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[musubi]

[When he was fairly sure the sky was clear of falling trees, Isamu had made his way outside toward the edge of town. It was late, but of the things the teen feared, creatures that went bump in the night weren't part of them. He didn't tell anyone he was leaving. He just went.

Sometime later, he can be found dozing against a light post just at the town's edge. It probably isn't the safest place to be, but he's too tired to bother walking back to the apartment complex just yet. His journal is with him, but it's closed shut.

Just a few more minutes, and he'll start walking...]

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[Don't worry, mom. Isamu's fine. He was just walking home now, in fact. You should be glad he didn't try to drink Raph under the table, but there may be a certain amount of unevenness in his footsteps.

He stops momentarily as he catches sight of those familiar glowing markings, but figures it's too late to avoid Naoki now. So he changes his course to head toward him.]

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Spotted. And Naoki is making a beeline toward him, shoulders slumping slightly in relief. Relieved enough that he doesn't notice that unevenness.]

Jeez, there you are. I've been trying to get a hold of you.

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[Isamu looks a little surprised at that, but hey - this is Naoki. Couldn't he even go out on his own for an evening?]

What'd you need? I was just in town.

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Blinking at him.]

...this late? I wanted to check in to make sure you were okay after the tree thing.

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

Thought you already knew I was? [He might be speaking just a little bit slower than usual, words slightly slurred at times.]

I didn't leave until they'd stopped falling, man.

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

I wanted to check for myself. [Narrowing his eyes slightly at him, suspicious.]

...Isamu, where've you been the last little while?

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

Well, I was... working on some things. Then I was with Raph.

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

Where?

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

At... the bar. Why? He invited me.

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Mutter:] 'Course you were at the bar, jeez, could've let me known or something so I didn't keep worrying. [Combing a hand through his hair restlessly and sighing.]

Were you headed back now?

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

S'right.

...Didn't know you'd make a big deal out of it. [Though he probably should have.]

[Action] /matches your icon ufufu

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Turning away a little, mumbling.]

I wasn't making a big deal outta it.

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

A little deal, then. Any deal. [He waves a hand vaguely.]

Shoulda told you I was going out, I guess.

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Looking over at him, and then down at the ground for a moment.]

If you do it again, letting me know'd be nice. Anyway, let's go back.

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[Watching you a little blearily.]

...You angry with me, Naoki?

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Pausing and tilting his head to look over his shoulder.]

...Nah, when've I ever been? I was just worried, is all.

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

['In the Vortex World' would have been a good answer to the first question, but Isamu doesn't bring it up.]

You worry too much.

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Naoki looks away with a low chuckle.]

Yeah, I do. [Tilting his head.] Let's go.

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[And this is Isamu throwing an arm over Naoki's shoulders just to pester him.]

I'd let you know if I was in trouble. I'd be loud and obnoxious about it.

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Naoki lets out an undignified squawk of surprise because what, how often does Isamu ever initiate bodily contact.]

Ha--can I count on that? Make sure you make it easy for me to find you.

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

I'll find some... fireworks or something. Big and flashy.

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Naoki chuckles.] Damn right. Set up a beacon or something. [Shifting a little to begin to walk.]

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[And his support is moving. Damn. Isamu stumbles after him a couple steps, still attached, before letting go and straightening himself out. At least he isn't too drunk to walk semi-straight.]

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Not that Naoki will be moving very far, in case he gets wobbly on his feet. Yup, keeping a close eye on him.] How much did you have, anyway?

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[He rolls his eyes.] Less than it prolly looks like I had. Less then Raph, anyway.

I was already tired, and he said he wouldn't carry me home.