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[a_darker_path]

Not busy. [Not really, aside from well- He just banishes that thought and nods slightly. ]

I can come in for a little while.

[adherencetofacts]

[ Hopefully that isn't another sign of avoidance. Not that Gojo and Geto should spend all their time together, but hopefully they can usually handle sleeping in the same apartment. ]

Come on in then. Would you like tea or anything else? [ He's only recently moved in, but the apartment is well furnished. Ready to live in, at least if one lives as neatly as Nanami. ]

[a_darker_path]

Tea would be good, if it's not too much trouble. [The apartment is more or less what he'd expect from Nanami and he does take a seat once inside.]

Are you planning to visit one of the shrines or did you already go?

[adherencetofacts]

None at all. [ Nanami dips into the kitchen to put the electric kettle on. He sets up a large pot of tea with loose leaf tea and returns to sit with Geto while waiting. ]

I went first thing this morning. [ He usually goes alone. He didn't even think about going with Geto and Gojo, though perhaps he should have. ] What about you and Gojo?

[a_darker_path]

We're going later. [He was going to ask if Nanami wanted to go, if he hadn't already, but that's a moot point now.]

[adherencetofacts]

That's good. I'm glad you're going together. [ Nanami manages not to raise an eyebrow or otherwise silently ask how they're doing. ] Will it be just the two of you?

[a_darker_path]

Yeah. [ Not that Gojo can't invite other people but Geto's not really in the mood for company outside of Satoru, at least today. ]

He dragged me to the hotspring last night. We were there till like...mid morning and then we can back.

[adherencetofacts]

I'm glad he's getting you out and about in Folkmore. There's many places to explore.

[ It also explains the lack of their cursed energy in the building last night. It's hard not to notice them. ] Did you have fun?

[a_darker_path]

It was quiet there. [After a moment and then a slight shrug.]

The sunrise was nice.

[adherencetofacts]

[ That says hardly anything, at least when it comes to Gojo. ]

You stayed up all night to watch the sunrise? You must be exhausted.

[a_darker_path]

No, he woke me up. Said it was good luck. [He wasn't wrong there, it was supposed to be good luck.]

He insisted on taking a picture too. I'm sure he'll show it to you.

[adherencetofacts]

[ It's good Geto is sleeping. Equally good they're spending time together. ]

I look forward to it. Are you feeling more secure about him being alive? Better able to accept it?

[a_darker_path]

[Wearing himself out definitely helped with that.]

Somewhat, yes. [He's quiet for a moment, gaze drifting to the window.]

Did you pull a fortune at the temple? How did that go?

[adherencetofacts]

That's good.

[ Nanami nods. ] It was good, middle fortune. I am happy with that. [ He assumes it means he will be able to help people. ]

[a_darker_path]

At least it wasn't bad. [He shifts, lets himself rest back against the couch, head tilting back to look at the ceiling.]

Is that a good pick for you? I wasn't sure what you liked but it looked like something you might drink.

[adherencetofacts]

Let me know what you get. Gojo too if you don't mind.

[ Nanami takes a closer look at the bottle. He recognizes the brand and knows it's high quality. It fits right in. ] Yes, this is good. It's a little early in the day to try it, but I'll have some later.

[a_darker_path]

I will.

[He's quiet for a moment. ] Yeah, I didn't think you'd open it immediately.

[adherencetofacts]

I've had dark days, but I'm not that bad. If I were, I trust you wouldn't give me any but take it away.

[ Nanami looks over at Geto. ] You seem... different.

[a_darker_path]

I would. [Not that he thinks Nanami would ever let himself lose control like that. ]

Do I?

[adherencetofacts]

[ A nod, on both counts. Nanami looks over at Geto. ]

Not simply because you aren't having a panic attack.

[a_darker_path]

That does tend to make a difference, yes. [Dry but he exhales a breath.]

I am sorry about that. I just- [Geto shrugs a shoulder, rubs a hand over his face. ]

...He said I broke his heart.

[adherencetofacts]

I'm glad you called me. And stayed over. [ It's what he's here for, and he appreciates being the person Geto reached out to. It certainly helps already knowing each other, but he could have gone off on his own.

Nanami sighs, glad it isn't liquor time. ]

Yes. [ Nanami waits for Geto to say more, before he contributes anything. ]

[a_darker_path]

I don't know how that's even possible. I know what you've told me about what happens between where I'm at now and where he came in and I get they separated us, but how did I go that far? [It doesn't make sense, not if Satoru was still there.]

[adherencetofacts]

[ The kettle whistles, and Nanami sighs. ] One moment.

[ He pours the hot water over the leaves, sets a timer on his relic, and brings the tea pot and a couple cast iron teacups (they stack together) out to the living room, set upon appropriate pot holders so as not to damage the table. ]

I don't know everything, but I can tell you what context I do know, if you would like.

[a_darker_path]

[ He lets Nanami get settled. ] I know Amanai and Haibara were major parts of whatever I ended up doing, from our previous conversations. [But then, he'd had people to talk to here, at least.]

Tell me what you can. I don't think it'll change my choices here, because I've already made my position clear to Satoru, but I can't help but wonder what happened to push us that far apart.