[ If he had more energy and Chroma, he might had griped over being handled like this but as it were, it was just a struggle to stay awake. At least it didn't get so bad that he felt like he was suffocating, not like before. Eventually, he was under something warm and he barely noticed his pants being pulled off or the jacket disappearing. Not when the warm kotatsu and the blanket gave back the warmth he had lost.
He shook his head, hair still slightly damp but he wasn't soaked anymore. Instead, he scooted closer to Ren, pulling his hand to his chest and keeping the blanket around him up to his nose.
Finally, he spoke. It was a murmur and it was tired. ]
Where'd you get the kotatsu?
[ The warning sounds eventually stopped, only occasionally going off now that he wasn't at the dangerous low levels. ]
[From the squeeze on his hand, that's going to be a no on coffee for now, he supposes. That's fine. The feeling he's getting from moonlacing is great as well, so he's definitely not complaining. There is, of course, an elephant in the room. Now that Yosuke seems to be a little better, maybe he can provide him with some answers.]
You're welcome. Mind telling me what happened in the first place?
[ He wished he could play off still being sleepy or something, but it was pretty obvious Ren was the perceptive type even without being a phantom thief. And hiding under the blanket wouldn't do it him any good.
He curled up tighter. ]
Thought I saw Saki and since people who died can still somehow get to this place... I thought... [ Sigh. ] It was stupid of me.
Don't hit yourself on the head with it...especially in this world where we sometimes feel easily manipulated.
[That, above everything else, is what Ren didn't like about this world. But that is...heavy news. He understands now why Yosuke said it would ruin the mood.]
Especially if you were getting drained of Chroma in there...I could feel it even as I reached towards you. It's not a normal place, that's for sure.
I was pulled in by... something in there, a mermaid or whatever but it was still my dumbass choice to stay in.
[ Even if it was an easy manipulation, Yosuke still figured it was his fault. ]
I didn't even notice, not right away. By the time I did it was too late. [ As if on cue, his phone beeped again. He wanted to grab it and chuck it across the room. Instead, he finally pulled his legs out from under the makeshift kotatsu and forced himself to sit up, letting go of Ren's hand in the process so he could hug his legs and press his face into the blanket covering them. He sighed and turned his head to the side to peek at Ren through his bangs. ] Um... can you... not tell the others about this?
[As much as he doesn't want him to keep blaming himself, Ren stays quiet and lets Yosuke finish instead of interrupting him. As the other looks back at him, he nods.]
It's not a story for me to tell.
[Even if Yosuke hadn't asked, Ren wouldn't have done it either. The beeping makes itself known again and Ren scoots a little closer.]
It might be better if you get that noise under control, however.
[Otherwise they will be probably be asking questions.]
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[ Sorry Ren. He's embarrassed with himself and he feels its his own fault. But he's grateful when he agrees. It's not that he believes the others would make fun of him, just the opposite really. He didn't want to hear the worry or more. Especially Chie who still seemed to be mad he ever liked the upperclassman in the first place. ]
It might take awhile just from holding hands, but...
[ They had gotten it to the point that he wasn't at dangerous levels, so it wasn't doing the angry beeping. But it was like a smoke detector at this point, beeping at intervals until the battery was replaced. Or, in this case, Chroma. ]
[He casually takes off his shirt as he stands up and leans his back into Yosuke's own. They can't see each other anymore, but there's a lot more skin touching that way without making it too embarrassing for the other.]
[ Be proud, Yosuke didn't blush too hard at seeing Ren take off his shirt and then just lean against him, back to back. But his cheeks did turn pink and tried to hide them in his knees again. ]
I... um, yeah. But I-I mean... you can, y'know. We can share.
[ He pulled his reddened face from his knees to open the blanket slightly. ]
[Adorable. Ren didn't get to see much of it until he felt Yosuke's tug of the blanket and quickly slinked himself closer to him so they could be side by side instead.]
[ He spread the blanket around Ren to share the warmth of Chroma, leaning against the other teen once they were bundled. He was still a little red-faced, but it wasnβt like he didnβt like Ren or anything. Honestly, he shouldnβt be acting so shy now. He rested his cheek against Renβs shoulder. ]
Once the phone stops yelling at me, think I could borrow some clothes?
[ Although he kind of didnβt want Ren to leave the room either. Aside from being down to his boxers, he was comfortable. ]
[Ren is going to take a queue that it's perfectly fine for him to rest his head on top of Yosuke's in that case. Unlike Yosuke's his breathing is a lot more controlled and rhythmic.]
Yeah. I wouldn't let anyone leave here in wet clothing. We have about the same size too.
[ He laughed softly, enjoy the warmth from Ren as he leaned in a bit more heavily now. He was tired but the comfort was growing. He was glad it was Ren that had pulled him out of the waters. ]
Well, I'd hope not.
[ He figured they were roughly the same size, he thought Ren had a few centimeters on him but otherwise it'd fine until his clothes dried. ]
So... how're you holdin' up, anyway?
[ Rescue aside, he also did lose a couple friends. Both Ann and Ryuji disappeared, likely having gone home. He hoped that's where they went anyway. ]
[He laughs back although if it's from the Chroma or just because the idea of him leaving someone soaked is funny, he's not quite sure anymore. It just felt...nice.
And he appreciated Yosuke asking how he went. Sure, it made him a little sad to think about it, but he knew he had other people here caring enough too.]
It's hard, knowing I won't be able to speak to them each day. I just hope they went back home, and not the place they were before coming here. I don't know what I would do to this place if I found out that was the case...
He nodded slightly, not to much to dislodge Ren. He wondered about that too. If they ended up back at that other place instead of home. What if that happened to his partner too? ]
Just hope for the best, then. You'll just worry yourself sick otherwise.
[ Heβd told Ann much the same, that theyβd figure themselves out even without their memories. He was confident too.
When Ren asked, he noticed his phone wasnβt really beeping anymore. So it looked like he was out of the danger zone now. His chest and throat felt sore but that was probably from coughing up the water. ]
Safe and cozy, actually.
[ If he wasnβt just down to his boxers, heβd likely want to stay like this as long as possible. But he wasnβt sure how comfortable Ren would be doing that. ]
[The lack of beeping, as comically video-game like as it was, was good to 'hear'. The fact Yosuke sounded like he also felt better helped as well, considering what had just happened less than an hour. It was why he hadn't made too many jokes or gone farther than what was needed.]
We don't have to move until you're ready. I like being like this too. Good thing it's not the Cordis moon, I'd probably start purring.
[ And he only ever wanted to hear it in video games from here on out. Two times is two times too many now.
He laughed a little at that, his voice scratching a bit. ]
Thatβd be cute, Iβm sure. I donβt think I heard you purr before. Should I get you a bell too?
[ Ren certainly was Ren, and Yosuke didnβt know why but he was helping him be more at ease with all this in the same vein that Keigo had. He liked being comfortable with this. Hopefully nearly dying wonβt be in his future for it to happen again. ]
[It might be hard to tell due to Ren's head being over his, but the brief movements of his chest to suppress a laugh then fail probably explained it by itself.]
Oh! So now you're going to throw shade at me? Is this a revenge for the collar comment a while ago? Maybe I am rubbing off on you a little too much.
[Ren does like it when people talk back. He uses his free hand to take off his glasses, putting them on the table.]
You are more than welcome to find out what it sounds like next full moon. Or I can make a purr-sonal appearance.
[ His nose scrunched as he laughed much louder now, not at all trying to contain it. ]
Maybe you are, maybe not. Iβm allowed to tease when I want. I canβt always be taking it.
[ Yosuke can generally take more than he dishes out, mostly because he didnβt always do a good job. But when he got it right, he got it right. He couldnβt help but groan at the pun, though. ]
Youβre terrible and you should feel bad for making me hear that. Are you sure you wonβt be too busy stuffing your face to make a special appearance just for me?
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He shook his head, hair still slightly damp but he wasn't soaked anymore. Instead, he scooted closer to Ren, pulling his hand to his chest and keeping the blanket around him up to his nose.
Finally, he spoke. It was a murmur and it was tired. ]
Where'd you get the kotatsu?
[ The warning sounds eventually stopped, only occasionally going off now that he wasn't at the dangerous low levels. ]
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I made it myself. The heater wasn't really made for it so I only turn it one when I need it.
[It's still a work in progress.]
Are you feeling a little better? Should I get some coffee?
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Yeah... the water wasn't been cold, just... y'know.
[ Winter is coming. He held onto Ren's hand a little tighter. No, he didn't want coffee just yet. ]
Thanks, by the way.
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Yeah.
[From the squeeze on his hand, that's going to be a no on coffee for now, he supposes. That's fine. The feeling he's getting from moonlacing is great as well, so he's definitely not complaining. There is, of course, an elephant in the room. Now that Yosuke seems to be a little better, maybe he can provide him with some answers.]
You're welcome. Mind telling me what happened in the first place?
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[ He wished he could play off still being sleepy or something, but it was pretty obvious Ren was the perceptive type even without being a phantom thief. And hiding under the blanket wouldn't do it him any good.
He curled up tighter. ]
Thought I saw Saki and since people who died can still somehow get to this place... I thought... [ Sigh. ] It was stupid of me.
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[That, above everything else, is what Ren didn't like about this world. But that is...heavy news. He understands now why Yosuke said it would ruin the mood.]
Especially if you were getting drained of Chroma in there...I could feel it even as I reached towards you. It's not a normal place, that's for sure.
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[ Even if it was an easy manipulation, Yosuke still figured it was his fault. ]
I didn't even notice, not right away. By the time I did it was too late. [ As if on cue, his phone beeped again. He wanted to grab it and chuck it across the room. Instead, he finally pulled his legs out from under the makeshift kotatsu and forced himself to sit up, letting go of Ren's hand in the process so he could hug his legs and press his face into the blanket covering them. He sighed and turned his head to the side to peek at Ren through his bangs. ] Um... can you... not tell the others about this?
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It's not a story for me to tell.
[Even if Yosuke hadn't asked, Ren wouldn't have done it either. The beeping makes itself known again and Ren scoots a little closer.]
It might be better if you get that noise under control, however.
[Otherwise they will be probably be asking questions.]
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It might take awhile just from holding hands, but...
[ They had gotten it to the point that he wasn't at dangerous levels, so it wasn't doing the angry beeping. But it was like a smoke detector at this point, beeping at intervals until the battery was replaced. Or, in this case, Chroma. ]
If you don't mind me imposing for longer, anyway.
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[He casually takes off his shirt as he stands up and leans his back into Yosuke's own. They can't see each other anymore, but there's a lot more skin touching that way without making it too embarrassing for the other.]
That might help a little more.
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I... um, yeah. But I-I mean... you can, y'know. We can share.
[ He pulled his reddened face from his knees to open the blanket slightly. ]
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You're right. It's much better that way.
[Sharing is caring.]
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Once the phone stops yelling at me, think I could borrow some clothes?
[ Although he kind of didnβt want Ren to leave the room either. Aside from being down to his boxers, he was comfortable. ]
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Yeah. I wouldn't let anyone leave here in wet clothing. We have about the same size too.
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Well, I'd hope not.
[ He figured they were roughly the same size, he thought Ren had a few centimeters on him but otherwise it'd fine until his clothes dried. ]
So... how're you holdin' up, anyway?
[ Rescue aside, he also did lose a couple friends. Both Ann and Ryuji disappeared, likely having gone home. He hoped that's where they went anyway. ]
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And he appreciated Yosuke asking how he went. Sure, it made him a little sad to think about it, but he knew he had other people here caring enough too.]
It's hard, knowing I won't be able to speak to them each day. I just hope they went back home, and not the place they were before coming here. I don't know what I would do to this place if I found out that was the case...
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He nodded slightly, not to much to dislodge Ren. He wondered about that too. If they ended up back at that other place instead of home. What if that happened to his partner too? ]
Just hope for the best, then. You'll just worry yourself sick otherwise.
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[He leans right back into him now that he's doing speaking about it.]
Same goes to you too, if anything happens. More importantly, how are you feeling now?
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When Ren asked, he noticed his phone wasnβt really beeping anymore. So it looked like he was out of the danger zone now. His chest and throat felt sore but that was probably from coughing up the water. ]
Safe and cozy, actually.
[ If he wasnβt just down to his boxers, heβd likely want to stay like this as long as possible. But he wasnβt sure how comfortable Ren would be doing that. ]
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[The lack of beeping, as comically video-game like as it was, was good to 'hear'. The fact Yosuke sounded like he also felt better helped as well, considering what had just happened less than an hour. It was why he hadn't made too many jokes or gone farther than what was needed.]
We don't have to move until you're ready. I like being like this too. Good thing it's not the Cordis moon, I'd probably start purring.
[On the other hand, Ren was Ren, after all.]
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He laughed a little at that, his voice scratching a bit. ]
Thatβd be cute, Iβm sure. I donβt think I heard you purr before. Should I get you a bell too?
[ Ren certainly was Ren, and Yosuke didnβt know why but he was helping him be more at ease with all this in the same vein that Keigo had. He liked being comfortable with this. Hopefully nearly dying wonβt be in his future for it to happen again. ]
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Oh! So now you're going to throw shade at me? Is this a revenge for the collar comment a while ago? Maybe I am rubbing off on you a little too much.
[Ren does like it when people talk back. He uses his free hand to take off his glasses, putting them on the table.]
You are more than welcome to find out what it sounds like next full moon. Or I can make a purr-sonal appearance.
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Maybe you are, maybe not. Iβm allowed to tease when I want. I canβt always be taking it.
[ Yosuke can generally take more than he dishes out, mostly because he didnβt always do a good job. But when he got it right, he got it right. He couldnβt help but groan at the pun, though. ]
Youβre terrible and you should feel bad for making me hear that. Are you sure you wonβt be too busy stuffing your face to make a special appearance just for me?
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[Both encouraging and a deliberate tease. He pretends to be offended and scoffs, purposefully breathing air out of his nose.]
Well...you know me. It's not just food I end up being hungry for.
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[ He wasnβt exactly the best at finding good moments for those, but Ren was certainly rubbing off on him. He nudged Renβs shoulder with his own. ]
I know, not that I mind. You do what you gotta do. Or wanna do, in this case.
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