[Ah, dammit. How is he supposed to handle this situation? If Gino isn't comfortable with him being around, but doesn't want him to leave...
Maybe if he makes himself scarce for the most part, they can mutually avoid the discomfort. He takes another drag from his cigarette, not meeting Gino's shifted gaze because this is such uncharted territory, here, and there's no one like Tsunemori or Kagari here to ease the tension.]
...Right. That makes sense.
[He's actually wondered if that's something the government knew when they did it. His status isn't listed in his file, but his employment history with the MWPSB was. Do they know the significance, of Inspectors and Enforcers?
Of course, his quiet acquiescence isn't about their respective statuses. It's more about not trampling on Gino's pride as he retracts his offer. This encounter has made it patently clear to Kogami that Gino doesn't want his concern as a friend, so he has to frame his agreement in practical, professional terms. It's not something he minds; Gino's grudge is something he's accepted a long time ago.]
So, you gonna be the one picking up my discharge papers for me next week?
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Maybe if he makes himself scarce for the most part, they can mutually avoid the discomfort. He takes another drag from his cigarette, not meeting Gino's shifted gaze because this is such uncharted territory, here, and there's no one like Tsunemori or Kagari here to ease the tension.]
...Right. That makes sense.
[He's actually wondered if that's something the government knew when they did it. His status isn't listed in his file, but his employment history with the MWPSB was. Do they know the significance, of Inspectors and Enforcers?
Of course, his quiet acquiescence isn't about their respective statuses. It's more about not trampling on Gino's pride as he retracts his offer. This encounter has made it patently clear to Kogami that Gino doesn't want his concern as a friend, so he has to frame his agreement in practical, professional terms. It's not something he minds; Gino's grudge is something he's accepted a long time ago.]
So, you gonna be the one picking up my discharge papers for me next week?
[There. A lil bit of sass to lighten the mood.]