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...It's too quiet outside. When is that stupid holiday again? Whatever's going on needs to end.

[Private to Natalia]

Natalia... can we talk?

[He's nervous about talking to either of them, but- shortly after that entry is out of the way, Asch will be leaving his room to look for Guy and, if she says yes, Natalia, too. Unfortunately as soon as he leaves his room, his clothes are suddenly changed to this. Let's see how long it takes for him to notice. |D]

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I'm not avoiding you. We're talking right now.

Don't try to bullshit me. We've barely talked at all for a week.

[Whether Guy just decides to give up early or he's too worn out ot really fight, he sighs and shakes his head.]

I'm just in a sour mood because Luke's still gone. I don't feel like accidentally taking it out on you.

[Asch is not impressed by his cooperation.]

Luke's only been gone for three days.

Then you're being dramatic and stretching three days into a week. I hadn't been avoiding you any more than usual before that.

Do you think I'm an idiot?

No, but I do think you're pushy. Asch, if I really wanted to avoid you, I would definitely do it with a lot more conviction. It wouldn't take you a week to bring it up.

You're more subtle about it than most. You think I haven't noticed, after all this time?

Apparently not for a week.

[It's muttered under his breath.]

[Oi, OI. Asch's fists clench at his sides, eyes narrowing sharply.]

Just because I don't bring it up doesn't mean I'm blind to it.

So...what.

What did you want me to do? Wanted me to drape myself all over you? Kiss your neck, surprise you in the shower? Or did you want me to wait to do all that until Natalia wasn't looking?

[Guy gathers up his katana, intent on returning to his training.]

I never asked for that! When have I ever!?

[If Guy thinks they're done, he's got another thing coming. Asch marches forward, getting right up in his face about it.]

Is that what you think!?

[Guy doesn't rise to the bait but he doesn't back down either.]

I think you're enjoying playing the victim here, getting angry like this over me not paying you special attention. I'm going to wait until Natalia's comfortable with us to behave how we used to, thanks.

That's not what this is about. I already told you that. We've been mostly hands-off for two months, and if I'd had a problem with it I'd have spoken up sooner.

Then maybe you shouldn't have waited a week to accuse me of avoiding you, because I don't know what you're talking about.

[Guy removes himself from Asch's space and goes back to practicing.]

...It's because I told you I might be sick again, isn't it?

[It's a shot in the dark, but the timing works. It's painful to consider, but... is that really how it is?]

Is this your answer?

I don't avoid people because I find out they're dying. [He just gets pissed when they lie to him about it.] You really think I'm that lousy?

Maybe not. But apparently you do avoid people if you're not the first one to know. Or is your behaviour around me suddenly changing just a coincidence?

Contrary to popular belief, I don't have to share everything that goes through my head with you. If you want to believe I'm that petty, you go right ahead.

[Back to practicing.]

[Asch snarls at that, charging forward and shoving Guy back against a tree, eyes flashing with frustrated anger.]

Then why the hell do you expect that of me!?

Edited 2010-10-28 07:50 (UTC)

[Guy takes the assault rather well, grunting when he hits the tree and tightening his fingers around the hilt of his katana so he doesn't drop it.

He lifts his chin and glares down at Asch.]

I don't need you to share everything that goes through your head because you come out here and scream it at me whether or not I even ask for it. I don't expect anything out of you Asch; I don't ask anything of you. The only thing I've ever asked of you is to look after me, but if I'd known you were sick I wouldn't have even bothered doing that.

[Asch is nearly trembling now, his grip not faltering for a second.]

I don't get you. I don't get you at all! Why does it have to be conditional for you!? You'll accept my help, but only if I'm healthy? What kind of one-sided bullshit is that!?

It's not a condition, it's common courtesy. You don't ask a sick person to look after you.

[Guy tugs a bit at Asch's grip.]

If you're done being unreasonable I'd like you to let me go.

No, I'm not done. I knew you'd blow this whole thing out of proportion! Stop making assumptions!

Edited 2010-10-28 08:45 (UTC)

I'm blowing things out of proportion? You're the one slamming me against trees.

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