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[bondsofsuffering]

[...Wait a sec.]

She's got stuff on the teachers at that school?

[melodyoflogic]

Yeah. [Yeaaaaaaaah.

At Tsukiomi.]

I guess some of it you'll just have to find out for yourself.

[Because really, knowing about Hiyono and actually knowing Hiyono were two entirely different worlds of being witness to questionably legal life choices.]

[bondsofsuffering]

Guess it makes sense she was able to get into a school meant to catch the Blade Children...

[Yeesh. He'll have to keep that in mind for next time.

Drawing up Ayumu's free hand with his own, he places a kiss on it before continuing:]

Anythin' else you think we should go over? I already told her not to call me by 'Mizushiro.'

[melodyoflogic]

So she knows about that plan then? Good. [One less thing to worry about, at least.

Even with the thoughts swimming restlessly about his head, he can't hide the small quirk of his lips when Hizumi kisses his hand. Hizumi really could read him all too well.......

He leans closer, resting his forehead against Hizumi's for the added closeness and comfort, before continuing.]

.....There is one last thing..... I'm just not sure how to tell her. She has every right to know, but....

[Once, he wouldn't have been so hesitant to tell her. That was before they'd come here, though, and he'd learned so much from his growing relationship with Hizumi.]

[bondsofsuffering]

Wmell, to be honest, I didn't recognize her 'til she called me by my full name.

[So yes. That was addressed.

He rests his head against Ayumu's, eyes closing as he focuses on Ayumu's voice and the comfort of his closeness.]

...You mean like what'll happen if we go back?

[His voice is calm as he asks. Even before he came here, he'd come to terms with his death in that world; it was simply inevitable.

Others, however... They weren't as likely to take it in stride so easily.

No. Even a stranger would probably be concerned to hear such a thing. So for someone close to Ayumu...]

[melodyoflogic]

....Yes.

[He curls a little closer to Hizumi in response, the lamp on the bedside table vibrating slightly.

Once upon a time he might not have realized how it might hurt her to hear it. Once he might have figured she'd be a little upset, maybe, but she'd get over it easily enough. Even thinking about that makes him feel guilty now.

He really was an idiot.]

I don't know how to explain it to her.... and I don't know how she'll handle it. Not well, but beyond that.....

[bondsofsuffering]

[He draws back just enough to kiss Ayumu on the cheek his time, opening up a link through their crystals to send along feelings of comfort. Though he still speaks aloud, the feelings accompanying the words can easily be sensed.

Trust. Support. Love.]

Then you can leave that part to me. I'm the one who did the research, anyway.

[If Ayumu isn't comfortable trying to explain it, Hizumi is plenty qualified to do the job for him.]

[melodyoflogic]

.....Thank you.

[There's a rush of gratitude sent Hizumi's way through their crystals, not just for the offer but for the support, as he embraces him tightly. Maybe it was cowardly of him to not want to explain it himself... no, it was, but it was a weight off of his shoulders nonetheless.

It'd hurt enough to see her reaction, after all.]

[bondsofsuffering]

It's the least I can do, since you're gonna be explainin' most of it as is.

[He returns the embrace, holding Ayumu just as tightly.

It would be a lie to say there isn't any uneasiness, that he fully believes everything is going to go smoothly. He's hopeful, yes, but it's still a delicate situation, and his past has left him with a bit of wariness that isn't easily escaped.

But nevertheless, he does his best to push it aside, nuzzling at Ayumu's neck.]

...And makin' dinner. I'm pretty sure she'd have a fit if it weren't your food.

[melodyoflogic]

[Being close to Hizumi like this helped in more ways than he was entirely sure he could vocalize. So he doesn't-- he lets the gratitude, love, and appreciation flow through in his thoughts sent Hizumi's direction.

You've done more for me than I can ever thank you for, you know?

Though there's a tinge of amusement at the end of the message-- mainly focused on the mention of dinner.]

You know...... She'd probably have an amusing reaction if if I served store bought food.

[.....Hizumi your boyfriend is awful.]

[bondsofsuffering]

[Hizumi sends similar thoughts right back. After all...

If Ayumu hadn't been determined to save him first, he wouldn't have been able to do anything in return.]

Is it really worth the fuss, though?

[As tempting as the idea is.]

[melodyoflogic]

.....Haa, probably not.

[As amusing as it could be, he'd rather just keep her in a good mood if they're going to be talking about details that might upset her for real.]