toremainbehind | [How many times can we fall?]

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[How many times can we fall?]

[It's been a week since they've managed to escape.

Neither of them knew who tipped someone off about their location, who helped them escape while everything became hacked and otherwise useless in keeping them contained. It had been their downfall to let Izumo stay in the frontline, his skills almost legendary now with how effective of an assassin he has become over time. Their downfall led to their deaths, and Izumo has ran away with Eric while the remnants of that group tried to go after them.

They didn't know where to go - who to turn to.

For them, this open world was a mystery, even if Izumo has more experience than Eric when it came to the outside world. There's no one they could trust, and little to no money to their name since their captors often took the money Izumo's earned for his kills. But Izumo is adaptable, taking odd jobs here and there in order to earn enough money to save up and find a place to stay.

It's only been a couple of days ago when Izumo first ran into the leader of HOMRA, the Red King and him having traded blows before it came to a tie. They went their separate ways shortly after when an informant came running towards them, Izumo having escaped before he could be questioned.

Now, he had taken Eric to a refuge in a motel. It's small and not one of the best, but it's the best Izumo could afford on such short notice when it became obvious to him when Eric has to rest again.

His right shoulder blade itched from the burns he received from Mikoto, but he ignores it in favor of in-between watching Eric sleep and looking out the window from his perch on the windowsill.]

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[ But he's fine. It's only passing thoughts. Eric didn't have any problems right now. It was time to ficus on his ma...brother, that was all. ]

Does anyone? Come on, Totsuka's waiting.

[He gives a nod and leaves the bar.

Totsuka's there, a hand on his arm to keep him steady since Izumo hasn't really gotten the chance to explore outside in his blind state. It's disorienting; there were so much noise and it grates on his nerves slowly.]

[ Eric sees it as well and gives Izumo a helping hand ]

It's a bit loud. But we'll be in the car soon. Nice and quiet.

I don't ever remembering this city to be so damn loud before.

You've just got better hearing since your eyes aren't working.

[Izumo grumbles something out, but he doesn't say much else when he's ushered into the car by Totsuka.

He settles in, eyes closing. It's become a habit for him to close his eyes when he's in the car now as looking at the city's blur becoming blurrier only gives him a headache.]

[ He sits beside him in the car and leans on him a bit, enjoying the mild comfort. It seemed to help ground Izumo to reality a bit. And he wanted to help his brother anyway he could. He was a useful dog. A good one. He hoped his brother thought the same at least a little.

He watched the outisde move as Totsuka took them back to the next city. ]

[He starts tapping on the back of Eric's hand. There's nothing to it, other than the rhythm he sets off.

If paid close attention, it could even start to resemble their song.]

[ As soon as Eric recognizes it he smiles a bit, quietly humming along to the taps as he looks out the window.

Totstuka chuckles and says it's always nice to hear that song, it was quite adorable how they always sang it to each other.

Eric stops his humming and fidgets with his sleeve with his free hand. He mumbles out a few words but not loud enough to catch them. He should be quiet then, no noise. ]

Why did you stop?

No reason. Just felt like it.

[He hums, practically feeling Totsuka's curiosity at his answer.

Even so, he starts to sing their song softly.]

[ He jumps a little at his brother starting the full song and he listened quietly to it. He moved his mouth to the words but no sound came out from them. He was going to be quiet. ]

[Izumo keeps on singing, but he starts tapping on Eric's hand again in beat with the song.

Sing, Eric. It's always made him happy when he hears you sing.]

[ He likes the tapping on his hand, his free hand making the motions on his leg a bit.

But he still remained silent, not even moving his mouth after a shot while, just listening to his brother. ]

[He keeps up the singing until they reach the hospital.

Izumo grows quiet, finally deciding to open his eyes once he's sure they've stopped moving.]

[ He listens to his brother the whole way through the drive. Once he sees the hospital and they stop there he gets out with the bag of things he brought and brings his hand to Izumo's arm, ready to help him get out of the car. ]

We've made it. Are you ready, Izumo?

Ready as I'll ever be.

[He accepts Eric's help, Totsuka opening the door for them to get out.]

Great, let's go.

[ He leads his brother into the hospital as Totsuka let's the receptionist know that they had arrived and are waiting for an appointment.

Eric sits Izumo in a chair as Eric sits right beside him, waiting for their name to be called. ]

[Izumo sits down obediently, trying his best to focus on everything that's going on around him.

He shifts his gaze once in a while, occasionally listening on other people's conversations. When Totsuka sits on the other side of him, he tenses a bit before relaxing.]

[ He pats his brothers arm in comfort, reassuring him there was nothing wrong or bad happening.

Soon their name is called and Eric helps him towards the doctors room. But he's not allowed to stay as the examination happens so he waits outside with Totsuka]

[Izumo's mostly cooperative as the doctor checks on his eyes.

There's a feeling of trepidation inside of him as he waits for the results.

It was good.

Izumo nearly slumps in relief as the doctor informs him that his eyes are healing just fine, perhaps a few more days before his vision is back to normal, though he's been prescribed some medicinal eye drops to help ease the transition better.]

[ The doctor comes out and explains the update to Totsuka and Eric perks up in happiness. He's so glad that his brother was going to be okay and all better.

They can go through it. They can begin to heal again. Izumo won't have to be scared of the constant darkness anymore. His brother will be okay. ]

[Soon enough, Izumo comes out, a slight smile on his face.

Totsuka smiles brightly at him, congratulating him on getting better.]

[ Eric goes over to his brother and congratulates him as well, giving him a hug ]

So glad for you Izumo.

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redstray - 2016-01-06 04:57 (UTC) - Expand