Quite possibly, denying the other is denying oneself.

[sinnedexistence]

Who: sinnedexistence and goldilocked .
When: Backdated to the 25th, during the day a bit after he made the call to Jack.
Where: Starting the apartments, before out and about.
Summary: Operation: Ladies look out, the Vessalius are here. Oz wants to explore around and familiar himself so he's asked Jack for a favor of taking him out.
Warnings: Moe The pretty Nothing really.

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[goldilocked]

[Jack's glad for this opportunity, actually. There's been very little interaction between them, save for excruciatingly needed moments - it was always nice to have family around.

He arrives probably three minutes after Oz does, green scarf around his neck, an identical one in a hand.]

Oz?

[sinnedexistence]

[The moment Jack arrives, Oz is thankful for it, saved from thinking and all. As he spots the older blond male, a smile is making way on his face while pushing off from his spot and walking up to the all claimed Hero.]

Hello, Jack. [needless to say, he had spotted the scarf in hand.] It's good to see you again.

[goldilocked]

[That scarf -- is going around your neck, Oz. Jack smiles softly in return, stepping back.]

You too. I hope Gilbert's been feeding you well, hm?

[sinnedexistence]

[There's rosy tint to his cheeks, green eyes glancing down towards the scarf as a gloved hand lifts to touch at it gently.]

..Wha- Oh! Yes, he is. [...] Thank you.

[goldilocked]

[He nods once, not drawing too much attention to it; Oz's fifteen, after all, and he beckons to the other blond to fall into step beside him.]

That boy, honestly, some times. I hope he and Vincent haven't been fighting too much.

[sinnedexistence]

[Taking a stride forward, Oz manages to sort of match pace and walk beside him, dropping his hand from the scarf to push the thought towards the back of his mind.]

Well, you know how Gil is. [he's sure you do, but he laughs lightly nonetheless. though Gilbert doesn't really talk about Vincent much.]

[goldilocked]

I do.

[The tone is faintly bitter, but it changes in the blink of an eye.] But you know him better! Let's hope he doesn't mother you too much once we get back.

[he shoves a hand in his pocket and opens the door out.]

[sinnedexistence]

Mm.

[Whether he's noticed doesn't seem to be acknowledged, rather he seems to be simply giving a light smile now before walking out into the cold chilly air. Perhaps some hot tea would be nice later.] I have no doubt he'll do exactly that.

[being out now, he looks for something else in which to talk about.] Have you been here long, Jack?

[goldilocked]

Since August. There - was another Oz here, when I first arrived, as well as Alice.

[He wraps the scarf around his neck more snugly.]

I'm really glad you've arrived. It's...well, consider it a reprieve.

[sinnedexistence]

Ah, I see. Yes, Gil told me I was here before but I don't really remember.

[Alice.. Perhaps he would feel more comfortable if she was here where he can watch over her, rather than back at home alone.]

..I suppose that would be one way of putting it.

[goldilocked]

Better a reprieve than a prison, hm? [Ever the optimist. Jack turns right at one of the streets, taking a shortcut through alleys and such.]

We'll have to stop by my old apartment, I'll pick up some things.

[sinnedexistence]

Good point. [He laughs, for one. Keeping up to follow, but faltering in step so he's not quick at his side.]

Oh, that's fine! [when a light breeze hits, he's snugging the scarf a little.]