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Seventh Rift

Well. That was one of the worst things I've ever done. But I'm glad to see everyone back safely. Thank you to everyone who made it all possible. You guys are heroes. Good work.

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I think it's about time we had our little chat.

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Let me get you a blanket.

Ah..... I'll get you a cup of tea, too.

Is black tea okay? .....I think it's all we have.

You have a change of clothes, don't you?

Well I have more than one set of clothes, if that's what you mean.

And yes, black tea and a blanket would be lovely. But only if you promise to share with me.

You're still cold...? Alright.

You're an absolute doll, Ryoji. I'll have to make it up to you when you get sick

It's the least I can do.

How are you feeling?

Well, I've been better. But I'll be all right soon. I bounce back remarkably quickly.

I know you can't die right now, but you shouldn't be so reckless. You'll make people worry.

What for? I don't really get sick, and I always recover quickly. So there's nothing to worry about.

I won't accept that. You can still suffer, can't you? Even without the fear of death, you can still be in pain.

It only makes me worry more.

Pain is fleeting. Like I said, I bounce back. I can show you if you'd like.

Your tea will get cold.

Tea can be reheated. I'm not fussy about my tea.

Alright.

That was a silly question.

Is it the birds and the bees? Cos believe me Jack, my mum did a bang up job of that one herself.

Don't get cute with me. We need to talk about your responsibility. Look, I get that you're a selfish prick with serious issues about his masculinity, and rightly so, I might add, but that aside, you need to seriously begin thinking about your place in this world.

Look man, it's cute that you think you can do what three probation workers tried to do before you, but I don't fancy this comic book bullshit about using powers for good. So don't waste your time!

Oh. Comic book bullshit. That's what you think it is? You think this is a goddamn game? Well I'm not having any fun and I know you aren't either. You can either spend your long, long life being selfish, being arrogant, and being alone, or you can find something that matters and actually have people respect you enough to maybe even like you someday. You're young. I get that. But it's not a fucking crutch.

You're young, but you're not a kid. I hope soon you'll pull your head out of your arse long enough to let your fucking balls drop and actually be a man for once.

Oh no! Someone's got his knickers in a twist cos not every kid with a power wants to be a superhero! Someone give the man a public speaking deal cos the rest of my screw up mates clearly need to hear this motivational shit.

Look, man. If this is about the cruise then why the fuck're you so upset? Everyone's fine, no one's died, you need to relax.

It's not just that. It's your whole damn attitude about it. Yes, I'm grateful that you stayed and helped. But you didn't want to. You wanted to just.. go ahead. Damn the people left on the boat with families and loved ones. Damn the people who are too young to die.

I don't want you to make stupid mistakes like I have. You think I'm just browbeating you like this because it's fun? Darling, I've got better ways to have fun than to sit here talking to an ungrateful snot-nosed brat.

Blah blah boring shit

Go have fun, man. Dunno if you've noticed but I'm actually quite big on mistakes! I'm a screw up, I plan to be for quite some time before I get old and boring like you, and then I can yell at sexy immortals about being ungrateful shitheads and the circle of life goes on and on and fucking on.

How can you be okay with that? With constantly being a fuck-up? You think you can live forever like that? You think you can live with yourself forever like that?

That. is astounding. I think I was right about you before. You don't deserve Jenny. Hell, you don't deserve to breathe the same air as her. I think there's plenty of what you deserve back on that boat.

Uhhhh I dunno man, cos I like myself? Shocker, I know! Everyone's so fucking in love with hating themselves and that's just not me. I like the way I am, always have, pretty sure I always will. You lot act like this is revolutionary news.

Anyway man, think what you want! Doesn't make a wee bit of difference to me. Less Nathan Young for you, more for everyone else, specifically Jenny!

Oh don't act like you're doing everyone a favour. Didn't you learn anything from your little 'episode'?

I thought that would have been something of an eye-opening experience for you.

Oh you really think I'm going to write out all the shite lessons I learned from my shadow? Not for you, mate! Nice try but better luck with the next poor pathetic bastard.

I didn't ask you to. I was rather hoping that you didn't need to. But I guess if you have trouble remembering important life lessons, it might be a good idea.

Just cos I'm not going to share with you doesn't mean I don't remember. Christ, are you mentally deficient? I think you might be! I hear they have free examinations for that down at the hospital, might want to take advantage of that, yeah?

Usually things like that help you improve upon yourself.

You know, I used to know someone like you. It didn't end well for him. But now that I think about it, he was still a good person. Went out a hero.

Guess I'm just measuring you against him. Guess I had better hopes for you. You showed such promise.

Oh shit, how am I going to live with all this guilt? You've slain me, Jack! Guess I might as well go off myself OH WAIT.

Glad to help.

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