- 77 [Written / action]

[fortunefail]

[Kratos]

You saw it as well, I assume? Either way, we need to decide our next step.

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[After the appearance of one of his 'old friends', Yuan has become extra cautious. He knows he can't avoid Mithos forever, but he sure as hell can try. At least until he's had a chance to discuss the matter with Kratos. That's why, as he makes his way through the village early in the morning, he may seem even more on edge than usual. Eyes shifting around suspiciously, occasionally throwing a glance over his shoulder, you know the drill.

Feel free to stop him anyway! He's headed for Kratos' house, but he'll stop by Raine's place while he's at it. This is partly to get her opinion on the situation and partly to see how she's doing.]

Comments

[lostinmyway]

Where are you going, Yuan?

[fortunefail]

I need to pay someone a visit. It's urgent. [Which is a little bit of a hint that he's in a hurry, but watch that fly right over her head.]

[lostinmyway]

Oh, visiting people is fun. Who are you going to see? [Whoosh!]

[fortunefail]

[He throws another quick glance over his shoulder, but the coast seems clear.] A companion of mine.

[lostinmyway]

Oh, it's nice to visit friends. [Grune doesn't notice.]

[fortunefail]

That depends on the purpose of the visit.

[lostinmyway]

Is your friend sick? You should bring them chicken soup. It'll make them all better. [This last part is delivered with a sunny smile.]

[fortunefail]

It's... nothing like that at all.

[lostinmyway]

Did your friend fall and get hurt?

[fortunefail]

... No. He's- [He breaks off when he hears a twig snap in the distance and gives that general direction a hard stare, before turning his attention back to Grune.]

Nevermind, it doesn't matter.

[lostinmyway]

[Finally, she notices.] Oh my, is something the matter?

[fortunefail]

It's nothing. I should get going.

[lostinmyway]

All right. [She doesn't move.]

[fortunefail]

... [He'll... just try and pass her, then. Yes, passing seems like a good idea.]

[lostinmyway]

[She lets him go past…but then she starts following him.]

[fortunefail]

[Once he realizes he's being followed, he stops walking and turns to face Grune again.]

Where are you going?

[lostinmyway]

I'm going to visit your friend.

[fortunefail]

... Why?

[lostinmyway]

Because they need cheering up. [This makes perfect sense.]

[fortunefail]

[What sort of logic is this woman even following?] ... He does not need anything of the sort.

[lostinmyway]

Isn't he sad?

[fortunefail]

[Kratos is always sad, Grune, but that's not the point.]

No. He's... No.

[lostinmyway]

Oh well, I'm sure he'll like a visit anyway.

[fortunefail]

That's why I'm going to visit him. You need to go visit your own friends.

[lostinmyway]

Do you think so?