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[ so.

that happened. um. ann is turning ten shades pinker and she's staring at him like an idiot? ]

...Oh...

[look... he's a smooth operator. Sometimes.

This is one of those times. He grins a little, nothing malicious, but... look. He loves her, ok.]

...You're trying to kill me, aren't you...

[ it's said half-heartedly, cheeks still pinker than ever, but you know what?

fuck it. he's cute, she's falling for him, and he's her boyfriend. there's still a part of her that's telling her not to move into things too fast, to be careful because her heart might get broken again but--

whatever. she's going to lean in and kiss him again. it's quick and short, but there it is. ]

[that was nice... He grins a little bit lopsidedly. He helped her with her math, and he got a kiss out of it. That worked.]

I promise, I'm not. Unless you're allergic to math, or something?

Not anymore, thanks to you.

[ best boyfriend ever. she feels so accomplished? Ann sips her tea and puts her books off to the side. ]

Hey, did I tell you? I got a memory back a while ago and I totally kicked Kamoshida's ass!

You didn't.

[he rests his elbow on the table, and leans his head against his hand.]

Good, that guy was a creep. Even if I didn't find anything on him, at least he got the payback that was coming to him.

How'd you do it?

I...I'm not sure. I just remember cornering him; Akira and another person, Ryuji, were there too. Along with this talking cat... yeah, don't ask.

[ that's something she still doesn't get ]

Uh...

So apparently--I was some kind of...thief...before?

[ she winces. is he going to hate her for that? ]

But it seemed like we were doing good things. Stealing hearts, metaphorically, even though I don't know what that means. But we were just trying to help.

[pause]

You know Akira?

[......................... he was totally lying, and he didn't pick Ann out of a hat for that conversation. Mako frowns for a moment, distracted by that realization, before he focuses in on what she finishes with.]

You were a thief of hearts?

[he pauses, legitimately confused, and not sure what to make of it]

Yeah...? Why? What did he do this time?

[ oh god does she need to fight akira ]

And... I don't know. I think Akira knows? So I'll talk to him about it. But... I just--I don't want that to change our relationship. Since you're, well, a cop.

I'm sorry.

... Nothing.

[he sighs. He's just going to let that one slide for the moment.]

Uh-- it's okay. The whole thief thing is weird, but not a dealbreaker, if that's what you're worried about?

You already kind of stole my heart.

...Is this about him asking you about me?

[ SHE HAS A FEELING ] That was totally my fault.

And...also? You're so cheesy. [ but he's getting a smile and a cuddle for that! She scoots her chair closer so she can lean on him a little. Good job Mako ]

He was really suspicious about it, you know. If I'd known he was your friend, the game would have been up immediately.

[well, he won't turn it down but--]

Hey, if you're done studying, we can move to the couch. It might be easier.

I promise he meant well! It was my fault. I...wasn't sure if you liked me or not, so uh...

[ yeah ]

Oh, sure! That's fine with me.

[ moving on over to the couch now! ]

[well... he's texting Akira anyway. Just. Later. For now, he moves to sit next to her on the couch.]

Cheesy or not... being a phantom thief in a past life isn't going to scare me away, you know.

[ she laughs a little. ] I just thought since you're a cop, that you'd be stingy about dating a potential criminal or something.

--Not like I plan on doing anything! Just, well, you get me, right?

Yeah, but that was then, and this is now.

[he looks a little amused as he leans against her just slightly.]

And you could always find out something's changed. I've counted at least three different jobs in my memories.

[ she'll just...scoot in a little closer, then. is that cool ]

Really? ...You know, you've never really told me about your memories. Are they as crazy as mine?

Some of them are pretty crazy... others, not so much?

[he glances at her, and then puts his arm around her, that's cool, right?]

I thought maybe my life was completely different... but honestly, some things are still the same.

[that gets a bit of a frown]

[ that's totally cool. she'll...move in a little closer, then. it's...kind of nice??? ]

Yeah? Like...what?

[ she notices that frown and looks over inquisitively. ]

Well... I guess my parents died when I was young there, too.

[no word on foster families yet. But for now, he takes the comfort easily. It's nice having her so close?]

...Oh...

[ ah. she understands, now, what happened that put them in foster care--at least the gist of it. ]

I'm so sorry, Mako...

Nah, it's fine. Don't worry about it.

[it was so long ago-- and he's... realizing he'd never told her about his parents. So, that leaves him feeling a bit sheepish.]

Sorry, I shouldn't have dropped that on you like that.

Don't be sorry. It's fine.

[ she shakes her head and grabs onto his hand. ]

Really. I'm...glad you told me.

[he smiles a bit, and squeezes her hand.]

No problem. It was a long time ago, but we're on our feet now.

Yeah, but...I can't imagine losing my parents. Even if things aren't the best with them, still...

[ a frown and a shake of her head. ]

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