[Gilbert has been avoiding mirrors. Of course he has. It's become obvious for a while that something is going on again in this city. But Gilbert has also been steeping himself in denial for a bit. The things he thought he saw at the corner of his vision in mirrors can't have been real. They can't
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A breath in, and he says, not sure if Gilbert will hear him:] I'm coming, Gilbert, just hang in there.
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But no, that is Naoki's voice, and it snaps him back halfway to reality. He nearly bobbles the communicator, looking down at it.] N...Naoki? [His voice is hopeful, hushed and uncertain. He's ok?]
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Naoki's voice is reassuring though, even heard through the communicator. Gilbert is out of breath, not slowing even as he gasps out.] You're... you're coming?
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So he keeps moving, at a rapid clip, now slowing even when Naoki comes into sight, instead running straight to him.]
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And they speak, as one, voices fading from one to another.] Why did you let this happen? How could you?
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No! [He answers them vehemently.] It can't be. I wouldn't... wouldn't let it happen. I wouldn't let myself--
Wouldn't let yourself fail? Like ten years ago? [Oz's voice this time, and Gilbert flinches visibly.] N-no...
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[The manifestations are moving closer, seemingly oblivious to Naoki's presence, but Gilbert doesn't move, frozen maybe. It's not like he can fight these faces.]
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