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[The video feed clicks on, and oh hey it's the student kitchens in the background. There's two big pots on the stove and a really big rice cooker over there on the counter and oh hello there's a Bulba in the feed now. He's given up on the effort of trying not to seem really tired, and he seems pretty distracted on top of that.]

In case you were wondering um... Kirby had to go back to Dreamland for a while. Something came up...

[He frowns, looking like he really doesn't want to talk about it and makes a motion towards the stove with his head to switch the subject.]

Oh, uh, if anyone's hungry or whatever, I made some curry and... kind of made too much out of habit... There's both spicy and mild so. People are welcome to it so it doesn't go to waste. It's down here in the student kitchens.

Uh... that's it. Thanks.

[And then the feed cuts off.]

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[That did surprise him a little. He raised an eyebrow at Bulba before he began eating again, although more slowly this time]

... You're the only one on your team with any heart.

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[He shook his head.]

If that were true, I wouldn't have one either.

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I've yet to see the others actually give a shit about anyone but themselves.

[He waved his spoon around]

Char and that ghost of his jumped on the opportunity to taunt me for Yevgeny's departure.

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I'm not going to make any excuses for them. They can be jerks, I can't deny that. But I know there's a whole lot more to them than what you see. Not that I expect you to believe me.

[He pauses.]

... But I'm sure there's a lot more to Mr. Volgin that you understand better than other people too.

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... That is true. I knew him better than anyone else...

[He was also the only one that Volgin ever really loved - and the feeling was mutual]

... Char said to me that Charizards aren't meant to love.

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[He shrugs.]

Being meant for something and being capable of something are two different things.

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[... That is quite true. He can't help but smile a bit, chuckling to himself. What a hypocrite that lizard was]

Hn. If he is capable of actually being nice, I'd appreciate it if he'd stop actively seeking me out to be an asshole around.

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[But Raikov you are gay and sparkly and your name isn't Bulba.]

I'd recommend a wide berth or not clicking the reply button.

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[but Bulba is gay and sparkly]

... Good idea.

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[But his name is Bulba.]

It's one I should try to remember myself, sometimes.

[STUPID PENGUINS...]

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[shhhh. logic. Raikov finishes his plateful, puts it in the sink, then rummages around for a large container. Yes, he wants to talk some back to his dorm.

He finally finds something and putters back over to Bulba]

Mind if I have some more to go?

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[That got a little eyebrow raise, but Bulba shook his head.]

Not at all. I'm certainly not going to be able to eat the rest of it.

[And so he scooped some more rice and curry in there. Oh, he'd have to make more rice soon. Anyway. There it is, all ready for one Raikov. Please go away.]

Here.

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Thanks.

[... Awkward pause]

... Take care.

[Okay, now he goes to leave]