Help? [Screened from Sora Pu'uwai]

[missingache]

Shiori Pu'uwai 4/17/18 near Tisse

So I've got a bit of a problem. These memories we've been getting showed me there's these creatures I used to deal with called Nobodies. It's weird, but they don't have hearts, but they look human. Most of them. Some are really weird looking gray monsters. There was guys in black coats too that were Nobodies. They were the human kind. I don't get why they looked human but the monster ones didn't. I was good about ignoring the memories until I remembered that I'm apparently one of them??? And it's making me wonder how we can tell if we have hearts in the first place? Not the beating in your chest to keep you alive kind. What's the point of a heart since emotions are chemical reactions? Is not having one okay? My biggest question is: how do I tell my twin that I'm not human and we're not related in a way that won't make them have a complete breakdown???

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[missingache]

Minato, that'll make him freak out.

[compendiem]

That's not the same as a complete breakdown. You don't think he'll bounce back from it?

[missingache]

The last time there was yelling he didn't talk to me again till Minako intervened. It might be worse this time.

[compendiem]

I don't know what happened last time, but this doesn't sound like something to get angry about. Upset, maybe, but not angry. It's nobody's fault.

[missingache]

It was a mess and I'd rather talk about it in person than over this. Let's just say no matter what I do, he's going to cry again.

[compendiem]

If you want to talk about it in person, I'll listen. But if you'd rather keep it private, I don't necessarily need to know.
Crying means he cares. It's not altogether a bad thing.

[missingache]

Only if you have time. I don't wanna impose on anyone.
People can cry and not care. It's a stress reaction.

[compendiem]

I've dropped some stuff, so my schedule's a lot freer now than it was before. I'll always have time for you.
I can't remember the last time I cried. But I still care about stuff. Guess people react to stress differently.

[missingache]

I'm only free on the weekends at the moment. School's eating up the rest of my week, so just text me when you're available?
I can't remember either. I tend to break things when really stressed, or yell.

[compendiem]

Sure. We can get lunch or something Saturday afternoon? I should be awake before 1.
Sounds just as cathartic as crying, to be honest. As long as it works.

[missingache]

Lunch sounds good. Mind if it's ramen?

[Ramen currently is #1 favorite food.]

I'm thinking I have to find something less destructive. Maybe boxing.

[compendiem]

I don't mind. Haven't had a fancy ramen not out of a cup in a long time, so it'll be good.

Maybe something with less head injuries. Are you interested in boxing?

[missingache]

I'll find a good place then and we can meet up there for lunch.

A little. Micchan mentioned being in kickboxing once, and it looks like a good way to get out extra energy.

[compendiem]

Alright. Why don't you have Micchan teach you kickboxing then?

[ He has... no idea who Micchan is, haha ]

[missingache]

[Micchan is Micchan as in Minako. Minato, learn the nicknames your cousins and sister have for each other.]

I could, but it might be easier if I asked her boyfriend or another trainer. I don't think I want my own cousin beating on me for training.

[compendiem]

[ Minato doesn't even know Minako has a boyfriend?? It's been half a year and he's this out of touch with everything, oh my god. ]

Do we have more cousins?

[ Clearly Shiori means another cousin. ]

[missingache]

[Yes. As far as Shiori knows they're still dating.]

No?

Wait.

I'm talking about about Minako. Who'd you think I was talking about?

[compendiem]

Some long lost cousin named Micchan...

[missingache]

Micchan is my nickname for Minako. I've called her that since we were little.

[compendiem]

That's such a surreal concept. A little Minako with a cute nickname.

[missingache]

I can't tell over text if you're making fun of her or you actually are surprised.

[compendiem]

Maybe a bit of both. I only know her to a certain point, and all of that was so long ago. So it's hard to imagine.

[missingache]

You didn't have a nickname for her?

[compendiem]

Nothing cute like "Micchan." She was always there. If I needed her, I'd just have to turn around and poke her on the shoulder or something.

[missingache]

Sora was way too active to be like that. I liked reading and he just wanted to explore. I call him Socchan.