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[sharknundo]

[ Calling always results in three long rings before the default voicemail greeting starts.

Texts are never answered.

The only reliable way to contact Sister of the Deep is through the service bell, or by visiting Echidna. ]

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[chew_toy]

[ where Sharon is NO LONGER HERE ]

--W-where did she go-?! Dial S!!

[ PHONE VOICE ACTIVATES CALLING SHARON EVEN BEFORE HE PULLS IT OUT OF HIS POCKET ]

[connectivity]

[Two rings later--]

Ah, there you are.

...were you able to catch him?

[chew_toy]

[ ok Sharon is not hurt there's that at least ]

Yes. Where have you gone off to? We'll go to meet you.

[connectivity]

[grumblegrumble where did she gone off to indeed y'all suck]

...I was not certain when you would return, so I decided that I would wait for the two of you in my room.

[chew_toy]

--I apologize for being so abrupt. We'll be there shortly.

[ literally the doors to all the dorms are in the same room so. it's just up the Echidna staircase and then going over to knock on the Tsuchigumo door ]

[connectivity]

[When they come knocking, Sharon is right there to let them in. She hasn't had any time to really straighten herself up or take care of the scuffs on her legs but-- those things are far from her mind. On one hand she'd like to smack them both. But after everything that's happened lately she just feels useless and fragile.

So instead she just.

Grabs the both of them and hugs them tight, shaking.]

...please don't leave me behind like that again...

[chew_toy]

[ HUG ]

-- I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. Are you hurt--?

[connectivity]

[Not letting go!!

--oh. Did he notice already? Maybe she should have covered them up quick after all...]

...only a few scratches, it's nothing.

[madasa]

[oh... wraps his arms around her

and also- ???]

She hurt you?

[chew_toy]

How did you get hurt? We were only apart for a short time--

[connectivity]

No, she didn't. You ran off so quick, I... stayed behind a moment to thank her. But because of that I fell behind and I tried to run, but...

[Softer, focusing her eyes downward.]

My legs gave out on me and I fell...

[madasa]

Oh...

[WHY AM I SUCH A FUCKUP]

[chew_toy]

--I'm so sorry!! I just assumed-- I didn't consider that they might be unsuitable for running- this is all my fault!!! I failed to consider all the information at hand and just keep causing you more pain! I really am a good-for-nothing, I accept and deserve all of your frustrations with me!!

[connectivity]

[Taking a deep breath she grabs his face and pulls his forehead down against hers while the other hand grips Break tightly.]

We are all struggling the same way, hurt and afraid of the same things. But when you went running off without me and I could not follow, I... felt something I have not felt in quite some time.

I am terrified... of course I am. But more than this-- I am afraid that some distance that I cannot cross will come between us again. Don't go off to bear those feelings on your own. No matter what... I want us to face it together. I need you both.

[madasa]

I'm sorry. I didn't-- I don't want to do that to you.

[she got hurt because of him this is literally his fault he's so STUPID.]

[chew_toy]

--I know. I know... the weight of the pain you have gone through.

I will never leave you. No matter what may come to pass, I will always turn and reach out my hand for you again.

[connectivity]

I know you did not.

...thank you, both. For coming back for me.

[madasa]

[...buries his face in her hair. coping great. he's doing great.]

[chew_toy]

[ breathes in and collects himself ]

Let's go to your room, Sharon. We have something to work with now, at least- so let's discuss it.

[ is he letting go of hug as he says this? no they can take a couple more seconds first it's fine ]

[connectivity]

[The hand holding Break goes up to the top of his head.]

...yes. Yes of course.

[Also not ready to let go just yet...]

I am sorry for worrying the both of you.

[madasa]

[well BREAK isn't going to initiate non-hugging.

or speak.]

[chew_toy]

It isn't your fault, Sharon. We're the ones to blame.

[ GOD. FINE. I WILL BE THE ADULT FIRST

extremely reluctantly pulling away to turn and start towards Sharon's room ]

[connectivity]

[She loosens her hold a little but hooks their arms together instead after unlocking the door.]

My room is in towards the back. Come with me.

[madasa]

[sorry about your useless old man

this isn't like, news, but. at least he's being cooperative.]

[chew_toy]

[ comes with Sharon ]