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[dissonates]

[It's been almost a week since 'Luke' returned from his kidnapping, and over the past few days he's been trying to get used to his new... living arrangements. His mind is still something of a jumble, but despite that he's out and about, really exploring the village instead of wandering aimlessly from the mountains. More than likely, he'll be lurking close to the houses of people he knew, as either Luke or Asch, though he's too antsy to knock or say hello. He's also carting around the Key of Lorelei, the sword Asch had before.

As he walks, he'll be randomly jotting down a seemingly randomized set of numbers. Though some might find it familiar:]

3.14159265358979322946...

[...Yeah, he's definitely still a bit scatterbrained. Bother hiiiiim.]

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Well, it's not something I have to worry about any more. I'm cured. Almost.

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[dissonates]

If you say so. [He doubts your sudden feminine immunity. :|]

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

You better not try and test that.

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[dissonates]

You know I can't do that, I'm not a woman.

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you'll recruit someone, you sneaky bastard.

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[dissonates]

Such cold accusations. I haven't even done anything yet.

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

I can see the schemes cooking in your eyes, Asch, you can't fool me. [Two seconds after the sentence leaves his mouth Guy's eyes widen and he whirls around to give Luke his back.]

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[dissonates]

[He's not the only surprised one. Luke stares at him for a moment, then lowers his eyes, remaining silent.]

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Sorry. [It's just a whisper.]

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[dissonates]

.... [He smiles faintly, not facing Guy yet.] You can pretend if you want. If it helps.

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

No.

...thank you. But it doesn't.

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[dissonates]

...If you're sure.

[A pause, and then-] I could leave.

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

[Guy is quiet for a very, very long time. And then:]



Don't.

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[dissonates]

Wouldn't it be easier if I was gone?

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

[At that, Guy jerks around and grabs Luke's arm.]

Never say that. Ever.

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[dissonates]

[Luke flinches a little at that, lifting his eyes in surprise.] Guy...

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

[That pretty much makes his point, so after meeting and holding Luke's gaze for a while Guy lets go, turning back around.]

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[dissonates]

[Luke takes a step back first, then a step forward, finally just stopping and rubbing his arm lightly.] ...Sorry. I just don't know what to do... you're always helping me, even when it hurts you.

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Helping you doesn't hurt me, Luke. It never has.

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[dissonates]

...But I'm not them.

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

What difference does it make? I loved them both. I'm sure, after some time, I'll love you too.

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[dissonates]

I shouldn't even exist. What right do I have...?

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

[Guy reaches over and cuffs Luke soundly on the head.]

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[dissonates]

Owww... what was that for? [He rubs his head sorely, surprised again.]

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[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

You know what it was for.