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[ He has to wonder if it's a pun, but. ]

Fine.

[ And not even half a minute after, he's calling.
If anything, he sounds relieved. ]

So the big emergency.... I missed you.

... [ There's silence on the other end. ]

I see. [ And the sound of whatever he was doing before he was calling, washing dishes, resumes. ] Anything else you wanted to add to that?

[ Silence on his end a moment. ]

Mm... not really. Just... missed you'n wondering how you were mostly.

[ A beat. ]

..bad time, eh?

You just-- [ A frustrated noise. ]

You don't call for days after... that, and then you just text me 'hi'. How am I supposed to feel, asshole?

M'sorry... got a bit tied up because of that debacle with the fruit. Had every intention but that bit'o madness happened.

[ And there's a sigh there. ]

Here I am making up for it though, love.

[ God dammit. ]

It's gonna take more than just a courtesy call to make up for it.

[ Scoff ]

Come on... Course I thought of that!

[ Letting out a breath though as he leaned against the windowsill. ]

D'you have anything else planned today? I'd... like a bit of time with you to make up for it.

...

Maybe some other time. [ His voice grows soft. ]

[ ...yeah okay he knows that tone. ]

At least talk to me? Something's wrong, innit, love...?

... [ There's a faint sigh. ]

Is it worth talking about? There...

There's nothing I can do...

Anything's worth talking about if it's bothering you.

[ And it's clearly bothering him. ]

...would... you rather I come over....? If it'd be better for you rather'n over the phone.

[ A little quietly. ]

M'just worried...

The last time you came over... [ He trails off. ] I mean...

I know what... I mean... [ He can't even say. He knows what he wants to say. Maybe. Maybe he's also confused. Why are things so confusing? ] We might...

Listen, love... there's something bothering you and I'd rather hear you out.

[ A sigh as he pauses to ruffle his own hair. ]

M'not going to do anything you don't want to. All business. And... maybe just some company if you fancy it.

[ ...He sighs, because the other... doesn't quite understand the problem. Maybe it's better that way. ]

The phone is fine.

[ Okay NOW he gets it. That just confirms it. ]

I know... I know.

[ A breath. ]

Can't keep our hands off each other whenever we're with each other, eh? That's what's on your mind then?

Can we just not--

...Forget about it. I'm hanging up.

No wait, hang on! [ Deflate. Less desperate. Calmer. ] Please.

[ Another exhale. ]

Look... yeah... the last time... things got complicated. And... we're prolly in a bit too deep. I just... I wanted to see you. After all that, I honestly did want to see you but... all that happened.

Probably? What do you mean probably?

Do you know how distressing it is to even see your face, hell, even hear your voice after I made an absolute fool of myself?! I don't even want to think about it!

And yet here you are wanting to 'see me again'. Give me a break! I don't care what your excuse is!

The worst part is there's nothing I can do! I just have to sit around, twiddling my fucking thumbs at everything around me! Whether it's your stupid bullshit or not being able to help Zero-san--

I just-- [ And his voice cracks. ] Just...

... [ He just hangs up. ]

[ Yeah okay so if he calls, he's just gonna get hung up on so....

He's just going to wait a while. Wait while he cools off.

Twenty minutes and there's going to be a slight... blur... in his shadow. And a rather familiar hand slipping into his own for the briefest second before pulling away. It's just a sign that he's there. But he's quick to stand back, right in the shadows with his hand in his pocket.

He's quiet, almost apologetic. ]

You ent made a fool of yourself in the least. You haven't the slightest idea. As for Zero...

[ A slight slump of his shoulder. ]

I told you. It ent your fault either. He's back'n maybe this'll be good for him. He seems to be more in control now. Maybe he needed that to happen.

[ He glances over at Ron as he appears. There's something... a strange feeling about him using his own shadow to appear in places. He watches him for a moment. ]

Why are you here.

Edited 2016-12-05 09:28 (UTC)

Didn't feel right leaving you on that note.

[ It's one of the more unsettling things he's come to discover about his ability, being able to have such easy access to other beings so he's taken to using it sparingly. But... it's moments like this when he's at his most desperate that it comes in handy. ]

Like I said... I was worried.

You have a lot of nerve coming here after I hung up with you. Usually people can take a hint. [ If not now, slowly you will learn over that course of knowing him that he bites hardest when feeling defensive or frightened. This one is the latter. ]

It'll take more'n that to make me leave you.

[ Most people do take a hint, yes, but if there's one thing death is good at, it's getting to places where it isn't wanted. Or perhaps places it shouldn't be in.

And this death is rather particularly stubborn when it comes to keeping an eye on those he cares about. But he won't approach. Not just yet. He'll stay where he is, not wanting to appear pushy about his presence. ]

To be honest, it does take a bit of nerve. Wager this was more important than if I had nerve or not. You're important.

[ You're important. ]

[ Those words gave him pause, and for a moment, he stood, before leaning against the kitchen counter. He looked uncomfortable. ]

[ But even so, those words rang in his heart. ]

Ron-san. [ And he let out a shallow sigh. ] This... you being here...

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