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[croibhristeoir]

[Lancer didn't appear on the network himself today. Whether out of shame or cowardice, he didn't know. But today, he simply couldn't show his face. The message he sent out was short and directly to the point.]

I seem to have something of a problem today.

I would like to ask for advice, if I could. Could anyone listen for a minute?

Comments

[video forever]

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

There were threats on both sides. Hers more violent than mine.

[text until i say otherwise 8|]

[croibhristeoir]

Allow me to apologize on her behalf. Magi can be difficult to deal with, I'm afraid.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

I had that feeling before. But, Lancer, it isn't your duty to apologize for her if you would rather not. You don't have to associate with her at all now.

[croibhristeoir]

I worry it may not be as simple as merely distancing myself, Issei.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

Will she not take the hint and leave you alone?

[croibhristeoir]

Women don't really take hints when it comes to me.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

How badly are we speaking of? Do I need to lecture her or help you look for a restraining order?

[croibhristeoir]

What on earth is a 'restraining order'?

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

It makes it illegal for her to come within a certain distance of you, or in many cases even contact you.

[croibhristeoir]

[This? This is a long pause.]

[Because what the actual hell.]

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

Generally, it's used in cases related to harassment, stalking, domestic violence, or sexual assault... M-May I ask what she did to you?

[Please don't let it be the last one. Please.]

[croibhristeoir]

It's a very long story.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

I have time and would like to know what actions I should take.

[croibhristeoir]

Nothing. I don't want anyone confronting her, least of all on my behalf.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

I think the threats have made that much inevitable.

[croibhristeoir]

She would most likely not go out of her way to harm you. Especially not without magecraft.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

Considering that argument? I'm not so sure.

[croibhristeoir]

She told me little of what was said. What happened?

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

We argued about whether I had the right to speak of the war in public without being silenced. Then she called normal people, what was it, "mindless sheep", ignored all complaints that my hometown was clearly a part of the war, said I was a child throwing a tantrum...

So I don't like her very much.

[croibhristeoir]

I don't wish to speak ill of her, but that does sound like Sola.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

If I punched her in the face, would that be all right?

[croibhristeoir]

I can't allow that.

Please, don't be concerned. If I ask her to leave you alone, I assure you she'll listen.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

I don't think I can agree to that, Lancer.

[croibhristeoir]

[Finally he switched to video, sounding insistent with a concerned look on his face.]

Issei, please. She may be a little...overbearing, yes. But I ask that you not confront her.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

...I'll try not to, for your sake and your sake alone.