Work Hazards (Tomomi/ Gabe)

Posts : 4801 Join date : 2014-01-13

Laughing it off, Gabe was trying to smooth the situation over to make sure that it wouldn't be too tense for Tomomi. They were chatting, yes, but Gabe didn't really think that some of the people that he did know and socialize with could handle all of those serious talks that he ended up having about some things that goes on in life. Sometimes, Life could be seen as too short to be dwelling on such things.

"I guess it's the right term. In any case, people take things at face value or don't even care about the pre steps before in order to respect them. Respect might be general enough to give anyone, some might think it's granted for people in power with how different their lives are. Other make the accusation that the reasoning behind such power deters people from respecting them. I'm glad you have respect for me Tomomi, i just wonder about the lack of respect that people have for each other."

Subject: Re: Work Hazards (Tomomi/ Gabe) Wed Nov 07, 2018 3:37 pm

Tomomi put a hand to his chin in thought at Gabe's words, falling silent once more. What sort of experiences had Gabe gone through in order to have these sort of views? Tomomi couldn't fathom it, although decided not to try to think further on it. What happened to Gabe was Gabe's business, not Tomomi's.

"Yeah... I uh... I g-guess people just... Don't t-think beyond those they know? Probably like, a, um... What's the word... Limited proception? Since they can only know so many well, um, people, so, they only respect those they know? I... I don't know, I'm not a psychologist. But it is a weird thing to think about... Um... T-thank you very much for helping me learn and grow M-mister Gabe! It's very helpful for um, you know, um, learning new things? Plus, it gives a lot to think about."

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"I'm 22 Tomomi, i'm not that old. But......if this helped you somehow, you're welcome. "

Speaking of which, Gabe's birthday was on its way pretty soon. He would need to think about how he was going to spend it, if possible.

"So, I think I caught you working at the moment. Were you taking a break or did I interrupt you? I hope it wasn't the latter, I just saw the expression you had on your face that seemed as if you were lost in thought. Whenever that happened to me, I would have wanted someone to talk to, even if i never admitted it. "

Subject: Re: Work Hazards (Tomomi/ Gabe) Fri Nov 09, 2018 7:50 pm

"Oh... S-sorry, I um... T-thought you were something like 28... S-sorry..."

At Gabe's question about what Tomomi was doing and about Tomomi's expression, Tomomi kind of rubbed his head awkwardly, letting out a light, dry laugh, as if filled with the bitterness of his coffee. At least, it would sound like that, were it not for Tomomi's own light, childish voice.

"Yeah, um... N-neither, really? Al-although I guess it could count as a break? Um... I kind of... Uh... U-upset someone by asking them not to throw their rubbish on the floor, so, um... I kind of... Got a bit mugged? I-I wasn't roughed up too badly! Just thrown to the side and had my bus money taken. It's nothing major though, so, um, yeah, there's no problems about it, just a bit um... Demotivating? C-can't exactly get police to do anything about it since I have no evidence and don't remember what he looked like..."

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"I see..........."

Gabe thought about what happened with a bit of a frown, wondering what he could do to help this poor guy. Hopefully, there was something he could do.

"I could give you some money in order to get home, that is something I could do. I can also ask around to see if there was someone that seen what happened in order for you to get your money back. Due to the fact that the backlight district kind of lives and breathes as it's own separate entity, those who wander its streets are bound to know something. There is also the case fighting back when oppressed. But maybe the last one isn't good advice. No....."

Changing his mind, Gabe decided to talk about it anyway.

"Maybe it is, you should feel safe at work while doing your job. Mentioning something in regards to it should leave you to be attacked. You had every right to fight back, but chose not to. Maybe that wasthe smart thing to do, i believe, but it still makes me want to ask...why?"

Subject: Re: Work Hazards (Tomomi/ Gabe) Sun Nov 11, 2018 2:42 pm

"Oh, um, y-you don't need to give me money. I feel bad enough having you buy the c-coffee for me aha. B-besides, I can walk home. Don't always have bus travel funds anyways... A-as for um... Not fighting back..."

Tomomi thought for a moment on what to say, before rubbing the back of his head. "I guess I'm just not too much of a fighter? L-like, um, don't get me wrong, I know how to fight. I mean, I uh, kind of am club president of the Martial Arts club at Seven Stars... B-but, well, the idea of hurting someone, even in self defence... I kind of wonder why they ended up in the position they are in in the first place? Like, um, what drove them to mug me or something? S-so, I guess I'd feel bad about hurting them? P-plus, um, maybe they needed it more than me... S-so, um, yeah..."

At this, Tomomi shrugged. "I guess I'm just not a fan of fighting?"

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"Martial arts is not only for the sake of discipline, but it's also for clearing one's mind and making sure that they can make a sound judgment based off of the inner pace of practice. Self-defense is also one of the main keys of it. I have practiced fencing myself in the seven stars academy, a friend of mine allowed me to join the sessions he hosts with the school's fencing team, he's the captain. But of course, nothing like that is as practical as what you do, a simple dodge or defensive maneuver would have sufficed to at least fend off the attacker. But with the gift that you have, you chose not to. "

But it wasn't as if Gabe was judging him.

"Alright, I guess we could leave it at that. Abstaining your hand would maybe allow the problem to solve itself. I hope you never run into a person that won't stop. "

Subject: Re: Work Hazards (Tomomi/ Gabe) Mon Nov 12, 2018 1:43 pm

At the suggestion that someone might not stop, Tomomi nodded. "Hopefully not. A-although, um, they at least had a motive of wanting money, so, I think they just wanted it fast so they could run away. I-if it came to it, I think I could at least fight back long enough to run away safely. I wouldn't really w-want to, um, get in a proper fight though. T-that's not good for anyone..."

Scratching his head for a moment, Tomomi sighed. "A-anyways, um, would you like my personal number? T-that way if you ever need help clearing up you won't need to um, hire the services officially, and I can just come over and do it in my spare time. As um, t-thanks for the coffee and talks."

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"Sure, maybe i can take a look at your martial arts skills in action. So besides just calling you up for some cleaning services, i also have that to look forward to. "

Exchanging numbers with Tomomi, Gabe would also send a text in order to make sure that Tomomi received it.

"That's me, and i'm going to head back to work. So let me know your availability and whatnot and i can pop by the school to see you train."

Subject: Re: Work Hazards (Tomomi/ Gabe) Fri Nov 23, 2018 12:17 am

The rain touches all as it falls from skies of gray. This downpour serves to make the Journey uncomfortable, to bring hardship and to make our travels ever the more difficult. No one is free from the touch of this rain, whenever it may come it will wash over us all. It will come in many forms: driving, needling, a constant drizzle of cold but when we feel it equally we may grow to find comfort in those that struggle with us. And then we may walk side by side, seeking shelter together to share in both misery and in relief after the rain may stop.

Gabe Gatsby of the Magician and Tomomi Jomyaku of the Lovers have strengthened their Bond to Rank 4. They can feel their souls surge with power...

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