002 | [Action/Accidental voice]

[screwthegods]

[Those wandering in the village might happen across yet another child in clothes that seem far too big for him, with shaggy hair and dirty skin, and chains around his wrists. He seems less concerned about his restraints, however, despite the cold. Instead he stares upward, squinting into a sky so bright it hurts his eyes to look at

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[yourhatred]

[Perhaps you did die. Itachi knows this is possible. Will he mention this to the child? No.]

You shouldn't stay out here in the cold. Get yourself some warmer clothing.

[yourhatred]

It's not me. This place is different. You just happened to come across me first.

[screwthegods]

But-- [Homura isn't used to voicing his opinion either way, but certainly not to disagree. He frowns a bit.]

I think the gods would hate me if they were here.

[After all, being there hasn't changed Homura, so why would it change them?]

[yourhatred]

Of course. If someone hates you, your location isn't going to matter.

But I'm not one of your gods, and I have no reason to pass judgment on you yet.

[screwthegods]

Right. That's why you're different.

[Although, that does raise some concern.]

...yet?

[yourhatred]

Well it's too early to call, isn't it?

[This is said blandly and with the very faintest of smiles.]

[screwthegods]

I guess so.

[See, this is what he means by different. Homura begins to smile a little himself, feeling hopeful for the first time in a very long time.]