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I know you will.

[ Tarnish what it stands for . . . that's right, as the "new" exchange student, Naruhodou could actually fulfill what the program should stand for, rather than what it actually did. Asougi frowns to himself at that thought, fingers curling into a fist briefly as the air around him cools considerably. He shivers at that, shaking his head. ]

You don't need to bow to me, you know.

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Oh, no but... [He blushes.] I feel honored to be entrusted with something so important.

[Why did it feel cold all of the sudden? Maybe he shouldn't have opened every window.]

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[ Asougi rubs his hands together, blowing on them. Where did this even come from . . . ? ]

Stop that. You're my best friend. Of course I'd trust you with something like this.

[ Or anything, provided it wasn't incredibly dangerous. ]

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[Urk, did he make him mad?] Ah, right. Sorry.

[...] Are you cold? [It does feel like the coldness is in one particular spot.]

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[ Of course he would trust him with anything. Asougi nods slowly, glancing back over at him. ]

Yes. It wasn't this cold a few moments ago, and then . . .

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[He hasn't had these windows open for that long so then...]

Is there something troubling you?

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[ Asougi raises an eyebrow. Why would he hone in on that? Unless— there was that bizarre indoor rain storm . . . ]

Is there something I should know about this place?

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Well, do you remember when I said how this world is run by our emotions? [He glances off to the side.]

When I was upset before, I caused that rain in the living room.

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. . . So I'm the one causing it to be cold, then.

[ No use in beating around the bush. ]

This always happens? With everything?

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[A nod.] It's more obvious when you're feeling strongly about something.

[...should he, or should he not?] Can I ask what you were thinking?

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Hence the rain.

[ He sighs. How to phrase it exactly . . . ]

I've caused a lot of trouble for you. That's all.

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[He tilts his head, and then proceeds to laugh a little.]

Yea, you did...but it's okay. You can make it up to me while you're here.

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[ He seems surprised by that for a brief moment and then laughs as well. The room temperature warms a bit, and gets just a bit brighter. ]

Alright, fair enough. And how should I start, then?

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[...In a rather small voice.]

Could you help me find my amulet?

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. . . How did you lose something already?

[ did you miss this look. did you. ]

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I-I had it with me this whole time! But then when I checked before coming in here, it wasn't in my pocket! [That means it wasn't there the whole time, Naruhodou]

Maybe it dropped after I came back from the market.

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[ He pushes himself up off the bed, stretching. ]

Aren't those supposed to be important? How do you drop something like that?

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[He grumbles to himself as he stands up.] Mm, maybe Wagahai found it. She found it the last time I lost it. [This is going to be a common occurrence.]

I'm certain it dropped somewhere in this house at least.

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[ He sighs, shaking his head. ]

And what happens if we can't find it?

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[Now it's Naruhodou's turn to turn down the temperature. Bits of color even fade around him as he's filled with dread.]

N-Nothing at first, but then...after a while, I'll essentially stop feeling anything. [UM]

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. . .

[ He grabs for Naruhodou's sleeve so he can drag him out of the room. ]

We're going to retrace your steps. Now.