From exerting yourself too much? [That makes Sunny's brow lightly furrow. There hadn't been another option, really, but he feels bad that Robby became ill from helping him.
Mob, though- He resists his inclination to glance away.]
He's not doing well. He feels extremely guilty. [A pause.] He's worried about you. [And everyone else, too, of course.]
[ Robby shakes his head, cracks a very small smile as he reassures, ] I'm fine, [ to that look Sunny initially gives off.
But as he continues, Robby's lips roll, pinching together. He looks down again himself, taking in a breath. He knows he can't feel bad--when he remembers, he reminds himself that.
He knows Mob is holding back, too. ]
...This is why he's scared of his powers. This is where he needs people to be there for him. [ To help him through this. Robby looks at Sunny, though glances aside briefly. ] You can tell him I'm fine. I'm more worried about him--I told him it'd be a good idea last night if he tried letting go of his emotions more. I...
[ He makes a small sound, and then belatedly realises his mistake. Amending with a huff: ] I guess it was a couple of nights ago now.
[Well, Sunny isn't entirely convinced that Robby is fine but at least he can be reassured that he was recovering physically from the strain he had to put himself under, at least.
Emotionally is a different matter- but that went for everyone.]
We can all be there for him. [That was the easiest part of it for him. Sunny could be there for Mob, even if he couldn't fix things. It's obvious he's troubled by this, even through his normal mild demeanor.
Sunny pauses- Hesitates for a few seconds before he speaks.] I can see why you'd think that telling him to let go of his emotions would be bad, after what happened.
But I don't think it is. It's something he has to do. He won't be able to move forward with his life if he doesn't.
[ Maybe it wasn't a bad idea. Maybe that wasn't the problem. But even if Sunny's words could make sense, they don't sit right with Robby. The goal isn't the problem, is it?
He's rubbing his thumb against the middle finger of his other hand, his own brow furrowed, a dissatisfied look. Quiet, trying to work his way around the words 'I couldn't stop this from happening' that he knows won't help. ]
...we need a way to help him. When he gets like that--a better way. It got bad...
[ It could've been worse, when it was already bad. ]
[What happened was complicated. Helping Mob during times like that wasn't ever going to be easy. Mob wasn't the only one that needed help, anyway. There was Shigeo, too. Sunny wasn't exactly sure how to explain that.
How they were the same person separated by repression.
He exhales, turning his gaze away as he thinks.]
I don't- I don't know how to explain this, but helping him in that state is- [He pauses, not entirely sure how to finish the thought.] It's important that we get him to stop running away from himself before that happens again.
[That Robby is trying to follow Sunny is appreciated. He understands that he probably isn't making the most sense.]
Yes. Or to... let his emotions dictate his powers more. Hopefully in more positive ways. Like, if he floats things when he's happy he shouldn't try to stop that.
Sure... [ It's a slow 'Sure', but not uncertain. ] Does he? But if we're going to let his emotions dictate his powers... wouldn't we need to make him feel things to push it?
No, [ said in agreement--and again, slowly, ] but if he'd agree to it... the thing is, he's worried about what he does when he feels things. I know--he keeps things down. Easy to tell, but...
[ He feels it, trailing off with his gaze. The small bumps of emotion that are then tucked back down, like a smile that escapes before it's coughed away. ]
I know he won't want to do anything right away now, but--he trusts you. We can do it somewhere he can feel safe. [ --but this is exactly what he was doing before, wasn't it, coming up with ways to poke the bear than actually do anything about when it wakes up.
Robby shakes his head again with a sigh. ] I don't know--we should focus on how Mob's feeling now.
That would work. If he agreed and we did it somewhere safe... Maybe he'll be able to start to recognize it's okay if his powers leak out when he's feeling things.
[What happened with ???% was beyond that- the culmination of everything, Sunny thinks, and not simply an overflow of emotions. That was... everything that Mob repressed.
He agrees with Robby about what to do for now, though. Even if things get confusing in the future.] You're right. I'm going to try to be there for him as much as I can. I think he was surprised when I wasn't upset with him. He probably feels that way about everyone who was there.
I.... he knew what was happening, right? He's always worried about losing control. [ And he saw--Robby thinks?--what happened to Mister LaRusso. No wonder that Mob feels like shit. Robby feels like shit. That he never found a way to stop this, that Mister LaRusso got so hurt. That any of this happened--
he has to swallow it down, too. ]
I'll see him soon. [ It's not said confidently, but he looks at Sunny as he says it, a small tug of a side-smile. A beat, and then he suddenly figures-- ] How's Ritsu doing?
Oh. [ 'Trying to get everyone to direct complaints about the incident to him'....Robby guesses he can get it, but he still looks confused as he thinks about it. Ritsu's fourteen..... ] Is anyone bothering them? What do they expect them to do?
No, not as far as I know. [There didn't seem to be anyone out there clamoring for Mob's blood because of property damage, at least.] He probably wanted to get out ahead of it, just in case.
I'm not sure what they could actually do as compensation, anyway.
[ Well... ] Mob said he can fix things... don't know about buildings. He was working on that power, anyway.
[ Unfortunately, buildings are probably a bit too much. But it was up to Mob to decide what he was going to do, really. ]
Let us know if anyone bugs Mob about it anyway. We'll help out. We should see what we can do to help if people need it.
[ The last part is said awkwardly, since Robby's never been adjacent to a disaster like this before. He hasn't even really seen the damage since everything stopped... but if there's shit they can do to help, then maybe they should get involved?
(What the hell is he supposed to do, though, is another good question.) ]
He could try, if he wanted. I don't think it's necessary, though. [Mob shouldn't have to repair every building in the district, when he hadn't meant to destroy them in the first place.
He nods at the rest of what Robby says.]
If there are any locals displaced we could try to find them temporary shelter. Maybe sanctuary.
Won't they have somewhere already? People've heard about this, right? It's been a week...
[ ...he thinks. Don't hold him to the day or time. There's no way people are on the streets because of this, are there? But now that Robby's thinking about it, he doesn't know exactly what people do in cases like these. He doubts there's nothing--Trench isn't known for not breaking every other week.
You can ask around if there's any group that helps with messes like this. [ A huff huff, a furrow to his brow. ] But I can't think of anything right now. I have a friend who might know some people...
[ Construction people, but Robby's thoughts are sort of all over the place right now that he trails without finishing. It's not a good time for brainstorming or much else, and he eventually just gives a one shouldered shrug. ]
Well... don't let me keep you. I should be better in a couple of days. I'll come see you.
[ Even if the thought of seeing Mob... there was some guilt there (there was a lot of everything, there). But he'd do it--he knew he'd have to.
But, maybe just one more thing, a note shifting in his tone. ]
Oh, and... thank your omen for me. If they can't hear me now. [ Is Sunny's omen inside him currently?? Robby does not know about omen listening capabilities. His own is just sitting there, like a Good Boy. ] For staying with Mister LaRusso.
[Robby gets a thumbs up for that. Sunny's looking forward to seeing him again when he's better. Surely nothing will stop him from visiting anyone in the house.]
Oh, she can. [Mewo was always with him. He didn't know if it was like that with other omens, but she stuck close.] I'm sure she'd say 'mew' in return. Which is cat for 'I was happy to help.'
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Mob, though- He resists his inclination to glance away.]
He's not doing well. He feels extremely guilty. [A pause.] He's worried about you. [And everyone else, too, of course.]
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But as he continues, Robby's lips roll, pinching together. He looks down again himself, taking in a breath. He knows he can't feel bad--when he remembers, he reminds himself that.
He knows Mob is holding back, too. ]
...This is why he's scared of his powers. This is where he needs people to be there for him. [ To help him through this. Robby looks at Sunny, though glances aside briefly. ] You can tell him I'm fine. I'm more worried about him--I told him it'd be a good idea last night if he tried letting go of his emotions more. I...
[ He makes a small sound, and then belatedly realises his mistake. Amending with a huff: ] I guess it was a couple of nights ago now.
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Emotionally is a different matter- but that went for everyone.]
We can all be there for him. [That was the easiest part of it for him. Sunny could be there for Mob, even if he couldn't fix things. It's obvious he's troubled by this, even through his normal mild demeanor.
Sunny pauses- Hesitates for a few seconds before he speaks.] I can see why you'd think that telling him to let go of his emotions would be bad, after what happened.
But I don't think it is. It's something he has to do. He won't be able to move forward with his life if he doesn't.
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He's rubbing his thumb against the middle finger of his other hand, his own brow furrowed, a dissatisfied look. Quiet, trying to work his way around the words 'I couldn't stop this from happening' that he knows won't help. ]
...we need a way to help him. When he gets like that--a better way. It got bad...
[ It could've been worse, when it was already bad. ]
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How they were the same person separated by repression.
He exhales, turning his gaze away as he thinks.]
I don't- I don't know how to explain this, but helping him in that state is- [He pauses, not entirely sure how to finish the thought.] It's important that we get him to stop running away from himself before that happens again.
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How? Should we push him to use his powers more?
[ Is that what Sunny means by 'running away from himself'? ]
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Yes. Or to... let his emotions dictate his powers more. Hopefully in more positive ways. Like, if he floats things when he's happy he shouldn't try to stop that.
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[ Like...force feeling... ]
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Robby raises a good point, though.]
Oh. [He's quiet for a moment.] I could do that, but I don't think forcing emotions on people is a good thing to do.
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[ He feels it, trailing off with his gaze. The small bumps of emotion that are then tucked back down, like a smile that escapes before it's coughed away. ]
I know he won't want to do anything right away now, but--he trusts you. We can do it somewhere he can feel safe. [ --but this is exactly what he was doing before, wasn't it, coming up with ways to poke the bear than actually do anything about when it wakes up.
Robby shakes his head again with a sigh. ] I don't know--we should focus on how Mob's feeling now.
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[What happened with ???% was beyond that- the culmination of everything, Sunny thinks, and not simply an overflow of emotions. That was... everything that Mob repressed.
He agrees with Robby about what to do for now, though. Even if things get confusing in the future.] You're right. I'm going to try to be there for him as much as I can. I think he was surprised when I wasn't upset with him. He probably feels that way about everyone who was there.
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he has to swallow it down, too. ]
I'll see him soon. [ It's not said confidently, but he looks at Sunny as he says it, a small tug of a side-smile. A beat, and then he suddenly figures-- ] How's Ritsu doing?
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He nods when Robby says that and doesn't exactly smile, but his features soften appreciatively.]
As okay as he could be. He's trying to get everyone to direct complaints about the incident to him, rather than Mob.
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[ Fix up the streets??? Repay them???? ]
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I'm not sure what they could actually do as compensation, anyway.
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[ Unfortunately, buildings are probably a bit too much. But it was up to Mob to decide what he was going to do, really. ]
Let us know if anyone bugs Mob about it anyway. We'll help out. We should see what we can do to help if people need it.
[ The last part is said awkwardly, since Robby's never been adjacent to a disaster like this before. He hasn't even really seen the damage since everything stopped... but if there's shit they can do to help, then maybe they should get involved?
(What the hell is he supposed to do, though, is another good question.) ]
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He nods at the rest of what Robby says.]
If there are any locals displaced we could try to find them temporary shelter. Maybe sanctuary.
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[ ...he thinks. Don't hold him to the day or time. There's no way people are on the streets because of this, are there? But now that Robby's thinking about it, he doesn't know exactly what people do in cases like these. He doubts there's nothing--Trench isn't known for not breaking every other week.
Still, Sunny does make him concerned. ]
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Oh. I guess it has been.
[He's... not the best with time in general.]
They're probably fine, then. [What else to do to help, though-?] I'm not sure if there's much else we can to do help.
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[ Construction people, but Robby's thoughts are sort of all over the place right now that he trails without finishing. It's not a good time for brainstorming or much else, and he eventually just gives a one shouldered shrug. ]
Just focus on Mob, if that's easier.
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[But he thought things would get figured out, one way or another. Buildings could be rebuilt, objects could be fixed. People were another matter.]
I can do that. I was planning on keeping a close eye on him, anyway.
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Well... don't let me keep you. I should be better in a couple of days. I'll come see you.
[ Even if the thought of seeing Mob... there was some guilt there (there was a lot of everything, there). But he'd do it--he knew he'd have to.
But, maybe just one more thing, a note shifting in his tone. ]
Oh, and... thank your omen for me. If they can't hear me now. [ Is Sunny's omen inside him currently?? Robby does not know about omen listening capabilities. His own is just sitting there, like a Good Boy. ] For staying with Mister LaRusso.
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Oh, she can. [Mewo was always with him. He didn't know if it was like that with other omens, but she stuck close.] I'm sure she'd say 'mew' in return. Which is cat for 'I was happy to help.'
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Oh yeah? [ ...and speaking of a Good Boy, Robby looks at his own omen. ] What do you say?
[ Robby's omen looks between the two of them, bewildered and unsure. But, in a voice that sounds similarly to Robby's, if distorted: ]
...............Woof.
[ Robby. Just making a face before laughing again. ] Saying 'woof' doesn't mean anything.
[ Literally, he said woof?? Didn't actually woof??? Luck just looks awkward............
oh dear, shadows are starting to smoke up around him. Time to hide..... ]
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It's okay. He panicked. [He gives a nod towards the good boy, trying not to make him feel too embarrassed.]
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