𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤

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[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

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. . . 𝘛𝘏𝘌𝘕, 𝘐 𝘞𝘐𝘓𝘓 𝘛𝘌𝘓𝘓 𝘠𝘖𝘜 𝘔𝘐𝘕𝘌.

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

⠀⠀ 𝘔𝘠 𝘔𝘈𝘒𝘌𝘙 𝘛𝘖𝘓𝘋 𝘏𝘐𝘚 𝘛𝘈𝘓𝘌?

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

*there was a moments of silence, he was more bothered by the fact he couldn't help*

I haven't seen your friend in a while…
*with a low grumble*

I have been… cooped up in your house… I thought it was… okay to see you… even if you dont notice me…

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

( He definitely saw him. Anyone could spot him and there wasn’t too many dark places in the penthouse)

It doesn’t matter, you can’t be seen in there. (He leads him away, someplace less populated and narrow)

Tonight was the night you come to me.

. . Not as the sun stays up.

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

*squinting a bit, *

Takes time?… you…

*deciding not to argue since, he has Mideumi now*

Yes... I saw him… a few moments ago… Im.. Not sure if he saw me…

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

No help is needed.

( Opening the doors revealed how cool it was outside. Almost freezing. No different from the morning. he glances back at Creature; )

Either way, you would have to go through a process. And that takes time.
. . .

Are you referring to Park Young-ho?

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

*turning his attention back to Mideumi, *

Why… not?… I… want to… help… you…

*following his lead*

… I want to see… your friend…

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

Not this time.

( Because there were few tenants around, Mideumi let to of the other, ordering the other to follow by bending his index and middle finger together. )

Follow me all the way before you lose me. ( Not slowing down his own pace in the slightest)

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

*still distracted by the design on the building*

Why… do… you not involve me?… I can… help…

*he was fascinated by everything, distracted by everyone passing by them*

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

( Wanting the man-thing to follow his pace but clearly he was taking in the buildings design, ultimately slowing down. )

I need to lead you out, so yes.

( he cocked his head in mild frustration. )

Faster.

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

*following slowly, turning away from Mideumi like something else caught his attention*

…Will.. You come… with me?…

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

( Another hand came up to the side of Creature’s waist, insinuating they leave right now. )

𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵.

(An entrance to the building wasn’t far. )

Right now. . . You know too well I can’t see you here.

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

*with the unexpected hand that grabbed his sleeve, Creature decided to stand still… surprised he even noticed *

I… wanted… to see you… You’ve been… gone…

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

( @YOUMADESOMEONE )
( Familiar shoes meet the polished floor in that assertive way the chief general does when he *needs* to do something. Reaching to pull Creature’s sleeve—)

You’re not to be here. (And a sharp whisper. )

—I mean this in the kindest way.

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

*with a low grumble, The creature seemed to finally relax*

I want to know all…

*stepping closer to the General*

…i want to know the enemy's language…

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

( He took the book, tucking it inside his inner jacket. )

You seem interested in other languages . . . is that right?

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

Hmm.. You haven't yet, how I feel… someday… perhaps...

*putting the book in front of Mideumi to take*

…I want to learn…

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

( His eyes fly over to the other as the book shuts, locking on eyes that finally showed some recognition. )

. . Don’t act like I don’t understand. Many of the people here know how it is . . Especially men who haven’t made it back. Their cherished, they will never see them again.

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

*his eyes closed for a moment, as he closed the book, his attention turned to Mideumi*

I… want to help… but… not like before...

It… hurts.. Me… what you ask me… it hurts...

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

Your efforts aren’t in vain. ( He immediately shot back. His lips parted, wanting to say more but instead turned his gaze to where some soldiers quietly rambled. )

Do you think you’re forced to stay here?

Out of everyone, it’s you who can just leave.

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

*ignoring at first, he felt there was no need to respond when the creature already said he wanted to be alone…

Until… *

It's not a great feeling… to die… If I'm close to you... You tell… me… to do.. Something I dislike… Leave… me…

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

If you truly wanted to learn, you would accept my offer.

( He takes as many steps as the other took, each one being less then quiet yet there being not as much tension as Creature’s ears have probably duly noted.)

Why do you close me out?

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

*almost trying to make distance from the other he started taking a few steps away from the General*

I… want… to learn… and… be alone…

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

( His hand held still, awaiting the item. However when faced with ignorance his fingers curled into his palm before falling back to his side. )

You’re setting a terrible example to everyone.

Put it away.

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

*He didnt trust Mideumi, especially when he was upset…

Staring at the General, for a moment he paused until, he stared back at his book, pretending Mideumi didn't exist.*

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

( The dismissal fueled a growing bite inside him, peeking out as a twitch beside the corner of his nose. He stays where he is. )

Then, allow me to teach you. ( The hand that hand retreated stiffly, came out with its palm open, asking for the book. )

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

*once the finger pressed against the page, causing the creature to turn away from Mideumi, letting out a heavy growl almost becoming irritated by his words*

I… want… to learn...

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

( The chief general stared at the page of the book before flitting a critical eye at the man-thing. A bandaged hand came out with an extended index finger, pressing down on the book to tilt the words toward him. )

So, you like what our enemy reads?

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

*hearing the other voice only made him more… defensive…*

I… found it… in the mud… I like it…

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

(The otherside of the war received extensive cataclysmic damage, nothing compared to their side. It was like drowning an impaired man in muddied water as he claws at the skin of your arms and face

Eventually they can’t help but give up)

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵?

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

@BMideumi

*Creature stayed outside, he’d rather be in the sun then be inside a tent the whole time.

As he held a book in hand, he seemed like he didnt want to be bothered, by anyone.*

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

…You won’t come with me?…

*he didn’t like that answer but he also seemed like the creature felt a bit better *

I will… stay… Until you are finished… I want to be… by your side…

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

( He knew this would happen, Mideumi’s response already planned.)

Then you will only go out when we have nothing else, when we are in deep need of you. ( His free hand finds creature’s shirt, adjusting it right)

This fighting will end once they have nothing left… when we win.

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

*he paused for a moment, like he didn’t know how to answer him*

Hm…. When… will it be over?… I do not… want to be hurt anymore… I don’t like feeling… pain… anymore…

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

(The paler fingers enclosed between his own, responding back with delay)

You do understand this situation, don’t you? (The glint in Creature’s eyes coming through the blanket of shadow above.)

I know you do. You’ve read about countless wars, leaving would be 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

*putting all the fresh clothes on, the creature walked up to him. His fingers intertwining into his*

Mideumi… Mideumi…

I want… a break… I want to… Leave… with you… for a… day…

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

( Mideumi wanted to close his eyes, not out of sleep, but quiet exasperation. He extended out his hand. )

Take it.
When you’re done.

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

… I wanted… to hold… your hand… even before… you ordered me to carry out the bomb…

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

( He turned around, while the other changed. )

There is nothing to be angry about right now. Pray tell, rather than leave me in your absence.

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

Innocent face he somehow looked sad.

Taking off the layers of burnt clothing with a low growl, he wasn’t in the mood to speak *

[𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖢𝖱𝖤𝖠𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖤 @YOUMADESOMEONE]

*he didn’t need to respond to that, maybe it was because the creature didn’t understand what he meant but… The creature was more stuck on how Mideumi was brushing him off…

Doing as he was told, taking off his clothes, but he couldn’t help how unhappy he was…

With still that

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

You speak so innocently, even in this situation. ( He breathes out, before placing Creature’s new clothes on a table. )

Change into these, you’re done for today.