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[There's a smile on her face when the feed starts. Oh, don't be confused. She hurts as much as any of them, but an open angst party would help no one.]

If a man in a red cloak approaches you, be cautious but don't let him push you around. He means well, he's just an idiot sometimes. Don't hurt him and don't let him hurt you.

In other words, hey kiddo. Need a hand? I'm surprised you haven't remembered my offer yet.

[video]

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[His face is smeared with blood and tears as he flicks on the video.]

S-Saya. I...

[Completely disregarding most of what you said sorry about that.]

I... I'm sorry...

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[There's an eerie calm. Because this is nothing she hadn't dealt with before.

So there's just a sigh and... perhaps the faint remainder of a smile.]

I know.

... I know.

Where are you, Katsu? Let's talk.

[video]

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... Forest. I'm... I'm at the forest.

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[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[There was a nod and she hung up.

It didn't take her long at all to find him, familiar with the place as she was.

Then, not minding the blood or the tears, she steps forward and hugs him.]

Hey.

[Action forever.]

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[He opens his mouth to say something as she steps forward, but closes it as she hugs him. He hugs her back, clinging a little, trying not to cry again. He feels sick, like he's going to throw up.]

I'm sorry.

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[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.

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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...]

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... 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.

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But...

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

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

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[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.

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... [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.

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[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?

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... A little.

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

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[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.

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[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.

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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?