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[The fonic link is a rather convenient tool, that much is for sure; with it, Asch can tell where Luke is in case he needs to avoid his replica- and, alternatively, whoever he's with. And in this case, it's Guy. Ever since Guy's arrival earlier this month, Asch has been mysteriously absent from the apartment he'd shared with Luke, and tonight, with Luke and Guy both out and about for the evening, he's come to a decision.

He's leaving- for good. Once the apartment is empty, he'll venture there himself, clear out his room, and leave it vacant for them to find later on. Or not find. Maybe they won't notice. Maybe they won't care.

Guy won't. He's fairly certain of that. And that- ...it doesn't bother him. He won't let it bother him.

Tsuae is displeased upon his return, of course, and Star has the nerve to try and set him on fire, but his mind is made up. Within a few hours he's packed up and ready to go. It's actually kind of sad, how few possessions he's managed to acquire over the last few years in Luceti. It'll probably only take a few trips to get it to his new place.

...Once he figures where that new place is.

People can run into him while he's in the process of moving if they so desire, though there are a couple people that, in particular, he needs to be speaking with. The area is mainly community building 2, by the way.]

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[Oh, she sees what you're trying to do there.]

You know, if you don't want my help, you can just say so.

[BUT IT'S FOR HER OWN GOOD...]

I told you I didn't need it, what more do you want?

....

[Sob. This was not the official first conversation he ever wanted, but Asch is leaving and...well, there's little he can do to keep him here. Japan steps back, bowing.]

...Please take care.

[...Did Asch just possibly invite her to dinner? He did, didn't he? Miyabi gapes for a moment, stunned, then blinks and shakes off her surprise before she smiles. He really can be sweet sometimes - even if he's being secretive and stuff, too. Oh well, so long as she can still see him, and he's safe and not about to be rained on or something.]

All right, I'd like that very much. Did you want to go to Seventh heaven? I might be able to get us our food faster, since I work there. Or, if you don't mind the way I cook, I can make it for you if we're not too busy today... [The way she cooks meaning vegetarian.]

[SHE CAN HANDLE HERSELF, OKAY.

...When there's a frying pan nearby, of course.]

Well, sometimes people say they don't need help when they really do. [And you seem like one of those types.]

[Asch shrugs carelessly and waves a hand in dismissal, turning away to head off. There are some strange people in this world, that's for sure.]

[...Y-yes, well. Cough. At least he'll get a meal from her where he won't have to worry about betrayed-master-poison or something. He still has no idea what to expect from Van at this point.]

That fine. I don't really care where we go.

[But Seventh Heaven is better than pizza, so he kind of does care.]

[Dammit, she hit the nail right on the head.]

And you think that you'd make a difference?

Well, I won't know until I try! But I'd like to think so.

Okay, then. Are you going to take that along, or are you going to leave it here?

[She's indicating Asch's belongings. Miyabi's pretty inclined to leave her own things behind and come back for them later - but Asch's belongings may hold a bit more value than her paints and parchment. Those can always be replaced, but anything more...especially if Asch was moving...hrm.]

Unless you're okay with carrying it, but I'm not sure I can match your pace and keep us both dry, too. If they're important, I can just wrap it up in my cape. If you don't mind getting wet yourself.

You're not even armed.

[He's just oozing disbelief over here.]

I'm bringing it with me. I can't- [-go back.

....

He can't say that, either.]

...The restaurant's on the way to where I was headed, so leaving it anywhere would be pointless. Don't worry about the rain, it's already covered enough.

[False. She is armed with POSITIVITY. You should try it sometime.]

Maaaybe not, but I'm pretty good at thinking on my feet!

[Wow and positivity works so well against Van 8D ............. okayno]

That wouldn't get you very far in a swordfight.

[Miyabi doesn't need a reason, nor does she need to hear more. She nods with a quiet smile and flicks the cape over the both of them. It's pretty big, and should at least keep both their heads and shoulders dry for the majority of the journey.]

All right, but we have to go now if we do go.

[And, juggling her own supplies in one arm, Miyabi moves closer to Asch before taking a step forward. Better follow in step, Asch.]

[She'd find a way to win him over. SOMEHOW.]

Wouldn't it? I'll have you know, I fended off an ENTIRE troop of guards AND a couple of thieves who were after me! Just the day before I came here!

[Which may be exaggerating a bit. But the situation calls.]

[Luke's expression turns crestfallen, until it slowly morphs into confusion. Asch isn't looking at him, so who...?

Luke glances behind him, and... ah. He sees now. Guy caught up with him, and now...

... Dammit. Why did he have to follow him? Why did Asch have to feel like he was being blamed for this? It's not like Luke wanted this. If anything, he'd rather be the one isolated like this than Asch.

He frowns down at the ground for a moment, then reaches out both hands to hold Asch's shoulders.]

I'm sorry. [It's directed at both Guy and Asch.] But I will count on it. You're my friend, Asch. I'm not giving up on you or leaving you alone for anything.

[...W-well, alright, if she's that insistent about using her cape, he won't begrudge her the shelter. He can keep up with her just fine ~~longer legs, shorty~~, so it shouldn't be too long before they reach the restaurant. Look, he'll even get the door for her! Isn't he charming. And somewhat drippy at this point.]

[....what...]

And how'd you manage that?

[He's actually a mixture of curiosity and skepticism now. Seriously, she's this tiny waif of a girl with a lot of hair. What good is she in a fight? Maybe she knows magic or something...]

I have my ways!

[She crosses her arms. It's really too bad she doesn't have a frying pan on hand to demonstrate her prowess.]

[Yeeeep, there goes his interest. Oh well, it was worth a shot.]

And you expect me to just take your word for it?

[Her eyes narrow.]

Is that a challenge? [Because she will so take one, man.]

[...no, he doesn't want to fight a girl...]

And what if it is?

[Hey, she's just trying to protect your hair from frizzing, o' fussy one. 8| Regardless, Miyabi thanks Asch politely and bows her head to him as she goes inside the restaurant, equally drippy from the waist down. She flicks out the cape (towards the outside) and folds it quickly to put away elsewhere.]

You can have a seat. I'll let whoever's working that area know.

[She actually RAISES A FIST. Yeah, that's right. A FIST. And she shakes it at him.]

Then I'd show you! I am not to be underestimated!

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