[Joshua inhales through his nose again, slowly, and then out through his mouth just as slowly. Dito almost reminds him of Sho -- with how rebellious and passionate he was. the only difference there was that mainly he didn't have to deal with Sho -- that's what his subordinates were for, at least until he had to face him in the game.

somehow it made dealing with Dito a little bit easier to think about it like that, and the irritation he's been feeling ebbs away. he can't lose his cool, not when he's got such a valuable asset standing right in front of him...even if it's really fucking volatile.

he's going to have to go a different route.]

I'm not saying you can't. [he's not going to argue with him on the "you're supposed to do this" bit, because he doesn't think that'd go anywhere at all.] I'm just saying...that we need to have an understanding. It's only a matter of time until those that are against murdering comes up with some sort of consequence for it -- it'd be troublesome if you were to get caught up in that.

[good god, he's expending so much effort.

he lifts the panda charm again, floating it in front of Dito's face again and not smacking him in the head. a peace offering, if you will.]

What I'm saying is you should keep me informed the next time you decide to suddenly brutally stab a couple of people.

<small>[Joshua inhales through his nose again, slowly, and then out through his mouth just as slowly. Dito <i>almost</i> reminds him of Sho -- with how rebellious and passionate he was. the only difference there was that mainly he didn't <i>have</i> to deal with Sho -- that's what his subordinates were for, at least until he had to face him in the game. somehow it made dealing with Dito a little bit easier to think about it like that, and the irritation he's been feeling ebbs away. he can't lose his cool, not when he's got such a valuable asset standing right in front of him...even if it's really fucking volatile. he's going to have to go a different route.]</small> I'm not saying you can't. <small>[he's not going to argue with him on the "you're supposed to do this" bit, because he doesn't think that'd go anywhere at all.]</small> I'm just saying...that we need to have an understanding. It's only a matter of time until those that are against murdering comes up with some sort of consequence for it -- it'd be troublesome if you were to get caught up in that. <small>[good god, he's expending so much effort. he lifts the panda charm again, floating it in front of Dito's face again and not smacking him in the head. a peace offering, if you will.]</small> What I'm saying is you should keep me informed the next time you decide to suddenly brutally stab a couple of people.