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ARDYN IZUNIA

Ardyn Izunia. Professor of law. Lord of law. Liege of law. The one grading your papers. Leave a message.

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[splasher]

We would certainly appreciate your help, mister Izunia. This is better news than what we expected.

[he's inferring, for the most part, but it's pretty much understood.]

We'll be prepared to pay the costs of your service.

[daemonized]

[There's something satisfying in seeing hope flicker in the eyes of the people he speaks with -- not always does it happen, because not always is Ardyn able to provide good news to all of his potential clients. But when it does happen, he can't help but feel a simple gladness in being able to help, bleeding heart that is secretly is.

And so he nods, but the tugging of a good-natured grin begins to form at the corners of his mouth.]

I am nothing but happy to assist, I assure you. [He leans back in his seat, folding his hands across his lap, and pushes away the impulse to shrug.]

And don't worry about payment. [A dismissive wave of the hand.] Consider this pro bono work; I still have several hours I need to fulfill this year, so you'll actually be doing me a favor with this.

[splasher]

[makoto doesn't need to translate that for his father (which is just fine, dumbfounded as makoto is by the pro-bono offer), and satoshi tachibana instead measures out a serious of words in japanese to his son. makoto replies back, clarifying, and his father nods.]

[the both of them stand, bowing deeply with their hands firm and straight at their sides]

Thank you very much!

[and although they remain standing, now with their backs straight, makoto insists.]

My father says you should at the very least allow us to invite you for dinner, once everything's settled. Please?

[daemonized]

[His grin softens at the display of gratitude, and that satisfaction at being able to help, at all of this appreciation, is... strangely humbling, in a way he doesn't bother dwelling on. But Ardyn Izunia refuses to let warm and fuzzy feelings outwardly show except to only his closest, and thus he just nods.]

Well, who am I to turn down such a generous offer? If you'll have me over, I won't be one to decline.

[But now it's his turn to stand, motioning at the folder of documents as he does so.]

May I hold onto these for now? I'll contact you once I have word from the city. The number you used to get in touch with me initially will be satisfactory, correct?

[splasher]

[makoto nods, ready to reply, when he's cut short by his father's deeper voice. the accent is thick, but his english is not impossible to understand; there are certain sounds he struggles with making, of translating from japanese into english, but it becomes obvious he deems it relevant and important to express his gratitude himself.]

Of course, Izunia-san. [some habits, like honorifics, die hard] And once you call we will be ready to invite you. I hope you enjoy drinking sake.

[makoto smiles, as satoshi does the unusual and offers his hand to the lawyer.]

[still, with his hand still shaking ardyn's, he adds with humour]

We have copies, so if you think running away, we have connections in Japan that will find you.

Dad!

[but satoshi laughs, takes his hand back, and bows]

Makoto.

Ah... [the cue to leave things on makoto's capable hands] The number's the one from the bookshop, but here's my cellphone's just in case. [he hands over a piece of paper with the scribbled information--one he had prepared earlier.] Please let me know if you need any other information, I'm not much for mornings [satoshi's more flippant and disapproving stare] but I'm up late into the night.

[and a smile, again]

We'll await your call, mister Izunia.

[daemonized]

[During the handshake, and the comment about "running away", Ardyn can't help but graciously laugh. Whether or not the two realize it, his own brand of humor aligns well with such a comment.

Still, afterwards, he scales back his urge to say something flippant, and instead accepts Makoto's number, neatly folding the paper in half and slipping it into his coat pocket.]

Of course. I'll be certain to keep in touch.

[And after all the formalities and goodbye pleasantries have been completed, Ardyn will be courteous enough to see them out of his office, or even out of the law building itself, if they're keen on idle chatter.]