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You believe enough time has passed that your upcoming intervention won’t be awkward.
“Sorry for making you go through that, Wilma. I’ll make sure she helps out.” You profusely apologize for bringing Ichie over, and forcing this poor tomato to go back to memory lane, Trauma Boulevard. As Ichie’s teacher, you have to take responsibility. And as a Hobo Tamer, you needed to find better specimens.
“It’s not your fault.” Wilma wryly smiles as she lets go of the panicking hobo.
“<span class="mu-i">P-Please, keep holding me…</span>” Ichie wiggles her hands like she washed her hands. Wilma stares at her without uttering a word.
“I’ll take care of her, please, have your moment…” Ruby drags Ichie away before things get awkward. The Trash hobo will only find comfort with the Redhead Violinist.
“You need to start associating with better people.” Matilda doesn’t mince her words towards you. She is concerned, not only as your friend, but as your martial arts master too. Suan De and Ichie are an abysmal track record. One of them is partially her fault. You can feel Ruby agreeing from afar but she won’t voice her concerns like a coward. Not about the new hobo girls exactly, but other people. “Ms. Wilma, I have to apologize as well. If there’s anything we can do, please let us know.” The serious girl turns her attention to the grieving mother.
“…I already said it’s none of your fault.” Wilma gets a little annoyed about repeating her sentiment. She barely gets why you’re apologizing for.
“Offer still stands.” Matilda wants to help.
“The offer is enough reward itself.” Wilma doesn’t want any grand gestures. You hate when people do that, you want them to say what they want instead of going in circles! You’ll have to propose something yourself.
“Well, I’m definitely making some pudding now.” You need to cheer people up!
“I’ll allow it…” Matilda sighs. “And yes, there are enough ingredients in the fridge.”
“<span class="mu-i">Yay!</span>” You cheer with subdued enthusiasm. Wilma seems very pleased, as one can be after what happened.
As you were planning on leaving for the kitchen, a villainous force wakes up from its slumber.
“Pardon, has the previous scene played out in its entirety?” Lord Gargoyle asks Ruby, who is standing the closest to him.
“I… suppose?” Ruby doesn’t know how to react to this madness.
“<span class="mu-s">An evil fiend</span>! I’ll vanquish it to fulfill my promise!” Ichie is looking for salt in her pocket. Why is she acting like she didn’t see him before?
“Oh lordy, do try, let’s see how far you can get.” Lord Gargoyle pulls his sleeves up, he is ready to throw some punches.
