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[kamen_luthier]

[The SFC fumbles on to show Wataru, dressed in a tuxedo and looking completely soaked. He's shivering, and his voice is a little hoarse, but despite that it's very clear that his demeanor is incredibly different. He's standing, not with his shoulders hunched in, but straight up, his gaze on the SFC direct and firm.]Hello, everyone. I--I think I

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[vendorcycle]

Welcome back! We haven't met before but ah... mind if I ask-- how were you able to leave? ... Why did you come back?

[kamen_luthier]

Thank you! Ah, I'm Kurenai Wataru. [He bows to the SFC.]

And... I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I didn't do it on purpose. I just... was home, suddenly, and I didn't remember anything about my time here while I was there for a few months, and then... I was back. I don't know why it happened.

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[his own little bow as he states his name--] Hino Eiji.

Ah... so no matter what we do here... we won't remember it?

[kamen_luthier]

Apparently not, Hino-san. When I went home, I forgot everything that happened here, but when I came back to Vatheon, I remembered my time at Vatheon and everything that happened at home.

[lunateclock]

[...ah. Good. Very good. He's relieved, but his expression is soft.]

Kurenai-san. It's good to see you back. Have you found Gamzee-kun yet?

[He'll assume yes, since enough time has passed from the original broadcast, but he'll ask anyway. He was concerned, after all.]

[kamen_luthier]

Arisato-san. Thank you so much. Yes, I have--we're home now.

[He smiles back, a little shyly, before he hesitates.]

Ah, Arisato-san... how--how were things, when I was gone?

[lunateclock]

[Mm. He thinks it over, trying to think of the best way to put it.]

...His friends were able to prevent any major breakdowns, but...he was lonely without you. It's good that you're back.

[kamen_luthier]

...thank you, Arisato-san. I appreciate you taking care of him.

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[yerawizarderri]

Oh... You're back. You probably figured this out, or some shit since you aren't exactly fuckin' retarded--but Gam has been lookin' for you.

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[kamen_luthier]

[Wataru looks surprised to see Eridan. Surprised, but... not displeased.]

Yes. I found him. Thank you, Ampora-san.

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[yerawizarderri]

[He's giving Wataru a snooty look.]

Whatewer. Next time don't disappear on your moirail.

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[kamen_luthier]

[Oh! Now he looks displeased. Congratulations, Eridan! This is not precisely the same Wataru you were dealing with a week ago, and his voice drops dangerously.]

Until I'm the one insulting my moirail's matesprit and getting into fights with trolls that could easily snap my neck that my moirail then has to bail me out of, I'll thank you to keep your advice to yourself, Ampora-san.

[Click! He's free to call back, though, if he dares likes.]

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[kamen_luthier]

[Wataru bites his lower lip. A week ago, he would have folded immediately if he thought Karkat had been honestly upset with him--now he doesn't look pleased, but he does look up to meet Karkat's eyes directly.]

I'm sorry about that, Vantas-san, but it wouldn't have happened if he hadn't insulted me, then insulted Gamzee. I think I'd be less worried about it if he hadn't just done the exact same thing to Zahhak-san, but if you can't make him stop behaving so poorly he's going to end up collecting a beating eventually, and it might be from someone who doesn't care that he's your moirail and who doesn't care whether or not he really gets hurt. I wouldn't have brought any of that up if he hadn't started it.

But--I know you don't have to care whether or not I think Ampora-san is a bad moirail or not--he's your moirail, not mine, and it's your decision. And I am sorry if the fight made you uncomfortable.

[He looks down, his throat tightening a little, feeling vaguely like a guilty child.]I'm glad to be back. I missed Gamzee

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[kamen_luthier]

[Wataru looks a little subdued, ducking his head.]

Of course I know you're trying your best, Vantas-san. I just worry.

And, um. Just--it was a long couple of months for me at home, I guess. It would... take a long time to explain.

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[omnomr3dch4lk]

[ Her eyebrows raise over the top of her glasses. She looks only mildly surprised-- she knew you'd be back, Watarulusus. Still, that doesn't mean she's not relieved. ]

Heh. You're back.

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[kamen_luthier]

[He smiles, his whole face lighting up.]

Terezi-san! Yes. How are you?

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[omnomr3dch4lk]

Hmm? Relieved, I guess! Now Gamzee won't mope around smelling like a kicked woofbeast, hehehehe!

[ She missed you. Honest. Just not gonna admit it. ]

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[kamen_luthier]

[The smile melts off his face a little, and he looks down, his throat tightening slightly.]

...how bad was it, Terezi-san.