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[ Beams right back at the shoulder clap. Buddy!! And nods along at Ryuji's sense of doing good... They're so on the same page here, it's just, it's nice to be around someone like him.

That question, though... Mark's smile slowly fades, replaced with a more thoughtful expression. What would he choose to be... that isn't a superhero... the thing he's been dreaming of for most of his life...

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Um, maybe a— [ don't say cop, dumbass— ] firefighter, or something? I'm pretty fit and I wouldn't mind rushing into danger if it meant saving someone, so... yeah, maybe that! A firefighter!

But I mean, I'm still gonna go to university, so maybe something will come up there. We still got a lot of time to figure out what we want, right? What about you, did you have anything specific in mind?

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[ They're both just... good boys! And Ryuji really appreciates being around someone who has the same sense of good as he does. It's nice. It's really nice.

The answer that comes? It doesn't really surprise him. Mark does give the vibe of like... public... good. He doesn't want to say cop either because he doesn't trust cops, but if cops were good, Mark would be one of them. So, firefighter is a little more palatable for Ryuji. ]

That's a good one! People always need 'em and they really help a lot.

But going to school is def gonna help. Maybe you'll come outta there wantin' to be a doctor or lawyer or somethin' crazy like that.

[ For him though? He looks thoughtful as well, before a little shy. ]

I kinda thought about this 'cuz of my situation but I think it'd be cool to be a physical therapist? And help people learn their bodies again. I helped my friend train his body a while back to be more fit and it kind of got me thinking. But I'm not really that smart, so it'd take a lot to get there.

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[ An embarrassed little laugh. ]

I'm not that smart either, so I'm not sure if I could be a doctor or a lawyer. But as long as I'm helping people then I'm happy.

[ Oh, that shyness though. Time to boost his bro up. ]

A physical therapist would be so cool for you, though. That's really one way of paying it forward. I know we haven't known each other that long, but it feels like it suits you, you know? You already know what it feels like, and you're really easy to get along with and encouraging, which I'm sure people need when they're going through that. And that's like... a big thing you could do for so many people. Maybe not big in the grand scheme of things, but huge for them.

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[ oh...! he's boosted...! Ryuji looks a little touched at Mark's words and he feels his heart flip in his chest. Thank you, man. That encouragement means a lot. ]

You really think so...? That means a lot. I haven't really told a lotta people about this idea 'cuz I'm just kind of... working on it. In my head. But hearing that is really nice. Thanks, Mark. You really are great to talk to.

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[ Mark's turn to be touched and feel his heart flutter a little... Who knew that being nice to someone would result in them being so nice to you in return. It really is the philosophy of the little things put into action, right here and now. ]

Ah... [ rubs the back of his neck, a little awkward, but still grinning at him. ] Thanks, man. I... I try.

But I think your heart's in the right place, so you should totally go for it. When you're ready, I mean, but you definitely should.