Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=94683&page=81#810 Author: Mystiria827 Time Posted: 12/16/2020 at 2:58 PM "Rrrrrrrrright," Rin says doubtfully.

This ends up being true. After lord-knows-for-how-long, Hitari and Shiawase come walking out - holding hands, but as far apart as you could comfortably be doing it.

Oh, Kanashimi says. Well.

They get over and both sit down, but Shiawase grumbles something and sits with her back to Hitari, who looks a bit confused.

Rin hopes that neither is in TOO bad a mood, as that could be seriously bad for his health.

Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=94683&page=82#812 Author: Mystiria827 Time Posted: 12/17/2020 at 8:20 AM Rin hopes that neither is in TOO bad a mood, as that could be seriously bad for his health.

It's awkwardly silent for what feels like eternity.

So, uhm. . . Kanashimi says timidly. How's everyone. . .doing. . .

Hitari glances at them with tired eyes. ". . .I'm fine."

Shiawase mumbles something too quiet for anyone to hear.

. . .that probably wasn't a good thing to ask. . .

"Uhm...." Rin mumbles awkwardly. What now, Enophior? He scolds himself.

Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=94683&page=82#814 Author: Mystiria827 Time Posted: 12/17/2020 at 9:16 AM "Uhm...." Rin mumbles awkwardly. What now, Enophior? He scolds himself.

Hitari twiddles his thumbs. ". . .this is kind of an awkward situation, huh?"

Shiawase speaks, but doesn't turn to face him. "Itami, you're the one that made it so."

Hitari breathes sharply when Shiawase calls him that, but doesn't reply.

Wow, they've never really. . .argued before. . . Kanashimi murmurs. I think I'll. . .just go see if I can get more mice for Felix. They drift back into the trees.

And nowwwwww I'm on my own, Rin thinks nervously. Felix moves closer into him.

Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=94683&page=82#816 Author: Mystiria827 Time Posted: 12/17/2020 at 10:16 AM And nowwwwww I'm on my own, Rin thinks nervously. Felix moves closer into him.

Hitari breathes and exhales deeply. "Shia, I - "

She swats at him (and misses) without turning around. "You're not the real Itami. You're a copy of the past."

He looks stricken and lapses into silence.

Well, that's a bit sad, isn't it? So many things can splinter and stab into someone's soul with one simple action, a voice says, curling through the air. It's. . .it's Itami's. Who said pain can only be physical?

Rin gets to his feet, heart pounding. A chill runs up his spine.

Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=94683&page=82#818 Author: Mystiria827 Time Posted: 12/17/2020 at 11:03 AM Rin gets to his feet, heart pounding. A chill runs up his spine.

Geez, calm down, Itami mutters. It wouldn't be fun if you make them even more stressed, right? Then you'd have a lot of problems. Relax, I'm only talking to you.

Hitari sits there, looking lonely and uncomfortable. Shiawase continues to pout with her back to him.

*pokes with stick to make sure you're alive*