It figured, now that Wester actually took a few seconds to think about it instead of casually blabbing like an idiot. No Puzzle, no Thorn, no Shadow Game with Jonouchi, no self-destructive drunken makeover, no apartment getting burned down, no confrontation with the parents... no getting the boot.]
Yeah, I... [Wester looks away, rubbing their shoulder. They're uncomfortable with this subject for several reasons. Especially since they're having to explain it to Jonouchi of all people.] I stayed with a friend—you wouldn't know her, I think—for a week, then sorted things out so I crashed in the Mutous' basement until we all graduated. [Most of this is true. Technically. Wester turns around, forcing a smile on their face.] Don't worry! I came out of it fine. If anything, I learned more life skills than I would've underneath my old roof, so I should be thankful!
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It figured, now that Wester actually took a few seconds to think about it instead of casually blabbing like an idiot. No Puzzle, no Thorn, no Shadow Game with Jonouchi, no self-destructive drunken makeover, no apartment getting burned down, no confrontation with the parents... no getting the boot.]
Yeah, I... [Wester looks away, rubbing their shoulder. They're uncomfortable with this subject for several reasons. Especially since they're having to explain it to Jonouchi of all people.] I stayed with a friend—you wouldn't know her, I think—for a week, then sorted things out so I crashed in the Mutous' basement until we all graduated. [Most of this is true. Technically. Wester turns around, forcing a smile on their face.] Don't worry! I came out of it fine. If anything, I learned more life skills than I would've underneath my old roof, so I should be thankful!
[Also thankful for several more reasons.]