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[Boys 9, Cross is slowly moving mouthwash bottles from a large pile into garbage bags]

Damon's not my friend. He's a vampire.

And... even if it's not permanent, it'll still terrify Stefan. And he knows it.

[Voice might be sliiiightly less steady than usual.]

Kiryuu-kun . . .

Please hold this bag. It will be quicker to remove these bottles if you help me.

[Gives LOOK but takes the bag.]

What are you going to do?

[putting so many bottles in the bag, thinning the pile. Oh, look, it's the first time any part of the sword has seen the light of day in months]

About the mouthwash bottles?

... Why is that just lying around?

[YOU ARE BEING JUDGED.]

Where else was I going to put it? I didn't intend to bring it here.

It might be useful now.

I'd rather avoid even touching it.

President...

I have to believe there's another way. It's what I've worked for, for so long.

I'm not going to risk anyone else!

I don't want to kill anyone.

[Has his usual retort but it catches in his throat, ending in a strangely frustrated sound.]

I won't be that person again. I'll do what can be done peacefully.

[so many mouthwash bottles in the garbage bag right now]

I'm aware that's not much help to you.

Sometimes... it's not an option. And believing it is just more dangerous.

I killed vampires for 200 years. I've committed more than my share of violence. Surely I can be allowed not to do it now.

... That's what I'm here for.

[No more mouthwash bottles left to throw away. The sword looks so lonely now without all its broccoli-flavoured friends.]

[the most awkward of sighs] I suppose you are.

[Ties off bag.]

Isn't it better that way?

[non-committal] Perhaps. Where should I put it?

Which? This?

[Gestures to bag with his head.]

Or that?

[Glances at the sword.]

The bag first.

The mess hall should have a decent disposal.

I suppose all the waste has to go somewhere.