pc: akira

[outsidebones]

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That’s up to Ryo, but… he should probably stay here with me.

[outsidebones]

It is preferable to remain in hell rather than to go back to it. For both you and he.

Can none of it be repaired?

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[He heaves a big, but quiet sigh. Not an annoyed one, this one is genuine. He glances at her, lips tight.]

The planet we're from is mostly destroyed. Don't tell Ryo... He doesn't know. The last thing he remembers... isn't the last thing I remember.

[outsidebones]

I will not tell him.

[she says it genuinely. this is hard; she wouldn't want to tell gideon the truth, either.]

There are no...other planets? [probably not, or he wouldn't feel so hopeless.] I admit, I understand. This place isn't so bad. It is not what I would picture hell to be. Though that is the quality about it that makes me most uneasy, as though we are waiting for worse.

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[He shakes his head.]

We have other planets, too, but humans can't live on them yet. [Imagine being baby lifeforms.] I know...

I don't really want to stay here, but... the way they put it, I don't know if I have a choice. And unless time can be changed too, the only thing... I'd have to go back for is Ryo. I left him alone. But if he's here...

[outsidebones]

[well. in her limited knowledge of human history, the planet that was earth did have an apocalypse where everyone died and then necromancy was invented and they were resurrected, so.]

But you are not ready to have him know of his fate.

[tearduct]

[Can't believe Harrow's universe is just theirs far-flung into the future, wow. Bone lesbians really rose from the ashes of the gay angel-demon death.]

Not yet.

[outsidebones]

He doesn't strike me as the type who would become too emotional over difficult news...?

[tearduct]

[She isn’t wrong.]

He wouldn’t be. It’s… [He looks away again, at the fire.] It would be bad for other people if Ryo found out who he was.

[outsidebones]

[im like in awe of your canonpoint choice here.]

I...see.

[she doesn't, except she sees that akira's worry is that ryo is dangerous.]

But he is your friend.

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[thank u it’s bad




He does not answer or look at her for a too long moment.]

We’re… trying again.

[outsidebones]

[ my (m/17) boyfriend (sexless/ageless) got me possessed by a demon, killed my family, ended the world, and then killed me. he seems lonely, should i get back with him?

love yourself akira. but harrow doesn't know this and assumes ryo is just an asshole of her own caliber.]

I suppose this puts a wrench in things. And yet - it would be most pragmatic for me to tell you to give up, and remove you and he from the competitors. But if I were in your shoes, I would take the chance. Perhaps there is a request other than a return to life that he would answer.

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[HELP THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT'S HAPPENING

It's very funny. By far, the first person to give him any kind of optimistic reassurance about pressing forward has been Harrow. Of all people. He finally glances at her, surprised.]

That's true... Maybe I'll... keep going then.

[outsidebones]

[yeah well unfortunately she's a softie despite everything and she doesn't want akira to live in clown hell forever.]

Provided you have the stomach to compete. Decide your path once you've achieved victory.

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[Soft bone girl...]

I'll have to build my tolerance up. It might be what all the bars are for... and if not, they're useful that way.

[Anyhow, he's a good boy, so:]

Thanks.

[outsidebones]

[she's instantly self-conscious at this nice boy energy.]

It is nothing.

[tearduct]

[Hehe.]

What about you? You and Gideon.

[outsidebones]

I intend to ensure we both succeed, of course. There are things I still must do, and she is under my protection.

[tearduct]

You sound like Ryo.

[It's not delivered rudely; there's a hint of a smile in his voice.]

[outsidebones]

[wow what a compliment. she takes it as one, though. she gets it.]

Well. He is a clever man, I think. You have an advantage, to be able to rely on one another here. I should hope Gideon and I share that advantage.

[tearduct]

I think you probably do.

[Which may put them at odds for a competition's invitation, but he can appreciate it.]

I think she likes you even though she gives you a time. She was always near you somewhere at the party. [Wait, this makes him think about something else.] Uh... sorry about the kiss.

[outsidebones]

[well, she goes a bit red, though it's hard to tell from the paint, and clears her throat. who knows which statement that was in reaction to.]

She has her reasons for staying close. [...] You are forgiven. It was a dare.

[tearduct]

[Hmmm. Well, sometimes you can be dumb as bricks, but you're somehow emotionally intuitive. He does not say anything, though.]

Ryo said you thought it was weird I wasn't with him when we got locked in.

[outsidebones]

[im gonna be honest i dont remember saying this i dont remember anything i say but it sure sounds like something harrow would say.]

I didn't find it especially unusual but I do find it valuable to track patterns. Was there a reason?

[tearduct]

[not francy lying to and tricking me (no)]

Not really. I didn’t think we were gonna be trapped, and I didn’t have any plans to be with him then.