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[unknownrival]

I want everyone who was in that mall to report in their status, and the status of anyone else they know who was in the mall with them.

I'll start. Issei Ryudo and Diarmuid Ua Duibhne both confirmed as healthy and home.

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[audio; private]

[sunbloom]

That's a damned lie, Yuri. You and I both heard her die, saving me. Now that I haven't shut myself away from the world, it makes me sick just to think about it.

[A deep breath, and the venom leaves her voice as she deflates.]

Sorry. I just... I can't do this. Pretending I'm not scared out of my mind over all this. I don't know how you're managing.

[audio; private]

[fightbymoonlight]

Yes, we did. And I won't pretend it didn't affect me, because it did. I went a little crazy over it, back in the mall. But... she's alive now.

[There's a few moments of silence, as Yuri searches for the right words to use.]

...I have prior experience.

[audio; private]

[sunbloom]

I envy you for that. Once I got away from everything, I just shut down. The only reason I didn't die myself is because Aqua saved me. It's also why my broken arm is in a splint instead of a cast or a sling.

Anyway... you're right. She's alive now. And I'm going to do whatever I can to make her stop worrying about it.

[She pauses for a long moment herself.]

...Prior experience?

[audio; private]

[fightbymoonlight]

Don't. I was just as close to getting myself killed as you were. The only reason why I didn't die was because Kaitou and Kendrix were there to stop me. If they hadn't been there, I would have continued to fight until I was dead.

...actually, that reminds me, I should do something about my own arm. I hope that I can convince the hospital not to contact my mother.

[Yuri's a little quiet.]

Prior experience with dealing with others dying in front of me to save my life. It wasn't my life being saved this time, but still.

[audio; private]

[sunbloom]

I guess neither of us is as unaffected by this as we like to think we are. I blame Tsubomi. Hopefully we can get our arms fixed quietly before we need them... myself more than you.

[Itsuki can't help but suck in a gasp - it's trickling in, but she's starting to learn a lot more than she expected, and her voice is soft when she continues.]

That is an experience that I hope I never see again in my life. And it's one I wish you hadn't had to go through, either.

[audio; private]

[fightbymoonlight]

I don't think anyone would be unaffected by something like this. It's not exactly easy to deal with. So just focus on healing for now, physically and mentally. We've all had a rough couple of days.

It's something I wouldn't wish on anyone. I suppose you're lucky that it wasn't permanent, but I know that it doesn't make the pain any less real. [Yuri goes quiet again, as she considers whether or not to continue.] So... if you ever wish to talk... I wouldn't mind listening.

[audio; private]

[sunbloom]

I'll try. I think I'll be spending a while at Tsubomi's, to be sure. Both of us need contact right now, and I'm going to help her. With whatever she needs. [There, that didn't sound too possessive, right?]

Thank you, Yuri. I... I'll think about it. I know this can't be easy for you.

[audio; private]

[fightbymoonlight]

That sounds like a good idea. I'm sure she'll appreciate the company. As for me, I'll stay at home. Issei offered me a place to stay and recover, but... Well, I think it's best I stay here for now. [That basically means "I'll be here if you need me" in Yuri-language.]

It's not. But it isn't for you, either.