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@deuslore  :   “ we are two tragedies, stories that are destined to end apart ”

his solemn gaze lowers from their face  :  he cannot deny their statement , as much as he wishes it so . remaining so close for so long was only bound in one direction , why should he be surprised when it finally came to be  ?  deep down he’d hoped for longer  :  for more time , more memories with his best friend . alas , life was a cruel and callous master . 

“  might as well enjoy it while we still can then , right  ?  ”  his voice takes on a mournful tone , a glimmer of hope trying to carry the weight of the realisation . 

if only sakura had stayed dead .

the thought is a plague , a pestilent what if that swirls around his mind . could he and val --  ?  no , he refuses to entertain it . omen shakes his head and lifts it once more , his eyes asking forgiveness he knows he doesn’t deserve .  “  there’s still plenty of shit for us left to do before the closing act . mark , for one , is probably expecting us to make a triumphant return . how’s about we swing by jokulhops tonight , just me and you  ?  ”

@deuslore​  ( fierna  )  :  Men die. It’s practically what they’re for.

lips curve into a smirk behind her mask  ;  she’s not wrong . but there’s a hint of concern in a cocked eyebrow .  “  and sin is just another man to you  ?  ”  even if she treated him like just another weapon , akali had grown partial to her occasional companion . it wouldn’t do well to let this stranger send him to die at her hands  --  if anything , she’d found sin first , so he was hers to do with as she pleased .

“  i’m afraid you’ll have to find a new one , that one’s claimed .  ”

it begs the question as to how much she’s willing to let go of just to hold onto him  --  he’s useful , at least that much is clear . but beyond that  ?  does she truly care for him  ?  eyebrows furrow as she once again sizes up the stranger , noting their overall demeanour as someone who didn’t simply back down . 

“  unless you’d like to pay for him , of course . then... you’re welcome to do whatever you want with him . he won’t be missed .  ”

part of her is thankful he’s not around to hear the harsh words  --  perhaps there is a shred of guilt within her . still , if anything it is simply better to be rid of anyone that can get in her way . the moment she starts caring for others is the moment she loses sight on who she truly is . akali exhales deeply , expelling the qualms and tightening her lips with a confident grin . 

“  i’ll take whatever you’re offering , i’m not fussy .  ”