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[When the SFC turns on, Angelo can be seen dressed in a well tailored suit. This is the first time he's done something important, so he wants to make a good impression. Taking a brief moment to clear his throat, he's smiling at the camera. Or at the very least, he's faking that smile. For whose familiar with the accent as well, it will be one of the British/English variety.]

Good day citizens of Vatheon, I have two announcements. The first is an important announcement on behalf of our Golden Victory Host Club. As many of you are aware, our former president Zelos departed and recently returned to the fair city. However despite this situation and prior to Zelos' return to the city, we still made the decision to go forward and change management. The new heads of the host club are the former vice president Peony and I, the great Angelo, am its new vice president. In regards to the rest of the club, no changes will be made and we are in fact looking for more people to stop by. So if you're interested in either stopping by or becoming a member of the club, do feel free to come by or let us know. Furthermore, with the changing of management, any questions about our club can be directed to myself or Peony either by SFC voicemail or in person.

[He keeps up that smile while making the second announcement, even if deep down, this is hurting way more than it should.]

The second announcement is more of a personal one. For those who knew my adopted daughter Ib, I'm afraid to say she's been taken away from the city back to her home. I personally believe she'll be much safer there than here, so I'm glad she was able to make it home. Though I'm sure she will be deeply missed by those who knew her, so please remember her for the time she was here.

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[ As a mother herself, she sympathizes ... ]

I certainly wish the best for your daughter, Angelo.

[He keeps up the same smile he's been making the entire time.]

Thank you Yuri, I do truly believe she'll be safer there. That's why I'm happy she no longer has to stay in this miserable place. Besides, she's back with her real parents now.

[ She doesn't know Angelo all that well, but she knows that smile. She makes the same exact one when she doesn't want people to worry about her. ]

Bullshit.

[ Well, not complete Bullshit. She's sure he's glad that she'll be safe back home. But that smile he's wearing tells her that he's not really happy, and she knows because she pulls the same exact crap. ]

She's with her real parents, sure. She's safer, yes, probably. But are you happy that she's no longer here?

Absolute bullshit.

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[Was he being too obvious with hiding how he feels? He didn't think so, but it's clear that Yuri could see right through him. However, he continues to smile.]

Why shouldn't I be happy? She's out of this miserable city and back where she belongs.

[ She sees you there, Angelo. She can read you like a book. ]

She was still your child, blood-related or not. Any parent who loves their child would be sad if they could never see them again.

[ She knows what she's talking about, man. She's been there. She's just fortunate that this city gave her a chance she wouldn't have otherwise had. ]

[He lets out a soft sigh and his expression changes to a more melancholy one.]

I can't be sad at this point of time, I have a club to help run in case you didn't hear the first announcement. I did love her dearly, I won't lie about that, but she didn't deserve to stay here unhappy.

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Oh, I heard. And I agree, that is a big responsibility. But hiding how you're really feeling is only going to make things worse for you.

As for her happiness, how do you know that she wasn't happy, being with you?

[ She's a hypocrite and she knows it, but hey, this isn't about her. ]

I'm not hiding my feelings. And furthermore, perhaps she was happy here, but this isn't a safe place for a girl her age.

[He's making up so many excuses right now.]

Bullshit!

[ She's saying it again. And she'll say it as much as she needs to. ]

You can say that until your face is blue, but it won't matter.

[He's a stubborn one, Yuri.]

Bullshit.

If I could, I'd give you a kiss right about now.

[Is he flirting? Yeah, he is.]

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[ That brings a smile to her face. She looks riiiiight into the camera, and then ... ]

... bullshit!

[Ugh, why must you be so stubborn?]

You're one of the most stubborn women I've ever met.

I'll take that as a compliment!

Back on topic, though. You know I'm right. And if you don't want to talk about it over the network, I'm more than happy to march myself right on over there and talk to you personally about it.

[A sigh.]

I wouldn't mind having the company, the apartment feels empty.

[ Finally, he's being honest about something. Yuri smiles again. ]

I'll see you soon.

[ And with that, the feed clicks off. ]

[ ..... and then back on again. ]

Where is your apartment again?

[He sends her the directions to his apartment.]

Don't get lost now.

[ She laughs sheepishly. Shutup, you saw no fail here. ]

I'll see you soon.

[ And the feed clicks off for serious this time. Now she's making her way over with the directions he gave her. It takes her a little bit more time than she anticipated, but she does eventually find her way there. She knocks on the door and waits for him to respond. ]

[Angelo opens the door to his apartment and what Yuri will see is quite the luxury place. But he bows then steps aside to let her in.]

Make yourself at home.

[ She nods and steps inside; if she were just over for a casual visit, she might pay more attention to the luxury of the place, but she's more worried about Angelo. She moves to sit on the couch, and looks to Angelo. She'll wait for him to say something first. ]

[Angelo makes them both two cups of iced tea before sitting down next to her quietly. Yuri might see a drawing on the table too, one that looks like it was drawn by a child.]

[ She accepts the tea, and then averts her gaze to the artwork on the table. Bringing that up right now is probably not a good idea ...

Instinctively, her hand moves to gently rub his arm, trying to help him feel a little better that way ... she knows that's not going to do much, though. ]

[Angelo picks up the drawing, it's of him and Ib holding hands. He makes a soft sigh before setting it down.]

She drew this for me after I taught her to paint.

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