OUTRUN THE TRUTH {OMORI AU} (OLD)

What do I do?

TW: Emotional Distress, Panic, Anxiety, and Social Conflict.

KEL swiftly departed from the hospital in an instant. His main goal was to deal with BASIL and then see how things were with SUNNY, he knew nothing good would come out of all this. But first, he needed to think of a plan. Knowing how BASIL was, he needed to be gentle and soft with approaching him.

As he strolled along, his thoughts started shaping into a plan. He needed a way to reach out to BASIL on a personal level, to tap into whatever feelings or motivations were driving him. Deep down, he believed BASIL wasn't a bad person, just a bit lost and led astray. He thought back to the good times they'd shared before things turned sour, and he felt that beneath all the anger, there was room for understanding.

So, KEL decided to start by finding common ground. He pondered their shared interests, the memories that used to bring them joy, and the things that used to bond them. He figured that by bringing up these positive points, he might be able to break through BASIL's defenses and get him to listen.

Then, KEL thought about his approach. He needed to stay calm, patient, and empathetic. Yelling or accusing BASIL would only drive him away further. Instead, he needed to show he genuinely cared about how BASIL felt and what he thought, even if he disagreed with his choices.

Lastly, timing was crucial. he had to catch BASIL when he was open and receptive, not when he was on edge. He didn't want to corner him or catch him off guard; that could just make him defensive. Maybe he could find BASIL during a peaceful moment or chat in a neutral setting, somewhere where he wouldn't feel threatened.

'Hmm, sounds like a solid plan. I'll just hang out somewhere until BASIL arrives, and then I'll have a chat with him from there.', KEL says confidently.

KEL settled onto a park bench close by and observed the world around him. A blend of emotions swirled within him – a sense of eager expectation, concern, and optimism. He hoped that his plan would work, that he could help BASIL find his way back to a better path. After all, they had been through so much together, and he didn't want to give up on their friendship.

Meanwhile, BASIL maintained his focus on the surroundings, experiencing a mix of irritation and determination. The chaos he had set in motion was unfolding before him, though he couldn't help but think that this might not be the wisest course of action. Yet, his emotions were running high, and a sense of resentment was clouding his ability to make clear decisions. He was determined to bring SUNNY down, regardless of the consequences.

As the chaos continued to unfold, BASIL couldn't help but smirk, a momentary rush of satisfaction coursing through him. He felt a twisted sense of power, like he could do more than just ruin SUNNY's reputation. But that smirk faded as quickly as it had appeared when he turned around to see DAPHNE and BOWEN approaching.

Both of them looked worried and let down. DAPHNE held onto her usual calm demeanor, but it was evident that she shared in the disappointment as well.

BASIL's eyes roll in exasperation as he crosses his arms, annoyance evident in his expression, 'Of course you two show up. Don't you have anything better to do?' he retorts, his words carrying a hint of bitterness.