#errantium

    “I mean, HATRED, probably.” Considering Cry is currently attempting to kill Ya Nuo (again ), it seems like a reasonable answer. Is the question a ploy from Ya Nuo to get out from under Cry’s feet, THE LITTLE COCKROACH? Probably. But Cry doesn’t get much conversation out of anyone else, so she’s willing to entertain it.

    “Why do you ask? I thought it was pretty obvious, seeing as I try to kill you and all that.”

     ya nuo shrugs && struggles to get away from their literal position under cry’s feet.  their hand is trying to pry a foot off as their stump flails blindly around.  ya nuo’s blind expression looks up at cry’s general direction once more, before they ask,  “ WOULD YOU BE SAD IF I WAS GONE, CRY? ”

     the titles of the books alarm him.  but he checks out young miss cry’s books nonetheless, making a mental note to not expect them to be returned; books with the titles along the lines of ABUSE VICTIM--the kind esen used to read--sometimes came back in less than stellar condition, if they came back at all.

     but on the last one--a book about schizophrenia--he stops, feeling a huge sinking feeling in his gut.  this poor girl’s clearly being hurt by somebody she loves--&& IS PROBABLY BLAMING HERSELF FROM HER MENTAL ILLNESS.

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                Cry is meet with silence from the exorcist as they draw closer, blue eyes cold as murderous intent reeks from their form. They’re so small and frail looking, but underneath that exterior was a MONSTER, one no better than the Noah now immobilized. 

     “you’re supposed to leave my family alone.”  min jun says as cry finally sets down the youngest of min jun’s siblings--an eleven year old named min seok.  min jun gently ushers his youngest brother back inside their home, before turning to cry.

     “I TOLD MIGHTRA there is nothing to report.  if it changes, i’m going to call.”

          It was sad that he was growing colder to the harsh realities of life. His smile had been fading from that bright one to a mere ghost of what it had been. The only trace of his younger innocence was the thin smile lines that graced his features. Suspicion had taken place of trust as he had more than just Akuma now to worry about. The Noah, the order, and Apocryphos now presented their own dangers. In order to preserve the sanity he had left he put away what he could of himself to save him. Focusing on the task at hand to end the Millenium Earl before the monster inside of him consumed his mind and took control of his body. Yet how much would he loose of himself in order to complete this task? 

           It was an odd sensation to have another living thing bagger you inside your own head. Whispering constant little lies to try and get you to slip, even if just for a moment. One wrong move was all it took for somebody to lose themselves in this kind of situation. It was gross... to know your own inner demon

           A small thud drew him back to reality, silver hues blinking in shock as he realized what he had done. 

                                  “I’m sorry Miss! Are you alright?”

      the noah’s order makes esen freeze.  she said STOP, && esen stopped.  he didn’t want to; this was only a sign that he’s synchronised higher with his dark matter inside of him than the actual innocence.  but it breaks after a moment, && ESEN STEPS FORWARD AGAIN.

     “don’t order me around like i’m one of your pet akuma.”  esen snarls.  “i’m an exorcist.”

“no, i’m not okay.  don’t touch me.”