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[thenightmarebegins]

...I must rest.

[A tense and weary Vincent wanders through town with his gun drawn as if he's expecting a threat to approach at any second. He's heading toward his building, but he can be bothered at any point along the way.]

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[returninghope.livejournal.com]

It's a bit dangerous to be walking around with that in the open, isn't it?

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

[Gives a cold stare. But after a moment he lowers the weapon.]

I was just in battle moments ago.

[It feels that way anyway...]

[returninghope.livejournal.com]

... Are you injured?

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't FEEL injured but he has some vague suspicion about how that battle went...]

I don't think I am.

[Even if he were, he'd heal in a matter of hours, or days if it were more severe.]

...Nothing that needs attention.

[returninghope.livejournal.com]

....

Even if you're still on your guard... There are children here, and with all these damn people running about, I wouldn't be surprised if none of them saw your weapon as an excuse to start trouble.

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

[He's definitely a bit confused and out of it at the moment, but he's staring to realize that there seem to be a lot of people wandering past.]

...What's happening? Another cycle of New Feathers?

[He's... lost some time.]

[returninghope.livejournal.com]

... None of them have wings, so I doubt it.

You didn't notice?

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

I've been... preoccupied.

[returninghope.livejournal.com]

I see...

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

[Not at all, and especially at the moment with everything being so... off.]

Then I assume this to be another experiment.

[At least... he THINKS he can't recall another time when people without wings showed up, though it seems annoyingly familiar.]

[returninghope.livejournal.com]

... It better be.

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

If it is... It should end soon enough.

[Though he's a little disoriented about what day it is, he's not going to be too concerned over that just yet.]

[returninghope.livejournal.com]

Even so, this seems like far too many people.

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

The Malnosso no doubt have a purpose for bringing so many.

[returninghope.livejournal.com]

... That's what bothers me.

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately, we might never know their true motives.

[returninghope.livejournal.com]

And that bothers me even more.

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

I know the feeling.

[strongest-nee.livejournal.com]

Want I should make you a bed in the snow, Mr. Broody McDarkdark?

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

[Don't tempt him. The man can sleep anywhere.]

That won't be necessary.

[strongest-nee.livejournal.com]

Yasure about that?

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

[Nods to indicate that yes, he's very sure. Then he happens to notice something amiss...]

You have no wings?

[strongest-nee.livejournal.com]

You mean beside these? -The icey structures behind her flutter, apparently being wings-

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

[Looks at them thoughtfully. They're... usually more feathery, but anything may be possible, knowing their captors...]

My mistake.

[strongest-nee.livejournal.com]

Eh, it's alright. If you're tired, I can walk you home, at least.

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

I'm fine.

[...so very far from the truth, but 'letting others help' is not something he's prone to doing usually.]

[strongest-nee.livejournal.com]

... Fine. Right. That's believable.

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

...I can handle this myself.

[strongest-nee.livejournal.com]

And how's that working out for you?

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

[Gives a sternly annoyed expression in return.]

[strongest-nee.livejournal.com]

Look, if you REALLY don't want my help, then fine. But you're going to be miserable otherwise.

[chaotic-dirge.livejournal.com]

[Sigh.] I'm on my way home anyway.