四十四 (Voice Post, Japanese)

[onikui_tengu]

Basically, waiting for this illness to "fade" has only proved impossible. Either the affected wind up dying, or the ones who don't have the strength to fight them.

I have no interest in pointing fingers... What I'd like to know instead is why there doesn't seem to be a better solution. Is there no way to develop a medicine to cure or a seal to bind these people?

Their powers and strength are the real problem. Because they can only use it to harm. It is beyond their control to do otherwise. I haven't been proven wrong yet.

Hmph. If anyone sees death as the quickest method of turning this around... You've let this world change you too much. ...You've let them change you too much.

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[7th-warrant.livejournal.com]

Maybe I've just grown soft.... I can't say it's a bad thing.

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[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

Heh.

[Haruka couldn't help but shed a small smile at that.]

Neither can I...

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[7th-warrant.livejournal.com]

-Slowly, Testament leans against the other and rests his head against Haruka's shoulder. A moment more and he was wrapped about him in a soft embrace. So much of the strength he had now was thanks to this...-

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[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

[He blinked, watching at Testament leaned his head against his shoulder.]

Tess...

[As the Gear wrapped his arms around him, his expression melted and became more passive. He slowly brought his own arms around his lover and returned the gesture with a gentle squeeze.]

I'm sorry...

[His voice was soft, like a whisper, and there was a touch of distant melancholy.]

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[7th-warrant.livejournal.com]

There's nothing for you to apologize for.

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[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

[His grip tightened, and he shook his head slowly.]

I couldn't protect anyone from this... not Bridget, Titi, or any of your loved ones.

How can you be so...

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[7th-warrant.livejournal.com]

-A single hand moved to tenderly caress the other's cheek-

Neither could I. And yet I direct no animosity inwardly... and neither do they hold it against me. We both tried out best... they're here now and they're safe. That's all that matters, Haruka...

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[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

[He couldn't finish that sentence...

Instead he closed his eyes, frowning and thoughtful, but relaxing with that reassuring touch.]

.....

[Slowly, he brought his hand up, and caught the other's. His fingers curled around it, holding on, and Haruka opened his eyes halfway.]

I am sick of all this destruction and death, Tess... It's wearing me down.

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[7th-warrant.livejournal.com]

...

-He took those fingers, bringing them to his lips to gently brush against his lips-

And I as well. But still I hope.

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[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

[He let out a slow breath, not minding how those fingers were being handled by the other. He leaned forward, and puckered his own lips slightly to gently kiss Testament's fingertips back.

It was mysterious what a calming effect the Gear had on his troubled mind sometimes.]

Thank you...

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[7th-warrant.livejournal.com]

Part of love is giving each other strength when we are at our weakest, Haruka...

-He lets out something of a laugh- Or so I've been told.

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[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

[He'll never get over how Testament can just say things like that with a straight face. It always manages to give him a bit of color.]

I... guess there's still a lot that I have to learn.

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[7th-warrant.livejournal.com]

We both do...

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[onikui-haruka.livejournal.com]

[His lips parted, as if he had something more to say... but then Haruka just as quickly gave up, letting out a soft and short chuckle.]

You're right.

[He hesitated for a second. Then he leaned forward and kissed Testament softly on the lips. It lingered there a little longer than he hoped for, but he eventually drew back.]

I'll... escort you back down.

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[7th-warrant.livejournal.com]

mmm..

-He let out a pleased, almost longing sound at the touch of Haruka's kiss. It still felt so exhilarating to him. He could feel his knees grow weak each time...-

Very well... perhaps you can visit Bridget while you're here.