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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]

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.

[technologic]

... I just... [Siiiigh.] ... I don't wanna bother you with stupid stuff, that's all.

[alephbet]

I don't think your feelings are stupid.

[technologic]

[Grumble, grumble.] They are. And I get... upset over stupid stuff.

[alephbet]

I don't think anybody's feelings are stupid, especially not yours.

[technologic]

Well, I can assure you that mine are the exception to that... It's why I tend to shove them aside a lot.

[alephbet]

Is that a good idea?

[technologic]

[She rubs her forehead.] ... It's not. It's the worst thing to do, but it's the only way I know how to deal with things and I've been doing it for years.

[alephbet]

Then I think you can fix it. Even if you've been doing it forever.

...sorry, I'm sounding preachy again.