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[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[She'll just rest her head on his shoulder, rubbing his back as soothingly as she can. It's worth a shot, isn't it?]

It's okay. It's all okay.

[angelphones.livejournal.com]

No... it's not. I... I killed him... he's dead because of me.

[It's all his fault. He doesn't know what to do. It hurts too much...]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

... I know.

[A sigh and her hold on him tightens slightly.]

It's not right, what you did. It's not fair. It's not okay, Katsu. I can never pretend otherwise, not even for you.

... But more importantly, you can right what you did wrong here. Naoya will be back in five days. I promise.

[angelphones.livejournal.com]

[He clings to her, perhaps a bit too tightly, and he shakes his head.]

But... dead people don't come back to life. He's reincarnated, not revived...

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[Here is where she smiles up at him.]

It's different here.

[angelphones.livejournal.com]

But...

[Dammit, he's getting blood all over her.]

... Ah... but... still...

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[If she minds or even notices, she doesn't seem to show it.]

Still nothing. It'll be okay. We all make mistakes, this is just a rare chance to fix it.

[angelphones.livejournal.com]

... [He takes a deep breath, and tries to wipe his eyes.]

I shouldn't have let him bait me.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

No... But it's hard to defy Naoya when he starts manipulating you.

Don't feel too bad for that. You're only human, Katsu.

[angelphones.livejournal.com]

Heh. Human... I'd like to hope so, anyway...

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[She laughs and smiles up at him.]

You and your brother are both human. And I'll keep reminding the both of you until you believe me.

[angelphones.livejournal.com]

[He chuckles and lets go of her. Distraction successful. c: ]

Thanks.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[Noooope. Her arms remain slinged around his neck, a hand coming up to ruffle his hair.]

Don't sweat it. Feeling better?

[angelphones.livejournal.com]

... A little.

[H... hey. He swats at her hand.]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[She giggles and takes that opportunity to take his hand in hers, lacing their fingers together. An innocent smile~]

Then I'm not trying hard enough.

[angelphones.livejournal.com]

[He blushes faintly and chuckles.]

Maybe, maybe not.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[Ah, so cute. So simple. Hand still holding on to his, she starts to tug him in the direction of the forest exit.]

Then let's give it a bit more time. C'mon, you need to get cleaned up.

[angelphones.livejournal.com]

Haha... yeah. I can't go home like this... Atsuro would freak out if he saw me.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Well, we can't have that.

... I have someone else I need to check on though, so... I can't stay with you the whole day, much as I'd like to.

Think you'll be alright?

[angelphones.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I'll be okay. Thanks, Saya.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

No problem~

[A pause. Would it be okay to ask...?]

Listen, I don't mean to sound insensitive... But I'm a little pressed for time and more than a little curious.

Where did it... go wrong, Katsu?

[angelphones.livejournal.com]

... I tried to apologize. He kept ranting at me, I started... losing patience and I told him he was being selfish. He grabbed me, and... I snapped a little. I pulled my sword on him. He taunted me, and... mm.

[He looks down, rubbing at his eyes.]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[A short silence in which the only thing she can do is squeeze his hand reassuringly. ... And then she composes herself and smiles up at him.]

See...? Human.

[angelphones.livejournal.com]

Heh... yeah.

[He squeezes her hand back a little.]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

It's okay... I'll talk to Matthew after this. We'll help the both of you out.

[a contemplative pause]

Did he talk to you? This brunette with a red cloak.