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I don't mind. There is a reason why children's stories persisted through time. Even we could learn a thing or two from rereading them.
And so, we shall frolic like excitable children on this beautiful night. Now, hold on to me tight and never let go.
[ at this point he's aware of how his words can affect people, but it's all worth it to see her reactions. emily'd better hold on tight for real, though, because the broom starts lifting itself up above the roof before whizzing them away into the night sky in a nice, leisurely pace.
while some of the streets in the shuten and tamamo-owned districts are a Mess from the turf war, the cityscape of jigoku-cho is almost blinding from up here. ]
And so, we shall frolic like excitable children on this beautiful night. Now, hold on to me tight and never let go.
[ at this point he's aware of how his words can affect people, but it's all worth it to see her reactions. emily'd better hold on tight for real, though, because the broom starts lifting itself up above the roof before whizzing them away into the night sky in a nice, leisurely pace.
while some of the streets in the shuten and tamamo-owned districts are a Mess from the turf war, the cityscape of jigoku-cho is almost blinding from up here. ]
[the look on Emily's face then is a little troubled, considering the implications.]
...I'm sorry.
[that there was no morning to break.]
...I'm sorry.
[that there was no morning to break.]
She was locked up in her clinic, to protect her patients from the rest of us. Sent people to her sometimes, when I found them.
[ She regrets that. She studies Emily with shameless attention. ]
...You seem kind.
[ 'Seem' being the operative word. But what would she do when the world became ugly. ]
[ She regrets that. She studies Emily with shameless attention. ]
...You seem kind.
[ 'Seem' being the operative word. But what would she do when the world became ugly. ]
[she's obedient, holding on snug to his back, and gasps in delight when they reach their heights. it's beautiful from up here, like a strange sort of jewel box, and to see it at this time, with a companion...]
I do fly some on my wings, but never like this....not at this height.
[maybe she'll have to try some day, to practice it more.]
I do fly some on my wings, but never like this....not at this height.
[maybe she'll have to try some day, to practice it more.]
[ It'd been so easy to make the decision to break from them, leaving the umbrella with Emily and the two of them scattering for the first time in two weeks. It wasn't that they hadn't been away from one another for prolonged periods of time, but this felt different. An ending to a chapter.
The new one is terrifying, though. In the middle of the night, Emily will receive a text from a familiar face. ]
he's stable now. theyre about to let me into his room.
how are you doing?
The new one is terrifying, though. In the middle of the night, Emily will receive a text from a familiar face. ]
he's stable now. theyre about to let me into his room.
how are you doing?
Well enough. I'm going to save the rest of the incense and medicine just in case, however. May they never be needed.
[...that she's replying in the middle of the night says much, however.]
[...that she's replying in the middle of the night says much, however.]
[ That is much quicker than she expected a response, to be honest. She should be enjoying some nightmare free rest. At the rate they're going, Emily will have to be hospitalized herself before she accepts any sleep.
Anyway, Aerith sends over a link to play pool online in a private room. ]
Anyway, Aerith sends over a link to play pool online in a private room. ]
What's this? I'm sorry, I'm not accustomed to things like links in these communications.
Relieved that the worst of all of this is over. Hopefully you've found some relief as well.
[ In response, Emily will receive a selfie. Exhausted as she is, Aerith's got a smile on her face, and is clearly seated in a plush chair in Cloud's room. ]
yeah. now the recovery stage starts...phew. it's been a long time coming, huh?
say, emily? thanks for everything. are you back at your apartment yet?
yeah. now the recovery stage starts...phew. it's been a long time coming, huh?
say, emily? thanks for everything. are you back at your apartment yet?
I only did what anyone should. And yes, I'm back at the apartment, since without more curse victims we can go back to normal shifts.
There'll be cleanup to sort out, and I don't doubt that the Enma will have to say something to the city now that we've passed the crisis. But focus on your young man for the time being, I hear he's quite the hero.
There'll be cleanup to sort out, and I don't doubt that the Enma will have to say something to the city now that we've passed the crisis. But focus on your young man for the time being, I hear he's quite the hero.
[ smooth topic change, em. ]
yeah. it'll take a while for everything to get back to normal. cloud, too. everything is moving quickly.
but really, i'm worried about you. are you staying with someone?
yeah. it'll take a while for everything to get back to normal. cloud, too. everything is moving quickly.
but really, i'm worried about you. are you staying with someone?
You don't have to worry about me. I'm not going to suffer any long term effects from this, I haven't gotten myself into any sort of trouble.
There is someone staying with me currently, however, since his apartment complex caught fire in the midst of things.
There is someone staying with me currently, however, since his apartment complex caught fire in the midst of things.
He will be. I can't convince him to take too much time off of his work, but I can at least make sure he's properly eating, which is enough for now.
youre always taking care of someone. has anyone ever taken care of you?
That's a strange question. Of course they've done so when I've been in need of it.
i'm not too convinced, ms dyer!
btw you have an ETA of 8 minutes
btw you have an ETA of 8 minutes
you will just have to listen for the door bell!
hmm you're complaining now but soon you ✨won't be✨
[ What'll be left on her doorstep, eventually, is a delivery of food from local food stalls that are already looking to feed people. Two orders of yakisoba and yakitori, a six pack of (admittedly cheap) beer, and a (again, admittedly cheap) champagne. ]
[ What'll be left on her doorstep, eventually, is a delivery of food from local food stalls that are already looking to feed people. Two orders of yakisoba and yakitori, a six pack of (admittedly cheap) beer, and a (again, admittedly cheap) champagne. ]
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