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[thestudyof]

So, apropos of nothing...

Say you're extremely concerned about the actions of someone under your care-- wanting to make sure they stay on a "steady path", and similar concerns like that. Having never really... Dealt with the scenario historically before, for how long should you be worried, for?

I still want to be able to keep an eye on this person and be responsible, but I'm not sure where the boundary should be set, when it comes to this.

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[thestudyof]

This conversation is done.

[knowinginthedark]

Huh? Why? I said if it isn't that, the--

Oh.

[thestudyof]

There's no "Oh" about this. Akira isn't possessed by anything. End of story.

Go back to not bothering me, please.

[knowinginthedark]

We all know the second thing isn't gonna happen, anyway!

Don't worry. I'll not do anything that would risk my ability to do what I'd like, within reason, at this point.

I'm sure you have all the tools, knowledge, and means at your disposal to deal with, ah.

Not a possession, of course.

[thestudyof]

Yes. Not a possession. Nothing of the sort.

I'm going to stop responding to you, now.

[knowinginthedark]

Oh, fine.

I just wanted to pass by and say if you see a cat with a mechanical leg, consider telling me.

They're the reason I'm here, after all, so it might be a good idea to track it down.

Good luck with your family troubles!