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[saionjisenpai]

The back door slams open, and Saionji bolts out, still carrying the charred hilt of a wooden practice sword in one hand. His hair is burnt short

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[buriedmybrother]

It isn't too long before Antigone finds him. She pauses at the door a moment, getting her breath back, then steps carefully inside.

"Saionji ...?"

[saionjisenpai]

His head jerks up. "Don't--"

(Don't open it.)

He swallows the words. "Antigone."

[buriedmybrother]

Her face lights up. She can't help it.

"Yes. It's me."

A few steps closer, watching him carefully.

"I'm-- I'm sorry about the fire. I didn't mean it to happen. But ..."

She smiles, faint and hopeful.

"You remember."

[saionjisenpai]

"Yes," he says.

He doesn't sound as happy about it.