016; voice

[nottanzanite]

[This post opens up with silence. If one listens closely, they can hear shaky breathing. When he finally speaks, it's very soft, a voice afraid to be heard.]

Yuan. [he swallows thickly, hesitating a moment. The post is unlocked, completely open, it's hurried and sloppy and completely unlike the Shitennou when it comes to his plans.] Yuan, if you

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[fortunefail]

[A completely unlocked, hurried voice post? That's bound to be an emergency. As Zoisite commanded, he doesn't bother answering. Instead, he rushes out the door and towards the weapon shop. Of course, he's also faintly wondering what sort of a mess his housemate's gotten himself into. If Zoisite was so paranoid that Nephrite guy was going to kill him, why'd he even bother going outside?]

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[nottanzanite]

[The journal is already flipped shut and forgotten by the time Yuan has arrived. Zoisite's ducked into a corner, head resting on his knees, arms loosely wrapped around them. His guard is down, but he needs a moment to compose himself before he panics and loses his head.

He knows Nephrite's still around, but he can't lead him on any further a detour without tiring himself out or risking attack on his own doorstep.]

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[fortunefail]

[The situation is eerily quiet outside the weapon shop, but even moreso inside. For a few seconds, Yuan is struck with the foreboding notion that he might've been too late, but then his gaze falls on Zoisite, sitting in the corner. He quickly regains his composure and steps towards the man, glaring down at him expectantly.]

What did you do?

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[nottanzanite]

I didn't do anything. [He isn't acting his usual prissy self. There's no big commotion over being accused. In fact, Zoisite looks downright solider-like. He's grabbed a weapon, a sword, and it's held tight to his side.]

I left to get some things, he was there, he started following me and began making threats. [He bites his lower lip harshly, standing slowly. His grip on the sword says he's not letting it go or giving it up.]

I tried to lose him, but I couldn't. I'm stuck. [He couldn't sit there all night, despite what he would have tried had he not had his journal on him. He didn't doubt that Nephrite would have run him through within seconds. With Yuan here, it provides some security.]

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[secondshitennou]

[Upon hearing this, Nephrite will definitely be smirking from his hiding spot behind the weapons shop. He is quite satisfied to see that Zoisite's bluster was an act. He's trying to appear casual and not like he's hiding or watching anyone, so Yuan can feel free to come across him.

Anyway, he's keeping an eye out for Zoisite leaving and walking down the path to the residences, or for someone to arrive to the area since he has no idea he's met Yuan.]

[Voice]

[themoonuplifts]

Zoisite

[Voice]

[nottanzanite]

I didn't do anything.

[Voice]

[themoonuplifts]

I didn't say you did.

[Voice]

[nottanzanite]

You were thinking it.

I'm stuck.

later... [action]

[nottanzanite]

[Zoisite's standing by the window, brushing aside the curtains to peer outside. Once the coast is deemed clear, he steps away and simply collapses onto the couch, one gloved hand moving to cover his face. This was completely ridiculous.

If Kunzite were here... his master would simply strike Nephrite down the moment a threat came or so he liked to tell himself. All he could think of now was how very, very unhappy he was to be so far away from the Kingdom and his home. The Queen would kill Nephrite again for his treachery (no matter how exaggerated some of it may have been in the reports) and that would be the end of that.]

This is all so stupid.

mmm delicious later [action]

[themoonuplifts]

[Usagi gives a sigh, and watches Zoisite for a moment before heading to the kitchen to get herself something to eat. With all the stress Zoisite was causing her, she was awfully hungry.]

You're telling me. [Because this is all your fault, and you're causing me problems.]

tastes like candy [action]

[nottanzanite]

[She's always hungry, she can't blame it on him. He looks almost relaxed now, despite the fact that the weapons are within grabbing distance.]

Why couldn't they bring Master Kunzite here...

cinnamon flavored! [action]

[themoonuplifts]

[She puts water on to boil for tea and looks over at him, reaching into the ice box to pull out a couple sticky buns.]

What would change if he were here? [She places them on a plate before heading out of the kitchen; she seems hesitant to ask the next question.]

Would our truce be off?

[bigbluehat]

Hmmm?