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...You don't have to.
[Though he's sure he'll meet amazing people, considering how long he'll live.]
So long as you're happy, that's okay.
[Though he's sure he'll meet amazing people, considering how long he'll live.]
So long as you're happy, that's okay.
I know. You’re a man of your word.
[How long it’ll take… He doesn’t want to think about it. Not now. Right now, he just wants to enjoy what time he know they’ll have.]
I’ll look forward to seeing you again.
[How long it’ll take… He doesn’t want to think about it. Not now. Right now, he just wants to enjoy what time he know they’ll have.]
I’ll look forward to seeing you again.
[He wants to go seek Xiao out, but...
Well.
He shouldn't be too hasty.]
xiao
where are you?
Well.
He shouldn't be too hasty.]
xiao
where are you?
okay!
do you want me to come over
or do you just want to text right now?
do you want me to come over
or do you just want to text right now?
ok!!!
[...That answer is probably too enthusiastic, considering everything that's happening, but if he doesn't force himself to be enthusiastic he might just collapse on the spot. This is... exhausting. He knew nothing about this was going to be pleasant, and he knew it was just going to get harder and harder as he got closer to people and they kept dying, but...
He's worried about Xiao.
He's at the beach shortly, jogging up to Xiao and flopping down in the sand next to him. Sand everywhere is just going to be a problem for future Haruka.]
...I'm here.
[For as little as that means right now.]
[...That answer is probably too enthusiastic, considering everything that's happening, but if he doesn't force himself to be enthusiastic he might just collapse on the spot. This is... exhausting. He knew nothing about this was going to be pleasant, and he knew it was just going to get harder and harder as he got closer to people and they kept dying, but...
He's worried about Xiao.
He's at the beach shortly, jogging up to Xiao and flopping down in the sand next to him. Sand everywhere is just going to be a problem for future Haruka.]
...I'm here.
[For as little as that means right now.]
[ The moment Haruka flops down on the sand, Xiao leans over and puts his head on Haruka's shoulder. He closes his eyes.
He's so tired, but he can't sleep.
Xiao nuzzles Haruka's shoulder. For as little as Haruka thinks his presence means, to Xiao, it's everything. Hopefully, this is a week he can go without worrying that someone's going to bludgeon Haruka to death, like they did to Nona. At least they don't need to sacrifice anyone anymore.
At least it's almost over.
Doesn't exactly bode well for their time together, but Xiao thinks they've both had enough of this island. ]
He's so tired, but he can't sleep.
Xiao nuzzles Haruka's shoulder. For as little as Haruka thinks his presence means, to Xiao, it's everything. Hopefully, this is a week he can go without worrying that someone's going to bludgeon Haruka to death, like they did to Nona. At least they don't need to sacrifice anyone anymore.
At least it's almost over.
Doesn't exactly bode well for their time together, but Xiao thinks they've both had enough of this island. ]
[He wraps his arms around Xiao, holding him close. It’s not a tight hug, but he hopes that means it’s comforting without being too constricting.
He’s quiet for a moment, but then he starts softly singing to Xiao, just to break the heavy silence.]
He’s quiet for a moment, but then he starts softly singing to Xiao, just to break the heavy silence.]
Edited (html…) 2023-06-19 00:57 (UTC)
[ A while back, Xiao had told him that his voice reminded him of someone that had saved him, long ago. Hearing the soft, dulcet tones of Haruka's voice make Xiao's eyes feel heavy – not in a way where he's about to cry. This is a moment of peace.
One where he feels like he can finally close his eyes and not worry about what's coming next.
So he does just that, and relaxes in Haruka's hold. The song quells the restlessness within Xiao's heart that's wanting to break free and consume him whole.
No...that will be a battle for tomorrow. For now, he'll find Haruka's hand and hold onto it gently as he dozes off. ]
One where he feels like he can finally close his eyes and not worry about what's coming next.
So he does just that, and relaxes in Haruka's hold. The song quells the restlessness within Xiao's heart that's wanting to break free and consume him whole.
No...that will be a battle for tomorrow. For now, he'll find Haruka's hand and hold onto it gently as he dozes off. ]
Edited 2023-06-19 01:09 (UTC)
[As things calm down, Haruka seeks out Xiao again. Things just keep escalating, constantly. The whole “oh we don’t need more sacrifices” thing doesn’t seem to have made things actually calm down at all, and Haruka will admit seeing Xiao snap like that…
Haruka doesn’t think he’s going to forget that scream any time soon.]
Hey, Xiao.
[time for some handholdin’]
Are you… feeling okay?
Haruka doesn’t think he’s going to forget that scream any time soon.]
Hey, Xiao.
[time for some handholdin’]
Are you… feeling okay?
[It's not okay, not in the slightest, but... all's well that ends well, or something sort of adjacent to that because things certainly aren't over yet.]
...I was really worried, for a second there.
[Might as well be honest! There's no point lying to spare Xiao's feelings, not at this point.]
That you were going to hurt Temenos-san or Billy Butcher, but...
[That noise, whatever it was, happened right on time.]
What was that? Like, do you - is that karmic debt still there?
[He Is Confusion.]
...I was really worried, for a second there.
[Might as well be honest! There's no point lying to spare Xiao's feelings, not at this point.]
That you were going to hurt Temenos-san or Billy Butcher, but...
[That noise, whatever it was, happened right on time.]
What was that? Like, do you - is that karmic debt still there?
[He Is Confusion.]
[Haruka blinks at him, more then a little dumbfounded.]
I mean... sure, it was a little scary seeing that actually happen, but... I already knew it was a possibility?
[mentally he is ratshaking xiao]
So why would this change anything?
I mean... sure, it was a little scary seeing that actually happen, but... I already knew it was a possibility?
[mentally he is ratshaking xiao]
So why would this change anything?
You're welcome, Xiao.
[He squeezes his hand, and then leans down to press a kiss to his cheek.]
You're... really feeling better, though?
[He squeezes his hand, and then leans down to press a kiss to his cheek.]
You're... really feeling better, though?
[Well, shame it's not a permanent thing... but it's still good that it's not a problem for the time being.]
...I did, but I would rather risk my life to bring you back then sit around and do nothing. It was a risk worth taking.
...I did, but I would rather risk my life to bring you back then sit around and do nothing. It was a risk worth taking.
[Oh, kisses. Kisses make everything better.]
I think "indebted" is a bit too far, don't you? What could I even ask you for in payment?
[And he already saved Haruka's life, all those weeks ago.]
I think "indebted" is a bit too far, don't you? What could I even ask you for in payment?
[And he already saved Haruka's life, all those weeks ago.]
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