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@stresspoint

[silentgame]

[ From here. ]

[ By the time they meet up and head to the gyoza place, Megumi's irritation has almost completely worn off, and he almost apologises for making Nanami come out again just because he's felt... childish. He should really work on getting a better grip on his emotions, be more calm and collected like Nanami. Getting riled up so easily could prove detrimental in a battle. Besides, considering the company he keeps, it'll be bad for his health too.

The food arrives and the boy automatically puts a few gyoza on Nanami's plate before picking up a few for himself. ]

Ino-san was telling everyone about your recent mission. You work together a lot, don't you?

[stresspoint]

[ Even if Megumi has had time to get past the annoyance, he still needs to know that there are other people, adults, that he can turn to without being embarrassed. Gojo does what he can, but at the end of the day, Gojo will be Gojo. When he's the source of frustration (which he often is), then someone should still be around to offer a supportive presence. Gojo had said as much himself.

And Megumi is a good kid. He needs the reminder when his guardian gets too wound up in everything else. Nanami huffs softly as Megumi proves him right immediately when they're served. If there's a hint of a smile, well, he doesn't hide that either. ]

Mm. Ino-kun is a trustworthy sorcerer.

[ Rare among them in Nanami's opinion. People he can actually rely on are more important than people who are powerful. Ino is a good person with the instinct to protect others. ]

He still has learning to do, but he handles his technique well. He takes missions seriously.

[ Unlike some! And that isn't indicating Gojo either. There are some glory hounds and sorcerers who only care about their own gain who use missions as promotion. Before Megumi can finish his last gyouza, Nanami puts a few more on his plate. ]

But he'll probably never match some of you in terms of strength. I need you to look out for each other.

[silentgame]

[ He gives a small nod of thanks for the food, ignoring the warmth in his cheeks caused by Nanami's consideration. Part of him wants to spend more time with Nanami who always finds small ways to make him feel at ease. But Nanami works so hard all day, every day, that Megumi doesn't want to burden him.

Even though he's selfishly glad that his text went to the wrong person, he does feel a little guilty for taking up the other man's time. Again. It seems to happen a lot lately, or maybe they just see more of each other because Nanami-san is mentoring Itadori. Megumi isn't complaining but he can't deny that it does make him feel greedy on days he doesn't see Nanami. ]

Isn't Ino-san due to be promoted to Grade One? It feels strange to be ranked on the same level as him...

[stresspoint]

[ These quiet moments are an escape. Little breaks from the constant struggle of routine and danger that come whenever they don't have missions or drama to worry about. Sometimes he does make time for himself, but even Nanami can appreciate sharing his space with people he cares about. He might argue with and complain about Gojo, but he always comes back. And when it comes to the kids, sharing meals like this is relaxing. It gives Nanami a sense of connection he usually misses out on.

He puts a few more gyouza on Megumi's plate, letting the calm atmosphere soak into his bones. It's nice, getting to sit like this, even if they had to meet because of awkward circumstances. At least Megumi looks happier. It's almost enough to get Nanami to smile. ]

Why do you think that? Ino-kun is a talented sorcerer and so are you. He's working on achieving Grade One, but there's no rush to achieve a higher rank. Just do what you can and you'll get there.

[ Like Itadori, Megumi seems to constantly worry about how fast he's progressing. While Nanami admires their spirit, he doesn't want the kids to end up more hurt by trying to rush into harder and harder missions. That had been their mistake when he was younger, always believing that the fastest time was better success. They had all done too much without realizing how much they were sacrificing along the way.

And then it was too late to go back. ]

You are strong. Once you master your technique, we'll rely on you.