Of course, I still have a performance at the end of the year as it is, so it'll probably be a few weeks anyway. [How long does it take to close on houses? What is he going to need? Does the fact that he's been out of the country for so long mean anything? He doesn't know the answer to any of these questions and he knows better than to pose them, but they linger all the same.]
No, that's perfect! It's fine! I'm really looking forward to it!
[Everyone on his father's side was dead or otherwise missing. His mother was gone and, as Masaomi had likely gleaned, while his mother had been fond of him Nathan was still a son out of wedlock. The rest of that whole group tolerated him a bit better than Nariko but the difference was only just barely visible.But now he had an actual family, people to spend time with and do things with and grow with.
It's the alcohol that almost makes him want to cry a bit, here. He doesn't, of course, but still. Masaomi's displeasure goes completely unnoticed.]
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No, that's perfect! It's fine! I'm really looking forward to it!
[Everyone on his father's side was dead or otherwise missing. His mother was gone and, as Masaomi had likely gleaned, while his mother had been fond of him Nathan was still a son out of wedlock. The rest of that whole group tolerated him a bit better than Nariko but the difference was only just barely visible.But now he had an actual family, people to spend time with and do things with and grow with.
It's the alcohol that almost makes him want to cry a bit, here. He doesn't, of course, but still. Masaomi's displeasure goes completely unnoticed.]