[ there really isn't any helping it. kogami's gaze cuts right through him, leaving his heart pounding so hard that it aches. he'd been so attuned to the calm ferocity of those eyes focusing on him until suddenly they weren't. and now, with those innocuous words, there is a void where memory should be, where a reunion could be. the sound of his own pulse echoes in that space, unsure of what to do or where to go. being forgotten is... merciless. maybe doubly so, for someone like ryuu.
it feels selfish to turn inward. it feels selfish to supply everything from solely his own perspective. can it really be called remembrance, in that case? ryuu exhales quietly. then, willing the tension to ease from his body, he allows acceptance to smooth over his raw nerves.
that's right. starting over has never frightened him, even when it's hurt. ]
Is that so? Maybe you saw my face on a billboard somewhere? [ not here goes unsaid. ] As thanks for helping me...
Why don't I treat you to dinner? Something might jog your memory.
[ he should decline. whatever that's crackling between them isn't what usually happens for first meetings. the air is charged in ways that he barely recognises but acutely senses all the same, aware of the gulf between them that exists where a reunion should be.
ryuu looks like he's waiting for something, wanting something, and an inexplicable apology is at the tip of his tongue because for once, kogami doesn't quite understand this.
he should say no, but -- ]
I would like that.
[ -- something about ryuu captivates him the way it had in another world, in another time, but it cannot be resolved here or now, not in this space. the elevator opens on kogami's floor, and he belatedly realises. ]
[ if ryuu has learned anything throughout both the many blessings and many difficulties he's had in life, it's that it's never too late to take another first step. pains come and go, some scarring more proudly than others, but there's always a way forward so long as he commits to walking it. though his heart still feels tight, gripped by the ghosts of emotions seemingly long gone, the agreement makes him smile.
as does kogami's comment when the door slides open, releasing them out onto his chosen floor. these places are a little small for what ryuu thinks he might need, but for now, they do the trick. he starts to step out. ]
Am I? That's lucky, then! It's like we're neighbors.
[ admittedly, that's probably not what one should say to someone he's only just met, but kogami can't shake the feeling that he's seen him before, that he knows him, even if it seems impossible.
then again, teleporting to another world and having a gem slapped on him shouldn't be possible as well, but here they are. ryuu's smile is soft and sweet, and he pretends he doesn't feel a strange skip in his chest.
[ following the draw back of the curtain and her step forward, he instinctively steps back. now the appearance seems to match the disciplined behavior, though he can't stop a flicker of worry from passing over his expression. surely, that short of a rest couldn't be enough to ease the burdens of their arrival...
but like a force of nature, he can simply avoid or he can navigate the storm. ]
Your country...? [ he frowns. ] I'm sorry you were taken from something so important.
[ such a dire thing to be separated from explains the rush, though he can't stow his concerns over her condition just yet. ]
...I'll go. I'd like to hear their reasoning too.
[ he falls into step readily, though not without mulling aloud: ]
I wonder... if they'll let us leave so easily, knowing that they were expecting us.
[OOC: Feel free to ignore this if it's been too long, happy to do something new instead!]
[She raises a gloved hand to dismiss his sympathy. It's kind of him to say as much, but he doesn't know her. He shouldn't bear the burden of her own concerns when they know so little about one another.]
[He seems sincere, though. Genuinely nice people are a rarity in her line of work, she wouldn't want him to get swept up along with Winter if her demand for answers results in hostility. Certainly she has no intention of provoking the crew into attack, but she would be a fool not to consider it a possibility. If they do, she'll make sure the young man isn't hurt.]
Likely not, if we discover that our translocation was intentional.
[Winter turns her head to look up at him as they walk side by side. He's taking this seriously, which she appreciates. It seems he's just as baffled as she is about the reasons why they were taken, especially given how different their backgrounds and personalities seem to be.]
In any case, I assume your being here is more than an idle inconvenience as well.
[Just so he doesn't think she believes her situation is more important than his own.]
[ though he gets the hand and understands well enough the meaning behind it, he can't keep concern from furrowing his expression. brief as this meeting as been, he doesn't consider it outside the realm of his ability to sympathize with how jarring a situation this is. when her focus shifts to him, he follows along quietly for a moment, chewing over what he'd like to say. ]
...it is. Not on the scale of my country being in danger, but it's not right of me to compare either.
[ even he knows that; it'd be inconsiderate of him to decline her concern by making light of it. ]
There are important things I need to be doing back home. [ he gazes as the floor in front of him. ] Though... this isn't the first time this has happened to me either, if I'm being truthful.
[ he doesn't know what the odds even are, but maybe a little insight to what he does know will help, in case they don't get the answers they're looking for. ]
[OOC: YES GOOD! I'll try to be less sporadic now that work is settling down a bit!]
That's not...
[Winter certainly didn't intend to diminish his own feelings of isolation and urgency. Gods it's hard to interact with normal civilians after being in the military for so long. She shakes her head.]
It's not a contest that can be won. There's no need to compare the two.
[Her head turns to glance up at him, but what he says next stops her dead in the middle of the hallway. The scientists can wait, because if Tsunashi has been put through this experience before, she would hear him speak of it. He's more likely to tell the truth.]
[ Vane may or may not have made multiple trips up a few (quite a few) flights of stairs to bring up his own groceries, then back down to grab the gallon of milk he'd left behind and make yet another round back up.
He's a bit out of breath. It's really not a huge deal, given that he's pretty physically active, but he is feeling pretty annoyed that he's missed an elevator! ]
Uhh, no, sorry. But now that you mention there's an elevator, I'd like to find it, too!
...Hey, do you need help with that?
[ He can barely see the guy from behind those bags. ]
[ though he can't exactly see who's offering the help, ryuu is gratefully ready to hand over one of the many shopping bags he has balanced in his arms. his eyes were bigger than his carrying capacity, in this case. then again, space food left a lot to be desired, so he might've gone a bit overboard with the groceries. ]
- ahh, thanks! I'm sure there was?! I've probably gone in circles a few times, I might as well have taken the stairs...
[ a laugh as the bag exchanges hands. hello! here he is. ]
This should make looking easier. You... must be new too, right?
[ He takes the shopping bag and tucks it securely into his arm, hugging his gallon of milk with his other arm. ]
Nah, trust me, don't take the stairs. At least not if you're as high up as me, but especially not with big bags of food like these.
[ He's already looking around, trying to assess where he hasn't explored on this floor yet. Surely that would lead them to an elevator, right? Don't let him lead, his sense of direction is awful. He nods, smiling brightly. ]
Yup! I'm still trying to figure out a way back home, but this is better than the spaceship, and WAY better than the crystal dessert trying to kill us. You can call me Vane. What's your name?
[ man did he pull an ssr in the meet-cute gacha. ]
You're telling me! [ a happy whuff of breath as his cargo evens out. ] After the spaceship, all I could think about was a homecooked meal and a drink.
[ he knows there are bigger problems to tackle, but that's best left for future ryuu, who will hopefully not be running on an empty stomach and a few hours worth of sapphire's endless well of tears. with a polite nod, he returns the smile. ]
Ryuunosuke - but Ryuu is fine! [ formality isn't his strong suit. he gives a toss of his head towards a corridor. ] Now that I can see, I think we head this way... if someone fit like you is telling me the stairs are no good, I won't risk it.
[ ryuu falls for it hook, line, and sinker—but gaku thinks it's going to be worth the trouble of explaining it to tenn later, because this is actually making him even more worried for ryuu. what the heck.
that said. ]
... The last place?
[ it seems like it should be an innocent comment but alarm bells are ringing inside his head. he'll wait for ryuu to open the door before he grills him on this. ]
[ listen he can live on his own just fine. he just prefers company! which is highlighted again when he balances his armful of groceries on his hip like he's carrying a child and gets the door unlocked and opened - it's quite a large space for one person. never call him unprepared.
except when it comes to opening his big mouth and getting himself into trouble. ]
- ah...haha, yeah. Sorry, I brought it up without thinking...
[ flipping the light on, the apartment is obviously still brand new and unlived in. ]
I was hoping we could have a meal and a drink before I tried to explain things to you.
[ it's worse than being poisoned, he's certain. he'll have to live this down at some point if he can't make a clean getaway, and those chances are slimming. his manners turn on him to bite him in the ass extra hard now that he's been called out on it. freezing, ryuu's once warm and casual mannerisms seem somewhat... stiff. (listen, there's no better word.) ]
...a-ah, that's right! Sorry for my rudeness... I'm Ryuunosuke.
[ though he did stop, he still looks about half-ready to bolt at the slightest provocation.
granted, looking at him, it seems he's been plenty provoked already. ]
[It shouldn't be surprising that someone who so easily trusted a stranger could also be held back so easily.]
[Jamil's intent was simply to use whoever in this grocery store as a disposable, quick check. Perhaps that was short-sighted. Perhaps there could be more use for someone so absolutely naive. So, the first step in that new sequence of planning was to make sure that this himbo didn't succumb to whatever compound he'd tasted (or, rather, to make sure he succumbed).]
Ryuunosuke, [he repeats back. He adjusts his shopping bag before coming over and slipping his hand firmly between Ryuu's hand and his own bag.]
You shouldn't be alone after trying something with a strong reaction. Since you were kind enough to help me try it, I'll help you carry your things back.
[Never mind the sensation of skin brushing against skin. Never mind it, 'kay?]
[ he is trying to nevermind it with all his might and it is not working in the slightest. he has to immediately choke himself into a cough to not make a much more incriminating noise. he did say it was spicy, right? contrary to how friendly and open his demeanor had been, he immediately jerks his hand back, then looks absolutely crestfallen about having to do that. don't mind him, he doesn't know what either his emotions or his body are doing. ]
Jamil... um, that's so kind of you, but I really think it's better if I head back by myself. At this rate...
[ ...he's actually not sure what's going to happen.
it's just taking all of his sexy acting chops to keep himself calm right now. not that he was ever in danger of springing something unwanted on anybody in those scripted scenarios but.
Sure, if you want another one! [ ryuu has two big strong arms and he is always ready to use them for good. ] Though... we should probably move out of the way before that, haha.
[ most of the locals are sort of flowing around them, their reception of obtrusive newcomers being lukewarm at best. despite that, the crowd seems even more dazzling and kaleidoscopic than normal thanks to their faceted limbs and colorful skin. he might feel dizzied by it, if not for how wholly his focus is now on eichi. pondering for another moment, he turns aside on his heel with a gesture to the street, then offers his hand. ]
Or we could do this. I don't mind if you hang onto me for a while.
[ his expression sobers somewhat. ]
I know it'd be better to rest, but... I don't feel like I'll be able to calm down for a while, you know?
[ exploring seems like the best bet, even at a slower pace. ]
After arriving as I did, I'd like as many as you could fit in. Ah, but this is quite nice, as well...
[Hug hogging aside, even if he doesn't really care who he's blocking the path of, he agrees to the hand, stepping closer to slip into both laced fingers and his free arm linked around him. Hi.]
I agree that it's impossible to rest at a time like this. There are many new sights to see, after all... And there's no saying how long we may be stuck here, so we should become used to the area. I'd like to see how music plays a part in this culture, as well.
[ and he will have a hug at the ready. but yes hello. your human walker has arrived.
ryuu settles into the closeness with a grateful squeeze of his fingers, maneuvering them out and into the flow of the city's foot traffic. lunatia had also been a wild rush of noise and color, but not quite in the same way this place is. it'd been overwhelming, but this type of familiarity calms him. ]
I was thinking the same thing! We never really got our chance in Lunatia, did we... but that doesn't mean all our hard work should go to waste.
[ he turns his gaze forward and breathes deep. ]
My heart feels calm knowing we can still do that, you know?
[All at once, everything's swept up like a storm. A sudden squall like those summer rainstorms that rush over the ocean, winds whipping about and blustering the same way Sougo that turns on his heel, perhaps faster than he ever has.
Even from behind, there's no mistaking it. The way his heart flips in on itself is all the proof he needs that the broad back his eyes have fallen on could only belong to one person. And senseless though it may be, the foolish hope lit in him effortlessly engulfs everything else as those winds push him forward into a wholehearted sprint.
He should make sure that this person is actually Ryuu before stopping him. Ordinarily, anyone would. But the cautious, logical side that Sougo has carefully tempered for decades shatters like glass the moment he reaches out to grab the man's wrist, so familiar that he wants to cry.]
Tsunashi-san!
[This is Tsunashi Ryuunosuke, and no one else. He knows it for sure now. But when their gazes finally meet, Sougo's eyes widen with even more of that overwhelming emotion he couldn't begin to name. Frantic yearning, a note of fear, gratitude and hope... blended all into one as he grasps tighter with a trembling hand.]]
[ arriving here had not been unlike a storm. growing up at sea, being surrounded and raised by it, has accustomed him to life's unpredictability. respecting it has brought him a long way, but this - is another thing entirely. twice... it's twice now, that something like this is happening.
only the quick snap at his wrist stops his racing thoughts, instead replacing them with a vivid stream of manna. through synchrony, he feels that shattering, the familiar emotions that lie behind the glass.
halting, ryuu's pulse leaps as he meets sougo's gaze, expression flashing in wonder. ]
...yeah, it's me. [ his shoulders slope in relief. ] Sougo-kun.
[Ah... it's really him. The relief that washes over him is likely palpable even outside of synchrony, warm and vivid and bright. And although it's incredibly selfish to feel relieved that Ryuu is stuck here as well, this is the first thing that's brought Sougo genuine comfort since he's arrived.]
I'm sorry if I startled you. I couldn't help myself.
[He's still a little winded from running without warning, but more than anything, he still looks... uneasy, knowing that it's going to eat away at him if he doesn't ask right this second. Ask something, anything to ease some of this nagging fear that all of the memories they cultivated have been ripped away. "What do you remember?" "Are you familiar with Lunatia?" "Do you have your memories?"
Or simply, straight from the heart:]
...I missed you. [His voice is quiet as he speaks, but no less genuine.] I really... really missed you.
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it feels selfish to turn inward. it feels selfish to supply everything from solely his own perspective. can it really be called remembrance, in that case? ryuu exhales quietly. then, willing the tension to ease from his body, he allows acceptance to smooth over his raw nerves.
that's right. starting over has never frightened him, even when it's hurt. ]
Is that so? Maybe you saw my face on a billboard somewhere? [ not here goes unsaid. ] As thanks for helping me...
Why don't I treat you to dinner? Something might jog your memory.
[ and they can go from there. ]
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ryuu looks like he's waiting for something, wanting something, and an inexplicable apology is at the tip of his tongue because for once, kogami doesn't quite understand this.
he should say no, but -- ]
I would like that.
[ -- something about ryuu captivates him the way it had in another world, in another time, but it cannot be resolved here or now, not in this space. the elevator opens on kogami's floor, and he belatedly realises. ]
Ah, you're staying near me.
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as does kogami's comment when the door slides open, releasing them out onto his chosen floor. these places are a little small for what ryuu thinks he might need, but for now, they do the trick. he starts to step out. ]
Am I? That's lucky, then! It's like we're neighbors.
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[ admittedly, that's probably not what one should say to someone he's only just met, but kogami can't shake the feeling that he's seen him before, that he knows him, even if it seems impossible.
then again, teleporting to another world and having a gem slapped on him shouldn't be possible as well, but here they are. ryuu's smile is soft and sweet, and he pretends he doesn't feel a strange skip in his chest.
he follows after him dutifully. ]
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▴ winter @specialist-snowflake
but like a force of nature, he can simply avoid or he can navigate the storm. ]
Your country...? [ he frowns. ] I'm sorry you were taken from something so important.
[ such a dire thing to be separated from explains the rush, though he can't stow his concerns over her condition just yet. ]
...I'll go. I'd like to hear their reasoning too.
[ he falls into step readily, though not without mulling aloud: ]
I wonder... if they'll let us leave so easily, knowing that they were expecting us.
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[She raises a gloved hand to dismiss his sympathy. It's kind of him to say as much, but he doesn't know her. He shouldn't bear the burden of her own concerns when they know so little about one another.]
[He seems sincere, though. Genuinely nice people are a rarity in her line of work, she wouldn't want him to get swept up along with Winter if her demand for answers results in hostility. Certainly she has no intention of provoking the crew into attack, but she would be a fool not to consider it a possibility. If they do, she'll make sure the young man isn't hurt.]
Likely not, if we discover that our translocation was intentional.
[Winter turns her head to look up at him as they walk side by side. He's taking this seriously, which she appreciates. It seems he's just as baffled as she is about the reasons why they were taken, especially given how different their backgrounds and personalities seem to be.]
In any case, I assume your being here is more than an idle inconvenience as well.
[Just so he doesn't think she believes her situation is more important than his own.]
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[ though he gets the hand and understands well enough the meaning behind it, he can't keep concern from furrowing his expression. brief as this meeting as been, he doesn't consider it outside the realm of his ability to sympathize with how jarring a situation this is. when her focus shifts to him, he follows along quietly for a moment, chewing over what he'd like to say. ]
...it is. Not on the scale of my country being in danger, but it's not right of me to compare either.
[ even he knows that; it'd be inconsiderate of him to decline her concern by making light of it. ]
There are important things I need to be doing back home. [ he gazes as the floor in front of him. ] Though... this isn't the first time this has happened to me either, if I'm being truthful.
[ he doesn't know what the odds even are, but maybe a little insight to what he does know will help, in case they don't get the answers they're looking for. ]
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That's not...
[Winter certainly didn't intend to diminish his own feelings of isolation and urgency. Gods it's hard to interact with normal civilians after being in the military for so long. She shakes her head.]
It's not a contest that can be won. There's no need to compare the two.
[Her head turns to glance up at him, but what he says next stops her dead in the middle of the hallway. The scientists can wait, because if Tsunashi has been put through this experience before, she would hear him speak of it. He's more likely to tell the truth.]
Explain.
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[ Vane may or may not have made multiple trips up a few (quite a few) flights of stairs to bring up his own groceries, then back down to grab the gallon of milk he'd left behind and make yet another round back up.
He's a bit out of breath. It's really not a huge deal, given that he's pretty physically active, but he is feeling pretty annoyed that he's missed an elevator! ]
Uhh, no, sorry. But now that you mention there's an elevator, I'd like to find it, too!
...Hey, do you need help with that?
[ He can barely see the guy from behind those bags. ]
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- ahh, thanks! I'm sure there was?! I've probably gone in circles a few times, I might as well have taken the stairs...
[ a laugh as the bag exchanges hands. hello! here he is. ]
This should make looking easier. You... must be new too, right?
[ one would think. ]
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Nah, trust me, don't take the stairs. At least not if you're as high up as me, but especially not with big bags of food like these.
[ He's already looking around, trying to assess where he hasn't explored on this floor yet. Surely that would lead them to an elevator, right? Don't let him lead, his sense of direction is awful. He nods, smiling brightly. ]
Yup! I'm still trying to figure out a way back home, but this is better than the spaceship, and WAY better than the crystal dessert trying to kill us. You can call me Vane. What's your name?
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You're telling me! [ a happy whuff of breath as his cargo evens out. ] After the spaceship, all I could think about was a homecooked meal and a drink.
[ he knows there are bigger problems to tackle, but that's best left for future ryuu, who will hopefully not be running on an empty stomach and a few hours worth of sapphire's endless well of tears. with a polite nod, he returns the smile. ]
Ryuunosuke - but Ryuu is fine! [ formality isn't his strong suit. he gives a toss of his head towards a corridor. ] Now that I can see, I think we head this way... if someone fit like you is telling me the stairs are no good, I won't risk it.
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▴ gaku @gakupon
Thanks, Gaku! It would be pretty troublesome if this happened for a while every time I had to step out for something, haha...
[ have fun explaining to tenn later. but onward! perusing the doorways that all look pretty much identical to one another, he hums. ]
We'll find it, we'll find it! In fact, I think it's this one...?
[ #1098, seems legit. ]
The last place I stayed definitely wasn't this big. Or busy, actually.
[ sus. ]
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that said. ]
... The last place?
[ it seems like it should be an innocent comment but alarm bells are ringing inside his head. he'll wait for ryuu to open the door before he grills him on this. ]
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except when it comes to opening his big mouth and getting himself into trouble. ]
- ah...haha, yeah. Sorry, I brought it up without thinking...
[ flipping the light on, the apartment is obviously still brand new and unlived in. ]
I was hoping we could have a meal and a drink before I tried to explain things to you.
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▴ jamil @nurseaviper
...a-ah, that's right! Sorry for my rudeness... I'm Ryuunosuke.
[ though he did stop, he still looks about half-ready to bolt at the slightest provocation.
granted, looking at him, it seems he's been plenty provoked already. ]
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[Jamil's intent was simply to use whoever in this grocery store as a disposable, quick check. Perhaps that was short-sighted. Perhaps there could be more use for someone so absolutely naive. So, the first step in that new sequence of planning was to make sure that this himbo didn't succumb to whatever compound he'd tasted (or, rather, to make sure he succumbed).]
Ryuunosuke, [he repeats back. He adjusts his shopping bag before coming over and slipping his hand firmly between Ryuu's hand and his own bag.]
You shouldn't be alone after trying something with a strong reaction. Since you were kind enough to help me try it, I'll help you carry your things back.
[Never mind the sensation of skin brushing against skin. Never mind it, 'kay?]
... ah, right, and my own name. Jamil.
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Jamil... um, that's so kind of you, but I really think it's better if I head back by myself. At this rate...
[ ...he's actually not sure what's going to happen.
it's just taking all of his sexy acting chops to keep himself calm right now. not that he was ever in danger of springing something unwanted on anybody in those scripted scenarios but.
better safe than sorry. ]
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▴ eichi @glorification
Sure, if you want another one! [ ryuu has two big strong arms and he is always ready to use them for good. ] Though... we should probably move out of the way before that, haha.
[ most of the locals are sort of flowing around them, their reception of obtrusive newcomers being lukewarm at best. despite that, the crowd seems even more dazzling and kaleidoscopic than normal thanks to their faceted limbs and colorful skin. he might feel dizzied by it, if not for how wholly his focus is now on eichi. pondering for another moment, he turns aside on his heel with a gesture to the street, then offers his hand. ]
Or we could do this. I don't mind if you hang onto me for a while.
[ his expression sobers somewhat. ]
I know it'd be better to rest, but... I don't feel like I'll be able to calm down for a while, you know?
[ exploring seems like the best bet, even at a slower pace. ]
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[Hug hogging aside, even if he doesn't really care who he's blocking the path of, he agrees to the hand, stepping closer to slip into both laced fingers and his free arm linked around him. Hi.]
I agree that it's impossible to rest at a time like this. There are many new sights to see, after all... And there's no saying how long we may be stuck here, so we should become used to the area. I'd like to see how music plays a part in this culture, as well.
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[ and he will have a hug at the ready. but yes hello. your human walker has arrived.
ryuu settles into the closeness with a grateful squeeze of his fingers, maneuvering them out and into the flow of the city's foot traffic. lunatia had also been a wild rush of noise and color, but not quite in the same way this place is. it'd been overwhelming, but this type of familiarity calms him. ]
I was thinking the same thing! We never really got our chance in Lunatia, did we... but that doesn't mean all our hard work should go to waste.
[ he turns his gaze forward and breathes deep. ]
My heart feels calm knowing we can still do that, you know?
Half-wildcard, kind of? Leave me here.
Even from behind, there's no mistaking it. The way his heart flips in on itself is all the proof he needs that the broad back his eyes have fallen on could only belong to one person. And senseless though it may be, the foolish hope lit in him effortlessly engulfs everything else as those winds push him forward into a wholehearted sprint.
He should make sure that this person is actually Ryuu before stopping him. Ordinarily, anyone would. But the cautious, logical side that Sougo has carefully tempered for decades shatters like glass the moment he reaches out to grab the man's wrist, so familiar that he wants to cry.]
Tsunashi-san!
[This is Tsunashi Ryuunosuke, and no one else. He knows it for sure now. But when their gazes finally meet, Sougo's eyes widen with even more of that overwhelming emotion he couldn't begin to name. Frantic yearning, a note of fear, gratitude and hope... blended all into one as he grasps tighter with a trembling hand.]]
Tsunashi... san...
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only the quick snap at his wrist stops his racing thoughts, instead replacing them with a vivid stream of manna. through synchrony, he feels that shattering, the familiar emotions that lie behind the glass.
halting, ryuu's pulse leaps as he meets sougo's gaze, expression flashing in wonder. ]
...yeah, it's me. [ his shoulders slope in relief. ] Sougo-kun.
[ and what follows is not why? or how? but - ]
Thank goodness...
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I'm sorry if I startled you. I couldn't help myself.
[He's still a little winded from running without warning, but more than anything, he still looks... uneasy, knowing that it's going to eat away at him if he doesn't ask right this second. Ask something, anything to ease some of this nagging fear that all of the memories they cultivated have been ripped away. "What do you remember?" "Are you familiar with Lunatia?" "Do you have your memories?"
Or simply, straight from the heart:]
...I missed you. [His voice is quiet as he speaks, but no less genuine.] I really... really missed you.
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