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Fitting, if you’re due to inherit the company.

[ Like he’s been set up with that in mind since birth. Kurapika certainly doesn’t envy him.

But that lack of enthusiasm speaks volumes. He wonders if Aria has a similar lack of it too, despite her name suiting her perfectly. ]

Do you dislike your name?

[dissimulative]

I don't like the reasoning behind my name, but it is what it is. And it's mine, so I'm keeping it.

[ Yeah. ]

I don't hate my name though.

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You could always create new reasoning.

[ Kurapika falls back onto his bed, pulling out his phone and typing on it before reading aloud: ]

"Derived from the Latin word aureus meaning golden or gilded, the name Oria carries a rich historical significance. In ancient times, the name was associated with qualities of beauty, grandeur, and prosperity."

[ He glances towards Oria. ]

I think there's plenty there. Its uniqueness and historical value is a good combination. [ He tilts his head. ] Do you like history at all?

[ Because... he knows Oria likes parkour and video games, but that's it really. What he finds intellectual interest in is a mystery. ]

[dissimulative]

[ It feels a little surreal for someone to be reading the meaning of his name out loud like that, but. Huh. A new reasoning. Admittedly, it's lower on the priority list. ]

History? It's useful, but I don't have any personal interest in it.

[ Though that seems to be the sentiment for many other things in his life: useful, but no personal interest. ]

I am good-looking though.

[ /hairflip

/s ]

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[ That just confirms what he thought—Oria seems to not have personal interest in really anything academic in nature. It certainly explains why he doesn’t study at all.

But that little half-joke has Kurapika sitting back up to look at Oria, really look. ]

You are.

[ He has no reason to lie. ]

[dissimulative]

Thanks!

[ He accepts the compliment with grace--or just doesn't hesitate in taking them. He has no reason to reject it when he knows it's true. Self-respect in this room. ]

Anyway, I think she named me because of her gold eye. Some sort of connection stuff... probably? Aria is also the shortest! Then it's Iria, then me. I'm the tallest~

[ Which isn't much since he's 5' 7". ]

Still waiting for my growth spurt. Aaaaany day now.

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[ He can’t decide if he’s disappointed he didn’t throw Oria off or not… ah well! ]

You’re in college, so you only have a couple of years left for any remote chance of a growth spurt.

[ Kurapika smiles, just a little. ]

Give it up. You’re like me, you’re not getting any taller.

[dissimulative]

[ Kurapika, please. ]

I have high hopes for the next few years! I'm not gonna give up! At least cheer me on a little!

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Give me a good reason to, then I might.

[ It’s hopeless, Oria!! But there’s a hint of a joke in his tone anyway. ]

I’ve been the same height since fourteen.

[dissimulative]

I haven't stopped growing yet! That's why!

[ Totally. ]

You hit an early spurt, huh?

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Hmmm. I suppose so. Neither of my parents are particularly tall, so I never had any real hope of being much taller than either of them.

[ He shrugs. It’s fine. It means he’s closer to hell anyway. ]

I’ve filled out enough since then that no additional height isn’t really a bother for me. I don’t need to be over six feet to be satisfied.

[dissimulative]

[ Stop being close to concerning things, Kurapika!! ]

Really?

[ Wait. ]

Well, I guess so. You're the kind of person who probably wouldn't care about that stuff. For me, I wanna grow taller. Why? Just because!

[ It'll render all his clothes useless, but that's not an issue. ]

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You're right, I'm not. Appearance in general doesn't really matter to me.

[ Not when it comes to other people and not when it comes to himself, though he's lucky that he was blessed in the looks department. ]

What is it that people do to grow taller? Drink milk?

[dissimulative]

[ Yet this guy is in some problem because of his appearance. Irony... Oria won't call it out though. ]

Or some pseudoscience pills. Or whatever. Some people will do anything... it's pretty desperate.

[revengier]

That they will.

[ But really, it's their choice if they want to and Kurapika won't stop them, especially if they continue even if he mansplains why it's bad.

He lays back on his bed, assuming a starfish position. ]

Do you have a good relationship with your siblings?

[dissimulative]

[ Resist the temptation, Kurapika. ]

I do! I mess with Aria a bit, but it's all in good fun and she gets really sassy with me too. For Iri, she's the serious one, but the reliable kind. She never gets tired of me no matter what~

[ iria does her best.... ]

[revengier]

[ HE'S TRYING..... ]

Let me guess. You try to test her limits by bothering her all the time?

[dissimulative]

Why would I try when it comes to me so naturally?

[ hairflip vibes again

He's just like this. Sorry to Kurapika, the acclaimed straight man. ]

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Are you really saying that you're extremely irritating without even trying?

[ Wow. He's impressed by the self awareness??? ]

[dissimulative]

I can be!

[ Yeah, he's self-aware. Kinda. Oria does it on purpose, so of course he'd know... ]

I mean, I'm sure you know all about it already.

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[ He falls into a somewhat thoughtful silence. ]

You're actually rather considerate more often than not.

[ Oria's actually a pretty good roommate? He doesn't play loud music, doesn't slam the door to their room, cleans up after himself... ]

[dissimulative]

Yeah? I bet whatever consideration you're probably thinking of is just common courtesy if you really think about it.

[ Because Oria doesn't think he's done much. His standards are high... or just weird. ]

Don't you do the same? Except when you talk so... down on people.

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[ Oh. He... wasn't expecting to actually be called out on that, so it takes him a couple of moments to actually respond, simply because he's caught off guard. ]

That's a bad habit of mine. It's never personal.

[ Which probably sounds like an excuse, but it is what it is. ]

I had to speak that way for a while for anyone to take me seriously.

[dissimulative]

Well, like... you can say it's never personal, but people will definitely take it personally and make it your problem.

[ Kurapika... your charisma............ ]

And it doesn't mean you have to speak like that all the time. What the hell. What kind of people did you usually hang around with for you to develop an entire mannerism because of it? The average person isn't fine being spoken that way.

[revengier]

I had a lot of dealings with the police a few years ago. [ A pause. ] Before you let the thought into your head, no, I didn't commit any crimes.

[ Please. ]

As for others making it my problem, they can do whatever they like. I have no problem handling them.

[ He Will fight, though Oria probably knows that anyway. ]