[For what is probably the first time in... well, in ever, Trowa is breathing hard as he speaks over the comms. He's obviously not running right then, though--there's no wind in the mic and no footsteps.]
I can't go back to--[a pause; then, mildly bitter]--I need somewhere to stay.
It's... October 2nd now.
[Doesn't even bother hiding his
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...Yeah.
[It's that football thing, isn't it? Should he say something? Maybe if he apologizes, he won't have to talk about it... nnngh. This is one of those things he usually asks Quatre for help with, but that's not an option at the moment.]
[Quiet.]
Sorry. For missing practice.
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[he groans]
Wait a minute, you think that's what I'm worried about? You DIED! That's what I was worried about! Jeez, you are such a fuckin' idiot!
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...Oh.
[To hell with it; the night can't get any worse. Or if it can, he at least won't be surprised by it doing so.]
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...Bakura said you saw 'me'.
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I'm good at running away.
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Eh... Abby's comin' to get you, right?
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Just for tonight.
I don't... want to put her in more danger than that.
[It'd hurt Jaime if he did. There's enough of that going round right now as it is.]
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Who did you kill? You... didn't mean it, did you? Fuck, man. Were you brainwashed? Please say yes.
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[Beginning to sound exhausted, despite having only been back for maybe ten-twenty minutes.]
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Trowa. If you need a place to stay... I own an apartment complex.
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...It's still my fault.
[Fabric rustling. Shifting his weight while he keeps watch for Abby's approach. He speaks slowly, but he's admitting the facts, at least.]
He... wouldn't have a reason to be there, I guess. Doesn't know you guys too well.
['Tch' sound. The next words out of his mouth are both a question and a warning:]
You'd all be in danger too. If it happened again.
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[Hiruma just falls silent to listen, then groans and rolls his eyes, though Trowa wouldn't know about the latter]
Unlike Quatre, I wouldn't be afraid to ask for help if something happened. [Bitterness? Maybe just a little] Besides, who else is better equipped to deal with you!
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[The shout is uncharacteristic of him, and he clams up for a bit immediately after, aware of that.]
...Afraid to ask for help?
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