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dissonates) wrote2012-03-21 12:50 am
dissonates) wrote2012-03-21 12:50 am
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[Action / Backdated to the 19th]
[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.]
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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When there's a rain storm coming soon? [Honestly Asch...why do you lie when you kinda suck at it?]
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...shit, she's just going to find out if she visits anyway, isn't she.]
Fine, I'm just moving. And I'm doing it now.
[So just Deal With It, okay.]
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Miyabi purses her lips, fighting the urge to ask all those questions, and just sighs. There's no reason to ask or even argue the subject - Asch was like Issun that way, stubborn and bullheaded. Once his mind was made, nothing could stop him.]
...Do you need any help?
[She may not like it, but it's better to offer than to worry about where he'll be staying tonight, especially with a storm coming.]
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[Which is less a rejection and more... an uncertainty. He doesn't really want to be bringing the people he gives a damn about back to the house he's apparently going to be sharing with Van. It's just not safe.]
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All right, all right...you win. Just tell me you actually have a place to stay to ease my mind. You know I won't let you wander around in the rain, Ach.
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Of course I have a place to stay. I wasn't just going to sleep outside.
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Why're you moving out? Did you have another fight with Luke? Ah...you should get moving soon, the rain's going to be picking up soon. [Or at least it looks that way. It's gotten much darker in the short time they've been speaking.] Can I still come visit you?
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....
Maybe it's better if he stops for a moment. He's almost done moving his things anyway.]
...We should go before it starts to pour. I want to get something to eat.
[It's... sort of an invitation? And a dodge, at the same time.]
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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.]
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That fine. I don't really care where we go.
[But Seventh Heaven is better than pizza, so he kind of does care.]
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[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.
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....
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.
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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.]
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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.][Action]
You can have a seat. I'll let whoever's working that area know.
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I won't make you tell me what happened, but I'd at least like to know why you're moving out so suddenly, Asch.
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[It's a silly distinction to make, really. He's still uncomfortable with the idea of discussing it - especially in a public place - but considering it's Miyabi, she'll probably find out sooner or later.
...Even so, he had to point it out.]
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[She leans back with a sly smile, but turns her head once a waiter arrives to take their orders. Miyabi greets the waiter with a smile and wave, and motions for Asch to go first, if he's ready. For herself? She'll probably just get something simple - a salad or some vegetable soup or something.]
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[Asch makes a request for a chicken parmesan- somewhat elaborate for a lunch dish, maybe, but he's just been effectively kicked out of his own home by circumstance and thrown into a less-than-ideal living arrangement as a result. He wants some goddamn comfort food. Once the server leaves, he's quiet for a long, uncomfortable moment before he speaks again.]
...Guy came back. You probably noticed.
[Though he has no idea how well (if at all) Miyabi knew him, Guy's existence in Asch's life before was pretty damn significant, so.]
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[That, and her confused look, should answer Asch's question as to how well Miyabi knew the young man when he was here long ago. She blinks, then shakes her head slowly. No, it can't be a friend, if Asch is moving out. An enemy, then? But why would he move out on his own? That's just inviting trouble, and Miyabi's pretty sure Asch wouldn't do MUCH to...protect Luke. Luke can do enough for himself anyway.
Then why?]
Did something bad happen between you and him, Asch?
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...Well it's not like he ever told her.
Lips pursing, he glances away, considering his words carefully. There's no way to explain this without revealing the absolute truth, so... why bother beating around the bush?]
He was my servant. As a kid, I always thought of him as my friend. Someone I could trust and depend on. [Someone I could love.] He's Luke's best friend, too. That's why they're living together now.
[That's why Luke brought him home.]
...My father murdered his entire family.
[And that's why it isn't home anymore.]
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I'm...I'm sorry. [Haha, what else could she even say?] I-I know it's not much, but if you ever need anything at all, I'll be more than willing to help you, Asch. I...I don't think it's right, that you had to leave, but wherever you stay now, I'd like to at least be able to be there when you need me. ...If that's all right.
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Right now, though, it's just irritating. And it isn't right that he had to leave, either. But Luke had made that decision, and he's... probably better off for it. They both are. They'll be happier with each other, without him. They've both probably already smiled more often than they ever could with him around.
He really isn't meant to have a home. A family. Not like that.]
You shouldn't try to visit me. It could be dangerous, if someone sees you.
[Cryptic as it is, he doesn't really know how to explain that warning. But he just can't leave it at that, he knows.]
...I'll still be around.
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Dangerous? It'd be dangerous if she visited? Why? Where was Asch even going, to warrant that kind of response? Would he be safe? All kinds of thoughts and worries buzz angrily in her mind, and Miyabi knits her eyebrows together, sighing and leaning her cheek into one hand.]
...All right, but if it's dangerous, then I want you to be careful, too, okay? That's all I'm asking right now.
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