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Stalking Sonico

Sonico didn't have work that day but she did have various things to do out and about. Around Attleton, however, Sonico did not seem her usual calm and collected self. She walked with more urgency, always looking over her shoulder, sometimes stopping just to stare around her as though listening or watching very carefully for something. Or someone.

*Just an opportunity for those that know about her birthday to give their birthday wishes. Sonico has probably only revealed the date of her birthday to her housemates, Sakuya, Ayame, and Namur. However, anyone else may have perhaps heard through the grapevine*

Happy Birthday, Sonico. 21 years old - a real big deal for some people. But Sonico doesn't enjoy being the centre of attention (despite what she does for a living) so not many people know it's her birthday. Mobius, however, is one person who does know, and he's offered to take her out, much to her delight. She was so excited that she had forgotten all about her fears of the previous day - she was definitely sure that someone had been following her.

On her doorstep there was a large bouquet of flowers - how thoughtful! Who are they from? Her name is large in red writing on the envelope. Inside, the card features a message but no name of the sender:

Sonico, I hope these flowers make you happy.
I want to smell your happiness. I want to feel it on your flesh.
Only I can make you happy, Sonico. Only me. Only me. Only me. Only me.

Unnerved, Sonico pushed the card back into the basket, and started briskly on her way to meet Mobius. She was desperate to get to him now, knowing he could keep her safe, and he'd help her forget about the crawling fear that was beginning to claw deeper inside of her.

Because, on her walk to meet him, she was sure she could hear footsteps following her own as her heeled boots click clacked on the pavements. She was sure that every time she stopped, those footsteps stopped. Her device rang out and she answered in swiftly in alarm, only to be met by a deep and heavy breathing: "Where are you going, Sonico? Stay with me. Let me make you happy. Let me know your flesh, Sonico. You are all mine, you know. Only mine. All for me. All for me." Her hands shook and she all but threw her phone away. No. She needed to get to Mobius, as quickly as possible.

Despite her quickening footsteps, her long strides almost as fast as a jog, Sonico was sure that the horrible, wet breathing was just behind her. So close she could almost feel it. As she walked she was aware of the thudding in her chest and the tears starting in her eyes. At least she was almost at her meeting place. She couldn't get to Mobius quickly enough.

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*Now that he'd nearly stopped, Sonico wondered if perhaps she should try and climb down now to give him a rest, but he seemed happy to hold her, so she was happy to stay there if that was what he wanted.

When he shut his eyes, the hand on his chest lifted to rest lightly against his cheek, and when he stared at her she stared right back. But the smile she tried when he said he was fine was quite weak*

I'm sure. He - It... I can't hear him anymore...

*She had noticed the relative calm and quiet in Genessia too, and the distinct lack of any sign of the man who had been following her*

[Feeling her hand against his cheek and hearing her say she was sure helped calm his rattled nerves a little. There was the faintest smile for a moment before he finally set her down. He didn't want to let her go, but he managed to pull his hands away, immediately removing his glasses before covering his eyes with his other hand. Another deep breath and he moved his hand.]

I don't... know what's going on in that city right now.

[Was it just Attleton? Was Genessia City bringing a false sense of security? He'd never felt this terrified in his life, even when he thought he was stranded on an island to die.]

I... believe we're safe.

[He slowly looks around them, his feathers slowly uncurling away from his hair. He could feel his heart drop again, just thinking about what he saw back there. He never had this long of a break save from when he was indoors somewhere.]

Some deputy I'm lookin' like right now, huh?

*Even when she is set down and she has smoothed out her dress - something decidedly feminine that she thought he might like - Sonico stayed standing close by him. She didn't know what she could do for him so she just lightly touched his elbow as he covered his eyes*

I don't know either and I... I don't think we should go back... not until it's gone.

*Whatever it is. She continued to watch him with concern and moved her hand like she might touch him again, but she wasn't entirely sure if he would like that, so her hand dropped awkwardly to her side*

Don't you worry about that. Right now, you don't have to be a deputy. You need to give yourself the chance to relax...

*Because they were kind of supposed to be on a date, weren't they? Oh yeah, and it was her birthday. She had forgotten about all of this in the face of all that fear*

We don't need to - I mean today... But, maybe we should sit down somewhere. Get something to drink.

*A coffee. Or anything else. Once Mobius had calmed a little, then he would be free to do what he wished. She wasn't going to force him into any sort of birthday fun or any sort of date stuff if he wasn't feeling up for it*

[He had to let her words sink in, repeating them in his head to try and fight off that shame and guilt of suddenly fleeing the city. What if it was affecting more than just them? Was there anything the Guardian's office could even do? He nodded slowly.]

I- I don't think I can bring myself to go back.

[Should he even talk or think about it? Would acknowledging it help at all? He pursed his lips. Part of him wanted to mention that thing in the alley and assure her that he knew it had to have been nothing more than an illusion, but he couldn't possibly bring himself to. He couldn't concentrate on his duties when seeing those twisted visages, and he couldn't sleep. He probably didn't need to even mention his insomnia after even she saw it.]

What you heard, did it... only just start?

[He hated asking that question, his face even wincing slightly. There was the fear in the back of his mind that he was just coming off as a lunatic, no matter how much his common sense told him that wasn't the case. He winced again. Something was scaring her too before he took her and ran. He really shouldn't be talking about this. He didn't know what were good decisions and what weren't right now.]

R-right, we should. I think there's a place nearby. [He forces a small, apologetic smile to his face.] I didn't mess up your dress, did I?

*Seeing Mobius looking so wretched over what had happend only made Sonico more determined to do something to fix it, or at least to make him feel better for a little while. She just wished she knew what to do. In reply, Sonico shook her head and looked down at her boots*

It started yesterday. It was like someone was following me... I could - I could almost feel him breathing down my neck.

*Still staring at the ground, she swallowed and shook her head to try and rid of the images in her head*

It was worse today. It was like...he was waiting for me.

*Finally, Sonico looked back up and started walking towards a cafe that was nearby, self-consciously smoothing her clothing down and her hair down, a little awkward about it too*

No. It's okay. Thank you.

*Though the 'thank you' part came out a little heavier than she had intended*

[His eyes had widened, as if hearing her say that caused some sort of revelation.]

Yesterday? I started seeing... things yesterday.

[Were these connected? While he wanted to find out, fear crept up on him again and it was easily overriding his desire to keep up with his duty. He had to stop thinking about it. He couldn't bring her down with him, and he'd probably hurt her if he kept this topic going. He wouldn't forgive himself for that.

His body stiffened. He shouldn't have asked about her dress. That attempt to change the topic backfired, didn't it? And goddamnit, the dress. Taking her out today was his number one priority, how the hell could he even screw that up? And now because of all the weird shit that was going on in the cities, his options to take her anywhere were severely limited, and a dinky little cafe wasn't going to cut it.

... was he feeling tears well up in his eyes? He hastily put his glasses back on in some attempt to hide it.]

Can I... tell you something, Sonico?

[He seemed to barely speak above a whisper. At the moment it was a wonder he managed to speak any at all.]

*That definitely sounded strange and too much of a coincidence. There must be something going on. But then... how had they both been so scared in Attleton but now they were here in Genessia everything seemed fine? It didn't make sense. Then again, many things in this place didn't make much sense to her.

More concerning for her right then was Mobius. She felt safer here and safer with him. He had brought her away from her fears, but she felt she had done nothing to help him feel better about his.

Sonico paused outside a small but pretty cafe when he spoke again. She looked up at him, her expression soft, and hoping that he'd realise how she was there for him and willing to listen*

...of course.

[Honestly, he'd asked that without thinking much about it. There were things he wanted to say, but he went and got himself in a corner without even fully knowing how to word any of it. He didn't exactly want to make a conversation about him either. It's not like he was the only one that had something horrifying to deal with back there in Attleton.

Her expression was somewhat comforting for him, even if he was fearing he'd stepped on more than a few eggshells. His hesistance was clear, but he can't exactly keep leaving her hanging since he started that conversation. He took a deep breath, glancing away from her. Talking about his emotions wasn't exactly a thing he liked doing very much.]

Truth is, the longer I'm here, the more lost I feel. At home I was someone, and I had a purpose. Here, I've only felt like this world's punching bag ever since that circus happened. I can't even feel like I'm being a half decent deputy, even when protecting people is what I was trained to do.

[Admitting that felt like twisting the knife on what little pride and confidence he had left. He couldn't even really say he had many friends here, most everyone were either acquaintances or co-workers.]

The only constant good thing I've had here has been you. Everything else here just makes me constantly question my self worth.

[He paused, his hand gripping around the blue ribbon tied on his left arm.]

I guess what I'm trying to say in this stupid roundabout way is... [He took another breath, looking back at her.] More than anything here, I just. I love you, and I want to protect you.

[If he can even do that right. Just even saying that is making him think he's gone and made the situation straight up awkward. He feels right out pathetic, especially spouting this at her after they both just got out of some horrible living nightmare. Way to start digging your own grave, Mobius.]

*In the moments that he was getting his words together, Sonico was imaginging all the possible things he might want to say to her. Perhaps he just needed to be alone, perhaps he had tired himself out by having to carry her here, perhaps...

Sonico opened her mouth, surprised and upset to hear he felt this way. She wanted to reassure him, but she said nothing, just allowing him to express how he felt. Knowing that he felt so little of himself hurt her deeply - she wanted to do everything in her power to make him feel better. Yet at the same time, knowing that she meant something to him filled her with a warmth she'd never felt before.

Again, she might have responded to reassure him, but then - then is telling her that he loves her and her heart was so full she thought it might burst.

At once, she stepped forward and touched him arm, standing close to him and gazing up with dazed but happy eyes. More than anything, she is amazed to hear these feelings from him - she had only dreamt that he might feel this way*

Mobius... I love you too. And I want to protect you too.

*She said it with a fierce determination - she knows that she is useless in many ways, but she also knows that she will do anything in her power to look after him and keep him happy and safe*

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