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[letmewin]

Howdy, Gokudera!

( He instantly can't help but wonder what he contacted for, especially when he sounds as excited as he does. However, he stops at the question. )

O-Oh... We combine our magic together! I've been using my fire magic, and he uses his light magic to do the rest.

But - uhm - don't worry. I can make my fire disappear really quickly if I need to.

[bakudan_bambino]

When are you guys going to try it out? I’ve got a lot of experience with explosives!

I can help.

[letmewin]

H-Huh?

( It almost sounds as if... )

Did you want to make real fireworks?

[bakudan_bambino]

I can make real fireworks.

We need to find a wide open space, not too many trees. I don't want to hurt anything, and it's gong to be very loud, so it can't be close to the city.

[letmewin]

Gosh, really?!

That'd be really cool, Gokudera...! I want to see what kind of fireworks you can make!

[bakudan_bambino]

Yeah!

When are we going to do this? Did you want to invite any other friends, or are we only keeping this to you, me, and Alberto?

Maybe once we've perfected it, we can have a big elemental firework show...

[letmewin]

-- Oh, uhm... I'd really like to invite Chara to come, too. They're my sibling -- and my best friend.

( He can't help but stop at the suggestion. )

A show? Gosh, you mean for everyone to see? Sorta like a celebration? Are you sure you want to?

( It sounds kind of nerve-wracking, but really fun too. )

[bakudan_bambino]

Go for it! It doesn't have to be anything big if you want. Just a sneak peak for our friends until we get it just the way we want.

Then we could make it an actual show after? That alright with you?

[letmewin]

Okay! I think they might have fun, too. O-Or, at least... I think it'll be nice to show them how far my magic has come.

Uh-huh. I'm a little nervous, but... I think it'll be great if we all work together.

[bakudan_bambino]

Now to wait for the weather to clear up or whatever is going on in this world…

If you ever want to come over and work on your magic, you’re welcome to. I’d love to train with you.

It’s okay to be nervous. I won’t let you or anyone else get hurt if I can help it.

[letmewin]

... That'd be really nice. I've never had anyone to practice my magic with before.

( For a moment, he doesn't respond. It's... nice that he's prioritizing the safety of others like he is. )

You're a really nice person, Gokudera.

[bakudan_bambino]

[Oh god, right in the feels. He’s been sulking a lot about how he’s perceived as some kind of criminal or murderer to people he wanted to make good impressions on.

So Asriel’s words mean more than he can ever know.]

You think so?

I know some people who’d dispute that.

[Probably accuse him of endangering others by introducing them to explosives when he really just wants to supervise and have shields ready to protect them.]

[letmewin]

... I... It's the same for me. ( But in their case, he knows that it's true. )

But... I think what's important is what you do, not really what other people think.

( Actions speak louder than words, after all. )

[bakudan_bambino]

Bullshit.

[Who the hell would think poorly of Asriel?!

He’ll fight them.]

Right. If people are going to judge you, they aren’t worth keeping around!

[letmewin]

T-That's not true...

( The conversation feels like it's grown far more tense now, and Asriel feels like he needs to tell Gokudera the truth. )

... I've hurt a lot of people before. I... wasn't a very good person.

[bakudan_bambino]

Well. It’s who you are now that counts!

Look, technically speaking… I’m a criminal. I get it.

I don’t think you’re a bad person. You’re the coolest, Asriel.

[letmewin]

( There's a sniffle on Asriel's end at that, and he quickly wipes the tears away that were threatening to fall.

He didn't know that bit about Gokudera... Though, he supposes that there's still a lot they don't know about one another. He can't help but wonder if he would still think that he's a good person if he knew the extent of everything he's done. )

... Thank you, Gokudera. I... I think you're really cool, too.

[bakudan_bambino]

[Gokudera will politely pretend he did not hear any sniffle.

Considering he made a truce with the man who tortured him once, there’s little Gokudera would change his mind over Asriel for. It would have to be something done now.]

You don’t need to lie to try to boost me up. I’d rather see a friend happy.

[He wouldn’t usually say something so sentimental, but lucky for Asriel, he’s not a human. Gokudera is fond of him.]

[letmewin]

... A good friend wouldn't lie to their friends.

( In the past, he lied a lot -- but, he doesn't want to do that anymore. He wants to be a better friend. )

And... uhm... You don't have to try to make me happy or anything. I was already really happy to hear from you.

[bakudan_bambino]

You got me there.

[Fair is fair, and he’ll take the compliment.]

Well, I could try to make you happier? That’s kind of fun.

Were you? I feel like we aren’t very close, Asriel. Not that I wouldn’t want to get to know you better…

[letmewin]

Oh, uhm...

I-I guess it's kinda because... I just like being able to talk to people here. I get to meet all sorts of people here that I couldn't back at home.

[bakudan_bambino]

So I’m just one of many.

[letmewin]

That's not true, Gokudera! You're special.

A-All of my friends are special.

[bakudan_bambino]

One of many special friends

Don’t worry. I’m not upset, just making an observation.

[letmewin]

... I'm glad you're not upset.

But, Gokudera -- I don't want you to think that you're like everyone else.

All my friends are special in their own way.