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[trappedinresin]

How...why?

[The feed starting, however unintentional, with Yuuki bending forward before a window. Clasping at her chest she shakes her head, disbelief fleeting across her expression. She inhales but the breath catches, stopping in her throat. Pain fills her eyes as much as horror.]

She can't have--she wouldn't. All of a sudden her presence just---

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[bloodypawn]

[He hears the destruction before the feed; smells the way her blood almost immediately taints the air. The power she exudes, even if accidental, is tangible. It doesn't take much to understand what's happened, however. Leaving this place occurs at random, and instantly. No traces left behind.]

Yuuki-

[Dropping what he's doing at the moment, he moves without second thought to the main living area.

He envelopes her into his arms, a warm embrace, just as her legs begin to give way beneath her. Voice solid, but gentle, quiet as he hushes her, his head lowering to hers.]

Yuuki, -please, Yuuki, you need to calm down. Shh...

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[trappedinresin]

She shakes her head, face burying into her hands. She can't even find the strength to stand right now, heartache painfully thick. It hurts. Each goodbye before now as been a jab to the heart, but nothing compares to the loss of her mother, and the understanding that she'll never see her again, even if she manages to return home.

How can she possibly calm down?]

She's gone.

[Cracking, breath a shaky inhale, her tears wetly stain his shirt as he cradles her to him.]

One minute I felt her presence, and then in the next it just--

[Words break into heartfelt sobs, streaming down her cheeks.]

I wan'st ready. Zero, I wasn't ready!

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[bloodypawn]

[Her sobs are enough, alone, to cut his own heart. He could hate how unsure he feels, about what to say, how to say it... if anything can be said at all. This isn't a position he's been in before.

Actually knowing about what happened to Juri only makes it more difficult.]

I know you weren't.

[Softly. He allows her to fall, supporting her weight while slowly lowering them both to the floor. It's a mess, shattered glass making the floor sparkle, but he doesn't pay any heed to it, sweeping the pieces aside with a hand that quickly returns to her.]

I'm sorry, Yuuki... I'm sorry.

[He hushes her again, huddling close, while gently rocking her in his arms, a hand softly rubbing circles on her back. The scent of her tears continue to stain the air, and make his chest ache]

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[trappedinresin]

[Weak, her body falls completely to his as he supports her, guiding them both to the floor as her legs give out. She doesn't have the energy to stand right now. Her heart is too heavy. It bleeds, heavy in her chest. Every beat surges with another bout of pain that pulses through her veins.

She clutches the front of his shirt, fingers balling tight within the white fabric, grip firm. The familiarity serves as one of the few comforts she takes full advantage of, however unknowingly. If only a little, the chaotic air surrounding her fades though is still present, like electricity vibrating within the air. Teetering on the cusp of an aftershock, she swallows.]

I don't want to lose any more.

[But a soft, muffled whisper, her voice breaks. Fingers loosening, she releases him long enough to wrap her arms around his body from beneath. He's warm, tangible against her touch when she feels as though all else is slipping away.]

Zero...

[Scraping his shirt her nails dig into the material, biting holes in the fabric. Grip fierce, it's

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[bratxprincess]

Yuuki? YUUKI?! Hey!

[ She's trying to get Yuuki's attention but at the same time she's pretty concerned for her friend. Considering she hasn't been paying much attention she doesn't know what's going on but she can tell that there was something wrong because of all that she had just seen on the video. ]

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[trappedinresin]

[She can't speak to start, head shaking back and forth as legs begin to give way beneath her, throat choking through the obvious tears that cascade down her cheeks.]

No...

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[bratxprincess]

Where are you?

[ Ishtar barely caught what was going on. She heard her mumble things. She might have been hearing things but she could have sworn she heard the word 'Mother' somewhere? She's trying to grasp what happened? Was her mother here before...and now gone?

She won't ask questions anymore but she's worried about her friend. She might start looking as she holds onto the communication device. ]

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[trappedinresin]

[That isn't right, is it? Everything's turned to chaos and she isn't willing to complicate things further for others. Unsure if she can even keep her emotions under control. She's upset enough that her emotions teeter, threatening a second repeat.]

I'm safe.

[Not an answer, entirely, but the first words of reassurance she can muster, the fringe of her bangs burying her from view.]

[kamikaze_shoujo]

... Yuuki?

[trappedinresin]

[A glance, looking in the direction of the device. It's evident the moment she takes notice of the light shinning, indicating the recording. Her teeth clench harder, a hand lifting to wipe at the blood on her chin, though only succeeding in smearing it upon her face, a dark smudge.

Her breath is shaky, uneven as she draws a breath, several moments passing by before she even trusts herself to speak without breaking entirely.]

Mm...

[Though the glass clearly shattered toward her, she's physically unharmed, no scrapes or marks upon her body, even her lip healing over, save for the leftover blood still clinging to her chin.]

[kamikaze_shoujo]

You're losing yourself...

[trappedinresin]

How can I-- possibly not. [Short, though not snappy, simply choked with emotion. Her tears fall freely down either side of her cheeks.]

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[gurenpiloting]

- Yuuki!

[As soon as the feed is on, Kallen is immediately alarmed at Yuuki's distraught state. With complete concern for her friend as it shows in her tone-]

Where are you?! I'll come find you right now!

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[trappedinresin]

I hadn't meant to-- [Words picking up but with a lack of direction they quickly fizzle out. Hadn't meant to destroy part of the apartment? Or have been seen? Both?

She swallows, voice trembling behind unsteady words. If the way her hands jerk unsteadily as they lower to clasp onto her skirt tight is an indicator, she's visibly shaken. Her bangs fall to shield her eyes from the screen.]

I... I'm unharmed, Kallen.

[A mere step forward, however, is met with the crunching of glass beneath her feet. This entire mess... all because her emotions flew away from her. They still toss violently inside, twisting and coiling around her stomach. Knuckles white it's a struggle to even just keep them under check.]

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[gurenpiloting]

[She's too aware of the surroundings - the shattered pieces of glass, the wrecked apartment, Yuuki's trembling hands... all the more reason for Kallen to find her friend.]

It doesn't matter. I need to see you immediately!

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[trappedinresin]

[ Weighted silence, the back of her hand rising to shield her eyes from view, before-]

Is it safe for you to travel alone right now?

[bodyjacked]

...Yuuki-san?

[trappedinresin]

[Swallows, barely clearing her throat enough to be understood.]

It's mother. She-- She's gone.

[bodyjacked]

She's actually-- I'm sorry.

[trappedinresin]

[She shakes her head, eyes hidden beneath the fringe of her bangs]

It's nothing for you to apologize for, Maria-kun.