[it's not his deadness so much as the circumstances thereof. not a strong distinction functionally, though. being reminded about this next-life business just reminds him of how bad the last one was.]
[but there's an even more uncomfortable parallel here, because do you know how he wound up becoming friends with Alex?]
[it was because Alex was an obnoxious ass who forced his way into Ravi's life.]
[kiiiind of like Kotetsu is doing right now. and hey, guess what he really doesn't want to think about!]
[he slouches a bit, wraps his arms around himself, glances down at the brochure on the seat beside him.]
You're off to a good start. [it's a petulant mumble, but there's no bite behind it.]
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[but there's an even more uncomfortable parallel here, because do you know how he wound up becoming friends with Alex?]
[it was because Alex was an obnoxious ass who forced his way into Ravi's life.]
[kiiiind of like Kotetsu is doing right now. and hey, guess what he really doesn't want to think about!]
[he slouches a bit, wraps his arms around himself, glances down at the brochure on the seat beside him.]
You're off to a good start. [it's a petulant mumble, but there's no bite behind it.]