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[dark bags circle beneath his eyes which are puffy from the tears he’d shed,  his hair is a mess,  he feels like a mess.  hearing about the death of a sorcerer and having that death of the sorcerer be your best friend really were two separate things.  kento had forgotten that he really was just like everyone else,  useless when it came down to it.]  don’t…   don’t make me say it again.  [his voice is gruff,  trying to control the rise of emotions that threatened to spill out all over again.  he’s looking anywhere but her,  he can’t bare to see the look on her face.]

@workingover !        [ she’d been waiting for her two best friends to return from the missions she hadn’t been able to join them on. an opportunity to train with an incredibly high ranking sorcerer who specialized in weaponry had presented itself and declining it seemed like a waste. besides, nanami and haibara were some of the most skilled sorcerers she knew and they’d been told the curses were low grade. however, taking in nanami’s appearance, the empty space at his side and the words ringing in her ears, she knew they’d been misguided ]    what..  what are you talking about

@sorcered,              that’s because i’m all-knowing,    suki!      [   a proud look crosses his features,   but obviously he only said that to tease his friend in front of him.   although perhaps it was also to lighten up her spirits considering she seemed so down in the dumps.    ]      but seriously,   don’t let this stress you out.   nanami’s just slow about this kind of stuff sometimes.   

@6THEYES !         oh i hate that i’m about to admit this out loud but..   damn,  you’re right.   [ her hands lower from her face before she leans over and presses her forehead to the spot just bellow his shoulder on his arm ]     i don’t want to nag him but the missions he’s been taking on lately have clearly been a lot.  a short break wouldn’t hurt.    [ with a huff, she stands straight again and looks up at her friend ]     thank you for listening,  satoru.  you oddly give really good advice relating to love life. 

@sorcered,              maybe you need to a little more than just talk to him.   you know how stubborn he is,   logic and words don’t get to him unless you really press on.      [    the sorcerer shrugs,   seeming unbothered by the news,   and honestly not surprised.    ]      maybe you should tell him that it’s not just you wanting him to have a break,   but to also spend some time with him as well.   i think he’d listen to that more,   he cares about you and always has put you first over himself.

@workingover !         sunday.  we can go to that coffee shop we went to all the time.    [ it seemed like the perfect place to catch up. the reciprocation of being missed makes her heart warm, questions that nagged her for so long answered ]     well,  i look forward to sunday and hearing all about what i’ve missed. 

[he nods his head]  sunday?  [he responds,  brows raised as he awaits an answer.  quickly,  he shakes his head at her words.]  don’t apologize.  it was nothing i didn’t deserve.  i should’ve spoken to you sooner.   i missed you as well.  [he’s able to confidently say after hearing the sentiment from her first]  

@workingover !       [ part of her wanted to hug him, to feel his his touch after all those years. but she wasn’t sure how he would take it, instead nodding her head ]     great.  this weekend?    [ she couldn’t wait to hear about all he did in the years they’d been apart. clearly he’d changed a lot (especially physically) but she wondered how much of the boy she called her best friend remained ]   i am sorry for being so horrid to you since you arrived,  by the way.  as much as i didn’t want to admit..  i really did miss you. 

@sorcered,              if we make it out alive?   i’ll be sure to have us make it out alive.      [    gojo replies,   offering a light-hearted grin as he finally loosens his grip on suki,   pulling away slightly as the sorcerer looks down at her.    ]      it didn’t tamper a lot,   although it’s a very useful device to trap me in!   almost thought i couldn’t get out for the longest time.       [   a laugh escapes,    ]       but with all reassurance,   that was the only plan they could come up with,   or else they could never defeat me in the first place! 

@6THEYES !        [ she can’t hold back the laugh that escapes the confines of her lips at his silly joke. of course he could make light of the situation surrounding them. it was a comfort hvaisg him back and though there was chaos to confront, she was just glad to have her best friend back ]     remind me to pay you back if we make it out alive after all of this.    [ she says both seriously and lightheartedly. there was a lot to face but with him back, her hope was renewed ]    glad to see that box didn’t tamper with your ego.  i weirdly missed it. 

@sorcered,              [    his hands would grasp onto the back of her clothing,   balling it up within his palms as it’s been awhile since he’s been able to even talk to someone physically.   but it was all worth it to keep himself alive in there,   now that he’s back he can finally make up for the time that’s been lost.    ]      you don’t think i’d let myself go like that,   you haven’t paid me back in lunch yet.      [    satoru cracks a joke,   eyes falling close.    ]      yeah,   and i gotta go kick some butt again!   can’t let everyone handle things again. 

[her excitement is nearly contagious,  he can feel it practically beaming from her.  giving her hand a gentle squeeze,  he nods his head as he hands their tickets to the frontman before moving to find their seats.]    have you never been here before?

@workingover        [ had they not been surrounded by people, she might have squealed when realizing what show they were about to watch. at his question, her love sick gaze returns to him ]    no i’m fine,  i think im too excited to think about anything else.   [ she says keeping close to his side ]     

there’s more.  [he confirms with a hum,  he opens the door for her and steps in right after she does.  the inside has posters for the nights showing of swan lake.  multiple other couples are talking amongst each other as they make their way to their seats,  the show didn’t start for another ten minutes.]    did you want something to drink?

not always,  just enough.  [he’s tempted, but the kitten seems close to sleep.  tiny eyes struggling to stay open,  so kento just shakes his head]  she seems very comfortable in your arms,  would be a crime to try and pull her away from you.

@workingover !     sometimes i hate how you’re always right.    [ she says lightheartedly as she gently scratches behind the kitten’s ears, all but melting when it further snuggled her arms. saying goodbye the next day would most definitely be incredibly difficult and tears might be shed ]     until tomorrow,  i promise.  do you want to hold her for a bit?  she’s very calm. 

suki—   [a heavy sigh leaves his lips,  he knew this was a question bound to be asked]  we work long hours.  it isn’t a good job to keep a pet around.  [he wants to say no to her,  push that she’ll just be more attached and repeat the same sentiments over and over again until the kitten becomes a long term pet, but he can’t manage it.]  just until tomorrow,  okay?

@cruelbones !    [ her tongue sticks out at the other but allows her cheek to be pinched before nodding her head ]    absolutely.  i don’t wanna linger her for another moment.  this place is way too creepy,  curse spirit or not. 

and i accept your little anxiety ridden self as you are.  [patting the top of her head,  she moves to pinch her cheek]  and you’re very right.  are you ready to go now?

@cruelbones !    i know i know!  but you know me..   i worry needlessly.    [ a bit too much, especially when it came to her closest friends. more so considering the field that they worked in and the risks along with it ]    and thank god for that,  we don’t need another gojo satoru in our midst.  one is enough. 

@cruelbones !    like..  that?    [ a finger pointing at a shadowed gap a few feet away from where they stood, difficult to see properly in that angle ]    could be worth looking into.. 

[all she does is nod at the underclassmen words,  humming as her eyes dart around]  an opening somewhere.  the curse likes to hide in dark places.  [she explains to her,  searching around the steep hill.]

@cruelbones !    [ she was beyond grateful that such a powerful upperclassman was supervising, still struggling to get a hold on her technique ]    it’s very nice to meet you, kanaya..   i’m takao suki.    [ voice still soft as a hand rubs her arm and her eyes look around where they stood ]   do you know what we’re looking for? 

@cruelbones !     [ it was her turn to send her a ‘really?’ look before shaking her head ]     i think id rather fall over and die than do anything about it. 

@sorcered ,    of course i won’t.  [sending her a pointed look that reads “you know me better than that.”]  do you plan on doing anything about it?

@cruelbones !    and thank god for that.  i couldn’t handle him knowing.    [ and surely rejecting her, she thought. there was no she could ever believe her feelings were reciprocated ]    swear you won’t say anything. 

@6THEYES !     as you remind everyone every single day.    [ but the grin remains as some of the cursed energy she had stored manifests in the form of two small daggers ]    as of yet,  never.  and i hope i never see the day when you do. 
            
            ( … )    throws up violently 

@sorcered,              and when has an army stopped me?   i’m gojo satoru.      [    even by just saying his name,   he was surrounded by his air of confidence    (or arrogance)   while his hand settles against his hip.    ]      don’t worry,   suki.   when have i ever ley you down?
            
            
            /    famous last words fr

@6THEYES !    there’s like..  an army of spirits downstairs.    [ she says even though she was aware he could handle it all on his own. she just couldn’t help worrying for her friend. ]     really?    [ surprise crossing her features at his words but settle into a small grin ]    thanks,  satoru.  okay..  just be careful?