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[noblerise]

If contacting his personal number or via Libra:

"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."

Black Order Inbox and Class VII Group Chat for reference.

Comments

[noblerise]

[Jusis is expecting the call, at least. Just another reason why he's called out from work today.]

It's tempting to purchase your ticket to Berlin for that, but I have to decline.

[A soft sigh.]

But I'm going to guess that it's not just about my father that you've called.

[switchaxe]

No, that's about it.

[He sighs.]

I know why you didn't tell me about your dad an' shit.

[But it still hurts.]

[noblerise]

[Jusis is quiet for a moment.]

I had wanted to tell you this week, to give you some time and space after what you'd told me earlier about your past. I... Really didn't want you to find out quite like that.

[And it's the truth. He really did plan to tell Ash. Too bad fate said otherwise, and now they have to deal with the fallout.]

I know apologies are just words, but... I truly am sorry.

[switchaxe]

Tch, ain't your fault that random chick decided to be an asshole. Ain't like you told your dad to work with Krusnik either.

[noblerise]

And that is all true.

[But his feelings are extremely complicated. It's difficult, and he knows that this is something he has to wrestle with himself. He doesn't think he can lean on anyone this time, not even Rean.]

Thank you, though. I did greatly appreciate what you said.

[switchaxe]

Tch, I wasn't gonna let her drag your name through the mud because of your dad. That ain't right.

[noblerise]

Heh... You're a good man, you know that?

[Not kid. Not boy. It only seems appropriate right now to say man.]

[switchaxe]

[Yeah, he catches that. Stop with the feels!!]

If I'm your idea of a good man, I got questions.

[noblerise]

[You started it this time, Cabbott!!!]

And I've got answers, as it so happens. That's if you care to hear them.

[switchaxe]

Honestly, I don't think I care. Not--not sayin' it ain't important, but...so your dad funds Krusnik. There ain't a fuckin' thing I can do about it, yeah?

[He is so, so tired.]

[noblerise]

[Ah. Another brick is laid down, but Jusis refuses to let it show.]

Perhaps not directly. God knows I can't, either. Not just because he's based in Germany, but I'm still related to him and that means I can't go after him as an attorney myself. It's a conflict of interest at that point. That being said, I'm not about to let that stop me from trying.

[switchaxe]

...if. If something happens an' you need a witness or a testimony or somethin'...I'll do it.

[noblerise]

[That warms his heart.]

Thank you, Ash. You'll be the first to know. Your testimony will be an invaluable help.

[switchaxe]

Pirate chick was right. It's out there, may as well start progressin' shit. But keep Jun out of this. We were in the same labs, but I don't want him involved if he ain't offerin'.

[noblerise]

[Jusis smiles slightly.]

I have no intention of getting Jun involved if he doesn't want to. You have my word.

[switchaxe]

Good.

[A deep breath and then, shakily:]

Fuck.

[noblerise]

Agreed.

[switchaxe]

[Softly:]

I think I could've killed her over this. If the other chick hadn't got to me first.

[noblerise]

[Well, if that's not sobering to hear....]

I'm still looking into what we can do about your... Passenger. But is there anything I can do for you right now?

[switchaxe]

[Yeah, he knows.]

Dunno. Just figured someone should know about...that.

[noblerise]

[...]

You can spend the night here, if you want. Or I can call Elliot to see if he's alright with both of us crashing with him for tonight.

[switchaxe]

Nah, I don't want to bother El. But...yeah, I'll come over. Morgan and Pat saw that shit, I know, so they ain't gonna ask questions.

[noblerise]

Very well. Come by for dinner. I'm certain they'll be more than happy to see you regardless.

[And he'll send Ash his address.]

[switchaxe]

Wait, shit that's right, Pat's staying with you--the hell is your apartment so fuckin' normal for!?

[noblerise]

[He's so confused by this and it's very much heard in his voice.]

It's always been normal...? Honestly, this is bigger than the apartment I used to live in before this assignment.