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[this is from Ravi's personal number, which is NOT the number he gave Jacuzzi when he came by the clinic the day before (that was his emergency number)]

[yes he got Jacuzzi's number out of his patient information file, probably a breach of patient confidentiality there WHOOPS]

How did it go with the dean?

-Ravi

[what else does Ravi have to be doing on a Friday night besides bugging this fuckin kid?]

[honestly though, he's been moping for the past uhhh month or so, feels like everyone hates him, two of his three friends have not been on speaking terms with him since he got Proud killed--and one of those is the one that lives with him. Basically, he's feeling incredibly lonely, and Jacuzzi is someone to talk to that he's not also paralyzingly intimidated by the thought of contacting.]

[problem: nothing to talk about??]

[solution: fuck it, he just wants human interaction and he will take what he can get.]

I haven't seen you around lately. How is everything?

[Neither Dian was exactly sure how to approach the issue. As late to the punch as they were on so many things, they know how sensitive Jacuzzi is. He might jump to the wrong conclusion if they phrase this the wrong way. They spend a bit of the initial car ride to the hospital just spitballing ideas. Eventually, they decide to go with what feels natural.]

Hey buddy? You might have another housemate soon.

[Still feels like they could have phrased that better.]

[It had been about 16 hours since Isaac had made his decision. Staying around Miria was making her unhappy. Miria's happiness was the most important thing in the world, and he was ruining it with both his presence and his actions. The only thing to do was to leave. Maybe then she'd experience the joy she deserved.

But before long he was already getting antsy. What was she doing now? Was she feeling better? They were usually working in the shop at this point, but he couldn't go back there . Furthermore, what about Jacuzzi and Rakka? Were they keeping Miria entertained? Were they happy?

He faltered multiple times when he had tried to send a text. After about an hour, he finally managed to send something coherent.]

Hey.

[Things in the Dian household were less than great following the argument that resulted from Rakka's keys. To put it bluntly, everything sucked, and Rakka wasn't sure what to do about it.

Which is why the text comes so late in the night. She'd thought it over and this was her best idea.]

hey. you there?

[Isaac really really really shouldn't be texting Jacuzzi. He just knows something will happen, something that will drive forth the inner ALCATRAZ convict within.

And then Jacuzzi would die all over again. This time with no promise that he'd be reincarnated. Isaac couldn't let that happen. He had to make sure that Jacuzzi, Miria, Rakka, and everyone else were safe no matter what.

But... it was Mother's Day. Miria got really nervous and dreary on Mother's Day. It'd be best to check up. Just for a sec. To be sure everyone was looking out for her.]

Hey buddy. How is everyone doing?

Jacuzzi, are you free today?

[They have probably discussed in depth the Dian situation. They've probably discussed in depth everything else that went down. And Jacuzzi's feelings. And they've probably mentioned in some other conversation about Nice wanting to find her own place because her family is too big for that house, etc etc. With that in mind, this is a phone call.]

It's back...

[She says, and for the umpteenth time this trip, she leans over and pokes Jacuzzi's cheek.]

[She would text because she's going to sound drugged up as fuck but she doesn't want Jacuzzi to freak out more than she knows he will and she thinks it's best to let him hear her. She sounds tired and confused tho.]

Jacuzzi?

Hey buddy, how are things?

[The Dians hope for a lot of things. Happiness of friends. General company of their friends. That life continues to be amazing and perfect. That they can express their love for their friends as much as possible. These are just a few things they prioritize.

Right now they really hope Jacuzzi doesn't watch the news. Or that the news he does watch isn't covering a bank explosion in Germany committed by their doubles.]

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[Phone text; 12/23, late afternoon]

evening Feb 21; text

[Phone Text; Afternoon, maybe... 4/03 or 4/04?]

4/13 afternoon; Phone text