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Characters: soma, hyunlee, and you!
Setting: fourth floor; five minutes before nightfall.
Format: action.
Summary: hyunlee's out, trying to understand about this tower. he shortly encounters two monsters (centaur and failed FEV subject), but thankfully he isn't alone.
Warnings: not much, just taking care of monsters.

[ The sun has almost completely set... As Hyunlee straightens his Fenrir New-Type uniform, his eyes roam cautiously around these halls. Something just didn't feel right about this place. While he didn't know what it could be, he does know something else. He's not about to just lounge around and accept what a simple note has told him. There's no way that he can just be happy, especially not after being told that his world has been destroyed.

There's no way he can believe that easily, either. That's at least a simple goal in mind, he needs to find out why, the real reason of why that note was sent to him. Why was he brought here? Is it because he's a rare New-Type? Perhaps he might've been simply kidnapped. Or if his world is truly destroyed, then what of the others? Are they all right? Is he the only one here? There's just so much questions that plague the New-Type's mind.

That is until after he turns at the next corner, then he finds his eyes quickly widening at the sight of unfamiliar creatures. The looks they have are dreadful, enough to cause his heart to skip a heavy beat. Their features are instantly recognizable. The shape of their bodies and its physical traits, regardless horribly indescribable due to its unspeakable horrors... They're not just monsters. These are... Undoubtedly mutated humans! ]

What—

[ Hyunlee takes a small step backwards, not wanting to kill them at first if they're still sentient to an extent. Though, that didn't seem to be the case. It's shortly did those creatures wordlessly start crawling towards him in haste, not giving signs of consciousness at all. That's why the boy makes no hesitations himself, drawing out his God Arc (which literally came out of his wrist armlet) and going into position. ]

I don't know what you are. But, if you're going to get in my way...!

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[It's already late at night, but Hyunlee couldn't settle down at all. After he accompanied Chihiro back to Room 4-08, he stayed a while with the kid. Though, he's constantly restless, which prompts him to leave the room again and take a breath of air at the silent hallway.

This place is so creepy... Hyunlee knows that he'll never get used to this, no matter how good he is in adjusting in whatever situation. This is just all too much. Even the news earlier is still too heavy to swallow, feeling his throat stuck and uncomfortable.

He's not used to this kind of silence. He terribly misses the Den already... Their lively Den, which he already learned to call home. Eyes fall a little, thinking back. It was only yesterday that he's seen everyone's smiles. But, now . . .

Unconsciously, Hyunlee turns his eyes towards Room 4-10. Soma obviously was bothered by it as well. Understandably so, maybe the other boy even took it harder than him. Soma's lost so much and Hyunlee knows that feeling. He tightens his lips a little, but he decides to form the courage to step over and knock over that certain door.

He knows he won't be able to sleep tonight until he settles this.]

[Soma had been digging through the chest by his bed. Earlier, he only had the time to hastily check through it before he decided to bolt out of the room. It's filled with some of the necessary things he needed to go on Aragami missions. And to his surprise, his headset and mp3 player is inside too.

Along with multiple cans of Iced Curry.

Oh. Well that's certainly a delight. They aren't as cold as they would have been after coming out of the vending machine. But they were good enough, he supposed...

Just as he was about to place his headset on and pop open a can, he hears a knock on the door. He slowly approaches the door and opens it to find Hyunlee standing in front.

Soma's eyes widened a little out of surprise before he expression returns to normal.]

...What is it...?

O-oh.

[Hyunlee ends up whistling a little, trying to play it cool as if nothing's really wrong.]

Well, um, I just wanted to... check on you. How are your wounds doing? With the change in our bodies, I thought... I thought it might affect your recovery.

[...ha. Who is he kidding? Hyunlee knows that he must be a terrible liar at the moment, but that is also partially true. He is worried about how Soma's condition is doing. Though, something else is the one troubling him more than this.]

...I'm fine. My.. [a lowers his voice a little.] ...body still recovers as quickly as it normally does. You... [a slight pause.] should know that.

[If they are going to talk, Soma might as well let him inside. It's not like he had any other roommates around anyway. So who cares if Hyunlee decided to take one of the vacant beds?

Soma opens the door wider so the boy can step inside.]

You wanted to talk right...?

Come inside.

[...] [Hyunlee doesn't event attempt to make excuses. Soma easily read through him, so he silently nods at the kind gesture.]

Thank you.

[He steps inside of the room when prompted to enter, waiting for Soma to step further in before he follows behind the other boy. He decides to sit at the edge of one bed, doing his best to collect himself.]

Soma... You haven't been looking at me ever since then. [Ever since hearing about that horrible thing... Hyunlee, of course, noticed. And he refuses to hide his true feelings about this. Not to Soma.] I won't hold it against you, if you don't trust me.

[...anymore. Though, is it right to say "anymore?" Hyunlee isn't even certain of which Hyunlee he really is. Is he Soma's true leader or is he the doppelganger of an alternate reality?]

It's okay, so... If you're ever burdened by responsibility towards me, you don't have to worry about it. But, until we find a way back to our worlds, will you... work with me? [...] That isn't an order... I won't force you on that as well.

[The door shuts behind them and he takes his spot back on his own bed again. He fiddles with the can of Iced Curry he'd taken out of his trunk. But stops for another moment when Hyunlee starts speaking again.

He's silent for a while and continues to keep his gaze away.]

...It's not like I don't trust you.

[The slight hesitation in answering doesn't make it seem very believable though.]

...I mean, you still act the same. You're still really nosy... You tend to worry too much for my sake. And you're still barging...[well, not this time. Soma voluntarily let him in this time.] into my room. Nothing about you has changed. That's why, it's really hard to believe you came from another alternate world.

[There's a long silence before the cracking sound of the can is heard.]

...I never once said I wouldn't still work with you, right?

Just give me some time to wrap my head around it everything though.

[Because he still find everything so hard to believe. Because if everything Ronald had told him was in fact true, then... he doesn't really know this person.

He wasn't the same person that has fought with him through all of those battles... The one who tried to help him save Shio... or the one who confronted his father with him.]

Yes, take as much time as you need...

[It's the same for Hyunlee's side. This Soma... He doesn't know if he's his dear senpai or not. Regardless, watching his predictable actions and hearing this familiar voice, the words earlier all seems like a dream. Everything about Soma is the same and is very much real.

Before his eyes, he's seeing a very recognizable person. Even if he doesn't know if he's the real one or not... It's too cruel. He just can't find himself turning away from him, no matter if the earlier really was the truth.

Hyunlee closes his hands tightly, holding a part of his uniform within his hands. He's trying so hard not to shed anything. He can't... shouldn't.]

Lindow-senpai... I'm sorry if I can't fulfill my promise to find him. Yet. Yes... Once we make it out of here, I will do my best to continue. I'm sure... Even if I'm the real one or not, my other self will surely say the same thing. I know that much.

Also... Even if I'm not sure if you're my Soma or not, I want to keep my own promise to Lindow-senpai. I will always... be there for you, Soma. Even if you choose not to acknowledge me anymore. It's all right.

As long as I can protect you... I'm happy with just that, too.

[Soma silently stares at the boy for a longer while.

He definitely sounds like the same guy who's always pestering him and worrying over his well being. Even though he'd been warned to stay away from the beginning.]

...I don't need you to look after me. The one who needs a babysitter is you.

[He brings the Iced Curry can close to his lips and mutters:]

And since I'm the only one here that's capable of taking care of that job, I guess I'll have to take responsibility.

[And finally takes a sip from his beverage.]

H-huh?

[At first, Hyunlee felt naturally awkward at hearing it... He's the leader, after all! He's the one expected to take care of his comrades and take responsibility over his subordinates. Though, upon a second thought, thinking about it outside of duties' perspective...]

[It's another way of saying, "I'm the one who's going to protect you." That's it, isn't it?

The realization causes Hyunlee to slowly smile, especially watching Soma drink over the Iced Curry.]

...thank you.

Say, [a faint laugh] my Soma is really fond of Iced Curry too, you know.

It's... It's not like I'm particularly fond of it! [That sounded like a bit of a denial.] It's a way better alternative compared to that First Love crap Sakaki recently made.

[He still didn't get the chance to punch Kota for making him drink it. And now... he probably never will. The thought makes him squeeze the can a hard enough to crush it a little.]

[O-ohh. Even this Soma has such cute reactions just like his. Hyunlee laughs a little more, but moves up his hand to muffle it nicely.]

But... Even before First Love was made, you always drink Iced Curry regardless.

[Witnessing Soma crush the can, he moves his other hand to wave it a little. Careful not to spill your favorite drink, Soma!]

You're thinking about Kota, aren't you? For that time he made you sick? Don't worry. We'll definitely find him again, too... Then, you can have your revenge!

[Tch... Okay, there was no comeback for that. If this Hyunlee has visited his room as much as the one that he's familiar with, then he would have seen the red cans on his table.

That alone should have been enough proof.]

...Ah?

[He loosens his grip on the can a bit.]

You're actually going to give me permission to punch him?

Just don't... send him to the sick bay, okay? We need him, too.

[If Kota either ends up here, or back in their respective worlds, they're need him in both cases. Monsters don't kill themselves, after all.]

Oh, well then...

[He's kind of taken aback by that.]

Can't guarantee I won't but I'll try to hold back a little bit.

[Soma goes to take another sip from his drink before he felt a horrible pain in his stomach.]

Geez... What the hell...

[. . . !] S-Soma! Are you okay?

[The sudden worrisome movement causes Hyunlee to immediately stand from the bed, then walk to Soma's side. As he observes his condition, it doesn't seem like he's looking well at all... Is it because of his wounds?!]

What is it?!

...My stomach is killing me...

[Not to mention there's something raising in his stomach... and it feels like it's traveling up the back of his throat.

A hand claps over his mouth as he starts to coughing.]

I... I need to go to the bathroom...!

[He didn't even wait for Hyunlee's response. Soma quickly drops the can on the ground and blindly rushes out of his room. Only to aimlessly wander the halls until he hopefully comes across the restroom.]

Soma!

[Crap... It won't be good if Soma ran into any monsters in that condition, so he quickly runs after the young male out of the room. He's lagging a bit behind due to Soma's running speed, but he's keeping up otherwise fine.]

Wait...! The bathrooms... I think I saw them at this direction!

[Hoping that would get Soma's immediate attention, Hyunlee stops at a certain corner and waves his hand to signal Soma to follow him.]

[Soma immediately turns around and quickly follows after Hyunlee to what he desperately hopes is the bathrooms. Once they arrived, Soma quickly rushes into one of the private stalls.

It's only seconds later, the sounds of retching begins to fill the bathroom as Soma begins to empty the contents of his stomach into the toilet.]

...Augh... gross--

[He's still hunched over the toilet bowl. Soma didn't even eat a lot so it didn't take much until he began to vomit out nothing but bile.]

A-are you okay? Should I get stomach medicine for you?

[Hyunlee's faintly panicking as hears those vomiting sounds, wondering what caused Soma to feel that terrible... He's still suspecting the collars, the liquid that apparently keeps them "alive" now. It may have been a sudden bodily change. Though if that is the case, why is he fine and Soma isn't?]

... I'm going to run to the infirmary for a moment, all right? Should I get anything else for you?

No....

[A momentary pause since it seems like the vomiting has finally stopped. His throat burned and his stomach felt awful. Words couldn't describe how awful he felt in his current condition.]

Just... hurry with the stomach medicine...

R-right! Please wait for just a minute!

[Hurrying out, Hyunlee runs out of the bathroom to avoid wasting time. Because the second floor is so far away, he has to stop and wait for the elevator... He keeps staring at the number that displayed its level, then disappears off the dormitory floor once it finally opens for him.

It took him around five minutes to return back. When Hyunlee returns, he's carrying a cup of hot water, one pack of stomach medicine, and a warm, clean towel. He knocks on Soma's cell as he waits for a reaction...]

[The door opens only enough for Soma's hand to stick out.]

Give it here.

[He waves his hand and waits for Hyunlee to just place everything there before he can completely go back into hiding inside the stall.]

Okay...

[He hands the smallest item first, the pack of medicine, followed by the towel and the cup. He steps back a little so he wouldn't get smacked by the cell's door in case it opens.]

Um, sorry for the light delay. I found out something about the vomiting issue. It was in the medical records in the infirmary. I got really worried, so I decided to take a look while I was there.

( closed to soma; after returning to the dormitory )

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