Ninth Summoning || Text || Unreal reality (forward dated to tuesday)

[knew_anyway]

Everyone, please remain calm. If you require counseling, I will attempt to locate someone appropriate to speak with you. Please consider the fact that this is all just an event

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[offline]

[knew_anyway]

'm awake.

[He takes a deep breath and closes his eyes, before pushing the blankets off, trying to look as if he'd just been sleeping.]

Must have overslept.

[offline]

[knew_anyway]

Can't get anything past you, can I.

[It's not a question. Nathaniel flops on his back, staring up at the ceiling.]

Why do you care?

[offline]

[knew_anyway]

On the contrary. [He sits up slowly, reaching out to brush his fingers along the kitten's head.]

I feel like I'm doing very good at taking care of everyone else.

[offline]

[knew_anyway]

[A pause. He remembers that.]

I don't know what else to do right now.

[offline]

[knew_anyway]

[He lets his eyes slip shut for a moment, before sitting up, wrapping his arms around his knees.]

...you remember it, don't you? You were there- it really happened?

[offline]

[knew_anyway]

Yes, but.

[His voice is soft, weak.]

...they said Makepeace never- nothing ever happened. Nouda was never summoned. I wouldn't be the first to crack under pressure, and with my age-

[offline]

[knew_anyway]

Don't act like I understand your motivations.

[Glum.]

You lied to me about Kitty.

[offline]

[knew_anyway]

I wouldn't have. She would have stood trial for her crimes.

[He shakes his head, frustrated, and moves to get out of bed in a sudden movement.]

That's not the point. This is unnecessary. I'm fine.