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how could i ever forget // outside the morning was cool and wet

[It's not often Ajax finds himself getting his head slammed down onto the hood of a car, least of all a cop car. Usually it's him doing the slamming.

But today the young man finds himself denting the hood, the sound of metal caving in under his head ringing in his ears. Not exactly the ideal situation he was hoping for, but he figured sooner or later he'd have a run in with the cops due to the sensitive nature of his profession, but that doesn't mean he has to like how inconsiderate they are with him as they cuff him and throw him in the back of the paddy wagon. Not that he was considerate to them when he was discovered, as evidenced by the blood all over his clothing and knuckles from the fight he'd gotten into with them. How he managed to avoid getting shot is beyond him- plenty of shots were fired, but that hadn't stopped him from knocking a few of them out.

It's just too bad he'd been instructed that he couldn't kill anyone, or else he'd of gotten out of there without being caught.

The lights of the police station are bright, almost too bright from the contrast of how dark it was outside. Ajax squints as he's dragged inside, held tightly by two cops who hurry him through the station, but not fast enough that he doesn't catch a glimpse of the secretary behind the desk as they come in. Pretty, blonde, looking like she'd rather be anywhere else. Gorgeous eyes, ones that catch his attention almost immediately as he's being shoved towards the back, shining with a radiance that captures him instantly. His eyes lock with hers, feeling something silent yet powerful surge through him from this tiny, insignificant interaction. He doesn't even have a moment to think further on it, before he's so rudely interrupted.

Get moving.

The curt voice of the bigger cop on his right cuts through the moment, anger welling up in Ajax's chest and something dark stirs in his core. If he wasn't cuffed and being restrained, he'd turn that guy's face into a new work of art, something so abstract some insane art collector would gladly pay millions for it.

No sooner had Ajax been ushered in, he disappears from sight as he's taken back into an interrogation room, the mysterious blonde no longer in his sights, now getting shoved into a corner of a room.]

What's with this? Don't you even have the courtesy of giving me a chair to sit in, at least?

[From outside of the room, muffled noises of a scuffle as the cops lay into Ajax can be heard, the loudest of which is a thud of a body slamming into a wall, accompanied by a groan from the ginger kid. Though little do any of them know, their real problems haven't arrived just yet, waking from their slumber right outside of the city...]

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[A happy Yoimiya makes for a happy Ajax, he finds, as her reaction warms his heart. His eyes close briefly as that cute little kiss gets administered to his lips, admiring her from across the table. It's a far cry from yesterday when she came home with that terrible letter, and even though they need to be vigilant, getting her mind off of it is good too.

And, there's a part of him that really enjoys the idea of Yoimiya leaving her own mark on him. Things are complicated, but he's pretty certain that they're far more than just friends at this point.]

Hahaha. Let that be a warning to anyone trying to edge themselves in, [he jokes again,] just as no one gets to court you while I'm doing so.

[There's a mischievous grin playing around the corners of his mouth, but all that chaos will have to wait for another time and place.]

Speaking of which, I'd like to take you out again later this week. There's a show playing on Thursday that I think you'd like.

[Naturally he doesn't tell her what it is...it's a secret.]

[ There's still a lot of uncertainties to consider with the mark and all the constant atrocities thrown their way. But if there's one thing she's certain about; it's that she feels safe and comfortable around Ajax. Sure, she's had boyfriends in the past but of them have made her heart flutter the way he does. There's something about being told he's the only one allowed to court her that makes her feel like the most special girl on the planet. ]

Oh, Ajax...

[ To anyone within earshot, they probably sound like the most lovey lovey couple in all of Fontaine. ]

You've been going above and beyond for me. I'm excited to see what show you have planned. Since it's you I have no doubt it will be... thrilling.

[ She says with a mischievous grin while shamelessy, running her foot across his leg from underneath the table.

Because of course, he's been the most thrilling guy she's come across. Winks. ]

[The feel of her foot rubbing against his leg makes his eyes half-lid as he gazes at her, feeling a fond buzz in his chest. It's a nice, warm feeling that makes his head feel a little lighter and channels his focus on her so much so that he doesn't notice the employee coming over to place their water glasses on the table until it's being slid across to him. That snaps him out of it for a moment, uttering a small thanks to them before returning his attention to her.]

I feel like I'm being held to some sort of higher standard. Now I'm nervous my surprise won't meet expectations.

[Chuckling quietly, he sips his water, not expecting food to come out to them soon. However, the waiter/employee returns immediately, serving the two of them the food they've ordered. It was made so quick, and it takes him by surprise.

He doesn't say anything to the waiter, accepting the food with a small nod, given how much the guy doesn't seem to want to talk to him anyway. He doesn't care- he's not here to talk to him or make friends, he's here for Yoimiya and a good meal.]

Edited (uhhhh english and stuff) 2025-06-11 16:18 (UTC)

[ The waiter's reaction... or lack thereof, doesn't go unoticed. Not a nod, not a "Hi! How are you?", not even much of an acknowledgment. It's a little offputting but Yoimiya brushes the quick interaction off. If Ajax isn't bothered then she doesn't need to let his curt behavior get to her. They brought the food in record speed so all's well that ends well. At the end of the day, they're here for food, not to talk to some waiter.

Besides... she'd much rather talk to the absolute snack sitting across from her. He's way more appealing than the waiter. ]

I didn't know nervous was in your vocabulary. Who would have thought that the big bad Ajax could second-guess himself...

[ Nervous? Pfft, she doesn't believe the man who oozes confidence for a second. A sly smile spreads across her lips as she gives him one last rub, suggestively running her foot across his calf before stopping at his knee. She dishes out one last wink as she pulls away to munch on a nearby potsicker. Oh! It's spicy, that chili oil doesn't miss. ]

Don't worry, I'm confident in your tastes. You haven't let me down once.

I'm honored you have such confidence in me. I'll have to ensure I don't disappoint.

[As much as he'd like to concentrate on Yoimiya and her lovely way of flirting with him from beneath the table, the food is here. His sichuan boiled fish looks spicy, and he can't wait to try it. After blowing on it a few times to at least reduce the amount of pain he'll surely be in, he takes a bite of it, while also making sure to try the broth by itself with a soup spoon.]

Oh! Now that is different. Not bad either, [he comments, taking another bite of it.] I can't quite put my finger on it, but there's some other sort of unique taste to it, too. I guess I just didn't expect fish to taste like that.

[It won't stop him, though. He eats his food happily while sipping water in between. The warmth of the food in his stomach feels nice, and he feels more relaxed now that he's eating, all of a sudden.]

Want to try a taste? [He offers a bite of his fish to her.] In turn you wouldn't mind if I try yours, would you? It looks scrumptious.

[ While Yoimiya watches Ajax dig in, she goes for the shriml after finishing a pot sticker. Immediately, her tongue is hit with a spice that packs a mean punch, she wastes no time chasing it down with water to cool her searing tongue. It's so hot... but so good!!! And now, she's especially curious about the sichuan fish. ]

Aren't you sweet? Please grab as much as you want, there's no way I can eat all of this and I kind of went crazy so both of us can try everything. Well... don't mind if I do!

[ Likewise, she takes a bite of the fish with the broth and whew! That is certainly some heat!!! Her eyes widen from the intense spice and she's immediately chugging down the nearby cup of water. ]

Goodness, it's all so spicy that it's kind of addicting. It's got a very comforting flavor to it...

[ She pushes her plate of shrimp, noodle soup, and pot stickers in his direction. ]

Here! Feel free to help yourself. I haven't had the noodle soup yet but the shrimp and pot stickers are to die for. I feel like I'm gonna need a nap after all this food...

[ In fact, she's starting to feel the yawns coming for her. She stretches and yawns, her body becoming a bit too relaxed with each passing second. ]

Edited 2025-06-14 01:44 (UTC)

[Ajax doesn't mind helping himself to a little bit of her shrimp first. He takes one and pops it in his mouth, chewing on it thoughtfully as he savors the taste. It's so good, and he quickly has a potsticker too before he's got to drink some more water to fight the spice. He only takes a small spoonful of the noodle soup, nodding to her to affirm that it's good, before he digs back into his boiled fish.]

It's quite a bit of food, so after we're finished there's no doubt a nap will be in order. The warmth of it in my stomach is already making me a little sleepy...

[Which means he's got to eat it before he gets too tired or it gets cold, whichever comes first. Spoonful after spoonful of the sichuan fish goes right in, drinking water when needed. He's gotten halfway through his bowl when he has to put his utensils down, letting out a big yawn of his own.

It's so good, so relaxing...he could fall asleep right here.]

Goodness, I feel as if I got so tired all of a sudden. It's difficult to keep my eyes open...

[A fact that surprises him as his eyelids droop. His mind begins to clear, thoughts emptying from his head as sleep looms over him. Ajax yawns one more time, stretching and slouching in his chair, more relaxed than he probably should be at a simple Liyuean restaurant.]

How about you...Yoimiya...

[ The food tastes so good, like a slice of warm comfort during a cold winter. They might have ordered a little too much but that's okay! She is already making plans to take it home with them. So for now, she opts to finish the noodle soup, leaving the shrimp and potstickers for later. Taking another hearty spoonful, Yoimiya focuses on eating the rest of the soup before the noodles get soggy, taking bite after bite and drowning out the spice with cold water. ]

Mm... me too. The food is so comforting I could fall asleep right here.

[ The soup is halfway consumed when Yoimiya feels a wave of sleepiness hitting her. Each bite makes her feel groggier than the last and she can't stop her eyes from closing. Ajax's sleepy voice isn't helping matters, he sounds like he's about ready to pass out any second. ]

...A..jax...

[ His name is the last word uttered before she succumbs to the sudden exhaustion. She leans over and passes out on the table. ]

[It's too late when Ajax realizes this isn't right. They're both so tired, and his vision begins to blur heavily as his eyes slowly become heavier and heavier. His body seems to sway involuntarily, and he watches helplessly as Yoimiya leans over on the table and proceeds to pass out. Alarm bells go off in his head, and his eyes lazily look over to two silhouettes approaching their table as he starts to fall asleep.

The food was drugged, he finally realizes. Not good...

Too sleepy to fight, Ajax's eyes finally close completely as he dozes off, into a sleep so heavy that he doesn't feel himself getting picked up and tossed over the shoulder of one of the men sent to retrieve the two of them. Yoimiya is also picked up, and they're both taken away in the blink of an eye by their mysterious kidnappers.]

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[Cold is the first thing he feels when he starts to come to. The bed beneath him is hardly comfortable, and he feels like his back is all askew from however he was dumped down upon it. Ajax finds he's lying on top of the thin blanket provided with the bed, as his captors hadn't bothered to cover him with it. There's a bandage on his arm, covering the spot that looks like a needle hole when lifted. It's only a small amount of blood- whoever stuck him did an okay job- but it's a little sore regardless.

He groans, sitting up and holding his head, fighting off the grogginess that comes with waking up gradually from a deep sleep. With no idea where he is, he takes a look around. This room is a cell of sorts, and there's no way out of it that he can see. Nothing else is provided in the room but the bed, which makes him think that it was never something made for holding someone for very long.

Suddenly, he remembers the threatening letter Yoimiya got. It's possible that's who's responsible for this...but how on earth could they have gotten to their lunch so quickly? Were they followed?

It's too much to think about having just woke up. He sits on the bed, fuming that they'd gotten caught, but knows he needs to focus in order to escape. Where's Yoimiya...he needs to figure that one out too.]

[ Her head feels like it's throbbing, synchronized with her heart that feels like it's pounding into overdrive. That's the first thing she's aware of as she slowly stirs. Yoimiya has no idea how long she's been out, she was out like a light, her body completely unresponsive the whole time. The last thing she remembers is Ajax dozing off before she also fell asleep at the restaurant.

Ah.

That's when it hits her. They were most definitely drugged. Now the behavior of the restaurant workers finally makes sense, they were probably plotting something nefarious from the moment they stepped foot into the establishment. Ugh, Yoimiya can't help but curse her carelessness as she rises from the cold, hard bed she was placed on. They barely even covered her with the blanket, the jerks...

There's only one logical conclusion to make from this, and it's that the people who kidnapped them have to be connected to the culprits who sent that threatening letter. How long did they know? What did they drug them with and how? Questions begin to pile up but there's only so much brain power she has in her until she's hit by another sharp pain. Looking down, she notices a bandage tightly wrapped around her upper arm. If she had to surmise, it feels like she got poked with a needle but gods, she doesn't even want to think about what they did to her while she was out. So instead, Yoimiya surveys her surroundings, noticing that she's held up in a cell.

Great... all she wanted was to enjoy a nice lunch with Ajax but seems like the universe has other plans for them. It's then, Yoimiya realizes that Ajax is nowhere in sight. ]

Ajax...?

[ Once her eyes are adjusted, she slowly lurches her way towards the bars. She squints her eyes, peering through the gaps to see if there's any sign of Ajax anywhere. ]

Ajax...!!!

[ Try as she might, there's no response. Looks like she's completely and totally alone. ]

[Great.

After checking the room thoroughly, he can definitely say there's really no way out of here. Ajax isn't about to give up, but for now there seems like there's nothing he can really do. Walking over to his bed, he sits down and slumps against the wall, sighing and running a hand through his hair. His head's a mess, wondering how on earth they could of possibly targeted them at the restaurant so quickly. No one knew- they'd just decided on an impulse to go the night before. Was the apartment bugged?

Yoimiya...she drifts back into his thoughts while trying to make sense of the situation. Where is she? Is she okay? Did they do anything terrible to her? Anger boils deep down in him thinking about it, knowing that that letter was addressed to her. They were after him, but he wouldn't put it past them to hurt Yoimiya too. Maybe doing the worst thing imaginable, hurting her just to get to him eventually.]

Yoimiya...

[He says her name softly to himself, cursing everything. He couldn't keep her safe, and now who knows what's happening to her. Shifting to make himself more comfortable, he feels the soreness in his arm, wondering what that was all about too. They either took a blood sample from him or they injected him with something...and there's no way to tell which right now.

He can't stop his thoughts from going a hundred miles a minute, going from trying to parse the restaurant to his arm and back to Yoimiya, worried sick about her. And all he can do is sit here until someone comes to get him.

Please let her be okay. I don't know what I'll do if she's hurt, or worse. Please...]

[ Nothing. No matter how many times she calls out his name, there isn't a response. Not even a whisper. He must be held up far away from her and that isn't good. If it wasn't obvious enough, it's clear now the kidnappers are the same perpetrators behind the letter, they had to have stalked them and separated them on purpose. Thinking about the whole situation makes her blood boil, she feels like they invaded their privacy. How long have they been under their watchful eye? How much do they know about their powers? Along with these disturbing questions, their agenda becomes even more evident... they truly are after Ajax and they're using her as a means of getting to him where it hurts.

Sighing, Yoimiya gives up on calling for Ajax. She hangs her head and trudges her way back to the cold, hard bed, sitting down while burying her face into her hands. Ajax... thoughts of him come to the forefront of her mind. Where are they holding him? Is he safe? Are the kidnappers torturing him? She can feel the start of hot tears threatening to spill down her cheeks until a familiar voice enters her mind.

"Please let her be okay. I don't know what I'll do if she's hurt, or worse. Please..."

There's no doubt in her mind, that's definitely Ajax's voice. He sounds like he's nearby but at the same time... it sounds different, almost as if his voice has entered her mind. She doesn't have the faintest idea of what the heck is going on but at this point, she's desperate to try anything. So, without further delay, she closes her eyes, concentrating on sending a message to him through her mind.

Ajax...! It's me, Yoimiya! Can you hear me?

...

A few minutes pass and still nothing. Maybe she was hearing things...? No, that was definitely Ajax's voice, she's sure of it. But how can she reach him? It's then, she's struck with an idea that makes her feel silly for not trying earlier. With a snap of her fingers, her fire familiar goldfish manifests into the air. ]

Go find Ajax. Try to help him escape if you can.

[ The goldfish does a little flip in the air and gives her best salute with her small fin. The little thing is so small that slips out of the bars with minimal ease and begins the search for her king! She swims through the air, peering at each and every cell but no ginger in sight. Of course, she does her best to dodge anyone patrolling the halls, the moment a guard is even in her vicinity, she makes a beeline to the cell to hide under the bed. This goes on for a little while until finally, a familiar ball of light slowly creeps over to Ajax's cell. ]

[Every minute that goes by simultaneously feels like eternity yet passes in the blink of an eye.

Ajax doesn't move from the bed, wondering how long it would be until someone came and got him for whatever nefarious scheme they were planning. He'd make them pay for this, and when he's done he'll find Yoimiya and get them out of here. Anger boils down deep within him, and he can't wait for the first opportunity to get out of here. Shifting, he closes his eyes for a moment, trying to calm himself, not realizing that a tiny friend had finally found him and come in through the bars of his cell. It drifts inwards, finally having found its target, and Ajax suddenly feels a presence in the room with him as his eyes snap open.

It's Yoimiya's goldfish!

Ajax sits up with a snap, letting it come over to him. Seeing this thing means that she's alive and hopefully well, at least strong enough to summon her little familiar. Relief paints his face, and he can't help but smile as the goldfish comes up to him.]

Boy, am I glad to see you. Can you tell Yoimiya I'm just fine? I'm stuck in this cell, but I think I can get us out of here once a guard comes to fetch me.

[If he remembers correctly, the goldfish should be able to understand him, right? He hopes so. He also hopes that this one won't treat him like Hanabi does...]

[ Luckily for Ajax, this goldfish is the complete opposite of Hanabi; it's friendly, humble, and positively over the moon to see her king! She greets him with a happy little flip and even swims a short lap around his head. The little cutie even nuzzles her small face against his cheek; her flames won't burn him in the slightest, and instead, provide him with a warmth similar to Yoimiya's comforting presence.

But there's no time for idle chit-chat! As happy as this reunion is, the goldfish knows she's on a serious mission. After giving him one last affectionate rub, she pulls away to listen to his command. Thankfully, she.... somehow understands. It's truly a miracle the goldfish can nod like she's listening.

Now that her king has issued orders, the goldfish begins its descent out of the cell to report back to Yoimiya. However... it suddenly stops, turning to look at Ajax with a sudden realization.

Out of nowhere, the goldfish picks up speed and swims right at him, making a beeline straight for his chest. She dives into him, merging with his soul and enveloping him in a warmth that surges through his body, connecting his spirit, heart, and mind with his queen. Soon, Ajax will hear a familiar voice calling out to him. It sounds distorted at first but the more he hones on it, the voice will become clearer.

A...ja....x

Aj...ax....

Ajax...?

Ajax? Can you hear me? ]

[Even in the more dire of times, this little fish manages to be the cutest thing in the world. It's too bad it can't stay, he would of liked to have a little companion here with him that reminds him and feels like Yoimiya is with him, but it has to go. Ajax feels a pang of sadness when the goldfish turns to leave, floating towards the corridor...when it stops, and looks at him.

He looks back at it with a questioning look, not quite understanding what's going on, and before he knows it its coming at him full speed. He only manages to get out a quiet huh? before it swims directly inside of him, connecting with him on every conceivable level of existence.

The warmth that fills his body is comforting, soothing his worries and centering him in a way he's never felt before. It feels like a light has settled into his very soul, bright and shining like the very fireworks that paint the night sky, a presence that he kneels to with unwavering devotion and absolute obedience. It feels like his queen has finally taken her place on the throne in his mind, and happiness surges through him like a flame that lights his soul anew.

Faintly, he can hear a voice in his head, and he concentrates on it until he can finally hear her. It's Yoimiya...it can't be anyone else.

Yoimiya? I can hear you, are you okay? Where are you?]

[ Just when Yoimiya thought she might have imagined his voice, she's suddenly hit with a sensation that makes her feel as though her heart, mind, and soul are pulling towards her one and only king. It's like they formed a link that clicks right into place as if... they were truly meant to be connected to each other for all of eternity. She doesn't know what to make of this emotion that stirs within her, but all of this just seems right.

It's like... she's claiming what's hers and is taking her rightful place on the throne as his matriarch.

Weird sensation aside, she finally hears Ajax's voice filtering through her hazy mind. Though she can't see him, hearing his voice is a comfort like no other. She's over the moon to know that he's still alive and fairly well.

Ajax?! You can hear me?! Oh, thank goodness. I was beginning to think I was losing my marbles.

There's a brief pause on her end as she takes the time to study her surroundings.

I'm... not entirely sure. All I know is that I'm in some kind of jail cell. I tried calling out to you but didn't get a response. So I assume those awful people are keeping you somewhere far away. Where are you? ]

Edited 2025-06-23 02:24 (UTC)

[Hearing Yoimiya in his head is a whole new sensation of strange. Telepathy is one of those things you only read about in books or see in movies. But in a new reality where they both have special powers that they don't understand, he supposes being able to psychically connect with Yoimiya really isn't all that strange anymore. And now he couldn't be more thankful for it.

I don't know. I'm in a cell too with absolutely no idea where in the building I am. I don't even know where we are in the city, if we're in the city at all.

Even with telepathy, it doesn't help them get out of here. He sighs, realizing now that they're still at square one. His head droops downward, but that helps him catch the sight of something strange going on with the mark on his chest.

Yoimiya, has your mark taken on another star? Mine's glowing...

That makes two stars on their chest, as if they were starting to make a design of their own. Like it's a constellation.]

[ Amid the danger and trying to get in contact with Ajax, it hadn't dawned on her that the kidnappers might have brought them out of Fontaine. They could be halfway across the world for all they know, presenting them with yet another challenge. Which means their newfound powers won't help much in this situation. Yoimiya sighs and hangs her head, the pile on their plate keeps getting bigger.

But there's one silver lining. Just as Ajax points it out, her eyes catches a glimpse of that blue glow shining on her chest. She lifts her shirt to inspect it and sure enough, the whale's tail grows more prominent. Now they're at two stars...

Yeah! It just now formed on my chest. I guess this means we unlocked a new power. Telepathy is nice and all but... we're still stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Once again, she sighs. It's so loud that Ajax might be able to hear it...

Hey... did they do anything strange to you? ]

[She takes the words right out of his mouth. So is that what the stars mean? Or is it something else, and the powers they've acquired are nothing more than that. Their marks, he swears, will forever be a confusing point of their relationship, but now isn't the time to put too much thought into it. Right now, escaping is their number one priority, and they have to figure a way out before something bad happens to them.

Still, being able to hear her thoughts is still wild. It'll take some getting used to...just like how he can practically hear her sigh on her end.

They did. I've got a bandage around my arm, like they stuck a needle in it. I can't tell if they simply drew blood, or injected me with something.

Another thing to consider. Who knows what they did, but they definitely can't really do anything about it now. Best case scenario, they just drew blood. Having a DNA print of them isn't great, but he'd rather have that than being injected with something that's going to have an adverse affect on them later.

I don't feel strange, however. At least, not yet...

Hopefully he didn't jinx it.

I'm guessing they did the same to you?]

[ Even if it was unrealistic, she can't help but be bummed they poked Ajax too. Makes sense they are most likely keeping a DNA record on them as a means of watching their every footstep but what if it's something far worse than that...?

What if... they were injected with a harmful substance? Just the though is enough to rise her temper to the surface, feeling concerned and aggravated that they might have committed an atrocity on their bodies.

Yeah, I woke up with a pounding headache and the nexg thing I noticed was this bandage around my arm. I like to think if they injected us with a substance, we'd be feeling the effects by now but...after they drugged us, there's no telling what they have in their arsenal.

And she hates it. The idea this company can rival Nizhnii is beyond unsettling.

One thing is for certain and it's that we gotta figure out a way to get out of here. Fast. I assume the people who did this to us are the same ones who sent that letter. So, do you recognize anything in relation to Pouce in here?]

[Unsurprising to hear that they did the same to Yoimiya. He wonders why...did they find their marks underneath their clothes? Or did they stick them for other reasons? If they found their marks, that's bad- that could get leaked back to Nizhnii and they'd both be done for. He doesn't think that Poucé would know about that, but he has no conclusive evidence that they don't know either. It's all concerning, and he has no answers for any of their questions.

I don't. Honestly, I don't know that much about them other than what I told you before. And even then...things may have changed.

Maybe that's something they're going to find out while they're here. There's no reason, he realizes now, for Poucé to stick a needle in them at all.

But we're stuck here until someone comes to get us. Just be ready when they do- it'll be your once chance to escape. If they manage to drag you to another room, who knows if you'll be able to get out.

[ For all they know, Poucé might not even be involved in their kidnapping. Yoimiya doesn't find that very likely but regardless, it is scary to think that Ajax doesn't know much about the rivals to his company. Just how confidential is their information? How do they seem to know so much about Ajax while he's still somewhat in the dark about them? This situation is becoming more confusing by the minute. As if her head wasn't already hurting enough...

Right! I'll definitely do my best to get out if they take me elsewhere. Since we have acquired the power of telepathy, we can utilize it to our advantage and help each other. Because no matter what happens, I'm not leaving without you.

Ajax has done so much to help her. She'd rather risk her life than throw him to the wolves.

Since we're talking to each other, why don't we take the time to familiarize ourselves with the surroundings? Is there anything notable in your area? I sent my goldfish to help you out and I assume you've already come into contact with her. She might be small but she's mighty and willing to assist you any way her tiny body can. ]

[It warms his heart to know that Yoimiya wouldn't leave him behind. He would do the same for her, so then it seems like it's decided that if one gets out, they'd come for the other. Having telepathy definitely will help that, and he hopes that they come for him first. He's got a feeling he'll have an easier time dealing with opponents than her, and then they can break out.

About that...your goldfish is the reason why I can communicate with you now. She...well...

How does he put this...

She swam inside of me, and when she did, I connected directly to you. The feeling was indescribable...I'm not sure what to make of it. It's like she connected our souls together. I don't know if I can use her to do anything. I can't see anything that far past my own cell, so it's hard to tell if there's anything notable.

He wonders what Yoimiya's reaction was like. Was she always able to do this? Again, more questions with no answers.]

[ "About that...your goldfish is the reason why I can communicate with you now. She...well..."

Oh dear god. When he words it like that Yoimiya briefly wonders if something terrible happened to her cute firey friend. She'd be beside herself, unable to forgive the person who hurt her little sweetie. Just as she's getting ready to throw hands with the evil person who potentially did her in, she's hit with a revelation she did not expect.

The goldfish swam... inside him????? And it's thanks to her, that they're now able to communicate. She falls silent for a few minutes, unsure of what to say.

Oh...! So that's how we can talk to each other now. Huh... I didn't expect her to do that. I sent her to you in hopes that she'd be able to help you escape.

Who would have thought that the goldfish would take her mission that seriously and actually roll with it? Now, she's not sure if the goldfish will be able to get out of Ajax but that's a problem for another day.

It's no wonder why I suddenly felt like our hearts were beating as one. I had no idea she could do something like that!! How cool...

Focus, Yoimiya, focus back on the task at hand.

Ahem! Well, I don't know if you'll be able to use her light now that she's inside of you but at least we can communicate with each other. I can't see anything from my cell either so I guess waiting for a guard to pass by sounds like our best bet. ]

[Cool is definitely a word for it. It's not bad, he can attest to that much. It'll get a little getting used to that she can hear all his thoughts going forward, but it'll be fine, right? Speaking of which...

Hahahahaha....

Nervous laughter forms its own thought in his head, involuntarily broadcasting that to Yoimiya. He doesn't really realize it, but he'll have a much harder time concealing all his inner thoughts and worries from her now.

Yeah, I think it's best we wait as well. If they come for me, they better be prepared. There's no way they aren't going to try to move me from this cell without a fight. I hate to say it, but perhaps it's in our best interest to rest before then. Even though we were both knocked out, I don't feel like I rested at all...

He feels kind of horrible in comparison to normal. Maybe because of whatever they did to them and the fact that they didn't have a truly restful sleep.]

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