002 ❀ And your World will Burn

[floreatnoctem]

It seems I have been returned.

[Chidori's voice is quiet and impassive as usual, and she's as straight to the point as she's ever been. For a moment though, it seems as if that's all she's going to say, but then she takes a deep breath and continues.]The world was... not as it was, when I was sent back. It is... concerning, to say the least

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[dualscars]

Whether or not it's accurate, approximately a month and a half.

[floreatnoctem]

That long?

[Longer than it had seemed like she'd been in what remained of her world. But still...]

I see. Thank you.

[And then because she has manners for once and she is honestly curious for another-]

You have not found yourself injured again, have you?

[dualscars]

[not entirely accurate figure on his part, but hey! an answer nonetheless. and the next dilemma: to tell her, or not to tell her.

...]

Even if I have, it doesn't matter.

[floreatnoctem]

[She'll figure it out eventually.

All of it.]

So long as you are not bleeding without regard for your surroundings once more...

[dualscars]

Is there a problem with doin' that?

[floreatnoctem]

Only if you happen to bleed on someone else. Or pass out.

[A sound then, roughly the verbal equivalent of a shrug.]

Both would be unfortunate.

[dualscars]

I wouldn't be passin' out, so no issues there. But if I did end up bleedin' on someone, they should feel honored.

[really just said that, yes]

[floreatnoctem]

[Chidori is completely unfazed.]

Another inclination influenced by your culture's blood color business, I assume?

[dualscars]

A little more than just an inclination. But yes, that would be correct.

[floreatnoctem]

[Oh Dualscar. Really, what in the world is your damage?]

Regardless of how you feel about it, I doubt the other party would feel the same. Especially if they're human.

[dualscars]

The humans shouldn't be in that close of proximity, 'less they have some greater purpose.

Do you wish for an apology?

[floreatnoctem]

Why not?

...and no. You have yet to bleed on anything of mine.

[dualscars]

Because I'd hope to kill them, if not injure them severely.

--But if I ever do, however unthinkable the situation may be, it'd be best to prepare yourself for disappointment.

[floreatnoctem]

Is that so. [Statement. Not a question.] That is a shame.

[You would have made an excellent sketching subject.]

But I'll keep that in mind.

[dualscars]

Very good.

[floreatnoctem]

I will, however, expect you to replace what you bleed on.

[She's just messing with him now, but I mean really, he kind of asked for it.]