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[littletonoidea]

"This is the audio log of Communications Officer Doug Eiffel of the-- previously of the U.S.S Hephaestus, leave a message and I'll see if I can bear to drag myself away from whatever utterly engaging task I must be doing to not notice my comms--"

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[lone_horse]

[ That's just a raised eyebrow. What? Norton would describe himself the same way. And he's well aware the man keeps everyone at arms' length.]

Everything all right?

[littletonoidea]

Yeah, I'm just chewing on a big ol' serve of foot here, don't mind me. Hold on a sec.

[He hangs up, but it's only a few seconds before the counselling door opens and he walks in, and he paused with a blink when he spots Kiryu.]

Oh you're Kiryu.

[lone_horse]

[ That’s another eyebrow raise. ]

Kiryu… is my family name. There are two others who go by it, Taylor and Rags. And one other who also has it but we’re not family. My given name is Kazuma. Kiryu and Kiryu-san… are what I’m used to being called

[littletonoidea]

I'll... probably just stick with plain vanilla Kiryu, if that's okay?

[Still feels weird using his first name when they barely know each other.]

Sooooo, uh. What's the sitch with Elias and Norton, now?

[lone_horse]

[ That is 100% his preference too. ]

Thank you, Eiffel-san.

[ Family names are so much more comfortable for him. But he'll move right along to the question. ]

Norton was responsible for the bombing in the wardrobe. And he did it because he was threatened by Elias.

[ He dips his head as he looks to Eiffel. ]

I haven't said anything because I have an agreement with Norton; he's going to come clean to it himself, as part of his path. I would appreciate it if you didn't say anything.

If he chooses not to out himself as he agreed, I will. And I'll take responsibility for it taking so long to come out. But I came to speak to you about the threat, both as Norton's warden and as the counseling office warden.

[littletonoidea]

[Eiffel just. Rolls his head back for a moment, before he lifts a hand to rub his face with when he tips it forward again.]

Oooohkay. I'm gonna... have to talk to Elias about that, yeah. After the whole-- [He lifts his free hand to wave it flippantly, running the other through his hair and down his neck.] Big announcement on Norton's end.

[He lowers both hands, tucking his thumbs into his belt loops.]

Lemme guess: Elias was gonna give Norton the Cenobite Special and spook him into submission?

[lone_horse]

[ There's a long pause as he parses that. ]

Yes. Norton killed Elias, trying to end the domains. Elias made it clear that he was still angry about this, and threatened to put something terrible in his mind.

I've spoken to Norton, and I don't place the blame for his actions on Elias. He chose to agree. But I do want to ensure that Elias doesn't terrorize him further. And I would offer my services as counselor if you think I could help you, Elias, or to help you as mediator between them.