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[noblerise]

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"You have reached Jusis Albarea. I'm busy. Leave a message."

If contacting his work number:

"You have reached the office of Jusis Albarea, Esquire. I'm not available at this time, so please leave your name, number, and a brief message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Thank you."

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Comments

[noblerise]

[Ash Cabbott does not deserve rest. He deserves feelings.]

Please, you're hardly being difficult about it. It's perfectly reasonable and understandable. The least I could do was meet you halfway.

[The last thing Jusis wants to do is set Elliot up for failure. All of the people involved are too important to him to do any less.

That's an idea, though. Something he'll definitely have to talk with the kids about to see where they'd like to go.]

That sounds like an excellent idea to me. I'll ask them and see where they'd be interested in going, and get back to you once I know.

[fiddlestick]

Aha... that's reassuring to hear. I still feel a little bad saying it, but I'm really relieved too. You're important to me, you know?

[He says that so casually and easily. But yeah openly communicating feelings work, who knew?]

Great! I have a few places in mind if they need ideas.

[noblerise]

[Ah... crap. Elliot says that so easily and he can tell it's completely sincere. Jusis can feel a blush creeping onto his cheeks. His eyes dart to the floor, and he's extremely grateful that his friend isn't here to see him right now.]

I don't even need to see you to know that you're saying that with a straight face. [The blond sighs softly, and then says quietly:] You're... very important to me, too.

[Then he clears his throat and pretends he didn't just fucking say that in such a vulnerable, sincere way. Examine his feelings around this? Surely you jest.]

If you could text me your ideas as a way to jumpstart the conversation, I'd appreciate it.

[fiddlestick]

[He'll give a fond laugh at Jusis accusing him of saying it with a straight face.]

Well of course I am! [He's not afraid of feelings! Though...when Jusis says it back, he does a warmness in the chest. Like he's more happy to hear it coming from Jusis specifically] Hehe...I'm really glad.

[He needs a moment to bask before he clears his throat. Anyway-]

Ah- of course! There's the zoo, the amusement park, the mall-- oh and if Ash suggests the Gold Saucer, say no. That's a casino.

[noblerise]

[Jusis is going to ignore the fluttery feelings he's having right now because they need to stop!!!! He's trying to have a normal conversation with Elliot, here!!!!!!!!!]

That's good to know. I'll keep that in mind, as I'm certain he's going to suggest it first.

[Those other ideas sound really good, though. There's a sound of Jusis writing it down on a piece of paper.]

Thank you, Elliot. Is there a day and time that's preferable or would you rather wait until we settle on a place first?

[fiddlestick]

[Sorry Jusis you caught the gay and it's terminal]

Good. You always have to stay two steps ahead with Ash.

[He's too bright for his own good in some ways.]

Hmm, well spring break is in a couple weeks, so how about then? That should give Morgan enough time to settle in.

[noblerise]

[heck]

Very true. I can't tell yet if it's going to get worse as he gets older or better.

[He prays to god the answer is better.]

That sounds like a perfect opportunity. Speaking of Morgan, I should make sure his room is actually ready for him. I've kept it clean, but it won't hurt to make sure.

[Considering its original purpose had been to be a guest room.]

[fiddlestick]

Aha, I believe that's up to us to influence. Welcome to the never-ending existential crisis of raising kids.

[Enjoy second guessing every interaction you have from here on out!!!]

Oh right, that's a good idea. I'll let you go then- take care Jusis, okay?

[noblerise]

Wunderbar. Thank you, Elliot, but I'll be fine. I'll talk to you later.

[And he'll hang up, feeling a bit lighter than before the call.]