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[a_darker_path]

[At least he didn't freak her out too much. Suguru takes a slow shaky breath, his unwrapped hand clenching and unclenching. ] She was making rice balls, I figured it'd keep her busy till he got back and then she was asking questions about Satoru and the school.

I was explaining why Satoru and I were friends and- [ Nails dig into his palm.] I broke the cup when she started asking about my feelings about Shoko and telling me I was in love with Satoru. I told her it was none of her business and she just kept talking.

And I couldn't be in there. I can't...

[adherencetofacts]

[ She's someone Gojo's befriended, and Geto tried to look after her because Gojo isn't home. That much makes sense.

Nanami blinks. Not because the idea that Geto is in love with Gojo is surprising. It's rather obvious, especially the point in time he comes from, but someone said it? Aloud? Fuck. ] That is a lot.

Breath. You don't have to be in there. All you have to do is breath.

[a_darker_path]

I'm trying. I just... [Fingers curl in his pants, Suguru closing his eyes, trying to focus on his breathing.]

She doesn't even know me... And she was going on about it like...

[adherencetofacts]

[ Nanami sits next to Geto and lets him breath, lets him try to talk. ]

Like she does. Like she can talk about your feelings. She clearly didn't know it'd do this. She didn't know. Like you said.

[a_darker_path]

.....Is everyone just going to know?

[adherencetofacts]

[ Ah. That's... hmm. Someone else could probably give a more reassuring answer. ]

Many people. Except for Gojo. For all he has the Six Eyes technique, he can be blind as a mole rat.

[a_darker_path]

I don't want anyone to know, Nanami. It's not any of their business what I feel and it's not going to do anything to help anyone for people to be talking about ...that. [Least of all him. It's easier to pretend it's not there.]

[adherencetofacts]

[ The problem, Geto, is that it very much became everyone's business. How Gojo and Geto failed to communicate... Well.

They aren't back home. They're in Folkmore. They're teenagers, and they should have a chance. ] It should be between the two of you, you and Gojo. It is.

People will notice. Neither of us can control that, but this is the first conversation I've heard about it. It's not something people are all going around talking about. I don't think they will.

They may root for you, but you don't have to pay that any mind.

[a_darker_path]

It's not going to be anything. I made peace with that but having it spoken about so bluntly... If he'd walked in while she was saying all of that... [Siguru shakes his head.]

This whole thing was a mistake. I don't know what I was thinking except I was so relieved he was alive. I'll find another place to live. Then it won't be an issue.

[adherencetofacts]

[ Nanami cannot help it. He facepalms. He exhales, long and slow, and somehow manages not to scream at the sky. He lowers his hand. ]

I am sure Gojo wants you to live with him. It's good for both of you. Anyone with more tact than that young girl isn't going to simply announce it like that. One conversation with her could solve the problem.

[ He wants to drag his hand down his face. He wants to yell at Geto not to let it pass him by. He looks at Geto. ]

Would it kill you for me to point out the flaw in your plan?

[a_darker_path]

I don't know if I want to talk about that right now, if I'm being honest. I just... I can't do this.

Act like everything is normal, have people talking to me...

[adherencetofacts]

[ Okay. Fair. ]

Shit is not fucking normal. We've traveled to another dimension. Gojo's a year older than you. I'm a decade older than him. You thought he was dead.

[ Nanami sighs. It's all a lot. ]

What do you need? Because I'm here.

[a_darker_path]

I just needed to talk to someone who.....knows. Not a stranger. I trust you, and you're not Satoru. [His gaze drops to his hand before he exhales a breath, moves to his feet.]

I should go....apologize to her. I just couldn't do this...not in front of her....or anyone else.

[adherencetofacts]

You have that, as long as you need. [ Not that he expects Geto to keep sitting around when he could sublimate his emotional needs into taking care of someone else's. ]

I am here for you any time you need it. Please take care of yourself.

[a_darker_path]

I'm trying.

Sorry for pulling you away, I just didn't know what else to do.

[adherencetofacts]

Don't worry about it. I'm glad you reached out.

[ Nanami stands, more concerned than ever about Geto. ] I'll be joining you all here soon enough.

[a_darker_path]

Are you sure you want to? You deserve your own space away from this mess.

[adherencetofacts]

It'll be more efficient.

[a_darker_path]

...Of course it will.

Add extra locks, at least. They might help.