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[peacocked]

[the distant sound of tapping can be heard as sugata murmurs quietly to himself. looks like he's too lost in thought to realize that his fingers accidentally slipped and hit the ever sensitive button on the mirror device.]

I can safely rule out being stuck in Zero Time. I think I can also safely say that I'm not at home either... With all the secrets the island has, I'm sure this would have been found sooner or later. [after a few moments of silence soft laughter can be heard.] It seems as if I've found a way to escape the inevitable. However I need to find--

[another pause. ah, looks like whoever was speaking finally realized that he was being recorded. the blue haired boy ducks out of view just to be on the safe side. after all he doesn't know what he pressed to activate it!]

Ah, hmm... As interesting as this place seems, I find myself tied to other obligations. Is there a way to return home? I was in the middle of something very important and I need to get back as soon as possible. [he pauses once more as he gives a small sigh. Well... now that this thing is on, might as well give it a shot...]

And if anyone knows or has seen a Takuto Tsunashi or a Wako Agemaki, please let me know. Takuto has red hair and red eyes and Wako has blonde hair and brown eyes.

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[tauborn]

[He takes a deep breath, feeling a little reassured by the small gesture of comfort from his friend.]

Yes. Actually, there are a few people who know where they are, but they won't share it with anyone until later. [He's not a big fan of the fact that someone knows where Yako is and isn't telling him. He could be rescuing her right now, after all. But he shakes his head.] There's a meeting later tonight for people who have rescuing to do.

[He frowns a little, peering at Sugata almost a little expectantly.] Do you want to come?

[peacocked]

They're probably making sure that everyone will attack at once. If someone had the information and went off on their own all they'd be doing is alerting the kidnappers that others will be on their way. So they could then prepare for an ambush. And I doubt we want to lose more people.

[he looks to the side momentarily. you sure know how to dig the proverbial knife in deeper, takuto. while he is curious to see who his new girlfriend is, he can't help but feel a little hesitant about this meeting as well.] Of course. [aaaaaand it's also not like he'd have a choice in it anyways.]

[tauborn]

[Takuto nods. It's true that Sugata was going to have to come along, just because Takuto couldn't imagine going into something like this while his best friend waited at home. Not even an hour ago, heading in to rescue Yako without Sugata was the normal thing to do, but now that Sugata has arrived....

He doesn't exactly want to let Sugata out of his sight.]

Leave it to you to make is sound all logical.

[peacocked]

[he shrugs a little.] Sometimes it helps to think ahead. After all I wouldn't want you to hurt yourself. I know how you can get when you put your mind on something. [he can't help the small teasing smirk that spreads it's way slowly across his face.]

Though I'd rather get out of these clothes before I assist you with anything. This isn't exactly what you'd call subtle after all.... and I'm afraid all I'd do is paint a huge target on your back if I go anywhere with you.

[tauborn]

Y-yeah, we're almost there. [He points ahead to an apartment complex.] That's my building right there. You can borrow some of my clothes or something so you don't look...

[There is no way of putting this nicely.] ...absolutely ridiculous.

[peacocked]

It really is absurd looking. And it does a horrible job at retaining heat.

[tauborn]

Well, at least this is a desert and not the North Pole or something.

[Because otherwise you would probably lose your nipples to frostbite.

But in not too much time, they enter one of the buildings and start climbing up to the third floor. The second floor still has some traces of the fire from a few months ago, but the third floor is still structurally sound. He stops in front of the door marked with an A, and pulls out his key.]

I'm pretty sure my roommate isn't home right now, but... [He's interrupted by a high pitched whine and the sound of little padded feet dancing on the floor from the other side of the door.] I have a dog, too.

[peacocked]

[he probably would have lost more than his nipples if he had to walk all this way in that frigid weather.

he, however, comes to a full stop as soon as he hears the pawing on the door.]

A dog?

[tauborn]

A puppy. [And he opens the door to reveal a chocolate lab that is about ten months old. The dog is happy--as always--to see Takuto, and very interested in sniffing Sugata's ankles and staring up at the peacock feathers.]

His name is Firecracker.

[And after a briefly petting the dog's head, he steps inside and then points towards his bedroom.] You can take anything out of my closet, so go ahead and get changed.

[peacocked]

[he looks down at the puppy with uncertainty. he was alright being around dogs for brief intervals, but actually living with a dog? this was going to be an interesting experience. he was about to reach down and pet the dog on the head, but decided against it. his outfit could kind of be intimidating to a tiny puppy after all, and he'd rather walk away from this experience without getting bitten.]

What an adorable name, did you pick it out yourself? [he looks over at takuto with a smug smile and with that he heads straight to the other's room. finding something he could wear for the moment was a bit.... pressing. as he's searching for something decent to wear he passes by the other's ginga bishounen uniform. his hand stills on it as he takes a moment to look at it. a small frown graces his lips as he notices the rips and tears. hopefully he wasn't the cause of that. shaking his head he continues rifling through the clothes until he finds something decent enough to wear.

he then slips out of his peacock monstrosity and into the outfit he picked out. when he's done he steps out of the room even more self conscious than before. he isn't really used to wearing such form fitting clothing after all.]

Sorry it took me a while to find something. You have a lot of red shirts. [not that that wasn't a bad thing! but he didn't want something that'd clash horribly with his blue hair and all.]

[tauborn]

[He frowns a little at Sugata. He had the distinct impression his friend was making fun of him and his dog.] I did. The person I got him from didn't give him one.

[And then he waits for Sugata to finish metamorphosing from a Crux member to a regular best friend again, sitting on the couch and idly scratching Firecracker behind the ears.

Firecracker is a good name for a dog. What is Sugata even talking about.

He looks up when Sugata returns.] Red is my favorite color, though. [At least Sugata looks slightly less ridiculous wearing Takuto's clothes than he did in the peacock thing.]

[peacocked]

[yeah for a firehouse dog, or something. though it is a rather cute name.... so he will give takuto that. he tugs a little at the hem of the shirt he's in.] Still, it wouldn't help to have a little variety.

[tauborn]

[There are white shirts and even a black shirt!]

At least I don't have a dead peacock for clothes. [And this is why Sugata will never win any arguments over style.]

So, did you want a look around the city? Are you hungry? Or... actually, what was happening before you came here?

[He's kind of surprised he didn't ask that last question sooner. It was kind of obvious what Sugata had been up to, but in that kind of situation specifics were best.]

[peacocked]

[well they need to me more easier to find! he rolls his eyes a little at the comment but doesn't say or do anything else as he walks towards the couch. he falters a little as he stops in front of the couch. he looks to the side.]

I'm not hungry, and we can look around the city in a little while. [he knows he should look takuto straight in the eye, but he just.... can't bring himself to do so at this moment in time.] I was in the middle of sealing Samekh away.

[tauborn]

[Takuto, on the other hand, has had quite a long time to try to come to terms with Sugata's business with Samekh and stares at his best friend flatly.]

Idiot. [And then a grin spreads across his face.] I think this means I'm from the future for you, then.

[He knows something and you dooon't~]

[peacocked]

I was doing what I needed to do. [he is a little taken aback by the idiot comment tho. after what felt like an eternity, he finally looks over at takuto.] What does that mean?

[tauborn]

BREW can bring people to Death City from any point in time. So even though I came here before you, I was brought from a point after you.

[He appraises Sugata thoughtfully.] I can tell you how that went, you know. With Samekh. Or... maybe it's that I can tell you how that will go?

[peacocked]

Right. [that much he knew already thanks to his conversation with Chika. he hesitates a little before moving to sit next to takuto. somehow he has a feeling he's going to be needing to sit down in a couple of minutes.]

And how exactly does that pan out?

[tauborn]

[Firecracker can't resist crawling up onto the couch and snuggling between the two boys.]

You didn't really think Wako or I would let you do that, did you?

[peacocked]

[his eyes widen momentarily as he takes the information in. he.... can't really blame them for trying to stop him. it had been a little foolish on his part to believe that they'd be okay with him just tossing away his life for them. but he wanted things to be alright for them. he knew that sealing samekh away would definitely put an end to this war without anyone else getting hurt.]

I suppose not, no. But I wanted to provide you two with a better future.

[tauborn]

[He shakes his head slowly, still watching Sugata with a warm smile.]

It's not a better future if you're not there to enjoy it with us. Don't try to do anything like that ever again, okay?

[peacocked]

No, I guess it isn't. But... [he puts his hands up in defeat as he slinks down into the couch.] Alright, I'll try.

[though, thinking on it now the only thing that could get samekh to jump out of his control would be if-- wako. he sits up quickly and looks over at takuto.] Is she alright?

[tauborn]

[Takuto stares down Sugata. "I'll try" may not actually be a good enough answer. There were plenty of opportunities for people to do stupid things in and around Death City--which Takuto knew from personal experience--and now that Sugata was here, he just wanted his friend to not get any sacrificial ideas. Ever.

But he blinks a little at the question.] You mean Wako? Of course she is. [Do you really expect anything less from Takuto?

Though, he did break your fiancée's maiden seal.]

[peacocked]

[he does mean it though! and it's better than him saying he will just to appease takuto. he's at least going to try to not be such a sacrificial lamb anymore.

he gives a tiny sigh of relief as he sinks back into the couch.]

Good. [because if she wasn't you're probably gonna have a lot of explainin' to do mister! and he knows bro.] So.... I guess I'm ready to be shown around.

[tauborn]

[Hey, you have to admit that being able to leave the island with Yako is much better than locking yourself away with Samekh for eternity. You should let Takuto make all of your important decisions for you from now on. Except that is an absolutely horrible idea.

He nods, standing up from the couch and heading towards the door to grab Firecracker's leash. He might as well take the puppy for a walk at the same time. Firecracker realizes exactly what time it is and jumps off the couch and starts dancing in excitement at Takuto's feet.]

Alright. Just remember to be careful of all the rioters--don't wave your communicator around and try to act casual.

[Though, there really was no way Takuto with his ginga hair is ever going to blend in to the normal populace.]