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Game 013 [Voice/Action] - "Triumphant" Return

[ The feed cuts in to the sound of coughing, and a very soft ] dammit [ before Joshua speaks into the journal, his voice somewhat hoarse and higher-pitched than usual. ]

Hanekoma, come get me. [ Mostly he just sounds exhausted. ]

[ Josh is sitting against a tree on the edge of the forest, staring at the mountains off in the distance, his journal in his lap. He looks younger... 10, maybe 12 at the oldest. He's covered in burn marks and bruises, and his clothes are completely ruffled and smattered with blood stains, not to mention a bit oversized due to him not being his usual stature. There's blood-stained bandages on his arms, and more hidden beneath his clothes. In other words, he's in bad shape.

Not to mention shivering. It's cold and snowing, and he's not dressed for the weather. ]

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Not. Tonight.

Why not tonight?

You're bleeding and barely conscious, Phones could show back up at any time, and I'm not interested.

I have enough strength to manage, if Neku comes back it'll be his own fault, and you're more interested than you want to admit. [ He tilts his head a little and giggles. ]

[ The power to him is finally settling down -- that grind certainly didn't help -- and Hanekoma just shifts a little under Joshua, not bothering with arguments to all those. ]

Not tonight. You want to heal those wounds or what, Josh?

I'm willing to postpone it if I get what I want.

Too bad I'm not gonna give you what you want, huh?

[ Mind is definitely made up, there. ]

Now get outta my lap.

Well, we won't know unless I keep trying, hmm? [ Another grind, this one a tad more aggressive. ]

[ That gets a short little frustrated groan, a new power spike, and a hand pressing on Josh's shoulder to steadily push the guy away. ]

Any further and I'll knock you out myself, Josh.

[ His eyes narrow, and there's a finalty to his tone, but he doesn't have much strength to oppose Sanae's movements. ]

You wouldn't.

[ Sanae drops that hand after a moment and lets his vibe dip a bit, hoping the worst is over. New subject! Right? ]

Oh, I might. You're gonna kill yourself this way, Joshua. And you're pushing it.

Oh, please. I know myself well enough to keep enough energy in reserve. [ But he's trying to push back against Sanae. ]

[ Should've known Josh wouldn't give up that easily. He lets himself be pressed onto his back, but there's a bit of a growl to these words-- ]

Last warning. Don't push it.

[ Joshua flashes a smirk and gives a low hum before leaning in, going back to nuzzling Sanae's neck, one hand dropping to rest against his hip. ]

[ Well, he did warn him. And now Sanae's tired of this.

He tries to shift away from Josh, and when that doesn't work, he lashes out; jacks his vibe way the hell up and swings for the back of the Composer's head, fingers glowing. ]

[ Josh only has an instant after he notices when he has the chance to react- ]

[ And he loses it, the shock going straight through him, and in a moment he's down. ]

[ Sanae winces a little when Josh crumples onto him -- it isn't often he has to do something like this, and he sure isn't looking forward to dealing with Joshua once he wakes up. Either way, he takes a moment to get out from under him, letting that edge of power settle down. ]

Sorry, Josh. For your own good.

[ And he does his best to get comfortable beside the guy, looping an arm around his shoulders again. That shift of energy is back, trying to lend power to Josh while he sleeps -- Sanae did say he'd be willing to stay all night. ]

[ Some N hours later, Joshua wakes up to a throbbing in the back of his head, and it's a few moments before he's conscious enough to register anything. ]

[ Well, after a few hours of being helpful, Hanekoma dozed off beside the guy. That power to him has leveled out to a light thrum against Joshua's side, not actively supplying energy.

So he'll just chill out here, half-asleep. ]

[ Joshua stares for a moment before shifting to rub his head. After a little bit, he pulls himself up and straddles Hanekoma, sitting a bit less-than-gently on him, his expression unamused. ]

[ Hanekoma jumps, startled awake, and stares up at the Joshua currently on top of him. He seems a bit at a loss. ]

Josh. You're up.

[ brb stating the obvious. ]

[ After a moment, he gives a soft sound and grins a little. ] I suppose you have an excuse to give me?

I said no half a dozen times, and you were still tryin' to pin me down. I figure it was justified.

[ And he shifts a little under Joshua, making a show of exasperation, but doesn't bother trying to sit up. ]

Didn't want you wearing yourself out again, either. Had to get some rest one way or another.

[ Joshua leans in. ] And you were desperate enough to harm me? I'm sure that will go over well with the higher-ups.

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