断ち切るしかないんだろ 注いだ冬は心のラビリンス 後戻りなんて出来ないから やりきるしかないんだろ 黒い気持ちと手を繋いだって構わない 抱きしめたっていいhI have to break free This pouring winter is my heart's labyrinth I can't go back anymore, so I have to finish this I don't care if you took my hand with dark motives I want you to hold me close
[Somehow, talking things out can make a big difference in a person’s perspective—who knew? Perhaps it helps that the parts of Haruka hides of himself are not all simply the worst parts of him, that he was open with his anger and stubbornness and pushed aside the gentler pieces of himself that simply yearned for kindness.
Or it’s just that it’s impossible to predict how something will go when it begins, and the right people at the right time managed to come through for him. It’s hard to say.
The walls of the palace begin to crumble away, but it’s not a sudden upheaval. There’s no real danger to it, because it’s less of a collapse and a fight and more of a quiet acceptance of the truth. It’s not a bad thing to find yourself, even if Haruka will be embarrassed he ended up being a victim of the God of Conflict later.
For now, the palace fades away, leaving everyone back in the Entertainment District in the real world.
Haruka rubs his cheek, finding it hard to look anyone in the eye for a moment, before he shakes his head and brightens up, turning to the group.]
We should go out to karaoke some day, before we have to leave. Maybe you guys will do even better if you’re prepared for a performance.
[It’s the closest thing to a “thanks” he has to offer, but… if he can’t find the words, he’ll just make up for it in another way.]
Except Haruka is expecting him to slip away, because that's not something that he thinks will ever change. He'll just have to bully him for attention later...!]
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𝄐 FIN 𝄐
Or it’s just that it’s impossible to predict how something will go when it begins, and the right people at the right time managed to come through for him. It’s hard to say.
The walls of the palace begin to crumble away, but it’s not a sudden upheaval. There’s no real danger to it, because it’s less of a collapse and a fight and more of a quiet acceptance of the truth. It’s not a bad thing to find yourself, even if Haruka will be embarrassed he ended up being a victim of the God of Conflict later.
For now, the palace fades away, leaving everyone back in the Entertainment District in the real world.
Haruka rubs his cheek, finding it hard to look anyone in the eye for a moment, before he shakes his head and brightens up, turning to the group.]
We should go out to karaoke some day, before we have to leave. Maybe you guys will do even better if you’re prepared for a performance.
[It’s the closest thing to a “thanks” he has to offer, but… if he can’t find the words, he’ll just make up for it in another way.]
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Then he starts stealthing away before Haruka can try and extract a promise out of him... (19).]
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Except Haruka is expecting him to slip away, because that's not something that he thinks will ever change. He'll just have to bully him for attention later...!]
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[1920s mafia boss is very confused ]
But sure.
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[it's ok grandma, he will explain.]
You get backing music and the lyrics on a screen and sing along! And drink, if you're into that. Or old enough.
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[ lets goo. She'll stop being a cryptid just for this]
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[Flashback to him breaking them... Whoops.]
Great! It'll be fun, and you've already got a good voice.
[so no embarrassment on her end, he thinks.]
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[Schneider laughs. It's a rare not-mean one]
The only good thing about church was singing. Let me know who joins too.
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[He knows a few other people that might want to join the party, assuming they... have the time for it with everything going on.]
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[she means anyone who will scold their underaged? drinking!!! they're adults and this world is fucking weird]
I'll see you later then.
[can she abscond with this coat??? yes]
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[ Neverrrr. ]
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I am. I know you think I hate you or whatever, but I wouldn't lie about something like singing. You're obviously untrained, but you still sound good.
[bitch]
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Uh. Thanks? I guess?
[ He isn't sure how to take this. Wow. ]
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You're welcome. If you want, I could offer some tips if you want to try serenading your vampire.
[Eli doesn't deserve this........ but here we are.]
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No! I don't need any tips for... that... or... anything else!
[ He does, actually. ]
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...I am not very good at singing...
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[And getting drunk, but they're both below the legal age for that...]
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[ However, she's gesturing at him to lean down. ]
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He leans down, a little confused? But he'll do it... for her...]
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