[ ... seems pretty set on how to handle Shion. He turns his head to see Sinclair bumping shoulders. This really is a normal thing for them. It's just so normal to them when it isn't for others. ]
Love you, Emil.
[ He lightly bumps the side of his head with Sinclair's. ]
[The warmth from those words suffuses through him, starting with his cheeks. He feels safe and cared for with Oria. He has for ages now and even if Oria doesn't mean those words the way he wants to hear it, it's precious all the same. He leans his head against Oria's]
[ The nuance from those words is the reason why Oria knows he's not allowed to be upset—the love, it's there. Even if it isn't the kind Oria wanted to be reciprocated, it's still there. And that's why he can't get mad or sad about it.
Because Sinclair means so much to him as a person rather than a significant other that Oria wants.
Even if he has received the revelation from his mother.
Even if he won't be here in ten years, much less five.
Even if...
Even if, ]
Are you okay with just hanging out in the room today? You did just get over a nasty headache...
[ Or maybe a checkup is due? But he doesn't want to say that out loud. ]
[ The next day eventually arrives after their fun little rest day. They meet with Shion at the picnic area in the park. He's seen sitting around a picnic table seating, spinning a pen while seemingly lost in thought. When he looks up to see Oria and Sinclair, he immediately frowns.
"This wasn't what we agreed to." ]
You never said anything about having to come alone. Besides, he's involved so it makes sense for him to come here.
[ Shion doesn't look very happy about the arrangement and he glares at Sinclair even though he's with Oria. ]
[ Shion sighs, already tired of being here. Seems like he has a bad attitude or is just cranky. It doesn't explain the glare at Sinclair though, which he's still doing, by the way. ]
So, spill. Who were you fighting over?
[ "... What?" ]
Who. Were. You. Fighting. Over. With. Aria.
[ For that, Oria gets a crumpled up napkin to the face, which he sidesteps. Sorry if you get hit by it. ]
[Why is he being glared at?? Sinclair is so confused that he catches the napkin automatically, only to drop it with a squeak. Ew? Hopefully that wasn't used?]
[Ew. At least he's wearing gloves. He glances over at Oria and frowns a tiny bit, giving a small tug at his sleeve to remind him not to punch anyone. Then he looks at Shion, feeling a small sliver of dislike worm into his heart]
...if you have a deal you want made for your information, shouldn't you be setting clearer terms?
You made it really obvious. [ He says that in a slightly deadpan voice. His endless patience is dwindling bit by bit] It would be nice if I knew why though.
[ Shion only crosses his arms, looking displeased with how Sinclair really doesn't seem to remember. This is really the "crime someone committed but the criminal doesn't remember doing said crime". There's always a gray area for things like those, but Shion seems mad at the very least.
But he doesn't say anything to confirm Sinclair's question. In fact, there's more of a bloodlust vibe that seems to gather and Oria dutifully gets in the way. ]
[I can speak to him. No. No, he needs to do this himself.
He can't hide from these things forever. He is already atoning in the only way he can, but he thinks it isn't much. This would always hang over him, choking him.
He lets Oria stand in front of him, but he grips his own wrist, trembling. That non-answer meant Shion probably didn't know him, but maybe knew of what he had done. He doesn't say anything just yet, trying to focus.]
[ Shion hates that look in Sinclair's eyes and Oria can tell, so he holds onto Sinclair's hand and feels how much he's trembling.
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"Fine. You want to know the truth? My foster family and I were in the park when it happened. We were there to celebrate my little sister's birthday. But then you..."
Shion isn't a registered Gauntlet Knight, but Oria is getting the feeling that he's dangerous even without it. The only thing going for Oria and Sinclair right now is that it's broad daylight and they are out in a public park.
"You maimed my foster family in your outrage when they didn't do anything to you. They lived through your carnage, but they wished they were dead. You cut them up in a way they suffered despite having to still live on."
...
"And then you just, forgot?"
He's livid now, under the calm facade where his fury lies. But still, he doesn't make a move. ]
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[ Like how they've always been. Oria firmly grasps Sinclair's hand in his. ]
Not like we haven't talked to difficult people before.
[ ... but it usually ended in violence or one of them flouncing out of the conversation. ]
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[Sinclair can hold his temper better now, because he knows without a doubt Oria has his back. And Oria...]
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Love you, Emil.
[ He lightly bumps the side of his head with Sinclair's. ]
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I love you too.
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Because Sinclair means so much to him as a person rather than a significant other that Oria wants.
Even if he has received the revelation from his mother.
Even if he won't be here in ten years, much less five.
Even if...
Even if, ]
Are you okay with just hanging out in the room today? You did just get over a nasty headache...
[ Or maybe a checkup is due? But he doesn't want to say that out loud. ]
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I'd like that. I only really want to be around you right now.
[ He feels safe here; they're safe here. Even if it's just an illusion of the feeling, it's enough]
But I shouldn't stop you from doing anything you need to do, should I?
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I don't have anything else to do today, so I'm free. You get to have me allll to yourself today!
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[ Sinclair brightens, and gives Oria's hand another squeeze. He feels sheepish but he's glad Oria is humouring him]
Then, should we watch more movies or play something...?
[ Or just half sprawl on the bed and talk]
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[ We can continue this or jump straight into plot if you want!! ]
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[He will not lose!! and they can have a lot of fun bonding and timeskip away o7]
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"This wasn't what we agreed to." ]
You never said anything about having to come alone. Besides, he's involved so it makes sense for him to come here.
[ Shion doesn't look very happy about the arrangement and he glares at Sinclair even though he's with Oria. ]
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... I'm sorry for intruding. But I wanted to hear this for myself too.
[ He looks at Oria askance... what did they end up talking about?]
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So, spill. Who were you fighting over?
[ "... What?" ]
Who. Were. You. Fighting. Over. With. Aria.
[ For that, Oria gets a crumpled up napkin to the face, which he sidesteps. Sorry if you get hit by it. ]
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"You're really nosy. If I tell you, then what are you giving me?"
Oria frowns and shrugs outwardly with an arm. ]
What do you even want?
[ "Rack your brain and think of something that's worth what you want. Use it for a change."
Binch. Oria is tempted to punch him. ]
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...if you have a deal you want made for your information, shouldn't you be setting clearer terms?
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"Of course the other Severine would have claimed him theirs."
Oria is held back thanks to Sinclair, but then he just stares at Shion, almost dumbfounded. ]
What?
[ "You heard me."
Oria grabs both of Sinclair's shoulders and pulls him to the front between himself and Shion. ]
You two were fighting over him?
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[Sinclair yelps, looking confused He gets pushed to the front without much protest]
But why? I don't even know you. There's no reason for the two of you to talk about me, right?
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"Don't word it so weirdly." ]
What the hell am I gonna do when that was what Sungjin told me? He legit believed that's how it went.
[ Shion clicks his tongue, again in annoyance. He resumes his glare at Sinclair.
"This has to be said, but I don't like you." ]
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With that, the two hands on Sinclair's shoulders attempt to pull him back so that Oria is between them. ]
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...you, you knew me before?
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But he doesn't say anything to confirm Sinclair's question. In fact, there's more of a bloodlust vibe that seems to gather and Oria dutifully gets in the way. ]
Calm down.
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He can't hide from these things forever. He is already atoning in the only way he can, but he thinks it isn't much. This would always hang over him, choking him.
He lets Oria stand in front of him, but he grips his own wrist, trembling. That non-answer meant Shion probably didn't know him, but maybe knew of what he had done. He doesn't say anything just yet, trying to focus.]
You wont tell us the truth?
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...
"Fine. You want to know the truth? My foster family and I were in the park when it happened. We were there to celebrate my little sister's birthday. But then you..."
Shion isn't a registered Gauntlet Knight, but Oria is getting the feeling that he's dangerous even without it. The only thing going for Oria and Sinclair right now is that it's broad daylight and they are out in a public park.
"You maimed my foster family in your outrage when they didn't do anything to you. They lived through your carnage, but they wished they were dead. You cut them up in a way they suffered despite having to still live on."
...
"And then you just, forgot?"
He's livid now, under the calm facade where his fury lies. But still, he doesn't make a move. ]
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