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[fortunefail]

[It's been two days since Yuan was returned from his most recent kidnapping and did something very stupid. His memories are still as faulty as the moment when he returned, though he has been filled in on the basic situation by now. The real situation, and not some garbled version his mind might concoct at the moment

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[shiningbinds]

[Kratos, having taken the past couple of weeks to settle in to the best of his ability, is now wandering in an attempt to get used to his new surroundings. He hadn't been overly worried or panicked when Yuan suddenly turned up missing--he knew the other man could take care of himself, after all--but he had been more than a bit concerned.

In fact, seeing that unmistakeable face in front of the clinic causes a bit of relief to wash over him, and he stops.]

...Yuan?

[fortunefail]

[Yuan had seen Kratos coming and already his eyebrows have contracted into a frown. This is definitely a familiar face. It's confirmed when the man calls him by his name. Sadly, just like with Mithos, he's blanking on a name. His eyes close for a few seconds as he tries to remember something- anything that might help.

He remembers instances of fighting this man. Yet, at the same time, he remembers fighting alongside him. Which of these memories are real? Or are they, perhaps, both real? Which memories are more important? Is this person friend or foe?

He decides to stay on the safe side for now and assume foe. He's not about to make the same mistake twice.]

... Hm?

[shiningbinds]

You left without a trace from the house over two weeks ago. I... have wondered where you could have gone.

[Also, he may or may not have missed you. You are his worst BFF ever, after all.]

[fortunefail]

... The house?

[What house? Is he living in the same house as this man? He can't even picture himself living in a house. All he can remember are dark hallways and metal doors that hiss when they open. Maybe if he could see this house, it would jog his memory, but Raine told him to stay in the clinic.]

i feel bad for spamming you with my characters i'll stop now

[sketchingideals]

[They don't know each other. Regardless, Jeb's gonna walk past Yuan and trip over his own feet. Looks like sketching and walking at the same time is never a good idea. Focus less on your art and more on your movements, boy.]

Oh, you!

[fortunefail]

[Yuan wasn't really paying attention to Jeb. He disregarded the boy the moment he came to the conclusion his face isn't familiar. That's why he has no time to act when Jeb trips. All he can do is whip his head around the moment he falls to the ground.]

... Are you all right?

oh me what? also at least yuan isn't naked for this.

[sketchingideals]

Ow... [He hears Yuan's voice and manages to sit up, looking toward him.]

Yeah, I'm okay! It was my own fault. [At least he'll admit to it. He gathers his sketchbook and pencil before standing back up, his balance wobbly before returning completely.]

I get too into my sketches sometimes, so I won't be drawing while walking again any time soon!

fslkjfsljfks

[fortunefail]

That... would be a good idea. [What kind of person draws while walking, anyway? Is that normal here? ... Probably not, considering this kid just learned a valuable lesson.]

[fortunefail]

[At first, Yuan honestly can't decide if he knows this person or not. There's a twinge of familiarity about Dhaos's face, but considering he's apparently been in this village for over three years, he could just as well have seen this man in passing a few times. It isn't until Dhaos says his name that he realizes he must know him from somewhere.]

... Good afternoon. [He says it slowly and somewhat cautiously. There isn't even the slightest idea of what to expect from this man.]

[fortunefail]

You were...? [This really puts a dent in Yuan's pride. He doesn't need people who are seemingly strangers knowing about his screw-ups. Unless this man is referring to something else.]

How much do you know?

[corrinesbell]

[Spots him when it's too late not to walk past him. Oh damn. What's he going to do this time? Just in case, she tries to hide the hand with the ring on it.]

Uh...hey, Yuan. Feeling any better?

[fortunefail]

[Oh no, it's her again. He feels ashamed at his behavior a few days ago just thinking about it and it shows on his face.]

Define "better".

[corrinesbell]

Less beat up? Not like the Malnosso just spit you back out?

[fortunefail]

My injuries have healed, if that's what you mean.

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[unseenspy]

[And Jay is taking a walk, wandering by the plaza, and he happens to spot the familiar face that he hasn't seen in a while. Does Yuan still remember him?]

Yuan? Long time no see.

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[fortunefail]

[Familiar... Vaguely familiar. But just like Dhaos, it could just as well have been someone Yuan had seen in passing a few times, and it isn't until Jay approaches him that he's certain he's supposed to know this boy.]

Has it been...?

[Action]

[unseenspy]

Yes...it's been a long while.

[But Yuan's quizzical look seems odd to him.]

What happened?

[Action]

[fortunefail]

The Malnosso. [He expects that in a place like this, run by scientists who like doing strange experiments on people, just saying their name will be enough of an explanation.]