21 - [4th Wall]

[stargathering]

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I guess it's one of those days again... I sort of like how this month is being pretty predictable. Not that I expected this, but at least we know how this curse works...

... Though I wonder if any of the people that suddenly come here on days like this actually stay... Or if you could go back with them. Has anyone that came on days like

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[startrailing]

[He doesn't know what he's doing here. Is this all a dream? Another nightmare? He, at least, hopes this isn't the latter.]

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[But then, while strolling through this chilly place, he spots someone from afar.]

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[Someone he knew well.]

Hey, look who I find here...

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[ Tyr... didn't expect this when he walked outside. In a crowd of so many people, he thought it would be inevitable to see a familiar face, yet...

He was just frozen there. He decided before that these couldn't be products of his imagination, but he almost wished this was... It would make more sense. Much more. ]

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[ ...But it was still Ted in front of him. In the back of his mind, he really wished he could have seen him again; it was one of his only wishes. He shouldn't pass up this opportunity, no matter how short it might be.

He crossed the space between them, a smile coming to his face that, regrettably, was filled with melancholy. He wasn't going to cry like when he saw Gremio again, though. ]

That should be my line.

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[He retains this face. A minute, two, maybe three? Does time even hold a meaning in this place? This can't be an illusion or a product of a nightmare by the Soul Eater. He's free of that already.

If Tyr isn't going to cry, Ted isn't sure how long he can keep his tears in. Fight them, Ted. Nothing's going to ruin this moment you wished for so long. Besides, you can't show that kind of emotion in front of Tyr. He'd tease you forever!]

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[Laughing wistfully inside, he responded to what he said. Who does the teasing here?]

Who told you?

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When it comes to you, I don't have to be told.

[ Tyr... wasn't sure how long he could keep up a banter, admittedly. This wasn't like that time at the end of the war...

...He slung an arm around Ted's shoulders, pulling him close like old times. Hugging would be too much, wouldn't it? ]

What brings you here, huh?

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[Hugging might unleash every bit of longing he's been feeling, so he doesn't go for that too. And truthfully, he also doesn't know how long he's going to remain like this.

It helps that Tyr is making him feel like it's the same old times he yearned for. So here, have his arm around your shoulders too, bro.]

I wish I can answer that, you know. But then, seeing you here, I think I already know what it is.

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[ Tyr paused in mock contemplation... ]

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[ Then pats Ted's stomach. ]

It's just like you to find me just in time for lunch. Come on, I'll actually treat you this time...

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Hey, now that's something you don't experience everyday. [Pulls closer with his arm.] You missed me that much, huh?

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[ It'll be harder to put on an act when you say things like that, Ted. ]

It's been a long time... You can't blame me for missing you...

--But if you're going to make a big deal out of it, you can pay instead.

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[A long time indeed, Tyr. But, he's trying his best to keep up with the act. He's trying hard enough that's why he intentionally made that come off as a tease than an observation. You're easy to read, bro.]

H- Hey, that's not what I have in mind!

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[He keeps on smiling.] I won't tell you how much I missed you then, if you're going to let me pay.

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Good, I don't want you getting sappy on me. [ Ruffles his hair now. Did it always feel like this? Tyr realises now he never paid attention to how Ted felt back then. ] Let's just get something to eat before your stomach starts complaining.