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[nottanzanite]

[This post opens up with silence. If one listens closely, they can hear shaky breathing. When he finally speaks, it's very soft, a voice afraid to be heard.]

Yuan. [he swallows thickly, hesitating a moment. The post is unlocked, completely open, it's hurried and sloppy and completely unlike the Shitennou when it comes to his plans.] Yuan, if you

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[fortunefail]

[A completely unlocked, hurried voice post? That's bound to be an emergency. As Zoisite commanded, he doesn't bother answering. Instead, he rushes out the door and towards the weapon shop. Of course, he's also faintly wondering what sort of a mess his housemate's gotten himself into. If Zoisite was so paranoid that Nephrite guy was going to kill him, why'd he even bother going outside?]

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[nottanzanite]

[The journal is already flipped shut and forgotten by the time Yuan has arrived. Zoisite's ducked into a corner, head resting on his knees, arms loosely wrapped around them. His guard is down, but he needs a moment to compose himself before he panics and loses his head.

He knows Nephrite's still around, but he can't lead him on any further a detour without tiring himself out or risking attack on his own doorstep.]

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[fortunefail]

[The situation is eerily quiet outside the weapon shop, but even moreso inside. For a few seconds, Yuan is struck with the foreboding notion that he might've been too late, but then his gaze falls on Zoisite, sitting in the corner. He quickly regains his composure and steps towards the man, glaring down at him expectantly.]

What did you do?

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[nottanzanite]

I didn't do anything. [He isn't acting his usual prissy self. There's no big commotion over being accused. In fact, Zoisite looks downright solider-like. He's grabbed a weapon, a sword, and it's held tight to his side.]

I left to get some things, he was there, he started following me and began making threats. [He bites his lower lip harshly, standing slowly. His grip on the sword says he's not letting it go or giving it up.]

I tried to lose him, but I couldn't. I'm stuck. [He couldn't sit there all night, despite what he would have tried had he not had his journal on him. He didn't doubt that Nephrite would have run him through within seconds. With Yuan here, it provides some security.]

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[fortunefail]

[Sounds like Nephrite is every bit as stubborn as Zoisite is, then. It's completely ridiculous how they both can't just find some sort of compromise while they're in Luceti, considering killing each other isn't going to do any good. Whoever dies will come back with a stronger thirst for revenge. What's worse is that the longer this goes on, the more Yuan gets wrapped up in this whole mess.]

You're saying he's outside the weapon shop right now?

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[nottanzanite]

[He's silent for a moment, pursing his lips, the skin is blossoming red now.] Probably.

If I stayed in here much longer, I wouldn't put it passed him to kill me.

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[fortunefail]

[He glances around to make sure there aren't any eavesdroppers nearby, but just in case he lowers his voice to something close to a whisper.]

Don't you realize that you've put me in danger as well? To make it worse, he knows which house is mine.

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[nottanzanite]

What?!

[That comes out as a startled hiss. Zoisite grabs a fistful of his shirt, hauling him closer.]

Why didn't you tell me that?! Didn't it strike you that that might concern me?! [He gives a shake - that cool composure is gone, he's just barely keeping his voice restrained. He lets go, whirling around - his eyes narrowed to mere slits as he faces the wall, trying to restrain the panic and fury.] If I'd known that, I would have called someone else to come get me until I was sure he was gone!

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[fortunefail]

[Yuan doesn't take too kindly to being manhandled and it took every ounce of willpower not to punch Zoisite in the face, which is why the release of his shirt comes greatly appreciated. He backs away again, crossing his arms.]

You should've done so in the first place, idiot! The more acquaintances you show off to him, the worse the situation gets. And besides, you were too busy cowering in the bathroom to listen to anything I'd have to say.

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[nottanzanite]

[He's completely ignoring those jibs, Yuan. No, instead he's just muttering to himself. Don't be surprised if he starts the pacing.] Why did they have to bring him here, why not somebody else. Why not Master Kunzite or even Jadeite, or another filthy Senshi Brat.

[Without warning, he stops the monologue, glancing at the other out of the corner of his eye.] Get out. Go home, or go to someone elses house. I don't care. I'll find an empty apartment to stay in.

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[fortunefail]

[Alright, so the guy may have put him in danger, but this tactic is far more offensive. Even after everything Yuan said, Zoisite still expects him to stand idly by? No, to run away even? A noble act, but not something Yuan can stand for.]

And leave you with this guy? I already told you, I won't just let you be killed.

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[nottanzanite]

... Yuan.

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[nottanzanite]

Then what do you suggest? [He doubts they can lose Nephrite that easily, but they'll both be in dang- no, he has a sinking feeling he knows what Nephrite will go for.] He'll follow us home.

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[fortunefail]

[As if Nephrite didn't already have a clue where they live, by now.]

We could take a detour to Usagi's house. I doubt he'll attack while we're there.

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[nottanzanite]

[Shush, he's hoping he's slow.]

Call her then.

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[fortunefail]

Alright.

[And this is where Yuan would make a brief call to Usagi, which the mun is too lazy to actually post in Yuan's journal. Basically, it boils down to "Come to the weapon shop, now".]