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[girlybruiser]

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[arsenist]

[Immediately, there are too many things to count that surge forth in his mind. To hear her, to see her-

And just as fast, Akira shuts that part of himself off.]

There was an incident at the machiya. I just need a little time to gather myself, and then I can come back to work.

[He can't burden Haru with this. He can't. It isn't fair, to put such a heavy weight on her shoulders when she's finally settled back in.]

Will you let me know if things get too busy, or anything strange happens?

[girlybruiser]

[ It's just like him to put the concerns of others before his own.

Haru could let it slide, but every now and then, a memory rings out to her.

Ask him for anything your heart desires, no matter how much it breaks him apart! He'll give and give and give of himself until there's nothing left.
It knots in her chest. ]

I will, but please don't concern yourself. I have a friend named Aurora who is happy to help if necessary. Take all the time you need.

[ The timing of this couldn't be any more suspect. ]

Is it because Maruki-san is missing? He hasn't come in for his usual order and he has a free bouquet he hasn't picked up.

[arsenist]

[Just for a moment, his fingers flinch around his phone. Of course she knew. Even when he tries to hide his pains-

Just for a moment, piercing the grief, there's a different type of ache in his heart, and it only has to do with her.]

I hadn't realized you'd heard already. I should've expected it, though.

[Maybe, just maybe - he can feel the tiniest hint of pride about her, too. Of course Noir knows.]

It is because of that, though. We haven't been able to find him, and we aren't sure what happened to him.

[I looked, he doesn't type. I looked, over and over, and I couldn't find him.]

[girlybruiser]

His ID disappeared. Doesn't that usually mean they've been sent back?

[ It's Neil all over. None of her messages to Maruki have gone through, just as they had then.

Her heart plunges into a pit in her stomach at the thought, though she has no idea what else she can do besides wait. ]

Are you okay, Akira-kun? Please remember you can lean on me if you need.
You can tell me.