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[ Since Kurapika is usually the one who leaves first and returns the latest, he doesn't get to see Oria do much other than sleep. He's usually out during daytime hours, so they end up missing each other a lot.

But of course, since they pretty much made time to go to see the dogs together, Oria meets up with Kurapika to go together. ]

People are gonna flock to dogs. They love them.

[ Oria looks at how crowded it is. Damn. He says that, but even he's surprised at the turn out. ]

What kind of dog do you wanna be with?

[ Despite being the one who suggested the idea, Oria seems pretty neutral on dogs as opposed to many people looking ecstatic when they see one pass by. ]

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[ Kurapika doesn't answer, instead letting a German Shepherd puppy waddle right up to him, and he kneels down to pet it. It seems like this one is just fine for him, because he has no problem petting the puppy, scratching behind its ears and then its belly when it flops onto the grass and then on its back. ]

Are you not a fan of dogs?

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[ Oh.

This again. Oria looks at the puppy and Kurapika petting it. ]

No, I don't feel particularly strong about them. But look, isn't it cute? Enough to melt your heart?

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I wouldn't say that, but it is cute.

[ There's a little smile on Kurapika's face as he rubs the puppy's belly. He seems perfectly content to just do this, honestly, and he eventually sits down on the grass so the puppy can wiggle around in his lap. ]

Are you going to stand there and watch?

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I'm good with watching, but I won't say no if a dog comes up to me, I guess.

[ But even then, he wouldn't really pay attention much to the dogs anyway, which is an absolute crime why don't you love them oria ]

Do you feel all the bad vibes sinking to the ground and stuff?

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[ writing a callout post for oria right now ]

My "vibes" weren't bad to begin with.

[ Yes they were. They were totally bad and they're a little bit better now that he has a puppy in his lap, squirming around and nipping at his fingers. Kurapika lets it, even indulging a little bit and letting the puppy gnaw on him.

But, he also points at the space next to him. ]

Sit down.

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Kurapika, they were absolutely rancid. You blind or in denial?

[ Despite that, he sits next to him since he's invited. ]

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I’m neither. But if you’re so convinced… tell me how they were rancid, then.

[ He demands proof!! The puppy continues gnawing on his fingers, but he pulls them away, causing the dog to start jumping on him. Again, he doesn’t seem to mind. ]

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You want me to explain vibes? Those are things you just gotta feel to understand!

[ He looks at the puppy trying to jump on Kurapika and almost snickers. ]

Maybe you're just unaware.

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Have you considered that I’m simply focused on more important things?

[ He lets the puppy jump on him a few times, but after that he decides it’s time for air jail, and he holds the puppy up in the air, hands securely under its arms. ]

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Like what?

[ He looks at Kurapika, then at the puppy, and back to him. ]

Making air jail for an innocent teething puppy?

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[ Kurapika rolls his eyes. ]

He clearly likes it.

[ The puppy surprisingly is not wiggling in his hold… but it is trying to get his fingers still, twisting its head back and forth between Kurapika’s hands.

It’s cute. ]

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[ Could it be? Kurapika is actually good with animals? Oria watches the puppy. ]

Do you feel more relaxed now?

[ ... ]

More than usual.

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[ He brings the puppy to his chest, where it rests its chin on his shoulder, tail waggling wildly. ]

You're so annoying.

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That isn't answering my question!

[ That tail looks like it'll turn into a helicopter... ]

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I feel fine, if you really care that much.

[ Hmph!! ]

And it looks like you're feeling more obnoxious than usual.

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Am I? Doesn't feel any different to me.

[ Maybe that says more things about Oria than Kurapika... Anyway, he seems fine with just watching Kurapika and the puppy for a bit. ]

If I say you're my friend, will you break out in hives?

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No. I'm not that opposed to friendship.

[ Somehow, he manages to sound irritated anyway, even with a puppy on his lap. ]

I don't know you well enough for that label to apply. I don't even know what you're studying.

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I'm a business major! There, now you know one more thing about me.

[ Despite the irritation that Kurapika conveys, he pushes on through. ]

You always sound annoyed whenever I talk to you about anything. That's the biggest thing I learned about you.

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[ ...Ah.

Well. Oria's right about that. Kurapika hasn't once sounded not annoyed when speaking with him. It's a habit he has with most people, unfortunately.

But he does make an effort to soften his tone now, to sand the sharp edges of it off. ]

Do you plan on running your own business in the future?

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[ Oh.

Oria is surprised when Kurapika tries to soften his tone. He didn't expect it at all, and it feels like he just got rewarded. Feels good, man. ]

Mm, something like that. Honestly, though? Me being here is mostly for my family's image, because having kids that graduate from higher education sounds great on paper and as conversational topics over food.

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Is that something that matters that much to your family?

[ He sets the puppy down back in his lap, absentmindedly petting its head as he looks over at Oria. ]

Or in their social circle?

[ They must be rich, is what he thinks. ]

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Hearing that a high school dropout has an important role in something wouldn't necessarily inspire confidence nor respect.

[ That's how it be in this bitch of a world sometimes, so he shrugs. ]

[revengier]

No, it wouldn't.

[ Should they be given chances? Of course. But it seems like Oria is well aware that the world simply does not work that way. ]

So, what will your important role be?

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That's a secret!

[ Obnoxious. ]

It's not confirmed anyway, since the selection will be in progress for a while.