We'll make it the case. [ Nanami isn't about to let Thirteen ruin this chance of happiness with Haibara. It may be an odd sentiment given she's the one who made it possible, but it stands. ]
Even in the non-jujutsu world there are shitty people. My manager at the corporation was a completely immoral jackass.
My former supervisor would never be more than a standard entitled prick to most people, who couldn't hold his own in a fight, but he ruined many lives without ever meeting the people in question. That hurt can be just as devastating, if more faceless.
[ Nanami gives a small nod at Gojo's thanks. ]
You're welcome, Gojo. One moment.
[ Nanami quickly goes to the kitchen and raids Haibara's snacks to grab a sweet for Gojo. Haibara won't mind. He returns and hands over the lollipop. ]
At least I know you won't get cavities since you're always healing yourself.
[Gojo can't believe what he's seeing. What is he, 12? Yes. He look at the lollipop, then at Nanami with a raised eyebrow. After a moment he plucks it from Nanami's hand indignantly, chin held high. Of course he was still taking it.]
Mm. It's nice to not have to worry about the little things, huh.
[Speaking of. He should be returning this favor, right? He fiddles with the lollipop, thinking.]
[ The action is likely transparent—rewarding Gojo for doing something difficult and growing as an individual. Yet his weakness for sweets means he accepts the reward, no matter what he thinks of it. The more he grows and the more he's rewarded for it (Geto is surely... offering even more tempting rewards), the more inclined Gojo may be toward growing as a person. Sweets is a small price to pay on Nanami's end. ]
The rest of us brush our teeth.
[ Nanami considers his life and how it's going in Folkmore. The main thing, as ever, to come to mind is Haibara. ]
Haibara's here, alive and well. What more could I ask for?
[That gets a smile and a satisfied nod from Gojo.]
Good. Having someone like that here makes all the difference, huh.
[To think that Gojo agreed to come here to get away from Geto. How things have changed. Gojo unwraps the lollipop, pops it in his mouth, then gives Nanami a hearty shoulder pat as he heads to the door.]
[ Gojo's final words send a shot of anxiety and unease through Nanami. For however long it lasts? It's not that Nanami expects it to last forever, but Gojo saying it so casually aloud, it hurts. ]
We should never forget the good things, while we're here. Have a good day.
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Even in the non-jujutsu world there are shitty people. My manager at the corporation was a completely immoral jackass.
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Yeah. I know. Earth, Folkmore, the merry ol' land of Oz, they're everywhere. But there's a difference between run-of-the-mill assholes, and that guy.
[Toji transcended mere asshole-ness.
The smile fades as he struggles for a moment to say his next words.]
... Thanks, Nanami.
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[ Nanami gives a small nod at Gojo's thanks. ]
You're welcome, Gojo. One moment.
[ Nanami quickly goes to the kitchen and raids Haibara's snacks to grab a sweet for Gojo. Haibara won't mind. He returns and hands over the lollipop. ]
At least I know you won't get cavities since you're always healing yourself.
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Yes.He look at the lollipop, then at Nanami with a raised eyebrow. After a moment he plucks it from Nanami's hand indignantly, chin held high. Of course he was still taking it.]Mm. It's nice to not have to worry about the little things, huh.
[Speaking of. He should be returning this favor, right? He fiddles with the lollipop, thinking.]
Everything good on your end?
[You know, aside from problems Gojo is causing.]
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The rest of us brush our teeth.
[ Nanami considers his life and how it's going in Folkmore. The main thing, as ever, to come to mind is Haibara. ]
Haibara's here, alive and well. What more could I ask for?
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Good. Having someone like that here makes all the difference, huh.
[To think that Gojo agreed to come here to get away from Geto. How things have changed. Gojo unwraps the lollipop, pops it in his mouth, then gives Nanami a hearty shoulder pat as he heads to the door.]
For however long it lasts, let's enjoy it.
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[ Gojo's final words send a shot of anxiety and unease through Nanami. For however long it lasts? It's not that Nanami expects it to last forever, but Gojo saying it so casually aloud, it hurts. ]
We should never forget the good things, while we're here. Have a good day.