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NOAH ISAACS

Albert Wesker. Pharmaceutical Research and Development. This surely won't end poorly.

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[He shakes his head after a moment.]

...We're not discussing it.

[scythegun]

[It's that bad, huh...]

...Okay. I won't ask again. I... I'm sorry you've had to remember these things.

[He's not sure that's quite the right sentiment to express, but it's out there anyway.]

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As I've said, there's nothing that can be done. And I've told you before that there are some things that I don't want to talk about.

[His words are tight; he's very pointedly not making eye contact.]

[scythegun]

...I understand.

[Does he, though? He hasn't kept anything from Wesker, though it feels like his memories aren't nearly as traumatic as Wesker's are. How does Wesker handle it? His own method of "ignore it forever" probably wouldn't work.]

Well, I understand as well as I can, I suppose. I'm here for you though - even if you don't want to talk about them, I'm here to distract you. I'm good at that, ja?

[manufactured]

...You are, yes.

[He pauses, though, once that's out there; just...thinking, really.]

I know that you don't like the fact that I keep things from you. But it's better for both of us that way.

[scythegun]

Why do you think that?

[It's not pointed or trying to weasel information out of him, it's a genuine question.]

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Because there are some things you don't tell others in good conscience - once someone knows things, it's impossible for them to return to a place where they didn't know.

There are some things you don't need to know about me, for that reason.

[scythegun]

...It wouldn't change my opinion of you any.

[Of the other Wesker, sure. But they aren't identical even if they are the same person. It's still hard to think about that, so he simply doesn't.]

But I understand. I won't press you for any more information. Thank you for telling me some of it, though.

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You can't say that your opinion wouldn't change.

[Not for sure, not without knowing. But that's something he doesn't want to test, particularly.]

You do know that I try to tell you what I can, however...? I still go to you first, if things change in a way that I can't handle.

[scythegun]

[Wesker's right, he can't say that for certain. But he can't think of anything that would change his opinion and surely that counts for something.

Jaeger doesn't pursue it though, and instead focuses on what else Wesker has to say, which is definitely much more pleasant.]

Ja, I know. And I'm very glad you do! You're the first person I'd go to as well, but you already knew that.

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I do, and I appreciate it.

[He does, in his own way; he doesn't always know what to do with it, granted, but he does appreciate that Jaeger tries to talk to him about things.]

...You can just come find me next time, you know. As opposed to just standing around in my kitchen.

[...JUST...SAYING...]

[scythegun]

And risk running into your dogs? No thanks! That's just asking to get bit!

[THERE WAS A METHOD TO HIS MADNESS IT WAS JUST STUPID]

[manufactured]

[OH MY GOD]

They probably won't bite you if you do it halfway calmly.

[scythegun]

You know how I am! I'm never calm!

[manufactured]

Perhaps it's something to be worked on, then.

[Given that you're kind of staying here? At least for the time being, anyway.]

[scythegun]

You make it sound so easy! I've always been excitable, you know!

[DRAMATIC SIGH]

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[jaeger...]

It isn't necessarily easy - however, it would likely be to your benefit to not be terrified of my dogs every time you come over.

[scythegun]

I know it would! But I've never been good with dogs... I'm amazed I haven't been bitten yet, honestly!

[manufactured]

You keep making that excuse, you know.

[You can't just keep saying that you're not good with dogs and expect that to be the end of it.]

[scythegun]

It's the truth though!

[Why not, it should be the end of it!!]

[manufactured]

Perhaps it is, but that doesn't mean you can't work on it.

[...jaeger you have dragged him through telling you about murder you can handle his fucking dogs]

[scythegun]

[THE DOGS WILL KILL HIM]

How would you suggest I go about doing that, then? Since apparently I don't have much of a choice in the matter...

[manufactured]

...I can try to help you with it, if you want. Once the dogs have settled properly again and I'm sure they won't respond badly to you.

[scythegun]

Are you certain? I don't mind trying it if you're there, I suppose.

[manufactured]

I wouldn't offer if I weren't certain.

[...This is gonna be a clusterfuck but at least we aren't doing it, like, right now.]