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Post by Theo Anson on Jan 11, 2014 2:09:38 GMT -5
Theo wasn't sure how long they sat there for, curled up in one another's embrace. But before too much longer, he could swear he could hear something... Something like footsteps? Was the guy coming back? Was there a maid or another Kuma clanmember about? He stiffened as the footsteps drew nearer.
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Post by Yukiko Oshiro on Jan 11, 2014 2:22:47 GMT -5
Yukiko's breath caught in her chest as she stared worriedly at the door. She quietly prayed that the Kuma from earlier hadn't returned to pulverize them. She had already resolved to protect Theo at all costs, but she wasn't all that great in a fight. And there wasn't all that much room to run...
Keep calm, the Ookami told herself. She held Theo's hand tightly in her own, squeezing it reassuringly.
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Post by Usagi Nanashi on Jan 11, 2014 3:03:28 GMT -5
Usagi would be lying if he said he was confident in Theo's ability to manage himself in the manor. So of course, the Tora had followed his old host to the building and... hung around. He was trying out that 'giving some space' idea. Not too much, he wanted to make sure Theo was safe, but... some. Even if it meant that damn ookami would be near him.
So, when he had heard slamming doors and pounding footsteps, he had pursued.
And then promptly slaughtered the Kuma that had chased his favorite person and left him for dead in the backyard. Now? Now he was searching for Theo and Yuki. He needed to find them, lest they get... up to something.
And then he saw it. A cupboard that was just... ever so slightly out of place. Against the meticulous neatness of the rest of the manor? He was suspicious.
And he swung open the doors.
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Post by Yukiko Oshiro on Jan 11, 2014 3:19:36 GMT -5
Yukiko pressed against the wall of the wardrobe as the door swung open, heart pounding. The light from the room halfway blinded her as it met her eyes and she winced. It took some time for her gaze to adjust, and therefore the she did not immediately recognize the person who had freed them. Once she did, she let out a quiet gasp. "Usagi?" She supposed it was to be expected that he of all people would find them. It didn't seem likely that he would leave Theo alone even now that they had separate bodies. He wasn't exactly who Yukiko would have chosen as a rescuer, but she would take what she could get for Theo's sake.
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Post by Usagi Nanashi on Jan 11, 2014 23:39:54 GMT -5
Usagi's eyes were wide open as he looked into the cupboard, like lightning he hauled Theo out, immediately checking him over. He was claustrophobic and Yukiko had PULLED HIM INTO A CUPBOARD? Who knew how long they might have been stuck in there for had he not come along. Was she TRYING to kill Theo? His focus was on the Tora, though. "Are you alright? Theo? You're not hurt are you?"
The Tora in question was just blinking as his vision attempted to adjust and he reveled in the feeling of circulating air.
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Post by Yukiko Oshiro on Jan 12, 2014 0:33:25 GMT -5
Yukiko felt a sudden chill settle over her when Theo was pulled away. She sat in mild shock before shifting into deep vexation. Usagi couldn't just yank him out into the open like that! The poor boy was already freaked out enough as it was. And she had just gotten him to calm down too.
The Ookami tried to keep from glowering as she climbed out of wardrobe. Theo didn't need to see how frustrated she was. "He'd be better if you gave him time to breathe," she commented, her tone cold and critical.
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Post by Usagi Nanashi on Jan 14, 2014 22:17:00 GMT -5
Usagi glowered at the Ookami. "What were you THINKING dragging him into a closet!?" He snarled at her, hadn't she known!? Even come CLOSE to thinking that maybe the abuse she knew about could have led to some phobias? The white-haired man was furious, and worried...
"D-don't..." Theo choked out as he curled up a little farther. Everything was weird and he wanted cuddles and to not be touched both at the same time and they were yelling... "D-don't fight, please..." He mumbled, shaking and grateful that he hadn't had a big breakfast.
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Post by Yukiko Oshiro on Jan 14, 2014 22:46:24 GMT -5
Yukiko visibly flinched at Usagi's words, suddenly overcome with an overwhelming feeling of shame. Her gaze became focused on the floor and she looked as if she were liable to burst into tears. She should have know that Theo would have been scared, she was his friend, she claimed to love him for God's sake, she should have known...
It was Theo's voice that released her from her cloud of self-loathing. Her eyes darted upwards towards the Tora's, and she found herself filled once more with frustration. Didn't Usagi see that he was making things worse?
"I'm sorry Theo, we won't argue anymore. I promise." Yukiko moved to touch his shoulder, but hesitated, instead leaving her hand hovering awkwardly in the space between them before simply letting it fall. She had no clue as to whether or not touching him was a good idea or not.
Look happy, look calm. It will make him feel better, the Ookami told herself as she forced forward a smile. "Do you want to go home? Or somewhere else until you feel better?" She paused, temporarily uncertain, but decided to continue regardless. "If you'd like, you can come back to my apartment. Whatever will make you feel better." She silently hoped that Theo would actually agree to go home with her. If he didn't, she would spend the rest of the day frantically wondering if he was okay.
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Post by Theo Anson on Jan 15, 2014 21:24:35 GMT -5
Theo wasn't sure if he was relieved or disappointed that Yuki hadn't touched him, but he nodded at the suggestion. He wanted to go with her, Yuki made him feel safe and happy and he LIKED her. He didn't know if it was love but he wanted to protect her like she protected him.
"Not smart," Usagi muttered, eyes hard as ever. The sheer amount of tension in his body was off-putting. Theo drew back as he stood up shakily. "You both were already caught together in Kuma territory by an enemy clanmember, getting found in the same apartment together?" His eyes narrowed. "Not. Smart."
"But I want to go with Yuki..." Theo protested weakly.
"You SHOULD come back to HQ with me, otherwise you're both gonna be in danger." One he wouldn't have minded... but she was dragging Theo along. That was unimaginably bad.
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Post by Yukiko Oshiro on Jan 15, 2014 22:02:12 GMT -5
"In danger?" Yukiko sputtered, eyes practically blazing. "From what? We're in a ceasefire." By this point she was just short of furious. It would be one thing if Theo wanted to go with the other Tora, but Usagi was just pushing him now, and with what she regarded as pretty flimsy reasoning. That was hardly fair.
The Ookami let out a rough sigh, running her fingers through her hair in exasperation. "Look, just... stop. You're scaring him." It took an unbelievable amount of effort to keep her voice calm. "No one's in any danger now. Just let Theo do what he wants."
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Post by Theo Anson on Jan 16, 2014 23:06:52 GMT -5
Theo was near tears again, "You promised to stop fighting..." he hiccuped out, scrubbing at his eyes. "And- and I wanna go with Yuki, Usagi..."
The white-haired man was torn between bristling and trying to calm down for Theo's sake. He took a deep breath and went for option two. "I just don't want you to get hurt..." He said quietly.
"Yuki and I'll be okay," Theo replied before giving Usagi a look. "I um..." He turned to Yukiko. "If he's worried, maybe he can come too? Just escort us on the way there even?" He was trying to find a middle-ground between his friends. Usagi... well, he was his friend. He was abrasive and sometimes appeared out of nowhere, but he seemed to have his best intentions at heart.
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Post by Yukiko Oshiro on Jan 17, 2014 12:57:59 GMT -5
That last thing Yukiko wanted was to allow Usagi into her apartment, but for the sake of moving things along she supposed allowing him to escort her and Theo there was reasonable. The Ookami looked at her friend, her gaze softening as she finally shoved aside her frustration. "Yes, he can walk us there, that's fine." As long as he would leave the two of them alone eventually, she didn't mind.
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Post by Theo Anson on Jan 22, 2014 17:27:52 GMT -5
Theo smiled, good. Compromise. That was GREAT. Usagi just huffed under his breath. It wasn't like he wouldn't hang around afterward, but this was a loss on his side of things. Yuki probably already had her hooks in Theo, and the white-haired Tora was not a fan of the thought.
"Fine, whatever," he grumbled, turning on his heel to head out. "Let's just get you both there safe, and QUICKLY..." Not that he really wanted that...
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Post by Yukiko Oshiro on Jan 23, 2014 20:38:32 GMT -5
Yukiko nodded. "That sounds great to me." She turned towards her friend, her expression brightening considerably as she did so. "Are you ready to go, Theo?" She offered her hand to him, with a small gesture. Whether or not to take it was up to him entirely. The Ookami still wasn't completely sure when he was comfortable with touching and when he wasn't. Although hand holding did seem to be okay for the most part...
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Post by Theo Anson on Jan 23, 2014 20:47:35 GMT -5
There was still tension in the air, Theo could FEEL it, but this wasn't nearly as bad as it was earlier. He nodded and took Yuki's hand. "O-Okay," he replied shakily, trying to smile back to Yuki. He was starting to feel better, thank god, and he took Yuki's hand easily. The ookami was SAFE. She was his safe place, and he'd hold on to her until the day he died.
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