[ Luckily for them both, there is no tentacle monster in the lake. But the water does drain Chroma and it may be felt through the Persona whose hand is in the water now. Nonetheless, Yosuke wasn't too deep yet, so the large hand eventually finds him.
He's barely conscious at this point, the warning on his phone beeping loudly as his Chroma levels enter dangerous levels, not having as much as he normally did for awhile now. There's also the fact that he can't breathe and water is entering his lungs and, oh, so that's what it feels like to cough up water.
Fuck, it hurts! But the cold air hitting his wet body wakes him up enough to realize he's not in the Spring anymore and he curls up, shivering, as he hacks up more water and jesus h. christ, it burns. He doesn't even realize just how he's not in the water anymore or that a Persona is holding him. ]
[His connection to his persona makes Joker flinch when he feels something being drained through him, realizing with no small amount of horror that this body of water is draining Chroma and his friend had been in there for who knew how long.
Satanael's hand manages to grab Yosuke's body to quickly fish him out.
The good news is he's coughing. So that's a good sign. Ren realizes he's never performed mouth-to-mouth (well for medical reasons anyway), and thankfully Satanael is large enough to be able to effortlessly turn him over so that the rest of the water can leave Yosuke's lungs before he gets placed into Ren's own hands. Even as the Persona disappears, Ren quickly removes Yosuke's wet top and places his own coat over him. The beep from his phone is definitely not a good sign either and he removes his gloves so he can hold on to one of Yosuke's hand.]
We need to get you some place warm. Can you walk, or should I keep holding on to you? Nod if you need to stay in my arms.
[ He wheezed painfully when the last of the water was coughed up, throat and nose burning. It took another moment for him to realize that someone was with him now. His top was being removed and something drier and warmer was covering him instead. He leaned heavily against the warm body next to him, finally pulling his eyes open to see just who saved him.
He shouldn't have been surprised it was Joker. But he was grateful it was someone he knew, even if the entire situation was embarrassing as more coherency returned. The incessant beeping was also rather annoying. But he had heard that noise once before, so it wasn't difficult for him to realize the situation he was in was pretty dire.
He nodded, he didn't trust himself or his voice at all right now and he was cold and Ren was warm. And he could still hear the melody that had him going to the water's edge in the first place. ]
[The beeping could be dealt with after Yosuke stopped shivering. At his nod, Ren slung him a little over his shoulder so he could properly speed off with his unusual agility both as a Phantom Thief and the boon from the moons that now seemed to stay with him all the time even without it thanks to the bracelet.
It didn't take too long for them to end up in Ren's apartment, where he put him down under his makeshift Kotatsu, before reaching to the other side to pull down his pants, muttering a small sorry.
The costume disappeared in a small flash of blue fire, causing the jacket to disappear from Yosuke's back, but Ren was already in and out of his room, returning with a blanket, which he slung over his shoulders. He then sits next to him, holding his hand so at least they can get back to a level where his phone isn't beeping anymore.]
[ 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 wasnโt like he didnโt like Ren or anything. Honestly, he shouldnโt be acting so shy now. He rested his cheek against Renโs shoulder. ]
Once the phone stops yelling at me, think I could borrow some clothes?
[ Although he kind of didnโt 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.
[ Heโd told Ann much the same, that theyโd figure themselves out even without their memories. He was confident too.
When Ren asked, he noticed his phone wasnโt 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 wasnโt just down to his boxers, heโd likely want to stay like this as long as possible. But he wasnโt 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. ]
Thatโd be cute, Iโm sure. I donโt think I heard you purr before. Should I get you a bell too?
[ Ren certainly was Ren, and Yosuke didnโt 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 wonโt be in his future for it to happen again. ]
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He's barely conscious at this point, the warning on his phone beeping loudly as his Chroma levels enter dangerous levels, not having as much as he normally did for awhile now. There's also the fact that he can't breathe and water is entering his lungs and, oh, so that's what it feels like to cough up water.
Fuck, it hurts! But the cold air hitting his wet body wakes him up enough to realize he's not in the Spring anymore and he curls up, shivering, as he hacks up more water and jesus h. christ, it burns. He doesn't even realize just how he's not in the water anymore or that a Persona is holding him. ]
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Satanael's hand manages to grab Yosuke's body to quickly fish him out.
The good news is he's coughing. So that's a good sign. Ren realizes he's never performed mouth-to-mouth (well for medical reasons anyway), and thankfully Satanael is large enough to be able to effortlessly turn him over so that the rest of the water can leave Yosuke's lungs before he gets placed into Ren's own hands. Even as the Persona disappears, Ren quickly removes Yosuke's wet top and places his own coat over him. The beep from his phone is definitely not a good sign either and he removes his gloves so he can hold on to one of Yosuke's hand.]
We need to get you some place warm. Can you walk, or should I keep holding on to you? Nod if you need to stay in my arms.
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He shouldn't have been surprised it was Joker. But he was grateful it was someone he knew, even if the entire situation was embarrassing as more coherency returned. The incessant beeping was also rather annoying. But he had heard that noise once before, so it wasn't difficult for him to realize the situation he was in was pretty dire.
He nodded, he didn't trust himself or his voice at all right now and he was cold and Ren was warm. And he could still hear the melody that had him going to the water's edge in the first place. ]
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It didn't take too long for them to end up in Ren's apartment, where he put him down under his makeshift Kotatsu, before reaching to the other side to pull down his pants, muttering a small sorry.
The costume disappeared in a small flash of blue fire, causing the jacket to disappear from Yosuke's back, but Ren was already in and out of his room, returning with a blanket, which he slung over his shoulders. He then sits next to him, holding his hand so at least they can get back to a level where his phone isn't beeping anymore.]
Let me know if you need more.
[Blankets, that is.]
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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 didnโt 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 wasnโt 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 wasnโt just down to his boxers, heโd likely want to stay like this as long as possible. But he wasnโt 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. ]
Thatโd be cute, Iโm sure. I donโt think I heard you purr before. Should I get you a bell too?
[ Ren certainly was Ren, and Yosuke didnโt 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 wonโt be in his future for it to happen again. ]
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