Nine: Happy eighteenth to me...

[mach_kick]

So then, I think it's pretty apparent by now that hoping this is all some sort of bizarre dream isn't going to work

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[broken_tool]

I...I will not leave your side...I...I am so confused...Zell-san? Wh...what is going on?

I...I can create water, Zell-san...and I am a very goo...good tracker and can provide some medical c-care...

Zell-san...for the first time in a long time...I am rather afraid.

[mach_kick]

Hell if I know. I think this is what I've been hearing about so much--the city screwing with its inhabitants.

That's great! Those are pretty much the most valuable skills we could have right now.

I'm scared too. I don't know what's going on, and people are hurting themselves chasing after things that aren't there. But I promise I'll do the best I can to keep you from getting hurt.

[broken_tool]

I...I haven't been going outside...I've seen a few things but I've always tried to turn my head away and just ignore it...but it is getting...so hard.

Yes...is there anything that you want me to do?

It...it's being so cruel...it...it showed me Zabuza-san...I...I promise I will not stray from you.

[mach_kick]

Easy, Haku. [hugs, because hell if he knows what else to do]

Not for the moment, no. We're fairly well off right now.

...I'm sorry. [awkward] I know it must be really hard.

[broken_tool]

(hugs him back tightly, squeezes shoulder as he rests head against his shoulder)

Good...good...

I-It is...but...it will pass...it will pass. (leans against him)

[mach_kick]

[keeps hugging, trying to be comforting] Yeah. It'll pass.

[broken_tool]

(rests against him, breathes in and out softly)I will...I will get through this...with your help...

If...if you need anything...please tell me.