INBOX; cetana

[not_that_sasuke]

[Sasuke does not have a phone and currently can only be contacted in person.]

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[overstrain]

Y-Yeah.

[ Terry's startled when Sasuke reacts that way, but quickly calms down. ]

It's me... Are you okay? I mean... you're probably not, but... I healed you up the best I could. You're resting at my house now and I asked Orien to look after you.

[not_that_sasuke]

Orien...?

[Does he know that name? It doesn't ring any bells.]

...I'll be okay. [He's not currently okay. But he thinks he might be able to fix it once he actually feels like leaving.] So outside, I've been healed...?

[overstrain]

[ Terry nods. ]

Oh, sorry. Uh... I have something like a pet snake.

[ He does not know that the snake is Jace.

I can't believe Sasuke will get a knee jerk reaction to anything that smells like cinnamon now. ]

[not_that_sasuke]

[This is why we yeet memories.]

...I think I met him. The white one?

[The spirit seems perfectly content to let this little conversation play out as it will. They seem to get along! Yay.

Sasuke however can't fully relax. He's trying, but... he's still tense, even with the snake spirit sitting right behind him.]

[overstrain]

[ Terry nods again. He's noticing that Sasuke isn't really... relaxed. Or at least how he usually is when they talk. Terry figured that this would be the case. God fucking dammit, Terrence. ]

... I'm sorry. I couldn't make it in time.

[not_that_sasuke]

[He looks surprised by the apology, quickly sitting up properly and shaking his head.]

I noticed he was a little different,but I believed what he said and went with him anyway.

[Stupid, stupid life choices strike again.]

[overstrain]

[ Terry's still convinced that there is absolutely 0% good in Terrence, no matter what. ]

... That's who I was told to be like: a murderous, manipulating asshole. I'm glad I didn't.

[ ... Well, he has his moments, but. Still. ]

It's not your fault... he's good at doing that to people.

[not_that_sasuke]

[He looks unconvinced, but he also knows this isn't an argument he can win anyway. So instead:]

...When I wake up again... can you remind me about that? What he's like, and to make sure to be careful if I see him again.

[overstrain]

Oh, uh... you won't remember what we talk about here? I can, but...

[ ??? ]

[not_that_sasuke]

Yeah, I won't.

[He's getting rid of it all.]

...I'll wake up soon. So don't worry. You can go back outside again.

[As long as Terry wills it, he can return to the outside whenever he likes.]

[overstrain]

[ He's... getting a bad feeling from this. ]

Wait, Sasuke. What do you mean? I feel like there's something you're not telling me--

[not_that_sasuke]

[...He doesn't want to say. If Terry fights him on this, he'll have to actually live with it, and...]

This is just someplace I'm used to going to when the outside is too much.

I've had time to rest, though. So I'll be okay once I leave.

[overstrain]

[ Terry has been living with a ton of stuff--what's not one more... but he realizes. This place... and what he learned a long time ago. ]

You're... going to lock it away?

[not_that_sasuke]

[The pause after that question gives him away more than any reply could have. So he just remains silent. ]

[overstrain]

[ Well, he said so himself: Sasuke is old enough to make his own decisions. Terry doesn't regret saying it, and honestly, if he could, he'd also like to permanently forget his own torture session with Terrence. There was so much charm and brainwashing with complete pain... It probably won't leave his mind for the next several millenia.

He'll just smile a little at Sasuke and gently pats his head. ]

... If you think that's best for you, I won't stop you. I'll see you outside then?

[not_that_sasuke]

[He was expecting a scolding, not a headpat, and it shows in his expression of surprise. There's another moment of hesitation before he nods.]

...Yeah. See you outside.

[overstrain]

[ Terry quietly breathes out and... if this is some kind of dream sequence, he tries to will himself to wake up and--oh.

He finds himself under the torii. It really does look like it's in bad shape... He'll take note on fixing it later. Terry rushes back to the house--he put Sasuke on the very cushiony couches that makes everyone and anyone useless the moment they sit or lie down on it, so maybe... Sasuke will be okay. Yeah. ]

[not_that_sasuke]

[He'll find Sasuke sitting up and looking very confused. When did he end up here...?]

...Terry?

[overstrain]

... Hey, Sasuke.

[ He smiles. Just act cool. Nothing's wrong. Yeah.

He makes his way over to the couches. ]

How are you feeling? Good?

[not_that_sasuke]

[He nods.]

Yeah... did you bring me back to your place?

[??? Why.]

[overstrain]

Yeah, you were passed out in the forest. I didn't think you'd still be feeling sick after the... uh... blood donation.

[ Yeah, let's just call it that. ]

[not_that_sasuke]

[Oh. He thinks he knows what's going on here.

He gives a soft shake of his head.]

I was by the torii, wasn't I?

[overstrain]

[ Terry nods. He doesn't understand what he means by that at first, until... right. He just also did that at the torii, huh. God, Terry's so stupid sometimes. ]

I'll help repair it some time when I'm not as busy. It looked really worn out...

[not_that_sasuke]

Yeah... it looks like it got struck by lightning. And the spirit it's for is really old...

[He's worried.]

I was visiting with her, since she returned to it. I probably looked like I just passed out, though. Sorry.

[overstrain]

It's fine. I'm just glad that you're okay. Though... I have to warn you about something. My original is here. You need to stay away from him at all costs, okay? He can try to fool you... let's see.

[ Hm. He's figured out that Terrence has a different Persona than him, so. ]

Every time you meet me for the first time in a while, tell me to summon my Persona. That should be the fastest way to tell. Even if it's me, I won't mind summoning Vassago to show you. Can you promise me that you'll do that for me?