfelt words, not motivated by fear.
[He had no desire to pursue revenge, but to dangle that carrot over the flame was too good.]
But can I ask what exactly you're sorry for?
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C'mon, you can't tell me you don't remember. What happened when we ran into each other in that forest, that shitty 'game' with the dream shade?
What else would I be apologizing for?
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Bad choice in friends, disturbing the peace…
[Oh yes, he remembers Neverland, but he likes this game.]
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[Take your game, Kira, and shove it.]
And I know you and I aren't friends either, but that still doesn't make what happened any more...right. Far from it. S'why I'm apologizing. If shit's gonna go down between us, I don't want it to be like that.
[He'd rather, of course, that shit didn't have to go down at all.]
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Aren't you considerate. You at least feel sorry for something. But if you're worried about retribution from me, Josuke, don't.
Revenge is way too stressful. Do you know what stress does to your body fat? Don't worry about anything from me.
I'd rather not worry about you either.
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You haven't got anything to worry about from me—just so long as nobody's got anything to worry about from you, either.
You follow?