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[psycholawgy]

Nah, I don't think they'd get it. But it's be nice to know.

[projections]

You should probably learn how to say a few simple greetings too.

[That way she can use it in useful situations be a weaboo.]

I'll teach them to you while you're still here.

[psycholawgy]

[ She nods eagerly. FUCK YEAH SHIROU-SENSEI. ]

Alright. What do I have to know?

When I took up French, I learned how to say hello, good evening, good morning, good night, all those stuff. And the most important one - how do you get to the bathroom?

[projections]

Let's see...you can ask for directions by saying this. [He writes out a phrase in japanese and teachers her how to say that too.]

You'll be in trouble if you can't even find a bathroom with some help.

[psycholawgy]

[ She punches at the air, reciting the words she just learned. }

Alright! I'm so ready to go to Japan now!

[projections]

It's a nice place to visit.

Is there anything specific you want to see when you go to Japan? [It's really starting to sound like Athena has plans already.]

[psycholawgy]

Me? Not really. I wanna see everything!

[projections]

You'll want to consider taking a train.

I didn't travel around much, but I knew someone who did.

[psycholawgy]

The only travelling I've really done was from the US, to Europe, then back seven years later.

[projections]

You've been to more places than me. I know my father used to around the world often.

He might have had some interesting stories to tell you.

[psycholawgy]

Is your father still alive?

[ Might be stepping into... drama territory, but, well. Shirou's her friend and she'd like to get to know him better. ]

[projections]

Um, no. He passed away when I was still young and I don't remember him much.

[Shirou becomes more uncomfortable when Athena asks that.]

That's not it either. I have a hard time recalling certain things in general.

Sorry.

[Why is he even apologizing? Is it because he's so awkward now? probably.]

[psycholawgy]

[ definitely awkward now... but, hey. Athena has something to say about that. ]

My mom died when I was young, too. And my memory was so hazy, I thought I killed her.

It's pretty difficult to recall things when you've buried them in your subconscious.

[ YEAH PSYCHOLOGY TERMS look at me!!!! ]

[projections]

But that's just what you thought, right? You didn't actually kill her. [Athena loves her mom and there's enough proof of that. He shouldn't ask anymore questions.]

Well, yeah. It's normal for people to forget painful experiences.

I'm sorry Athena.

[psycholawgy]

Yeah, I didn't. My boss helped me uncover the truth.

[ And she gives Shirou the brightest of smiles. ]

You don't have to say sorry. I'm sorry for bringing up a bad memory for you.

[projections]

I'm happy to hear that and you don't have to apologize to me either, idiot. [She's smiling so much he had to call her that.]

It happened a while ago and I can't even remember it.

[psycholawgy]

H- Hey! You just called me an idiot!

[ SHE'S SO SHOCKED. She never thought Shirou could spout such a word! ]

[projections]

[Shirou just chuckles a little. You heard nothing. ]

You're making a funny face.

[psycholawgy]

You called me an idiot!

[projections]

I was just voicing my thoughts out loud. [Maybe he shouldn't do that anymore.]

I'll refrain from calling you an idiot if that upsets you.

[psycholawgy]

No, it's funny!

[ PUNCHES YOU ON THE SHOULDER. ]

You're a baka too!

[projections]

[Shirou frowns in confusion.]

Did you really feel the need to hit me over this? [He sort of asked for it but...]

I don't understand why it's funny for you.

[psycholawgy]

Huh? Should it not be funny?

[ Now she's the one confused. ]

[projections]

Hm, I dunno.

Wait, why don't you know? You're the one who said it was funny.

[His confusion is contagious.]

[psycholawgy]

Because... I just didn't expect it to come from you.