realityshifted | ♕ fourth step ♛

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♕ fourth step ♛

[ When Sefton appears on the Plane, he looks shaken. He's behind the theater, which is convenient, since he automatically slouches his left side against it—and immediately pulls back with a quiet "ow" and settles for placing his back on the wall instead.

He slides down and curls his legs close up to his chest. ]

That can't be right... I mean, those people were— [ He pauses, realizing he's not sure who 'those people' actually are, but seems perturbed nonetheless. Then he wraps his right arm around his legs while kind of letting his left one lay out next to him (anyone paying close enough attention might notice some bandages wrapped around his arm, peeking out from under his sleeve, or applied just under the collar of his shirt). ] ... Sorry. Didn't mean to.

[ Sefton's angst obviously means he should be bugged—distractions would do him good right now. As it was and as it always will be, standard Sefton disclaimer applies. ]

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[ ~~it's more like Sefton would own Kyouya's if he keeps getting close~~

Sefton narrows his eyes, finally looking at Kyouya again. ]

... Wh-what? No. Said it's nothing.

[the amusement is now showing fully]

You'll forgive me if I find that very hard to believe.

[ ffffffft ]

'm fine.

It would be concerning that you might run off while I go to get the kit, but I suspect you aren't inclined to return to your home at present. Would you excuse me for a moment?

[ ... how did he—Sefton doesn't reply for a moment, trying to figure out if he's that transparent, or if Kyouya's just that good at reading people. Neither is all that comforting.

He would ask "Why do you even care?" but there are two possible answers to that, and he's pretty sure he knows exactly what they are. ]

No.

Edited 2009-12-11 21:50 (UTC)

Then you'd like me to stay around? It's surprising, but I don't mind obliging you.

[The pincer movement, as enacted by Hannibal at Cannae.]

[ Ughhhhh why. He's really not in the mood for this. )X ]

Can't you just go away?

I thought you might be interested to know why we encountered each other, though we live in different worlds and on different continents.

[ ... he gives Kyouya a slightly curious look. He's not exactly in a position to simply run away or drop from the Plane right now, and even if Kyouya did leave as he asked, Sefton's not sure he wouldn't just turn right around and come back or something. ]

Did you figure it out?

[Rather than answering the question, Kyouya goes to the information. He'll leave the source ambiguous]

Apparently, the separate 'realities' overlap. Further, similar types of locations seem to gravitate towards each other. That's why my family's park was your community centre. We can see each other, but we can only be seen by people from our own worlds.

[ That makes a strange kind of sense. ... if you forget for a minute the logic of everything else ever and kind of go with the flow, as he's been forced to do for the last couple of months, that is. ]

Oh. That's... a pretty specific answer.

I suspect that the same result would occur even in another town. Despite our apparent freedom, it seems it is impossible to truly escape the Astral Plane.

[he says the words casually, as if they're not loaded with anything at all]

... Great.

[ And then he looks away, attempting to ignore Kyouya. This new revelation does nothing to help his guilt at affecting Kyouya, not to mention all the things happening since he found that note... Maybe the guy will get the hint and leave him alone. ]

[Kyouya does disappear, but he quickly returns with another first aid kit. This he sets before Sefton] If you promise to take this, I'll leave you alone for now.

Edited 2009-12-12 21:22 (UTC)

[ Sefton looks at the kit, then back up to Kyouya, a bit suspicious. ] Seriously?

What would I have to gain by lying?

Dunno. What would you? [ He says evenly, not any less suspicious. ]

[untouched]

Nothing but your distrust, I suspect.

... hn.

Why would you give it to me?

Edited 2009-12-12 22:16 (UTC)

Would you ask that of Tamaki?

I think we'd've gotten stuck on the part where I tell him to go away and he wouldn't. And that's not an answer.

It's a type of answer, if not a direct one. I want to be certain of your health.

[ He grunts. ] Hn. Whatever.

I appreciate your cooperation.

[smiling like a lynx, Kyouya bows politely to Sefton before walking away towards the library]

[ Sefton watches him go, disgruntled, then pokes his foot at the first-aid kit. ~~Is it bugged?~~ Ugh... More handouts. Great. ]

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