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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.]

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[othersdie]

...When?

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[prettyimpulsive]

The exact moment when it happened? Justin, I don't know.

[action]

[othersdie]

No, it--that doesn't matter.

Would you like to go for a walk?

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[prettyimpulsive]

As long as it's with you.

[She's quiet a moment.] I was afraid to think about it.

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[othersdie]

We're the only ones here. [He takes her hand uncertainly.]

About what?

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[prettyimpulsive]

[She gives his hand a reassuring squeeze.]

About my feelings for you.

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[othersdie]

[Okay, good--hand holding is a success. Isn't that the way people are supposed to walk through gardens together?]

Why was that frightening?

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[prettyimpulsive]

You might not have felt the same. [She looks up at him.] Is that silly?

[action]

[othersdie]

It's not silly. Unfounded, but understandable.

[action]

[prettyimpulsive]

Well, how long were you thinking it?

[action]

[othersdie]

Before I told you...? I don't know. A while.

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[prettyimpulsive]

Why didn't you say anything?

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[othersdie]

I didn't want to hear you say you didn't feel the same way. As long as I didn't ask, that couldn't happen.

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[prettyimpulsive]

[She gives his hand a squeeze.] I feel so safe with you. It's strange we'd both be scared of each other. [She smiles gently at him.]

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[othersdie]

[He returns her smile, feeling... genuinely content. It's a strange feeling.] People we love can hurt us more than anyone else. Some caution is sensible, as long as it's not too much.

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[prettyimpulsive]

I never used to be cautious. [But then life happened.]

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[othersdie]

Does anyone start out cautious?

...Not that it matters. I'm just glad you're here, now, for however long.

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[prettyimpulsive]

I guess that's true, isn't it? [She smiles at him. She likes how thoughtful he is. There are so many things to think and worry about right now, but she doesn't want to. She wants to be happy in this...

for however long.]