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[remem_b_er]

*Standing in the hallway is a familiar, if rather bundled up, B. Dressed again in his smart green suit jacket, this time over jeans and a white shirt, B looks both ways up and down the hall, trying to decide which way to go. After a moment he snaps his fingers, and the scarf and mittens he had been wearing vanish, leaving him in just the normal

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[beyond_boredom]

.....

[remem_b_er]

*Arching an eyebrow.*

[beyond_boredom]

[He tilts his head, peering intently and nibbling his thumb.]

[remem_b_er]

*Smiling.*

Ryuzaki.

[tickle_me_el]

B.

[He takes in the clothing, the manner, then:]

No. Beyond?

[remem_b_er]

Beyond, yes.

Elle.

[tickle_me_el]

That's right.

[He's on the borderline of asking a question, but won't attempt it after their last conversation.]

I haven't seen you around.

[remem_b_er]

I left, after the mystery was solved.

[firm_detective]

*He pauses, watches, and doesn't immediately speak.*

... You're back.

*His hand strays to his mouth, and he begins to gnaw at his thumbnail: the only outward sign of his agitation.*

[remem_b_er]

I'm not here to hurt anyone.

*He's different. More composed. Less human.*

[firm_detective]

*He modulates his voice to flatten its tone.*

What brings you back?

[remem_b_er]

My friend.

[remem_b_er]

I don't know what you're talking about.

*He betrays himself with a twitch of a smile, and by levitating Near an inch or two off the ground, before setting him back down. It's him.*

[remem_b_er]

*And B catches him and returns it, grip cold and clammy, but as solid as he can muster.*

I do too know what you're talking about.

[always_ashes]

...B?

Oh, my God, you're back?
[And she suddenly grins, bright and happy, before rushing down the hall, stopping before she tackles B. She grins at him happily.]

You came back!!
I missed you!

[remem_b_er]

I am. *He returns the hug.*

I have a little time to spend.

[always_ashes]

I'm just glad you're back...
Though...you won't be here long, will you?
[She looks a little sad at that fact, but she's glad that he's back.]

[remem_b_er]

I'll be here for some time. It depends on others.