toremainbehind | [How many times can we fall?]

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assassin au

[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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[ He lets it stay ]

Make sure all you want, I'm fine.

[ He couldn't let Izumo worry about him. There was nothing to worry about he was healing like a good dog. Have to be good dog, Izumo's had it rough ]

Mm.

[There's still that worry inside of him, but he'll let it pass.

He pats his head once before pulling his hand back.]

How about we go out for dinner?

[ He tilts his head. ]

Where?

Anywhere you like. You choose.

[ He fidgets a bit, biting his lip as he tried to think of something for food. ]

M-maybe...uhm...ramen...if you want...

Ramen sounds like a good choice.

Okay.

[ He almost leaves the room too quickly to avoid further talk, as he gets ready to go out again.

He was fine he didn't refer to himself as a dog, there wasn't anything to worry about. His brother was just seeing things. He was a bad dog for worrying his brother, he shouldn't do that.

He fidgets as he waits for his brother, seeing if he needs any help. ]

[Izumo takes a little longer, but he eventually does go outside.

He wouldn't be a good brother if he didn't notice these little things. He knew he wouldn't be able to change it, so all he can do is have Fujishima handle Eric in his absence.

But he underestimated himself as he almost tripped.]

Izumo!

[ He goes over and catches him, making sure he doesn't fully trip at least. ]

You okay?

[placing his hand on Eric's arm, he steadies himself.]

I'm fine. Just couldn't see where I was looking is all.

[ Izumo almost got hurt and he almost let him. Bad dog bad, look out more be better to your brother. ]

Just...be careful let me know if you need help next time. You still can't really see.

[ He held onto Izumo's arm as they walk, silently leading along when he needed help. ]

I still need to be able to navigate on my own.

[He tilts his head when he hears Totsuka greet them, inquiring about where they're going.]

When your eyes are fine then you will.

[ He mumbles that they were heading to some ramen. After a moment he mumbled out if he wanted to join them, he can. ]

Nothing wrong with trying to navigate myself now.

[Totsuka politely declines with a smile. Izumo gently tugs on Eric's arm.]

Just take it easy, don't push it.

[ Feeling the tug he starts going off to their favorite ramen place. ]

Alright, alright.

[He lets Eric lead him, looking around.]

[ The walk is nice and not too far before they arrive. Going in they manage to grab a good seat and sit down, Eric ordering for the both of them, both their favorites. There's some silence as Eric stares at the table before he looks up at his brother. ]

Hey...Izumo?

Hm, what is it?

Do you think...that we'll ever be normal?

What do you mean by 'normal'?

I mean...put all of this stuff from our past behind. To stop...stop with all this and live at least...a little normal.

[Izumo is quiet for a moment, thinking.]

Is that what you want?

[ His hands under the table were going a mile a minute, tugging on each other and on his sleeves. ]

I don't want to be afraid anymore. Or...or worry...or think...just...

[ He still had troubled going in open crowded spaces, he couldn't greet Miyabi as he should have even with his brother there.

He's seen so many people his age walk past the bar, laughing, having lives, playing games, being with friends. He had some of that but it was at a bar with a gang, just like it had been a warehouse with a gang. He had freedoms but the world was terrifying from how it used to be when he was ten years old. ]

I can't even go to school...or...or be on my own, or meet new people, because of everything. Some small piece of normal life, wouldn't hurt. Don't you think?

[Izumo is quiet before he lets out a gentle sigh.

Many times he's envisioned a normal life for the two of them. They've only ever gotten a glimpse of it, like a little piece of heaven.

This—This life isn't meant for his brother.

Izumo grew up in it, took active part in it, but Eric deserves more.

He deserves better.]

If you want a normal life, then we can have a normal life. I can always start looking at schools for you to attend in, or find another teacher for you.

[ He wasn't expecting that kind of answer, not at all. He grew up in it too, younger then his brother. He wasn't even sure of the outside world still, what he saw seemed like it never came close to his faded memories before he was locked away. ]

I haven't even finished elementary school...how could I even go to school at this point?

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