You did? Why— [Girl?? She shakes her head, cutting herself off.] Nevermind that. Then... How about you change into your pajamas, and I'll bring your clothes back up to you once they're dry?
[ she had a very eventful first few days here involving her kimono, okay? it's still ongoing....honestly. but izumo doesn't immediately reject the suggest because, well, it would be the best way to go about it given her roommate but.
also her roommate. hm. ]
We don't have to do it right away. It's not like this is bothering me too much.
What? Of course we do. You could catch a cold if you stay in those clothes.
[Izumo, please love yourself! Fussing over someone else was a welcome distraction, but her expression pinches like she's bitten into something bitter as soon as she's reminded of the announcement.]
... Yes, I am. That, and— [A deep exhale, and quietly:] We found her.
[ izumo has problems with that statement!! sometimes it's hard to accept help from others for one reason or another..!!! and she was all but ready to protest loudly until sumi lets her know about her experience with the announcement and.
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You did? Why— [Girl?? She shakes her head, cutting herself off.] Nevermind that. Then... How about you change into your pajamas, and I'll bring your clothes back up to you once they're dry?
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also her roommate. hm. ]
We don't have to do it right away. It's not like this is bothering me too much.
[ aka she'll get used to it. ]
You're bothered by the announcement, right?
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[Izumo, please love yourself! Fussing over someone else was a welcome distraction, but her expression pinches like she's bitten into something bitter as soon as she's reminded of the announcement.]
... Yes, I am. That, and— [A deep exhale, and quietly:] We found her.
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well. ]
You found her?
[ that just immediately humbles izumo. ]
Oh.
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... She was in the forest. We were too late to do anything to save her.
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[ this sounds merciless (and delayed but hey—) but she needs to know despite sumi's feelings. she'll try to be gentle about it, at least. ]
Did you see the kind of condition her body was in?
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[ uh. hm. ]
Are...you going to be okay?
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I'll be alright... I just need a little time to calm down. So, please, don't worry about me.
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If you've never seen a dead body before it can be traumatic.
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It's not the first time, but... Why did something like this have to happen?