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[knightofratatosk]

[On the floor of the forest not too far from the southern barrier is something blue lying among the leaves. Emil decided to take Vyse and Asch's advice of finding something productive to do rather than moping around, but since he's not the type of person to always think things through, this means he's spent the past week banging on/trying to find a way through the barrier. Obviously, that didn't exactly work.

He's partially covered with leaves now thanks to the wind, though there's still enough of his outfit uncovered to be visible from a distance. It looks like he's been there for a little while. Poke/kick/tell him he's a moron?]

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[nicekittyxiii.livejournal.com]

[....What?] Shouldn't you be happy he's finally escaped this place? Most people seem more inclined to want freedom, after all.

[knightofratatosk]

[And he cringes. That's what everyone keeps telling him-- that he should be happy that Richter is safe and home, but... does that mean he's selfish for wanting Richter back?]

[nicekittyxiii.livejournal.com]

[....Oh boy, looks like he'll be here for the long haul. Sensing a complicated situation, Nanaki shifts his position and lies down instead, resting beside Emil. It's pretty obvious this kid is no threat to anyone.] This may seem a personal question, but... are you both still alive back on your world?

[knightofratatosk]

I think so... I don't know. For now, I guess.

[It doesn't help that both Richter and Tenebrae refused to tell him exactly what happens despite being from later in the timeline. Still, he gets the feeling that it's not good, and that's not even getting into the whole "LOL I'm actually an immortal summon spirit" part.]

[nicekittyxiii.livejournal.com]

Then you'll have to make sure he knows he was missed when you return home, I suppose. There's little sense in worrying over situations you cannot change.

[knightofratatosk]

I've been here for more than a year. Some people have been here even longer than that...

[Now that he's conscious, his body is starting to realize that it's pretty darn cold out, meaning that he's starting to shiver.]

[nicekittyxiii.livejournal.com]

[Nanaki can't really respond to that; he can't imagine how difficult it would've been, living in a strange place for so long. There's really nothing he can say that would help.

He does, however, notice the shivering, so he gives the boy a nudge and stands again.] Come on now, I'll walk with you to your home. You should get some rest in a better place.

[knightofratatosk]

[That's the thing-- it actually wasn't bad at all until Richter got sent home. This was his one real chance at a normal human life, and now... well.]

O-okay.

[Getting up now-- whoa dizzy. The forest shouldn't be spinning like that.]

[nicekittyxiii.livejournal.com]

[Nanaki remains close to the boy in case he needs some extra support. Hopefully he won't pass out or something, that would just look awkward.] Where do you live?

[knightofratatosk]

House 20, south from the center of the village.

[You won't mind if he leans on you a little, right Red? Because there's no way he's walking otherwise.]

[nicekittyxiii.livejournal.com]

[Red nods and starts heading in the direction of said location. Between Emil's exhaustion and his limp, they'll probably take a while, but he wouldn't refuse a genuine need for help.]

[knightofratatosk]

[... oh, right, he still hasn't told this cat thing his name. That would probably be polite, wouldn't it?]

... I'm Emil.

[nicekittyxiii.livejournal.com]

[Yeah they kinda skimmed over that, didn't they.]

A pleasure, Emil. Feel free to call me whatever you like.

[knightofratatosk]

[And now he's confused.]

Don't you have a name?

[nicekittyxiii.livejournal.com]

I have many names. It's often easier to just let people choose.

[knightofratatosk]

What would you like me to call you?

[nicekittyxiii.livejournal.com]

[...Ah... that's a nice surprise. Nanaki smiles.]

...My father called me Nanaki.

[knightofratatosk]

Nanaki... that's a nice name.

[nicekittyxiii.livejournal.com]

[Aww, Emil.]

...Thank you.

Do you have other friends here who might care for you?

[knightofratatosk]

Tenebrae is at home.

[nicekittyxiii.livejournal.com]

Good, then you'll at least have company.

[knightofratatosk]

[He nods, fingers tightening a little in Nanaki's fur.]

[nicekittyxiii.livejournal.com]

[Poor kid. He must be so stressed. Nanaki doesn't pull away or resist him, instead keeping his pace steady as they walk.]

[knightofratatosk]

[Big furry things are comforting, even big furry things he's only just met. The petting is helping him calm down a bit and keep him focused on something.]

[nicekittyxiii.livejournal.com]

[...Oh goodness, hopefully the petting thing won't become a habit. He's not the village dog like Ammy.]