eighth breath ✧ action

[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]

[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.

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Grunt. Of course. And leave it up to mom Naoki to make sure he got back.]

You were tired and you still went drinking? Isamu...

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

What? S'not like I do it all the time.

The guy was depressed about something.

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

That's not the point...if you're tired, you should rest.

[He makes an unimpressed noise, narrowing his eyes. Eventually, he slumps his shoulders with a sigh.] Alcohol can only help for a little while.

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

You don't need to tell me this!

I can't even get a hold of the guy for like a week, then he shows up and asks me to go drinking with him. Figured I should go, y'know?

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Naoki furrows his eyebrows, anger surfacing for a moment before he pushes it back.]

...I guess so.

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[Isamu frowns.] You don't have to look out for me all the time, Naoki. I'm not your ward.

Nothing bad happened to me today and I woulda made it back fine on my own.

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Naoki's quiet, blinking over at him before looking forward with a slight shrug of one shoulder.]

Right, of course. Sorry.

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[Dammit. Isamu runs a hand through the hair at the back of his neck with a long sigh.]

Look. I didn't mean...

I appreciate the concern. I really do.

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Naoki glances over out of the corner of one eye.]

But you can take care of yourself, right?

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[Man, this could go in all sorts of directions and he really isn't sober enough for it.]

...Most of the time. Yeah. I know this place isn't the safest village ever, but...

[A wry smile.] I haven't gotten myself thrown in any cells yet, right?

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Naoki relaxes marginally with a soft snort. He pauses in front of the complex, pulling open the door.]

Yeah, make sure to keep that up.

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

It's at the top of my "To not do" list.

[Aw man. Not the stairs.]

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

You know, making an actual list like that might not be a bad idea.

[Teasing aside, he folds his arms and looks over. Yeah, stairs. Get to climbing, and Naoki will follow.]

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

What makes you think I don't already have one?

[And of course Naoki's making him go first. He trips up a bit on the first couple steps, but after he's kinda got the pattern down the climb is easier. When he reaches the top, he stops to lean against the wall because the room is spinning. He's not sure whether the tiredness or the alcohol is to blame. Probably both.]

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Naoki follows closely up the stairs after him--hand slightly extended just in case and once they reach the top, he looks over at him. Pressing his lips together but not saying anything, waiting until he's alright to move again.]

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[Isamu looks up, sees Naoki, and after a short pause breaks out into light laughter.] We... really need an elevator.

[He rubs one hand over his eyes and pushes away from the wall but doesn't finish the walk toward his room yet.]

... You know, man. I...

Heh. Nevermind.

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Naoki looks over at him, tilts his head slightly.]

No, what is it?

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

It...

...You know. Despite what I said, I don't know what I would have done if you weren't here.

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Naoki stares at him for a few moments, as though puzzled. Then he smiles a little and ducks his head.] Guess it's a good thing I was, then.

[Glances away, turning slightly.] M'glad you're here. Even if we are stuck and it kinda sucks here sometimes.

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

Hmph. Surprised you can stand me, to be honest.

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

You're my friend. I like when you're around. If I didn't, you honestly think I'd worry as much as I do?

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[causeblocked.livejournal.com]

[Isamu blinks a little, then chuckles, looking down at the floor.] ...Have we had this conversation already?