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[maddest]

[Break is sitting on his windowsill, blissfully unaware of the fact that the PCD has turned on where it's sitting on his desk. He reaches one of his legs out, barefoot, stretching so it makes it past the shelter of the awning and out into the raindrops falling outside.

Amusing himself like this for a few seconds longer, he keeps a tight hold on the frame for balance.

The whirr of the PCD eventually alters him to the fact that it's running. He glances over his shoulder sharply.]

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[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

I might ask Unohana. I might ask you.

[private: unhackable][Video]

[al_truism]

... ask Ms. Unohana.

I'm not -- I'm not strong enough to protect you from him if something goes wrong.

[private: unhackable][Video]

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

Fine.

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[al_truism]

If I were, I'd come in a heartbeat.

[Whether he could stand to watch is another matter.]

[private: unhackable][Video] 2/2

[al_truism]

Sounds like you've made your decision.

[private: unhackable][Video]

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

What would you do in my place?

[private: unhackable][Video]

[al_truism]

... honestly, if it were me-

I wouldn't be content that way, and if I had your experience -- you've taken the same risk before. It wouldn't be endangering anyone else, and the worst that could happen is death, and pain. You're already in pain, and death's not permanent here.

[A shaky breath.]

I'd do it.

[private: unhackable][Video]

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

If I get in touch with you afterward-

[private: unhackable][Video]

[al_truism]

... can I come and take care of you?

[private: unhackable][Video]

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

Would you?

[private: unhackable][Video]

[al_truism]

Of course I would.

[private: unhackable][Video]

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

I'll let you know what I do decide.

[private: unhackable][Video]

[al_truism]

Mmmh. Break?

[private: unhackable][Video]

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

Yes, Alphonse?

[private: unhackable][Video]

[al_truism]

Whatever you decide, I won't be upset. I'll be here regardless.

It's going to be okay, hm?

[private: unhackable][Video]

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

[Break laughs in brief surprise.]

[private: unhackable][Video]

[al_truism]

We've already said we'll watch out for each other, check up on each other, make sure we don't do anything stupid.

... whatever your decision, I'll be there to help you through it.

[private: unhackable][Video]

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

Tell me how you've been, Al.

[Voice subdued.]

[private: unhackable][Video]

[al_truism]

... a friend of mine came back. She'd been here for almost a year, and she disappeared... but she came back just a little while ago.

I've known her since I was a little kid.

... she's been here a handful of times. Every time, I get to show her that I have a face!

[Soft laugh.]

[private: unhackable][Video]

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

And how does she react?

[This sounds like a nice story.]

[private: unhackable][Video]

[al_truism]

She hugs me. She cries a little. Sometimes, she tells me I'm beautiful.

When we were visiting once, back home, she promised me that when I got my body back, the first thing she would do is bake me an apple pie.

... every time she comes. She remembers. And it always tastes like home.

[private: unhackable][Video]

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

That's really nice, Al.

[private: unhackable][Video]

[al_truism]

... do you have anyone like that, Break?

[private: unhackable][Video]

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

Me, of course!

[Emily squawks, angrily. He shushes her.]

And more- but none in this place.

[private: unhackable][Video]

[al_truism]

[Al jumps enough for the feed to thud and catch his gasp. He kind of forgot about Emily for a moment there, fsldfkjas.]

Ah -- I. Yes.

Do you... want to talk about them, maybe?