The First Rose [Accidental Video]

[idkmybffkyouya]

[Tamaki seems surprisingly calm for someone so prone to over-reaction as he scans his surroundings with a surveyor's eye. He takes a few steps forward, tapping what's left of a dirty, barely-held-together rock wall. After another minute, he nods decisively.]

My, Kyouya. You've really outdone yourself this time. It looks so authentic. But...

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[heartslain]

[Buffy's just going to... stare at her screen for a moment. Because- what? Obviously, the boy has no idea what's going on- and is very possibly delusional.]

Are you- okay, buddy? You didn't- hit your head or anything, did you?

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[idkmybffkyouya]

Aside from being utterly lost, I am without worry, fine lady. Though your concern warms my heart and lifts even that burden from my laden shoulders.

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[heartslain]

[Her eyebrow arches a little at the answer. Someone's laying it on a little thick, isn't he?]

Riiiight. [There's something weird about this guy. Time to focus on that later, though, after she at least does the civic duty of letting the poor kid know he's not where he thinks he is.] Thanks. Unfortunately, I've got some bad news for that warm heart of yours. Wherever you think you are, you're not anymore.

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[idkmybffkyouya]

I have since realized that, my princess! Thank you for pointing it out! But a quick call to Kyouya will fix everything!

If you'd like, I can convince him to give you a ride! It would, of course, be my honor to accompany you wherever you'd like to go.

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[heartslain]

Not- going to be that easy. Unless this Yo-yo guy is here too- which he could be, since I don't really know everyone, but I think I'd remember a name like that- you're not going to be able to call him. [The boy's nice, is nothing else, and she kinda feels bad dropping the bomb on him, but he's gotta learn sooner or later.] When I say 'not there anymore'- you're in a different dimension than wherever you were before. And- you're alone, kinda.

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[idkmybffkyouya]

I've ... been told he isn't. But it's certainly a difficult story to believe, ahahahaha- [Oh, he's bringing out the nervous laughter.]

Really, this joke has gone on far enough. Kaoruuuuu! Hikaruuuuu!

[This guy isn't going to accept the bomb easily, unfortunately.]

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[heartslain]

[Wince. It is kinda of a hard thing to swallow, and she says that being from a standpoint of being used to other dimensions.]

I wish it was a joke- trust me, most of us aren't too happy being trapped here- but it's real. And- you're probably not going to believe the random stranger talking to you over the PCD, are you? Um- look, why don't you let me help you out. I've been here for awhile- I'm Buffy. If you want, I can come find you, and get you someplace safe?

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[idkmybffkyouya]

[...That was totally a sniffle. Yes, it was. And those might be tears at the edges of his eyes as he nods.]

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[heartslain]

[He's... sniffling. And that face... What on earth is she getting into? And does she really have a choice? Because she has a feeling he's absolutely defenseless, and even with the event over, it's kind of dangerous to be wandering alone in the city.]

Hit the button on the side of your PCD- it'll give you a set of coordinates I can find you with.

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[idkmybffkyouya]

[He does so, and up pop the coordinates. Oh hey, he's starting to get better at this.]

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[heartslain]

[Alright, not too far then. She shouldn't have much trouble.] Alright. Stay where you are- I'll be there in a few minutes.

[And, true to word, after a few minutes, the blonde appears on the horizon, eye peeled for the boy she'd been talking to.]

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[idkmybffkyouya]

[He's still rather fascinated with the map, jumping up and down and left and right to watch the coordinates change. When she arrives, though, his eyes light up, and he makes his way toward her, fully intending to take her hand and kiss it.]

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[heartslain]

[He's fast enough- and she's confused enough- that he actually gets her hand and the kiss in. She's never had anyone greet her like that, and it makes her blink at him for a moment before she pulls her hand away. This guy- is in a league all his own ...]

Hello- personal boundaries! [Buffy backs up a couple steps quickly.]

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[idkmybffkyouya]

[Ack! She's upset! But- Isn't that a perfectly princely way to greet a lady?]

D-Did I do something wrong?

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[heartslain]

[Tamaki, she's dealt with demons that couldn't get that close to her; how did you manage that? She's just a little... confused. And why is he the one who looks confused now?]

Let's just say less touchy, and more distance. And hi.

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[idkmybffkyouya]

[Tamaki has the innate ability to burst anyone's bubble of personal space.]

I-I see.