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[whichiest]

Hello, this is Belladonna! I'm sorry to have missed you on such a lovely day. Please leave a message, and I'll return your call as soon as I can.

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[whichiest]

[Is this...a flirt? No, probably not. Just information, for, uh...purposes? Belladonna, being predictably herself, decides not to assume any untoward intentions.]

Yes, I am!

[Technically speaking. She doesn't really think to say that she is, despite her nature, for all intents and purposes emotionally unavailable.]

[mcpieceofshit]

does that mean i bear a chance?

(HA. HA. Fuck you, Nakura.)

[whichiest]

Oh!

[Oh. Okay. That really was a question, then! Belladonna gives a bit of an awkward laugh that she hopes comes off as friendly.]

I'm flattered! I'm not so sure that dating anyone in Hell is a particularly wise idea, actually...

[mcpieceofshit]

how so?

[whichiest]

[Shouldn't this be a bit of an obvious sort of answer? Belladonna pauses, but she's, well, far too kind for her own good, and continues to indulge the line of questioning.]

It's rather dangerous down here, after all! There's all manner of conflict, and from what I've heard, anyone can vanish at any time without so much as a warning. These aren't particularly romantic circumstances...I think they'd cause for more heartache than anything else.

[mcpieceofshit]

oi, but isn't that the same regarding friends? how am i supposed to make connections if all of a sudden i can be all alone again?

(PATHETIC. God, Izaya even needs to take a breather.)

[whichiest]

I can see why that would concern you...

[Oh, no, she's discouraged him! She should've thought more before she spoke! Bella backtracks, desperate not to get him to feel like he's that alone.]

But it's really important to have friends, even if those friendships might not last!

[mcpieceofshit]

i guess the only thing we can do is take our chances and hold on dear to what we have here and not let go... everything feels so fleeting when we put it like that...

[whichiest]

That's...that's a good point.

[And it really makes her think, her brow knitting. If all of this is going to end, one way or another, and she'll ultimately end up back home without being able to see anyone here ever again, she shouldn't take that for granted.]

I think that...even though it can be frightening, you should try and reach out to whoever you can. You never know what kind of relationship you might build!

[mcpieceofshit]

you're right. i'll do my best.

thank you for listening to me. i'll come talk to you if i ever feel lonely.

(Too goddamn easy.)

[whichiest]

[Whew! It looks like everything's turned out for the best, this time! The cheer returns to Belladonna's voice.]

Wonderful! I'm so glad to hear it! You know just where to find me whenever you need! It really was lovely talking to you, Nakura!

[mcpieceofshit]

likewise. i'll be on my way now, you take care.