[ he'll make his way to the dojo without much fanfare after that, his hands in his coat pockets as he steps through the arch and looks around to find itsuki, wherever he may be here. ]
[imagine he wasn't at the dojo and he was somewhere else...
but no he's at the dojo, where... everything looks pristine, huh? he's walking along the perimeter with his shoes off, but he holds out a hand when Percy comes in,]
...I was thinking of sleeping out here, but I think Garou-kun would kick me out.
[ ah. hand. percy gravitates towards it and will eventually take it with care, standing quietly hand in hand with him. it's his right one, ungloved, while the other still wears one. ]
Probably not the best place for you to sleep tonight, Itsuki... he'd be right about that. For once.
[he'd cross his arms but he's still holding Percy's,]
...The library's not that bad. I was thinking I could go there, if the dojo didn't work out. [he looks at the tatami mats, thinks about thursday night.
is he that much of a glutton for punishment? maybe,]
I'm probably the last person to ask, but... how are you holding up?
[ the grief.... it's tangible. percy shakes his head. ]
The drowning is always difficult. To keep your head above water... I understand. But we're here, you know. If you're tired of treading the water, just find us.
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yeah
im at the dojo
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[ he'll make his way to the dojo without much fanfare after that, his hands in his coat pockets as he steps through the arch and looks around to find itsuki, wherever he may be here. ]
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but no he's at the dojo, where... everything looks pristine, huh? he's walking along the perimeter with his shoes off, but he holds out a hand when Percy comes in,]
...I was thinking of sleeping out here, but I think Garou-kun would kick me out.
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Probably not the best place for you to sleep tonight, Itsuki... he'd be right about that. For once.
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...Yeah. [garou being right... he knows it's more common than he expects,] ...I just don't think I can go back there.
I think I might eventually, but right now...
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[ still. he doesn't blame him. he pauses a moment, brow furrowed, and then-- ]
If you need a bed, you can have mine. I don't plan on sleeping tonight and November is... respectable.
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...You're not about to tell me you're gonna sleep here tonight instead, are you?
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No, the library maybe... not here...
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...The library's not that bad. I was thinking I could go there, if the dojo didn't work out. [he looks at the tatami mats, thinks about thursday night.
is he that much of a glutton for punishment? maybe,]
I'm probably the last person to ask, but... how are you holding up?
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[ the fact that Something Happened Here painted all over it even now despite it all. it's in the very impression of the place. ]
You shouldn't even be asking. You... [ he squeezes his hand. ] If I must speak the truth... It's terrible. It's unbearably quiet without him.
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[in the best way, and maybe in the worst, now that he's not here.]
Kind of feels like I'm drowning. [he offers a quick smile, maybe to offset the grief in his words] ...Just for now though.
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[ the grief.... it's tangible. percy shakes his head. ]
The drowning is always difficult. To keep your head above water... I understand. But we're here, you know. If you're tired of treading the water, just find us.
[ a soft shrug ] Find me, if you want.
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...You sure? I know I'm usually good company, but... my head's not exactly in the right place.
[he sounds apologetic, glancing away and across the dojo]
I don't know if it ever will be.