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Natalia's gone.

[It's early morning; between Natalia's sudden disappearance and Guy's little event-related affair this past week, Asch is officially in a shit mood right now, and has entered that oh-so pleasant "leave me the hell alone" mentality that he's so fond of. Thus, he's left the house and wandered off to walk along the river along the western side of the village, heading for nowhere in particular - his only goal is to get out.

If you're willing to handle his bitchery, feel free to strike up a conversation or meet him en route. He's armed but for once not dangerous, just moody. |D]

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[He's not, really, just walking down the trail along the river. He doesn't miss the fact that she's following, and he doesn't look back, but he doesn't tell her to leave, either.]

[Then she'll keep on following! The sun is rising, there's a fine mist over the river, and the birds are singing, even though it is a little cold. It kind of contrasts Asch's behavior, unless his soul is cold like the snow.

Her footsteps are quiet as she follows, only making light crunching noises in the slushy snow. She won't make another sound, either, unless Asch wants her to.]

[He's more neutral than cold or even fiery; he's angry, but with nothing to take said anger out on he's just letting it stew quietly for a while. He's moving at a steady pace, though, as if he's got a goal in mind, though he seems to be headed nowhere in particular.

...Why her? Why now?]

[Following, following... Eventually, she speeds up a bit to nudge her nose against his hand. She doesn't want to play, just "talk".]

[His eyes shift down to look at her when he feels the nudge, scoffing softly before actually speaking.] Save yourself the trouble and leave me alone.

[Squishy.]

[....Well, it was worth a try.]

[Nudges again. Now you tell Momma Amaterasu what's going on.]

[Grumble grumble. You're just lucky that no one else is around.] ...Natalia was sent home.

[~~Mun is unsure if they've met but~~ Ammy's certainly heard of her, whether through Asch or just word of mouth or the fact that Ammy pretty much watches over everyone. And that... explains a lot. She lets out a low whine and lowers her head.]

[~~Even Asch doesn't know if they've met, he's just being stupidly vague as usual~~ He shrugs, attempting to look disinterested.] It doesn't matter. She's better off back there, where she's needed.

[Oh, you and your noble self. It's okay to miss someone, you know, even if you know they're in a safer place.

She nudges him again, although she keeps her nose against his hand. It matters. And it's okay to feel that way.]

[More like stupid self, but you've always been generous, Ammy. He hesitates, then scuffs his fingers through her fur. It's not supposed to be okay for him to feel that way.]

[Well okay, that last part is stupid. B| But she's gonna lean into that, enough to rest the side of her head against his leg.]

[It takes a moment of uncomfortable scratching, but eventually Asch surrenders and crouches down beside her to pet her properly. She shouldn't have to endure his foul mood when she's just trying to help.]

[Yeah, that's right, just let it out all through therapeutic petting. Ammy feels like that's not all that's bothering him. There's something else, another twinge of emotion that she can't quite identify... But if ~~the green arrow blinking above his head~~ that tiny emotion says anything, it's that his friend disappearing isn't the only thing that's happened.]

[It'll take a lot to strangle it out of him, Ammy, so I hope you have the patience of a god- oh wait.]

....I hate this place.

[Harharhar. And Ammy can understand that. Lots of people hate this place. She tilts her head patiently. Why does he hate it so?]

[He ruffles her fur, then slumps against the closest tree, sitting in the half-melted snow with a mumble.]

Why do they do it? Scientists, doctors, scholars... they toy with our lives when they see something different, or special.

[Ammy won't move forward just yet. She just stays standing and watching, listening. Unfortunately... That's what happens when anyone views themselves as superior to others and don't value other lives.]

[Asch doesn't expect much of her; he's really just ranting quietly to himself. He does hunch over a little, grimacing.]

You're lucky. Animals don't do this to each other.

[That's what she's here for! And... eh heh. He really thinks that, huh? Well. That's all right. She'll finally go in to lay down beside him and lay her head in his lap.]

[With a grateful mumble - or at least a noise that could probably be interpreted as such - he goes back to stroking her fur. She really is good with this stuff.]

[She'll just shut her eyes and lean her head against the touch. Really, all she does is listen. But sometimes, that's all you have to do.]

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