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[Jun had gotten off work and was running a couple errands before he headed back to Noah's when he spotted Judai. Wow he looks...really unhappy. He's never seen the guy like that before]

Judai?

[ Judai doesn't hear Jun as he just marches ahead, eyes furiously staring into the ground. He even shoulder checks the other and doesn't apologize. Does Jun fall down? ]

[he doesn't fall, but he'll stumble just because Judai is larger than him and he wasn't expecting to get shoulder check. He's graceful enough to regain his footing before he falls over]

W-Whoa, hey! Judai!

[ He stops a few steps away. He looks back. ]

Jun...?

[ Fuck. he doesn't know if he's up for social interactions right now. He really likes Jun as a friend so he doesn't want to mess it up. ]

Shit-- sorry, I... [ He takes a breath. Gotta calm down. ] ... are you all right? I didn't hurt you, did I?

[Hey he got his attention. ]

Yeah, I'm fine. I could ask about you though- is everything okay? You seem upset.

I'm...

[ He lets out a deep sigh and brings up his free hand for his face. He rubs his palm over his eyes and forehead a few times. After building up so much energy and having to calm it down within seconds, it's exhausting. The anger slips away, but weariness replaces it instead. ]

I'm all right. Just stressed. What're you doing out so late?

[ He immediately tries to change the subject. ]

I just got off work...

[He bites his lip, hesitating. This might be a time that someone should probably ask if Judai wants to talk about it. Or would that be considered too invasive? He doesn't know, he is not that socially skilled.

So he'll opt to stand there in quiet awkwardness]

[ Judai is good at filling the awkward silence. He typically doesn't even notice it, and he's glad that Jun doesn't prod too much. He forces on a small smile. His body is still tense. ]

Oh, yeah, how is the cafe? Is it busy lately?

[Thank you Judai, you're a real pal. He nods]

Mm, it's really picked up since the heatwave eased up.

[He scratches his jaw] Honestly, it's a little overwhelming sometimes.

[He's not used to interacting with that many different people. It's a lot]

Yeah?

[ Elaborate so the sugar daddy can come in and help. ]

Mm...

[how to put it since saying "I grew up in a secluded convent and my normal job has me hiding in the shadows" is not a normal explanation. ]

I have to interact with a lot of customers while I'm on the job. I...Well, I'm pretty introverted, if I'm honest. So sometimes I feel overwhelmed talking to so many people.

[ Judai is an extrovert to no one's surprise, but he understands. One of his best friends is an introvert and also kind of socially awkward. ]

Mm, especially in a maid cafe, that sounds rough. Are you still part-time?

On paper, yeah. Though I've been picking up extra shifts where I can so I can afford a place to stay.

[ Judai is quiet for once. For a long three seconds, he thinks. He speaks up again after he lifts up the envelope and holds it out to Jun. ]

Here. This should help.

[ ?

Jun will take the envelope with a "huh?" noise and the look at what's inside-- oh, that's a bunch of cash

!!! CUE SURPRISE]

W-What?! Judai- but don't you need this?!

[ The envelope is relatively thick as it's a month's worth of pay. He only took out a maximum of ~$150 so there's. a lot. ]

Not really. I don't need a lot of things.

[ He just shrugs with that same small smile. ]

Oh? Well, if you're sure...

[Luckily, Jun's upbringing does give him an advantage to not judging this. He's very used to the priests and monks that give up earthly pleasures and live on very little. It's not weird to him at all.]

Thank you. This will really help a lot.

[ He nods. He's starting to relax. Something clicks and after a beat- ]

Take it easy. Try not to pick up any more extra shifts if you can help it.

Haha, I'll see what I can do.

[He can't promise since you know, bills are expensive. But this does make things easier for sure]

Once I have a place, you're welcome to crash on my couch anytime, okay?

Thanks.

[ The smile becomes more genuine. Judai is perfectly fine sleeping on couches. It'll be the nicest thing he slept on in forever. ]

I won't be able to give as much next time, but I'll drop by Noah's to drop off an envelope.

[I wouldn't go that far, his couch for sure is gonna be one he found on the curb]

Haha, don't worry about that. The amount doesn't matter.

[Though judai seems a little happier]

Was it the money that was making you upset?

[ is he going to give judai fleas and bedbugs ]

Ah... yeah.

[ thought they dropped this!!! His mood shifts again and he looks off to the side, smile fading. He's cooled off from the interaction with Yuya, but it's unresolved. It's still a sour thought. ]

Just had a fight. It'll be fine.

Oh...

[He notices that expression change. Clearly whatever the fight was about, it bothered Judai]

Well, I'm sure you'll sort it out soon! Don't worry.

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