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[sacral]

[ Even in the dredges of humanity's worst, he still chooses this — connection, even at cost. Connection, even if it reads more as a reflection. But it's easier too, to allow his consciousness to fold easily into that of Saheon's. So that it may be overlooked, forgotten, wanting for nothing in return. Not even teeth.

With the tether in place, he steps back with the intent to go right back to his coat and shoes, inclining his head on the way as if in honor of whatever transaction it counts for. It's a bit pathetic, for a single tether to feel like it's taken everything out of him, but he'll manage.

He does cast a glimpse upwards, more stern than curious. ]

What is it that you think I want?

[inverseye]

[ A promise. A word that this will never happen again. Loyalty. Empathy. An apology. Sincere regret. Personal change. Selflessness. A lotus flower from mud. ]

Satisfaction.

[ It's a nice thought, what Subaru is doing, to make good the bad. Redeem all the awful dregs like Saheon, in their cloying misery. He can feel it all up in his head now, your easy empty acceptance. What does it actually achieve? Subaru is strong, and if Saheon doesn't have a reason to hurt anyone, if someone feels the pulses of his easy hate, he's sure Subaru can cow him away from the extreme...but this is no binding vow, no promise, no lasting change. Saheon still doesn't regret being alive. ]

No matter how I look at it, I can't see it.

[ He can't see a good ending for a person like you.

...Let him follow Subaru to the door. He'll get your coat. ]

[sacral]

[ A fine list of summoned, imaginary things. Illusion versus ghosts, alight on the tether. In the end, he may not be able to do anything. Wanting is just that, the tang of hunger like a sieve through which his ability sifts. What remains are the shards, the bone bits picked from dust. ]

...if you're lucky, you may never have to see it.

[ But who's luck is it that they're depending on, really? Subaru bends to get his shoes back on.

He doesn't ask. He doesn't care to. ]

There's nothing you need to do now.

[ Since he got what he came for. ]

[inverseye]

Whatever. Wouldn't want to anyway.

[ Why should he care? The only important thing is to stay alive for at least a few days more. There is nothing more to say except to acknowledge ghosts.

Right now, all Saheon can summon is that dim thought that if Subaru did die on his long trek home, it would be mentally unpleasant. He leans on the side of the door to watch him go. ]

If you need me, you'll know where I am, sir.