[She sighs, already growing exasperated, the stand off just annoying her more.] I am your guard, H.A. The contract between your manager and L.C.B.T. includes you, not just B.K. [Then, she raises an eyebrow, expression dry.] I.T only a walk?
[Then, Hoshino loses the act, though not by any measure of his own. Ryoshu stands there, a dark shadow at his side as he turns leans over the guardrail, huddled in his clothes. He looks like...the kid, when their team had been assigned to that overly Christmassy town. Whimpering. Guilty.
Ryoshu waits for him to gather himself, not offering any gesture of comfort.
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Date: 2026-03-25 11:55 pm (UTC)[Then, Hoshino loses the act, though not by any measure of his own. Ryoshu stands there, a dark shadow at his side as he turns leans over the guardrail, huddled in his clothes. He looks like...the kid, when their team had been assigned to that overly Christmassy town. Whimpering. Guilty.
Ryoshu waits for him to gather himself, not offering any gesture of comfort.
She really wishes she had a cig right now.]
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Date: 2026-03-26 02:30 am (UTC)He coughs—and though nothing comes out, it sounds like he's dying, for a solid second, a baby bird with its neck on a twist.
It takes a few solid minutes for the world to stop spinning, a hand to his hair, fingers digging through his scalp.]
...Sorry, [He offers, near immediate.] I should... Hah, really get going...
[He inhales, astringent and sharp, the taste of acid lingering in his mouth.]
Yes, it's only a walk. Please... [He holds on the handrail, attempting to get a few steps in, trembling.] Take care of Ruby and the others for me...
[...He's not truly listening.]