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      “ Babe, babe! Look what I made with my laptop! ”

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   Makana is warm at least, despite the expanding and closing leylines that shake the ground. Kai almost feels uneasy, but he’ll keep his head up and his hopes low. He can do this.

      His first stop to look, would be his big brother’s house. Maybe Tsukasa was home and could explain what’s happening. He’s easier to talk to than his brother. Plus... he’s got some cookies in his pocket that he needs to share. Puppy Amazing jumps out his doggie door on the side of the house, happily yipping at Kai from the upper porch. Kai smiles and lightly knocks on the front door.

   “ ...Helloooo? Is anyone home...? ”

      BAE COME BACK. I LOVE YOU LONG TIME. YOU MY NUMBER ONE WAIFU. #BLESSED

   No one at the CC had been very helpful with Hadyn’s current ordeal. IT’s not as though he was expecting help either. It’s such a complicated matter and explaining it to an outsider would not prove to be anything beneficial.

      Hadyn has talked with Thaddeus and Kai about it, but their words only mean so much until Hadyn actually has to put them in action. He’s tried talking it out with Tsukasa at the restaurant; only to have a robotic onslaught interrupt them. He’s tried weeping at Tsukasa’s feet and apologizing to him beforehand; Tsukasa remained unresponsive and even more distant.

   Maybe it’s time to stop being so direct and just... do it the Hadyn way. Wing it.

      He bought some flowers; carnations, roses and lilies on the way home. Fresh cut and sweetly smelling. He has a card in the other hand, marked in blocky letters with the words “You’re Invited” on the front. It’s not really a set in stone plan, but at least it’s something.

   Hadyn slips into the bedroom upstairs, where a sleeping Tsukasa lies. Hadyn has to stop and just look him over. Tsukasa has grown thinner over the last few weeks, even with Hadyn pushing food down his throat ( metaphorically of course ). His hair is frazzled and out of place, but that’s kind of normal.

      He sets the flowers down on the nightstand by Tsukasa’s side of the bed, before he brushes a hand over Tsu’s shoulder. It’s already late afternoon, he can’t sleep all day Hadyn decided.

   “ Amica mea... ‘ey, I got a surprise fer you. Somethin’ you’ll really liiiiiike. ”

   They had agreed over text to meet up this morning and talk it out. Thaddeus’ company and words of assurance had pushed Hadyn out of his hole beneath the volcano. He had to talk, he had to see Tsukasa. Even if... this might be the only and last time.

      No. Tsukasa had said he loved him back. Hadyn is just overthinking things. He needs to calm down.

   Hadyn’s fingers run over the rim of his coffee mug, trying to keep his hands steady and occupied as he boils his coffee and then lets the temperature drop... and then he does it again and counts the bubbles he makes. He sniffs every now and then, his nose slightly running from how chilly it is outside today. Hopefully Tsukasa was staying warm... Hadyn dearly misses Tsukasa, no matter how much he wants to choke down his feelings. He doesn’t want to look or feel weak; he’s done enough of that already.

      Fifteen... twenty minutes past ten. Hadyn is starting to worry, as he watches the door from the booth seat near the back of the cafe. The little bell rings every so often, NPC’s coming here and there for their late breakfast. Maybe he should text him... Maybe he should just run home to make sure he’s alri--

   Before Hadyn can even blink, he instantly recognizes the scent and posture of Tsukasa. The same robes and the same messy hair... but not the same aura. It’s bleak, flat and gray. Almost sickly if he could compare it to anything. Hadyn blinks and stands without even realizing it, but he can’t smile when he sees Tsukasa.

      Something is wrong.

   “ Tsukasa... Tsu, what... what happened? Are you alright? You look... ill. ”

      Looks at his love potion.

      Looks at Tsu’s love potion.

      “ ...Why does yers look different? ”

      It’s pretty warm out today, a nice time to take a small nap. He’s acted as guard dog at the front of his house, since he can’t really go inside without bumping or breaking something. It’s better if he just sits and waits, letting the days pass until he’s free of being a wet noodle.

   He yawns slowly, resting his cheek in his palm– THWACK.

      Hadyn nearly jumps out of his skin and slaps a hand to the back of his head.

   “ Ow! What the fu– ” His head spins around, and he sees the door shut behind him quickly.

      …A white package sits in his ball pit and Hadyn slowly picks it up and opens its contents. …God, he could cry at how good the berries smell and his stomach growls, realizing how hungry he actually is. Being human sucks ass.

   Hadyn smiles, however, and pulls out a chocolate before taking half a bite. Mm… so good.

      What the fuck is this bullshit? Is this another punishment from the Goats?

   Hadyn pounds his fist on the thick piece of glass, over and over and over again. He tries burning it, melting it, kicking it, headbutting it; but to no avail does it give away. His screams, his yelling, his cursing doesn’t help a bit; blood spatters along the glass from his cut open fists and forehead, and not even that melts the glass away.

      But Hadyn can still hear Tsukasa from the other side. Tsukasa look afraid, helpless even and Hadyn just grits his teeth.

   “ Don’t worry! ‘ll find a way ta’ tear this shit down! Don’t… don’t look so sad. ‘ve got this. ” Hadyn can only force a smile before he looks about. There’s always something to be done. He presses his hand to the glass and bites his lip.