genessia | 1st Case || Video

[ When the feed starts initially, the view isn't of anything in particular though there's almost a quiet murmuring that can be heard if one listened closely. A soft exclamation, and then the view changes to feature a young, nervous-looking man. ]

H-Hello! My name is Mutsuki Tooru, Rank 3 ghoul investigator at the CCG!

[ After a few moments, his stiff posture sags as if under a sort of pressure. Acting so polite and formal is completely natural for him but under the current circumstances it's a little exhausting. ]

I, uhm, don't really know what to say, this is all a little overwhelming. [ There's a sheepish look on his face then, brows knitting together as his lone revealed eye glances to the side. ]

I'd appreciate any information and help with understanding my current situation. If there's... If there's really no way back to where I came from right now I guess I'll need to adapt to how things in this world work.

[ His voice grows quieter near the end, as if he's talking more to himself than anyone else, and when he realizes as much he startles slightly, eye widening. ]

Ah! Excuse me, here I am blabbering on... [ Tooru grasps at the front of his coat, wringing at the fabric. ] If anyone knows what the CCG is, or if anyone else from it are here, I'd really appreciate it if you let me know. Th-Thank you in advance!

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[ Tooru's eye widens at those words, mind quickly replaying what he'd said. ]

Oh- I'm sorry! I didn't even realize... [ There's a sheepish laugh, his free hand toying with the front of his jacket. It was so easy to rely on habits from home, a comfort he's only now noticing.

He brightens, the beginnings of another smile on his face. ] Y-Yes! I'd really appreciate that, if it isn't any trouble for you. I'm afraid I'd get lost if I went to find you instead.

Hmm? No, it's alright. I didn't mind.

[ Relying on old habits really aren't all bad and he could never fault Mutsuki for doing that in a situation such as this one. It was second nature to rely on habits more than anything else, after all. ]

It's really no trouble at all. Are you somewhere near the bay, Mutsuki?

[ Having a familiar face here is nice and a comfort, he can rely on the other boy's company and perhaps he'd wish to stay with him rather than on his own but he can bring that up when he's found the other in due time. No need to get ahead of oneself too soon when they had so much time to do what they wished. ]

[ Mutsuki's gaze softens at those words, immediately reassured. Sasaki was admirable in many ways, but to him that ease in which he seems to manage everything and take it all in stride so easily is something he most looks up to. ]

Yes! I... haven't really gone far. [ He turns the view of the video to show that he's only a dozen or so meters away. ] I didn't feel comfortable wandering around when I didn't know where to go on my own.

[ It had started making him anxious, so he'd remained there to think and try to come up with a course of action first. Now that he knows Sasaki is here, however, he feels much more at ease with exploring. ]

[ That's enough for him and even as he responds next, he's already pulling on his coat to head out at once without any hesitations. Now that he knows where the younger boy is, he's not going to wait any longer to bring him properly into town if he can help it. ]

It's understandable, especially considering it's a little disorienting after you wake up there in a place you've never been.

[ There's a soft, sympathetic smile on his face now, uplifted and glad he'll be able to take care of the quinx boy again now in this place. ]

I'll be there in a few minutes so just take it easy, alright?

It felt like I was dreaming... [ He admits softly in agreement, before he matches that smile with one of his own, relieved and delighted over his luck at having Sasaki here with him. ]

Mm! [ With a quick nod, Tooru fumbles a little to turn the video call off, but his smile remains even afterward as he settles in to wait for his superior, staying in close proximity to the bay as his hands wring along the handle of his suitcase. ]

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