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[demachi]

[There's a lengthy silence at the beginning of the post, so those who are impatient might not stay tuned for what comes after. He won't mind. His mind's on bigger things. His voice is carefully disguised as he recites a few lines:]

Are you sure
That we are awake?
It seems to me
That yet we sleep, we dream

[Wataru laughs faintly, this laugh his own, undisguised.]

You know... The strangest thing happened. I was here, preparing to celebrate this place's Christmas, and I noticed my chroma ebbing at a higher rate than usual. I don't remember entirely what came next--I think I laid down to rest, and I dreamed I was home again. For a matter of months, actually. Now, I've returned to find the date advanced a week, and the good keepers here acting as though I'd physically left. I hope I haven't worried anyone in my absence, but if I have, I'll offer my sincere apologies! The show must, and will, go on.

Though, more importantly... Has anyone seen a white dove? She answers to the name Jeanne D'Arc, and she's quite the talent.

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[demachi]

Eichi? You're here! There's some good in creation, then.

[His own voice is solid, unwavering as it should be, even if his relief is a given.]

I've just departed Iris, I think? I'd give most anything to be by your side as soon as we land.

[finethanks]

Of course I'm here. ...I've been waiting for you to return.

[He hasn't gone anywhere, but he sure is thinking about how Wataru was gone like a week here but apparent months by his own perspective. Ahh... He stifles a few coughs.]

Should I meet with you somewhere? I'm in my apartment, and I was told not to move so much, but if it's to meet with you...

[He'll run out on the streets, just say the word]

[demachi]

Not to move...? Eichi, have you fallen ill again?

[He can't hide the little flat fear in his tone. It's always like this, but here... they haven't had to part so much. Just knowing Eichi went through illness while he disappeared wracks him with momentary guilt.]

I'll fly right to you, on Jeanne's wings, if I must. Stay there and rest!

[finethanks]

There were some blizzards that worsened my health, despite my stubborn attempts to keep moving. As you wish, I'll stay right here and wait for you, so don't keep me waiting for too long.

[His own tone calms to make up for Wataru's fear, now that he knows he's safe. He's back. Thank goodness.]

[demachi]

May I keep talking to you while I travel, or do you need to rest? Whatever is best. Just know that I'll soon be by your side, holding you warmly in my arms, if possible.

[He has to perk up. He can't sound afraid or upset! This is for Eichi! His tone is a little gentler now.]

I have something incredibly exciting to tell you.

[finethanks]

I'd like to hear your voice, so stay on the line, Wataru.

[He'll get anxious waiting if he has to hang up.]

Will you tell me now, then? Or wait until we've met in person?

[demachi]

I'll stay, of course. And not leave your side until you're well and truly sure I'm here, and yours.

[A little laugh, bright and bubbling.]

At home, you see, several months passed. You became quite ambitious, I joined a theater troupe, but most importantly... even there, I found the courage to confess my love to you. Isn't that a dreamlike thing?