[He can't be sure how long it takes for him to finally step towards Hiiro and the bodies, and he is careful even as he drops to his knees beside them, soundlessly as he can manage. He feels submerged and claustrophobic, suffocating in this wide, open plaza, sinking his legs into these pools of blood reminiscent of the aftermath of rain some moons prior, but this red is even brighter, fresher, out of the arteries of someone he knows.
At least when Rinne had found him bleeding himself dry, it had been deliberate. He had been clean about it. It wasn't as scary as the other had thought; it was controlled, and purposeful, and...
Nothing like this.
Even Niki. Defenseless Niki. He'd never even so much as gotten a scratch on him — as far as HiMERU knew, and thank goodness for that — but all it takes is just one violent act. Just one death, and Rinne's had three himself. This isn't something to feel left out for, Niki.]
... How?
[A single word that falls like a pebble into the sea, a hint of quiet disruption in the otherwise silent disaster. His hands don't shake. His lips don't quiver. His voice doesn't tremble. Even his eyes do not waver, fixed and boring further into the bloody holes in both of their chests, as if he might see it. Find it. Seeking, searching, when there is nothing left.]
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At least when Rinne had found him bleeding himself dry, it had been deliberate. He had been clean about it. It wasn't as scary as the other had thought; it was controlled, and purposeful, and...
Nothing like this.
Even Niki. Defenseless Niki. He'd never even so much as gotten a scratch on him — as far as HiMERU knew, and thank goodness for that — but all it takes is just one violent act. Just one death, and Rinne's had three himself. This isn't something to feel left out for, Niki.]
... How?
[A single word that falls like a pebble into the sea, a hint of quiet disruption in the otherwise silent disaster. His hands don't shake. His lips don't quiver. His voice doesn't tremble. Even his eyes do not waver, fixed and boring further into the bloody holes in both of their chests, as if he might see it. Find it. Seeking, searching, when there is nothing left.]