17 Homeruns [ Video || 23rd January ] + Private text

[a_royal_flush]

[The video feed flicks on to show Yuuri's face. His expression is tight, and it is pinched into a strained smile. He's in his apartment on the couch, the large room seemingly empty for now as he tried to keep his smile in place. Now wasn't the time to be sad, even if he felt like it within.]

[It takes him a moment, and his first attempt to say something falters before he shook his head and tried to talk again. Obviously this is a difficult topic for him, and one he's trying not to get too emotional over.]

Sara--- aaah... it looks Saralegui's gone home. [He attempts to smile here, but the conversation is making it difficult to keep his emotions at bay. So instead of saying anything else, Yuuri disconnected the feed.]


[Private text to Watson]

Sorry it's so last minute, and if you really need me I'll come right away, but I think I might take the day off if you don't mind?

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[voice]

[ink_nin]

[...It takes a while before he replies]

Saralegui was sent home? Are you sure?

[voice]

[a_royal_flush]

Yeah, I went to see him this morning and he wasn't there... none of his belongings were.

[voice]

[ink_nin]

...I see. Thank you for informing me.

[So this was not a joke then. There is quite a pause before he speaks again.]

How are you, Yuuri?

Re: [voice]

[a_royal_flush]

I'm sorry Sai. I know that you just got here and were starting to become friends with him. I'm here if you ever want to talk :)

[Yuuri was trying not to think too much about it, but he's failing pretty miserably.]

Aaa I'm doing okay. [While it's not video, it's obvious that he's still trying to smile through all of this.] I just--- wasn't expecting it, is all.

[Video]

[shiromadoushi]

Are you all right...? [[stupid question, he knew. However...]]

Did you want some company?

[Voice]

[a_royal_flush]

I'm alright, thanks, Bakura.

Maybe a little later today we can work on our character?

[Voice]

[shiromadoushi]

Sure thing. Anytime you'd like.

[[As long as it's not in the late afternoon when a certain someone's going to steal Bakura's focus for the rest of the day]]

[Voice]

[a_royal_flush]

That would be great. Thank you, Bakura!

That's okay! I have an unexpected trip planned for him that will distract Yuuri from what he's doing!

voice;

[sharingan]

[the news is surreal when he hears it. laughable. that guy, gone? it was impossible. he was a permanent fixture here, not unlike Roy. someone that, despite the comings and goings- people like Sakura, the others from Konoha, Edward- remained.

but Yuuri knows better. he isn't a fool. it isn't just that he's gone, his things remained, and he will return. it isn't that he's just missing. this kind of announcement...

Sasuke meets a brick wall when he tries to comprehend it. a slowing of the world around him.

impossible.]

Bullshit. [he sounds angry.]

voice;

[a_royal_flush]

[The tone and voice are unmistakable to him, and he felt his heart clench at the thought of how difficult it would be for Sasuke. While neither of them would admit to it, Yuuri knew that the two had cared for each other in their own way.]

I'm sorry, Sasuke... I wish that it wasn't true.

voice;

[sharingan]

[no. is all his mind supplies. an adamant refusal. but in place of emotionless calm, it's like a riptide taking him down. no, no, no.]

I don't believe it. He's bullshitting you.

voice;

[a_royal_flush]

[While it can't be seen, his eyes widen at Sasuke's accusation.]

He wouldn't do anything like this! Not to me, and not to anyone!

[voice;]

[jutsu]

[ when the feed begins, his mouth opens. only to close abruptly. equally sudden, naruto's face turns away. his tone however, is far more unwavering than his expression. ]

He'll be back.

[voice;]

[a_royal_flush]

Some part of me hopes that we do meet again, but at least he's safe back home. [That's something he wants to believe, otherwise he'll worry himself to death over Sara.]

[voice;]

[jutsu]

What about you?

[not here]

[weaponry]

[ That's pretty unfortunate. She never really interacted with him much but he was nice to have around. She doesn't have much to say though, and there isn't much she can add. She will take note of some key reactions here (like Sasuke and Naruto's) though. ]

[Video] Private

[stalwartcane]

[pause] Are you certain you want to be alone at this time?

[Video] Private

[a_royal_flush]

[He's trying his best to smile despite the disappearance.]

For now, I think yeah, but I might head out a little later to clear my head. I just-- need some time, I think.

Maybe I might come in to the clinic a little later?

[Video] Private

[stalwartcane]

[He nods agreeably.]

Very well, then. If there's something I can do to help, you need only ask. And don't worry about the clinic, my dear.

[burningpride]

[ Guess who's secretly glad Sara is gone. ] Isn't that a good thing? He went back to the world where he belongs to. Back to his country and his people.

[a_royal_flush]

Yeah, it is... he's safe now and everything. [While he's trying to smile, the gesture doesn't quite meet his eyes.]

[burningpride]

[ ... he takes a rather long pause before he speaks again. ] I am sorry. [ For your loss. Because he knows rather well how bad Yuuri handles farewells, especially abrupt ones. ]

[Video]

[ih8spiders]

[Okay, he doesn't know what to feel about this.]

Aah. Are you sure that he's... gone? Maybe he moved.

[Video]

[a_royal_flush]

Yeah, I'm sure. I tried calling him a few times when I couldn't find him... and his belongings seem to be gone as well.

Did you know him well, Kurapika?

[Video]

[ih8spiders]

Not... really. We didn't see eye-to-eye on a lot of things. [putting it lightly]