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[soulofocean]

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[conductyourself]

[ Finds, but doesn't say anything immediately when he does. It never ceases to amaze him how they grow up so suddenly.

I mean. Umi still has a ways to go, and her magic has hit a sort of snag which is why he decided to show up in person, but. Shush. He's being reflective over here. ]

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[soulofocean]

...Clef. [The rain becomes very thin, almost to the point of vanishing in the moist air. Umi crosses the distance between them to stand in front of Clef, smiling sadly at him.] I'm not asking as a way to reproach you anything. I know you did this to protect us. And... I'm grateful.

[She shakes her head slowly.] I just wish I hadn't given you reasons to doubt you could tell me before.

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[conductyourself]

[ Smiles mildly. ]

It had less to do with you, and more to do with the fact that it was neither the time nor the place.

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[soulofocean]

...Well. Now works for time or place, doesn't it? [She's going to say this anyway. There's the need to do so, if only to get it off her chest.] I won't let him hurt you again. Or make it so that you feel you need to protect me from him.

actions; fjdkafjljsakl all the sentimental mush. see what you make me write. <3

[conductyourself]

[ Smiles and shakes his head. ]

You will never rid me of the urge to protect you.

[ Really. You have no idea how much he restrains himself sometimes. Limiting his targets to just Kazuo was difficult. ]

actions; I am not sorry. :| <3

[soulofocean]

[That earns Clef a soft, grateful smile.]

I wouldn't want you to stop caring, Clef. Just making sure you don't get hurt for my sake's more than enough.