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[ Monika is sitting placidly behind her piano, smiling like she has no cares in the world. However, something's...off.

Her ponytail is slightly askew, the bow drooping on one side, and her clothes aren't as clean and kempt as usual. But it's probably what's going on in the background that's more interesting.

As in her room is wrecked. Items are strewn about, things are broken, and her piano has an unmistakable crack in it. It's like a tornado tore through, that tornado being her. She doesn't care about wars or any other stupid bullshit, because she has more important things weighing on her mind.

See, the past month hasn't been too good to her. She had a body for a while. And now she doesn't. Monika doesn't like that. The asshole that killed her? Not only ruined her short time with a body, but also got to hit and run in the completely unfun way. She really doesn't like that. And being held captive by a demented bear? REALLY NOT LIKING THAT. Noticing a pattern here?

In short, she mad.

She gives a pleasant little hum, resting her clasped hands on the piano's fallboard. ]

Just a quick question today! Are there any robots around?

[ She blinks, still smiling. There are no underlying issues to address here, no siree! She is toootally not getting desperate for freedom, nope nope nope.

Everything is ab~so~lute~ly~ perfect! ]

Just curious~

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[stereotypicaljock]

Monika?

[Jason's face is creased with concern. He hasn't seen Monika since the event, and this is how she resurfaces?]

Tell me where you are. I'm coming over.

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N-NO!!

[ Monika stammers a bit more nonsense before frantically shaking her head. She manages to inject some calm into her voice, however, and puts on a weak smile. ]

No. Um. I can't do that, sorry. Don't worry about it, okay?

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[stereotypicaljock]

[That doesn't exactly inspire confidence, Monika...]

What do you mean you can't? What's going on?

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Nothing's going on!

Just, y'know. I'm super high up and in one of the reeeally far rooms. I wouldn't want to put you out like that!

[stereotypicaljock]

Monika, you don't have to hide everything like this. We're friends. You can talk to me.

[And if she's that high up, then he'll just start heading up to the tenth floor.]

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[ She clutches her piano. It's getting hard to control her breathing. ]

I know we are! And I know I can! But this is--this is a little different. So, um, just go back to lifting weights or something!

[ That's what he does in his spare time, right? ]

[stereotypicaljock]

[The request makes his eyes harden instead of whatever her intended outcome was.]

You've been hiding something from me, and I think it's time you stop pretending there's nothing happening. It's hurting you. Let me help.

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[ Her eyes harden, too. She knows his heart is in the right place, and she really, truly appreciates it...but there's no way he's going to ever know the truth. ]

You'll have to find me if you want to know, then.

[stereotypicaljock]

Monika, I don't understand what's going on with you. Is someone threatening you?

[He's never seen her make that expression before. Something's happened.]

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[ It takes all of her effort not to wince. She can't stop herself from averting her gaze, however. ]

It's best if you don't understand, okay? I can deal with things on my own.

[stereotypicaljock]

Even if you can, you shouldn't have to.

[And, just in case she needs to hear it:]

People care about you here. Okay? You're not alone.

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[ Monika stares at him like he just said the most asinine thing in the world. ]

You're--you're joking, right?

[stereotypicaljock]

[That's because his canon is for fourth graders]

Of course not.

[There's no reason to. Not with someone as innocent as she is.]

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[ Forgive her if she's not convinced. He wouldn't even cuddle with her in his bed!! ]

Um, I appreciate the sentiment, but I still think this is something I have to deal with solo. Sorry.

[stereotypicaljock]

[He doesn't even do that with his actual girlfriend!]

I'm here if you change your mind.

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[ She frowns, even if it's kind of touching to hear that. ] Thanks. You're too good to me. You'll be the first one I call, okay?

[ If she ever could. ]

[stereotypicaljock]

I sure hope so. That's what friends are for.

[To go out drinking or hide a body. Though.. preferably not that second one.]

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[ No, friends are for deleting ]

Yeah. Friends.

[ Her chin thumps onto one of her hands. Is this what those insecure jerks call the friendzone? ]

Talk to you later, Jason.