[private] until you could hear them all over the park

[curtainwizard]

Light's been feeling oddly hollow for the last week, which is why he finds himself on a third-floor corridor, outside the weathered door to the shore room. Looking for something to look at, he's about to go in - except then he hears quick footsteps behind him, and turns to see which pest they belong to.

[[OOC: private to smallpackaging.]]

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[smallpackaging]

Wait up!

*Friendly neighbourhood Sayu.*

[curtainwizard]

[Now, Light has been keeping an eye out for Sayu since the room with the rabbits, and the ridiculous children's setting: there are needling things he needs to discuss with her. But this doesn't seem a good time for it.]

What can I do for you, Sayu?

[smallpackaging]

Oh, you know, just thought I'd come say hi.

[curtainwizard]

And now you've said it.

[He doesn't sound angry, not exactly: he's hurt, and telling himself he isn't.]

What else did you have planned for today? Anything in particular?

[smallpackaging]

Nothing yet! Want to do something?

[curtainwizard]

We could. I was about to visit the beach, if you'll join me.

[The sketchbook's slightly in front of him.]

[smallpackaging]

I'd like that.

[curtainwizard]

[Taking her by the hand, in case the door is tricky today, he steps inside. It's just the coastline, grey and windy. Seagulls screech overhead. He's suddenly wearing a faded felt overjacket, which he can't stand.]

What have you been up to, since I saw you last? Still thinking about getting that cat?

[smallpackaging]

I got one! His name is Periwinkle. He's a grey tabby- he's asleep at home right now. You should come see him, he's so teensy.

[curtainwizard]

[Reclaiming his hand back into his pocket, he starts walking along the clifftop. It's the same route he always takes.]

And so completely dependent on you.

[smallpackaging]

He'll learn to take care of himself with time.

[curtainwizard]

Animals in captivity don't learn independence. They assimilate.

[It's not a relevant topic, anyway. He'd warned her, and he's disappointed by her lack of foresight - but that's nothing new.]

Sayu, you and I need to talk.

[smallpackaging]

What about, oniichan?

[curtainwizard]

[The surface calm's there, and ready: it always is.]

What made you think it was a good idea to discuss me with the others here?

[smallpackaging]

They ask, and it'd look suspicious if I refused.

[curtainwizard]

They ask. [taut disgust.]

They ask, and you - you tell them whatever they ask?