The Sound Of Approaching Feet--

[thalassino]

And then, suddenly--

The elevator was open, lights in the Station Master's house warm and inviting. Suddenly there he was, grinning once more, offering rides once again. He says nothing of the situation, nothing except, with a grin-- "The rain is gone."

That means it's safe to go up.

The ride up is silent, swift, but once up--

SilenceIt is

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[twiceinhabited]

[She's wrapping her arms around herself, looking very, very uncertain and fearful.

She failed. Either Jezebel will devour her soul, or Katsu will take the demon away to for the power to fight--kill--the Lord.

She can't seem to hear Remiel's words, to bring her back to her senses. But Jezebel's laughter is loud and clear.

'Amane! Stand strong!'
'Ahahahahah! Look at the venerable maiden!']

[scaresplants]

[Well, here's a familiar face. Crowley has been wandering over the island, wondering what the heck is wrong with people, when he comes across her.]

[He remembered her from the party. Three souls in one body. It was unbelievable, really. And he can tell at a glance that something is up with her. He approaches, wary.]

Hey...you alright?

[twiceinhabited]

I'm not fine. I'm not.

[How could she? She's a failure who can't do anything right.]

[scaresplants]

[A frown. See, this is when you let two powerful beings take up residence in your body.]

Okay. Is it the ones inside you?

[twiceinhabited]

[But she thought it's for a good cause, in both cases. And see where how it ends up for her.]

Mainly Jezebel...why did I let her in...?

[You'd think hosting a demon would be a bad idea at the time.]

[scaresplants]

I don't know. Honestly, demonic possession isn't exactly the best thing that can happen to somebody.

[A sigh.] But you've still got that angel, right?

[twiceinhabited]

Remiel? He...won't hold her forever.

[Oh God, oh God, her soul by that time. She won't help anyone if she's gone.]

She'll grow stronger and come out and... [It's been a long time since she express fear like this. Before she was conditioned to control herself.]

[scaresplants]

No, she won't come out.

[He bends down to her so he can look her in the eye. And, for one, he sounds sincere.]

I won't let that happen. You think that you're going to face that thing on your own? Not a chance.

[twiceinhabited]

You...

[His sincerity got to her, making her quiet.]

I thought there would be no one. Everyone got overwhelmed by them and they...Katsu...

[lunateclock]

[Minato is staggering, steps slow and unsteady by now, expression set and firm despite this. He has to keep going. He has to find those who have been taken and snap them out of--

...

Ah...Oh no. His voice is quiet and unsure when he finally does call out to her.]

...Kuzuryu-san...?

[twiceinhabited]

[Blue hair, blue hair. That's what she notice first, stepping back from him. It's only when his voice registered in her mind and she pay attention, that she see it's Minato.]

Arisato...

[lunateclock]

[...something's not right. Something's wrong. And he steps forward, reaching out to her--]

What's wrong?

[twiceinhabited]

Stay a-away.

[She might've perceive his help differently. But her voice isn't as firm or controlled as normal. Or her words as carefully thought out.]

Everything's wrong. Everything. [She's torn between keeping an eye on him or looking away.]

[lunateclock]

[........He pauses as she asks, staying still.]

...Why, Kuzuryu-san? Why is everything wrong?

[twiceinhabited]

Because I'm not good enough. [All the what ifs.] If I was stronger or more perceptive, or said something...

[lunateclock]

Not...good enough? That's not true at all.

What happened?

[He can't do anything without knowing that...]