eight † video

[popupshadow]

[he's standing near the ice cream place. the display looks almost woefully empty and the place just a little deserted.]

Ah, even the ice cream parlour was badly hit. I was hoping it'd be spared, but ... no desserts for me in the meantime, I guess.

[slightly serious tone, but for the most part it's kept light and jovial, even.]... with all that

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Video.

[jumpingbird]

You shouldn't think on pointless things.

[an... empty video of a point that overlooks the city. and, yes, he knows the 'other' Kamui arrived, but that's questions for after a period.]

[popupshadow]

It isn't. It's very important, and those who have the ears for it will know.

[smile, smile. pleasantries. damn this talk of fate and shit.]

How are you? The food shortage made it difficult for things in my side, but you're still welcome to come over.

[jumpingbird]

It's barely a food shortage.

[but, a pause. hn.]

When?

[popupshadow]

It is to those who've always lived in luxury.

Well, you can come anytime in the morning. I usually have to go to work in the evening, so I'm afraid I can't serve you dinner anymore.

[jumpingbird]

But you haven't. [well. compared to the obese nobles. he's assuming a bit.] This world expects too much instantly.

... Your work?

[popupshadow]

It cannot be helped.

And yes, I work. More to pass the time than anything, really.

[jumpingbird]

...

Time has passed. [and your other self arrived. yeah, planning on jumping onto that topic now.]

[popupshadow]

Yes. [sad smile. the only time you'll see it; and then, in a minute, it's gone.] Funny how easily you can get caught in it, the longer you try and run away from things.

[jumpingbird]

There's never a point to running away. You shouldn't let there be a need.

[popupshadow]

There is, now. Even more so now, when we're trying to figure out an end.

[pause; and then -- ]

Have you met him? Them?

[jumpingbird]

[small noise, indescribable.]

I've seen one. Not the original owner of your name; I've only heard him.

[popupshadow]

Ah, Sakurazuka? He's alright.

[jumpingbird]

What is that to mean?

[popupshadow]

It means that he will not bother you, and that I like him well enough.

[jumpingbird]

Even if he is your enemy?