♚ Twenty-Second Move - {Audio}
{Private to Self. Sebastian can read.}
A new year dawns and I am still trapped in this God forsaken place. [He sighs and brushes his bangs away from his face.] Regardless of what you say, Sebastian, I am a year older; which means that we are behind schedule. There is no telling what has happened in our absence. (And before you say anything, I am well aware that people say that time stands still for us. I don't believe that rubbish for a second.)
I have made plans for when we return. The first person I will need to contact is Elizabeth. She must be beside herself with worry; and I can't risk the Marchioness cutting off the engagement early because I have disappeared. [One might think this was a duty he didn't look forward to based on his tone.]
The second person I must speak to is Tanaka. I'm certain he kept things running reasonably well, but I don't want to re-enter social circles without being well-informed of where I stand. After I speak to him, I would like an article to appear in the paper about...
Some vacation gone horribly wrong. If I'm made to look like a hero, my business associates may be more apt to forgive me.
Of course, this is all assuming we make it home. Until we do, I'm sorry to say that our contract will not (and cannot) end. I want you to remain loyal to me regardless, Sebastian. Don't betray me because the circumstances have changed.
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With the new year underway one might expect circumstances to improve. Thus far, the city has disappointed me. These tricks grow tiresome.
[Guess who was in the maze. And guess who didn't find his way out in time.]
I will find a way to show my gratitude for every little bump and bruise one day. I have not lost my dedication when it comes to escaping this city. Once I do, I will be certain to leave my mark. That is a promise.
A new year dawns and I am still trapped in this God forsaken place. [He sighs and brushes his bangs away from his face.] Regardless of what you say, Sebastian, I am a year older; which means that we are behind schedule. There is no telling what has happened in our absence. (And before you say anything, I am well aware that people say that time stands still for us. I don't believe that rubbish for a second.)
I have made plans for when we return. The first person I will need to contact is Elizabeth. She must be beside herself with worry; and I can't risk the Marchioness cutting off the engagement early because I have disappeared. [One might think this was a duty he didn't look forward to based on his tone.]
The second person I must speak to is Tanaka. I'm certain he kept things running reasonably well, but I don't want to re-enter social circles without being well-informed of where I stand. After I speak to him, I would like an article to appear in the paper about...
Some vacation gone horribly wrong. If I'm made to look like a hero, my business associates may be more apt to forgive me.
Of course, this is all assuming we make it home. Until we do, I'm sorry to say that our contract will not (and cannot) end. I want you to remain loyal to me regardless, Sebastian. Don't betray me because the circumstances have changed.
[/]
With the new year underway one might expect circumstances to improve. Thus far, the city has disappointed me. These tricks grow tiresome.
[Guess who was in the maze. And guess who didn't find his way out in time.]
I will find a way to show my gratitude for every little bump and bruise one day. I have not lost my dedication when it comes to escaping this city. Once I do, I will be certain to leave my mark. That is a promise.