Homura could see the weight of burden forming itself in Tamaki's expression, and felt a certain level of sympathy for the young man. Yes, there was indeed always so much to do, and humans in particular felt rushed to do it all, with their short lives. Still, it was what made them interesting.

But there was little more that Homura had time to add, since at that moment his second appointment came through the door. He watched the woman sit, then turned back to Tamaki. "You sound like you're doing well so far. I hope you can continue. I'm afraid I have another engagement to keep, if you'll excuse me."

Homura nodded his head slightly. It was the most polite he'd been to anyone in the Institute, and perhaps his Heavenly relatives would be happy to hear he still remembered his manners sometimes. Standing, he took his tray, leaving Tamaki on his own as he went to join Enma Ai.

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