[ "gentle" isn't a word that's often used to describe her, but it's nice of him to think so, at least. what he says next gets her to pause, however. hadn't shinra said something similar before? that she should take care of herself too? ]
Since I've arrived here, I have. I have more time than I did before, to the point where I'm not sure what to do with it.
[He takes hold of her hand with gentle, with the finesse of a lover. Although he should use it to pull himself up, he kisses one of her knuckles, lips lingering briefly before he winks in her direction.]
his gentleness surprises her and he'd already kissed her hand before she could do anything to stop him. it's a strange feeling -- different from the young, childlike affection from shinra, and it leaves an odd feeling in her chest. she doesn't remember experiencing it before, back in ireland when she alone and away from humans, away from their emotions.
she pulls her hand away. ]
You should get treated first.
[ maybe when he's not delusional, he'll realize his mistake. ]
He notices how she draws back, like a cornered animal attempting to retreat, and it tugs at his heartstrings in a way that's familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. She's not afraid of him, is she?]
Was I bein' too forward?
[Perhaps it's the loss of blood from several important parts of his body that's contributing to his behavior, but he does reach out to take her hand again, squeezing firmly this time.]
I'm sorry.
If you don't want me to touch ya like that, I'll let go. Promise.
[It was an act of solidarity this time, not some sort of silly move. He does release his hold, like he vowed earlier.]
[ she doesn't respond for a moment, helmet tilted down toward their joined hands until he lets go.
is she lonely? in ikebukuro, not as much. she was always around shinra, she could visit shizuo, could stop and chat with mikado, with anri. but if she was really honest with herself, she misses ireland. misses the clean, crisp, starry nights not obscured by tall buildings and skyscrapers; the cool air devoid of exhaust and nightlife noises. she misses when times were simpler, when things were less complicated.
the feeling is intensified here, two worlds away from home. ]
You are right, I am.
[ maybe he is too. she offers him her hand again, pulling him up when he takes it. ]
[She doesn't seemed bothered by much, really, which is why he kissed her in the first place. He watches her with an avid, interested gaze. He can't see her face so he can't read that, but her body posture does slump a little when she confirms his suspicions.
Even after coming to his feet, he keeps his hand where it is.]
[ she pauses after he stands, as if waiting for him to let go. eventually, she lets it stay, turning around and heading towards the banquet table, walking around the crowded areas of the hallway. ]
I wasn't particularly busy. Though I worked as a courier, I had my own schedule.
[The expression in his face is a strange one. He's feeling a myriad of emotions right now, of fondness and sadness, but also courage- He's had what he wanted most, and so he knows that it's achievable.]
My friends've got bigger things to worry about than me.
[Mutsu does worry though.
Is she worrying now?
Perhaps she's on the ship somewhere, wondering where he is. He tries to stop himself from falling down that rabbit hole, but the thought of her believing him to be gone, truly gone-
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[ but wow what does she even say to that last part????? this is embarrassing. ]
Thank you.
[ it's really nice when people can't see her face sometimes. she looks at the rest of his body, trying to see if he's bleeding from anywhere else. ]
How are you feeling?
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[He smiles at her, not careful about how he does.
Oh dear. What's with that look.]
You have a gentle way about you. So, so! Looks like you spend your days takin' care of other people.
I wonder if you've got any time to take care of yourself!
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[ "gentle" isn't a word that's often used to describe her, but it's nice of him to think so, at least. what he says next gets her to pause, however. hadn't shinra said something similar before? that she should take care of herself too? ]
Since I've arrived here, I have. I have more time than I did before, to the point where I'm not sure what to do with it.
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[Boy.
Does he ever.]
I know most people would be happy for it, but I'd rather get back to work.
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[ but they're stuck here instead. speaking of, ]
You should take care of yourself as well.
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[He folds his arms across his chest, suddenly feeling uncomfortable.]
Some good friends of mine are here. One takes good care of me.
I should get him somethin' to say thanks.
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[ she looks around them briefly, as if checking for more weird creatures. ]
In the meantime, do you think you can stand?
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[His tone is light, teasing, as he gets to his feet.]
Are you checkin' me out?
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[ stop. ]
I think we should find you some water, perhaps food. Or a place to sit down that is not in the middle of the walkway.
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[look at this sly bastard trying to get with this girl
homie
u playin, but u ain't a player that's fo sure]
How about we find a restaurant? There should be food at one of those.
[is this his way of asking her on a date]
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I think before we find a restaurant, we should take you to the hospital.
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[He presses a hand to his forehead (which is bloody, by the way).]
Do you think be able to find a cure for my aching heart?
[stop]
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[ she'll come to a stand and offer him a gloved hand to help him up with. ]
You won't know until you try, or so the saying goes.
i'm sorry u can ask me to delete this
Is that it?
Ah, well then! Why don't you try me?
never.
his gentleness surprises her and he'd already kissed her hand before she could do anything to stop him. it's a strange feeling -- different from the young, childlike affection from shinra, and it leaves an odd feeling in her chest. she doesn't remember experiencing it before, back in ireland when she alone and away from humans, away from their emotions.
she pulls her hand away. ]
You should get treated first.
[ maybe when he's not delusional, he'll realize his mistake. ]
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He notices how she draws back, like a cornered animal attempting to retreat, and it tugs at his heartstrings in a way that's familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. She's not afraid of him, is she?]
Was I bein' too forward?
[Perhaps it's the loss of blood from several important parts of his body that's contributing to his behavior, but he does reach out to take her hand again, squeezing firmly this time.]
I'm sorry.
If you don't want me to touch ya like that, I'll let go. Promise.
[It was an act of solidarity this time, not some sort of silly move. He does release his hold, like he vowed earlier.]
You seem a little lonely.
["In a way, so am I."]
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is she lonely? in ikebukuro, not as much. she was always around shinra, she could visit shizuo, could stop and chat with mikado, with anri. but if she was really honest with herself, she misses ireland. misses the clean, crisp, starry nights not obscured by tall buildings and skyscrapers; the cool air devoid of exhaust and nightlife noises. she misses when times were simpler, when things were less complicated.
the feeling is intensified here, two worlds away from home. ]
You are right, I am.
[ maybe he is too. she offers him her hand again, pulling him up when he takes it. ]
It's alright. I just wasn't expecting it.
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Even after coming to his feet, he keeps his hand where it is.]
Being idle does that to you.
You're very busy back home, I take it?
[Her friends aren't here, huh.
Oh.]
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I wasn't particularly busy. Though I worked as a courier, I had my own schedule.
How about you?
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[The expression in his face is a strange one. He's feeling a myriad of emotions right now, of fondness and sadness, but also courage- He's had what he wanted most, and so he knows that it's achievable.]
Yeah. I was real busy.
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Are you a troublemaker, then?
[ trying. to make a joke. yep. ]
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[He appreciates that.]
It's only stirrin' up trouble if your actions are gonna change things, right? Yeah. I'm one troublesome guy.
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[ ah. so he's that kind of guy too. the revolutionary. ]
Your friends must worry about you.
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[Mutsu does worry though.
Is she worrying now?
Perhaps she's on the ship somewhere, wondering where he is. He tries to stop himself from falling down that rabbit hole, but the thought of her believing him to be gone, truly gone-
It hurts.]
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Nothing is bigger or more important than a friend.
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