[ He repeats after a small pause. Fuyu doesn't seem to care about the fact that it sounds like he's a sad excuse of a human being who fails to socialize, but there's a small realization in his eyes. ]
I don't do anything out of enjoyment anymore. The time for that... has passed.
[ It's really strange, seeing Fuyu so... willing to divulge anything about himself. This is an opportunity she needs to take, even if he hates her for it later—it isn't like he seems to like her at all anyway, so she's not losing much by taking this risk, she thinks. ]
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It's not just the monsters either. We have commissions to finish and bonds to form too. Don't overwork yourself so much when it comes to the monsters.
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[ He's fully self-aware. ]
Commissions are annoying, but it is what it is...
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[ There has to be something out there for him... ]
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[ Fun? He looks over at Aerith with a bit of a neutral expression. ]
Nothing is fun.
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[ An important distinction, she thinks. ]
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[ He repeats after a small pause. Fuyu doesn't seem to care about the fact that it sounds like he's a sad excuse of a human being who fails to socialize, but there's a small realization in his eyes. ]
I don't do anything out of enjoyment anymore. The time for that... has passed.
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Why's that? Can't see yourself having fun anymore, or are you too busy back home?
[ With his research. ]
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[ He struggles to put it into words, but at least he's trying. Fuyu seems willing to talk, but even with his guard down, it's rough. ]
... It was fun when my sister was around.
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What was your sister like?
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Natsu was a very cheerful and curious girl, though she started to get some bad habits rubbing off of Aki.
[ His expression almost looks sad when he talks about Natsu, but it turns into a frown real fast when Aki is mentioned. ]
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[ Because that expression sure says a lot! ]