Izumi? Are you okay?
Izumi? Are you okay?
Mm...wha... time is it...
Mm...wha... time is it...
Now, at the very least, he could join Izumi in a calm slumber, where nothing could harm them. ]
Now, at the very least, he could join Izumi in a calm slumber, where nothing could harm them. ]
Regin looked down at Izumi, fast asleep in his lap. His hand was continuing to glide through their hair, softly.
He contemplated reaching out to Kieren, but didn't want to do anything that could disturb Izumi's rest.
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Regin looked down at Izumi, fast asleep in his lap. His hand was continuing to glide through their hair, softly.
He contemplated reaching out to Kieren, but didn't want to do anything that could disturb Izumi's rest.
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[ Regin placed his tea down, not entirely finished but it was cold at this point.
He didn't mind, Izumi's comfort was more important to him anyways.
He laid back on the sofa, and then absentmindedly stroked their hair, gently weaving his fingers through. ]
[ Regin placed his tea down, not entirely finished but it was cold at this point.
He didn't mind, Izumi's comfort was more important to him anyways.
He laid back on the sofa, and then absentmindedly stroked their hair, gently weaving his fingers through. ]
If that's what you want, then by all means.
[ He shuffled to the side of the couch to allow Izumi some room to sit by his side. ]
If that's what you want, then by all means.
[ He shuffled to the side of the couch to allow Izumi some room to sit by his side. ]
You will be more than welcome, and I'm sure Kieren wouldn't have an issue either.
If you'd like, I can set up a makeshift bed for you to rest up.
You will be more than welcome, and I'm sure Kieren wouldn't have an issue either.
If you'd like, I can set up a makeshift bed for you to rest up.
I'm sure I'm just worrying for nothing...
[ His hands started fidgeting, but to alleviate his worry, he took a sip of his tea. ]
I'm sure I'm just worrying for nothing...
[ His hands started fidgeting, but to alleviate his worry, he took a sip of his tea. ]
That worries me, considering how long it will take, but I'm certain the world will be in good hands.
That worries me, considering how long it will take, but I'm certain the world will be in good hands.
That's why I'm a little worried, but, like I said, he's capable, and he trusts that I can take care of myself right now.
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That's why I'm a little worried, but, like I said, he's capable, and he trusts that I can take care of myself right now.
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Hm... Hope Kieren hasn't ran into any trouble searching... I'd like to believe he'll be fine...
Although last time...
...No, no. He'll be fine.
Hm... Hope Kieren hasn't ran into any trouble searching... I'd like to believe he'll be fine...
Although last time...
...No, no. He'll be fine.
They're too dangerous to be allowed to exist, even with their lack of independence and being on the island. One managed to be taken and used for terrible ends.
I can not permit that to happen again.
They're too dangerous to be allowed to exist, even with their lack of independence and being on the island. One managed to be taken and used for terrible ends.
I can not permit that to happen again.
I'm going to need even more ice cream now...
[ He poured a cup for Izumi to enjoy, followed by his own cup.
He then carried both cups and some treats on a tray, over to Izumi. ]
Please help yourself.
I'm going to need even more ice cream now...
[ He poured a cup for Izumi to enjoy, followed by his own cup.
He then carried both cups and some treats on a tray, over to Izumi. ]
Please help yourself.
I care for you deeply, Izumi.
I care for you deeply, Izumi.
I hate that they used my image to betray your feelings, to hurt you physically and emotionally. To...
Violate you.
[ Even stating it like that stung, causing Regin to hold them tighter, as a form of protection, despite them being in the safety of his own home ]
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I hate that they used my image to betray your feelings, to hurt you physically and emotionally. To...
Violate you.
[ Even stating it like that stung, causing Regin to hold them tighter, as a form of protection, despite them being in the safety of his own home ]
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[ The Hyur couldn't help but cry alongside Izumi. ]
He won't hurt you again. He won't hurt you, me, Kieren, anyone.
I will protect all of you from that monster.
I promise.
[ The Hyur couldn't help but cry alongside Izumi. ]
He won't hurt you again. He won't hurt you, me, Kieren, anyone.
I will protect all of you from that monster.
I promise.
He squeezed them tight, trying to avoid anywhere that was bruised. ]
I am so sorry Izumi... You... You didn't deserve that.
I wish I could have found you sooner.
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He squeezed them tight, trying to avoid anywhere that was bruised. ]
I am so sorry Izumi... You... You didn't deserve that.
I wish I could have found you sooner.
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[ He started to prepare the tea for the both of them. ]
Well, after some... personal modifications, some private time and testing, its worked out.
[ He started to prepare the tea for the both of them. ]
Well, after some... personal modifications, some private time and testing, its worked out.
[ His concern over Izumi's wellbeing had been on his mind so much, that he had already forgotten ]
You know, that's what spurred the call. You spoke to Kieren, mentioning how you and I spoke about it, that's what clued me in.
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[ His concern over Izumi's wellbeing had been on his mind so much, that he had already forgotten ]
You know, that's what spurred the call. You spoke to Kieren, mentioning how you and I spoke about it, that's what clued me in.
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No, no... Please, allow me. Like I said, you're a guest. Take a seat, get comfortable.
[ He stood and walked to the kitchen. ]
Any kind you'd like in particular. Milk, sugar?
No, no... Please, allow me. Like I said, you're a guest. Take a seat, get comfortable.
[ He stood and walked to the kitchen. ]
Any kind you'd like in particular. Milk, sugar?
He knew they had every right to be wary of him, and so he waited until they came out of the bathroom. ]
He knew they had every right to be wary of him, and so he waited until they came out of the bathroom. ]
The clothing, bruises, the make up. The fact they couldn't look him in the eyes.
It all led to one sickening outcome. Regin breathed heavy, trying but failing to imagine what they had gone through
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The clothing, bruises, the make up. The fact they couldn't look him in the eyes.
It all led to one sickening outcome. Regin breathed heavy, trying but failing to imagine what they had gone through
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