[ he breathes, just like he was taught, and it's slow and careful, deep and focused. it takes him a bit, and during it, he other hand comes up to gently grip the fabric of his clothing.
eventually he pulls his face away. ]
These trials are garbage. Man.
[ he's still kind of nauseous, but, at least it's not from just pure anxiety anymore? ]
[ he doesn't actually expect that, he was going to pull all the way back, but now they're face to face. he adjusts his hand so that he doesn't have to let go. he looks him in the eye. he tries to smile. just a little bit. ]
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It's not, but. I can accept that.
I just need a minute. I feel sick again and I just want to breathe here for a sec.
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[It's alright. He'll believe in a better tomorrow for everyone else who can't.]
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eventually he pulls his face away. ]
These trials are garbage. Man.
[ he's still kind of nauseous, but, at least it's not from just pure anxiety anymore? ]
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[There's no denying it. Even if he's holding it together so far, that doesn't make it easy. Weekends are awful, man.
If Eiden will allow it, he's going to try twisting them around a bit so they can face each other, all while still holding hands.]
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oh. eiden maybe melts a little bit inside. ]
Feeling better already... it's like your smile has healing properties, heh.
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Fukuzawa looks away at that, his ears turning pink with a touch of embarrassment.]
If you're feeling better then we should get going.
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[ he... maybe laughs a little behind his hand ]
Planning on going somewhere?
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...you can come, if you want.
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Yes, please.
[ he bumps their shoulders gently. ]
Somewhere maybe to rest after all of that... [ what do you even call this clown trial ] ... today.
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[It's just too bad that they can't hang out in each other's warehouses.]
The Colosseum? Nobody should be there at this hour.
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That'll be nice. Yeah. The one they renamed after Jonas.
[ βclosing his eyes and just. laughing a little. ]
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[Is he being serious? Who's to say?]
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[ firmly as he walks with him towards the jonasseum. ]
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But I won't.
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You're on.