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Togusa

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[standalonehuman]

Togusa smiles again with a small laugh. "You can't count as old. It's the mileage, not the years. You still have a lot ahead of you."

But, well, back to the not-elephant in the room. Togusa lets his gaze drift back to Lucian's wings. A strange thing to get used to, but they are easy to ignore if you let yourself. "Is there anything I can do to help you? You seem to be coping well, despite everything."

[accordance]

[ He considers himself old, because he's done far too many things in his youth. A compression of experience over time, as it were - and his health is no longer as good as before. ]

Just this conversation helps greatly. It is an inconvenience as of now, and I intend to analyze it to see what exactly it's made of.

[ He copes well because he's used to logical thinking. ]

[standalonehuman]

Togusa nods gently. He knows there's only so much he can do to help someone else carry their burdens. "Well. I know your door is always open, if something happens. So consider my door always open, in return. Either here or at the Department, whatever you need." Although Togusa is more sure that Lucian would need his help as a friend more than he would need it as an officer.

"Even if it's just a good cup of tea and a dog to pet." Daisuke has gotten so comfortable he is gently dozing on the couch now.

[accordance]

[ That's all one needs, really. A listening ear, some tea, the balm for all troubles. ]

Your companion is a good one.

[ He should probably stop petting the dog since he's asleep. ]

Could you tell me about him?

[standalonehuman]

Togusa perks up. This is one of his favorite subjects. "Daisuke? Oh, he's great. I got him from the shelter in February. The owner thinks Daisuke is about 4?" Sometimes hard to tell exact age with shelter dogs.

"It was getting a little too lonely around here. He's been just who I needed. He's got a slight problem with his front paw." Togusa holds up his left hand, and flexes his wrist back and forth. "Dog version of an ankle, so far as I understand it. Doesn't want to flex all the way back so it's a little awkward for him to put full weight on that paw. It always looks like he's limping, but he gets around just fine."

"I help him out anyway." There are small carpet-covered blocks near the couch and chair, something just tall enough to be a good set of doggie steps, so Daisuke can follow Togusa around.

[accordance]

[ The fact that Togusa chose to adopt instead of buy a pet shows enough about his character, in Lucian's opinion. ]

I'm sure he's very happy with you.

[ People of justice tend to be kinder, too. ]

[standalonehuman]

Togusa can't help but smile fondly at the dog. "He seems it. It was just getting a little empty here. I'll be the first to admit I was lonely." He shakes his head a little.

"But I was looking for a friend that other people might overlook. Not the really energetic puppies." Togusa's eyebrows raise. "Although they're adorable. But I wanted a dog I could help."

"He just kind of gave me this look," Togusa tries to mimic an expectant expression. "Well? We're going home now, right? I couldn't resist."

[accordance]

[ That gets a chuckle out of him, though it's slight, as befit his lack of displayed intense emotion. ]

Were you a resident of Recolle for long?

[ It's a question borne out of idle curiosity, more than anything else. ]

[standalonehuman]

"I came here for college," Togusa automatically starts. "And I just stuck around afterwards, so.." His eyebrows raise. "Oh wow, I hadn't thought about that in a while. It's going to be ten years in August."

There's a slow smile that spreads across his face. "Ten years. It just flies by, hunh? It still feels like I just got here, some of the time."

we can wrap this up soon? :D

[accordance]

[ That's twice the amount he's spent here. ]

Time flies like an arrow. But Recolle is a good place to live in, with its peace and beauty.

[ He's been to many other places which are much less pleasant. ]

Certainly!

[standalonehuman]

Togusa nods slightly. "Goes by faster when you've made some good friends." Lucian being among them, of course.

He starts to stand up, picking up his now empty teacup. "Speaking of Daisuke, though, he's going to wake up and remember that it's walk time soon." He looks at Lucian reluctantly. "If there's anything else that you need help with, please don't hesitate to call me again."

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[ It seems like their conversation has indeed drawn to an end, so Lucian finishes his tea and helps bring it back to the sink. ]

Thank you for your company. May I join you on your walk, if it is alright?

[ Maybe he should just try doing other things for a change of pace. ]

[standalonehuman]

Togusa smiles even wider. "Of course. You're always welcome. Especially since Daisuke seems to already like you." Whenever the day comes that Togusa finds someone that Daisuke doesn't like. That would be the day to pay attention.

[accordance]

[ Since it's all settled, Lucian can put his jacket back on and the three of them can go for a walk together. A good day was had. o/ ]