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[alephbet]

This is my first new year's day, now that I think about it. People make resolutions around this time of year, right? What are yours?

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[alephbet]

Is too.

[:|]

[technologic]

[She shifts to pout up at him.] ... I-if it is, then it's the same back to you.

[alephbet]

...I can live with that.

[technologic]

... So, ah, we're both lucky to know each other, then?

[alephbet]

It looks like it.

[technologic]

... Well, um, I-I guess I could deal with that... [And then she notices she's still hugging him and sheepishly pulls away.]

... A-ah, sorry.

[alephbet]

You don't have to apologize. It was nice.

[technologic]

O-oh, really? [She blinks up at him (and hugging him has made her realize just how small she is compared to him, though she's small compared to a lot of people.)] T-that's, um t-that's good... So my plan worked?

[alephbet]

A complete success.

[He breaks out into a wide sile. It's a little weak at the edges, but he's clearly much better.]

[technologic]

[Another blink, and her expression turns rather hopeful.] I-it was?

[And then she grins brightly, looking pretty happy.] Yay, I-I'm glad to hear that!

[alephbet]

Thank you, April. [He lightly hugs her shoulders for a moment before letting go.]

[technologic]

[She giggles quietly, still grinning happily.]

You don't have to thank me. If I managed to help, that's more than enough for me.

[alephbet]

I'm still glad. What should I do instead of thank you?

[technologic]

Um, I... don't really know. [Small shrug.] Just... let me know if you're feeling down or anything, and I'll do my best to help.

[alephbet]

Okay. And, the same goes to you. I'll do whatever you need.

[technologic]

Wha- Ah, y-you don't have to do that.

[alephbet]

But we're friends, so I want to.

[technologic]

... T-thanks. [And watch as she just bottles everything up instead.]

[alephbet]

What's on your mind?

[technologic]

Huh? Um, ah, nothing, it's nothing.

[alephbet]

April.

[Mildly reproachful.]

[technologic]

What? [Poker face. Sorry Aleph, she's gotten good at covering stuff up if someone notices.]

[alephbet]

What about me wanting to help you out if you're upset upset you?

[technologic]

Huh- N-nothing! It's fine, Aleph.

[alephbet]

...If you're sure then I won't push.