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[loyalraven]

[Gilbert is in Oz's room. And there's a frantic sort shaking to the video feed as it turns on. This is probably because Gilbert's hands are shaking. Significantly shaking. And he can't quite seem to stop them.] Oz.

Oz if you can hear this, you need to answer me. You need to answer me now. Please... please answer me...

[His voice is more than a

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[holmes_fanatic]

Gilbert-niisan.

[They can't even have their one moment of happiness, can they? It's -- unfair.

Of course it's unfair. It's the Interloper and Watcher we're dealing with here.]

It -- may be better that he's not here now.

[Video]

[loyalraven]

[Gilbert is quiet for a long moment at the sound of Conan's voice, largely because he's collecting himself. He can't afford to fall apart. He can't. Not with what's going on. Not with the people still here who count on him. Naoki and Ada and Alice, the others.]

It... I hope that's true. [Now to explain that home is just as dangerous for Oz? That his being home means that Gilbert's promise to stay by his side as his servant is being broken?] This isn't his home. He deserves to be home.

[Video]

[holmes_fanatic]

Ah.

Ada-neesan, Naoki-kun, Alice-san -- you're all all right?

[Video]

[loyalraven]

[A nod at that and he speaks, voice still quiet. Strained.] We're fine. Safe for the time being.

[Video]

[holmes_fanatic]

Look after each other, okay? And if you need anything -- let us know.

[Video]

[loyalraven]

We will. Thank you.