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[othersdie]

[This is Justin making a post. Reluctantly. If there weren't people he hopes to see again, he would happily spend the day in his room with his cat and a book. As it is, he's in the garden with his cat and a book.]

For those of you who are new to the City, don't panic. This happens periodically. It's temporary. Anyone who arrived today and hasn't been here before: Don't panic. You'll go home soon.

"Don't panic" is actually the best advice I have.

If you're looking for me, I'll be in Xanadu.


[Private to Ken Ichijouji]

I'd like to discuss something with you, please.


[ooc: Anything goes! Replies may be sporadic due to NaNo.]

Comments

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[othersdie]

Oh. Could I see you later, then...?

[video]

[prettyimpulsive]

[She laughs softly.] Justin, I mean you of course.

[video]

[othersdie]

Oh, sor--I mean, of course. [small smile] I wasn't sure you'd come back this time.

[video]

[prettyimpulsive]

I don't suppose it's something I really control, but I'm glad I did.

[video]

[othersdie]

Me too.

[...]

I don't have that much to talk about.

[video]

[prettyimpulsive]

Are you worried you won't be able to entertain me?

[video]

[othersdie]

A little. You're not?

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[prettyimpulsive]

Not even a little. I think it will just be good to be with you.

I'm in Xanadu now. [Looking around.]

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[othersdie]

I don't think that anyone has ever said that to me. Thank you.

[He leaves his book and picks up the cat to go find her. Her pink hair is easy enough to spot.]

Euphie.

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[prettyimpulsive]

Justin! [Yes, she is very, very happy to see him. She quickens her steps and there is absolutely going to be a hug unless he has some moves to prevent princess hugs.]

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[othersdie]

[There are no evasive maneuvers (the little cat he was carrying, however, jumps down to avoid being squished). He hugs her tightly.]

I miss you.

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[prettyimpulsive]

[Smart cat! She hugs back just as tightly. Softly.] I'm sorry I'm not here. I would be if I could be.

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[othersdie]

[He doesn't feel like letting her go, so muttering into her hair it is.] It's not your fault.

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[prettyimpulsive]

[She approves of this plan.] I would choose you.

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[othersdie]

[Euphie, why do you always make his brain stop?]

...Over what?

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[prettyimpulsive]

Over not being here. [What did you think she meant, Justin?]

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[othersdie]

Oh. Of course.

[He has no idea. He can't shake the suspicion that he's deluding himself into thinking Euphie's more interested than she is.]

I'd choose being somewhere else with you over staying here.

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[prettyimpulsive]

[Don't look now, Justin. Your cheek is being kissed softly and for a beat too long.]

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[othersdie]

[That's perfectly acceptable. More than acceptable, in fact.]

I love you.

[action] askldfjalskdfs! <333

[prettyimpulsive]

[She pulls back a bit, but only to be able to look at him. Her eyes are searching his for a moment before she speaks and her voice isn't the smooth, easy thing it always seems to be. She trips a little, but she means what she says.]

I love you too.

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[othersdie]

[He wasn't expecting her to reciprocate. Justin's not entirely sure what to do with that or with the feelings that evokes.]

You mean that.

[It's not a question so much as a need to make sure those were words that really happened.]

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[prettyimpulsive]

[A slight nod.] You too?

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[othersdie]

Of course.

[Mind if he pets your hair, Euphie? No?]

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[prettyimpulsive]

[She doesn't mind even a little.]

It's okay if you want to kiss me.

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[othersdie]

Okay.

[Truly, Justin is a master wordsmith.

He does indeed kiss Euphie. There might even be the slightest spark of passion.]