[ Nico suddenly isn't sure if he's the one being ambushed/controlled or Dylan. ]
I know it is. I meant that shouldn't Dylan be the one asking if someone wants to stay over. You can't invite me over for him. It'll make him feel like he has to do stuff.
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Nah. Not really advice. It’s a question and maybe a reminder.
[He then launches into the reason for the call. No use delaying it]
If you ever want to, you’re free to just move into the penthouse with me and Dylan.
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Eventually, Nico accepts that he has to say something. ]
I thought it was Dylan's place.
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It is. He also hasn’t been doing great lately and Sleeper suddenly being gone hasn’t helped. He could use the company.
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I know it is. I meant that shouldn't Dylan be the one asking if someone wants to stay over. You can't invite me over for him. It'll make him feel like he has to do stuff.
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You're right. It depends on him. If that time comes, I'm fine with you joining us. Until then, try to support him if you can.
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[ And much more quietly. ]
I know what it's like to lose a sibling. Don't tell him I said that. I know Sleeper's not dead and it's not the same.
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[And even tougher when different universes are involved. That part Jason won’t admit to, especially when the conversation isn’t about his feelings]
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I've been here a long time. Like...a third of what I remember well is here.
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[ Nico sighs and shifts his phone to the other ear, stalling. ]
I miss the people at camp. And the food, sometimes, but the cafeteria food is an okay replacement if they don't push salads on us.
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