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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]

Exactly, and I think we'll need it.

[💧

Jusis pulls up his calendar.]

Well, I should see if I have anything planned with Elliot, Rean, and Ash first. When do you plan on having this party?

[medicgunner]

Later in the month. Middle maybe? Some weekend, most like. Need a whole bloody plan of action just to get her outside, let alone to a party.

[Jusis Albarea, you have triggered the shark's scent.]

Who're Elliot and Rean? Friends of yours?

[noblerise]

Fair enough. I'm afraid that Saturday evenings are booked for me, but I should be free any other time.

[Uh-oh. Jusis senses danger. Still, he doesn't have much of a way out with this question, so....]

Indeed. They're close friends and classmates from my past life. Elliot thought that we should have lunch or dinner together once a week. This is mostly non-negotiable.

[And, yet, he doesn't seem at all bothered by that. If anything, he sounds slightly rueful, as if he's had that conversation.]

[medicgunner]

Really?

[The grin on Eunie's face spells your funeral, Jusis. That and the fact he didn't sound put out by this where he'd normally not hide for a second if he was made this very juicy.]

Hehe, I think I can work around that. Why've I never heard of them 'till now? Tell me more about 'em, boss!

[noblerise]

[Oh, Lord. Jusis accidentally signed his own death warrant, here.]

I... suppose they never came up before now.

[And now they have. 💧]

Well, Rean is a kind man who generally has a good head on his shoulders. In the past, he was the heart of our group and kept us together. Today, he's figuring out his major in college and doing odd jobs from what Elliot's told me. I've only recently been able to reconnect with him, but he's kept his kindness. He's also kept his unfortunate habit of throwing himself bodily in the way of any harm to protect people.

[That last part is exasperated. Yet, there's no denying the hint of fondness as he's describing Rean.]

Elliot is the music teacher at Kaisou High and Rean's significant other. He was one of the first to greet me when I first arrived, actually. He's equally kind-hearted, but don't mistake his kindness as meekness. Elliot has a spine made of steel and a strong will to back it up, especially when it comes to music. His methods are on the draconian side when it comes to practice.

[You don't argue with Elliot about anything music related, basically. Not unless you're ready for a battle. Still, there's that fondness again.]