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s a k u r a z u k a mori ([personal profile] hallowedly) wrote2030-09-24 04:04 pm

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salaryman: (give 'em the old hocus-pocus)

[personal profile] salaryman 2026-02-15 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It'd be pointless to say "everywhere" and "all the time," because it's not true. It just feels that way. How is it that he's done so well to avoid him only to be unable to anymore? ]

A few days ago. [ He flicks his finger to the side, like a gesture to the beginning of the week. ] It was while I was looking for Sasaki. [ But nevermind that -- his Nightmare may be gone and that is unfortunate, but his current situation is much more troublesome. ]

Then on and off since then. Usually asking if I've been doing what he asked.
salaryman: (and the reaction)

[personal profile] salaryman 2026-02-16 12:19 am (UTC)(link)
True enough.

[ He holds his chin, feeling some senses coming back to him, but only some. ]

Kamui has always known how to use any occult working no matter how complicated. But would that ability of his still be present crossing over here? [ Anyway -- ]

Right. Subaru is much more useful than I am.

[ Thank god for being a 9-5 employee versus someone who willingly does OT even when the boss never asks for it. ]
salaryman: (give 'em a show)

[personal profile] salaryman 2026-02-16 12:46 am (UTC)(link)
Even I would be remiss not to recognize my own superior, regardless of how much time has passed.

[ A soft hm. ]

Then ... an illusion? I suppose you would be best to ask.

[ He has been acting rather foolish in concern that Kamui asked him to work. How embarrassing if true. But if it isn't true, what then? ]

If Kamui is here, he'd be without his usual power. His attention on us might increase because we're his people. But it is odd if Subaru and Kamui haven't been bothered. [ Holds chin. ] However, would either of them tell us about it? They seem like the types that would swallow up any discomfort and let themselves be his focus rather than drag anyone else into their mess.

Very kind - but also incredibly upsetting for those of us that get jumpscared slacking off.
salaryman: (bead and feather 'em)

[personal profile] salaryman 2026-02-16 01:05 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, good news--

[ Well. ] No.

[ Lightly tapping the tips of his fingers together. ] I also collapsed from anemia. It's a shame I can't use other people's blood.

[ Ha-ha... ha. ]
salaryman: (how can they see)

[personal profile] salaryman 2026-02-16 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
How should I put it?

[ Hmm! ]

When I start to think of how I'm going to explain what happened, I'm afraid it sounds very silly. [ But he's already wasting Seishirou's time - so why not waste it some more? ] I thought to show my fealty to Kamui would be best done by breaking up some building.

I wasn't able to do much, however. [ Another soft laugh, strained. ] I continue to be impressed by the work others have done before me.
salaryman: (give 'em an act)

[personal profile] salaryman 2026-02-16 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
Someone might've come along, but then again, maybe not?

[ Hard to say? If Kamui wasn't real -- ]

Lack of sleep and sudden overtime does lead to a difficulty in remembering little things.
salaryman: (how can they see)

[personal profile] salaryman 2026-02-16 02:42 am (UTC)(link)
[ A soft sigh. ]

What a relief.

[ Ah. ]

That isn't very nice to say, I suppose.

[ Another pause. ]

I should've come crying to you sooner.
salaryman: (and the reaction)

[personal profile] salaryman 2026-02-16 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
About?
salaryman: (give 'em a show)

[personal profile] salaryman 2026-02-16 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ ..........?

..........! ]
salaryman: (how can they see)

3/3

[personal profile] salaryman 2026-02-16 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
I'm sorry.

Where are my manners? How are you? Have you seen anything unpleasant?

[ He should be more concerned about Seishirou?? ]
salaryman: (what if your hinges all are rusting?)

[personal profile] salaryman 2026-02-16 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah - sorry.

I'm only asking those questions to be polite.
salaryman: (what if your hinges all are rusting?)

[personal profile] salaryman 2026-02-16 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Aha - I'm embarrassed how transparent I am to you.

It makes me feel shy after all my crying.
salaryman: (with lots of flash in it)

[personal profile] salaryman 2026-02-16 08:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Gasp. ]

Well, yes.

[ Anyway - since he is starting to feel bad about wasting his time, but he does feel like they're "getting along" so it's hard to give up some quality time. ]

But to finally answer you question, no, I'm not too concerned about much now that issue has been put to rest.
salaryman: (and the reaction)

[personal profile] salaryman 2026-02-16 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[ As worrying as worrying is, he is reassured that Kamui is not present. While he acted foolish and silly, he is still alive. While he's anemic and weakened, the city is filled with people who want others to survive. He'll live on - or he won't. Anxiety creeps up and palms may be sweaty, but he reassures himself about these two things. He'll die or he won't.

He hopes to not die, because he wants to see the end of all the machinations - Sleep's, One's and his band, the Vessels, everyone's. It seems only fair; he missed the Final Battle so fate and destiny owes him this much.

But he does pause at what Seishirou has said - and that brings a sobering feeling that he isn't quite sure what to do with. ]


Really?

That's quite disquieting to hear.

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