try to stop the flow, double-clicking on the go (CLOSED)

[truedetective]

Who: Naoto Shirogane (truedetective) and Yu Narukami (covenantal)
When: Two IC days after Naoto's post.
Where: Sanctuary
What: Naoto and Yu have an important talk about events here and at home.
Rating/Warning: Discussion about death, but nothing else.

She's had a couple of days to think about everything she's learned from the post she'd made (and Rise had hijacked), but Naoto still feels like she doesn't quite have a handle on everything. That's to be expected, of course; she's learned some things but not everything. More will come when she sits down and goes over it with the rest of the Investigation Team, she's certain.

Before that happens, though, she's curious about what Yu has to say to her, and why he wants to do so in private.

She's heard about this place. Sanctuary, created by the newcomers to avoid CERES snooping. It makes sense to her, of course, and she willingly leaves her CereVice at the door. No need to take notes in this conversation, after all.

Yu is waiting for her. Of course, how like her senpai. She lifts her hand palm-first at him, a nod of her head and a knowing smile her greeting. "I was hoping to beat you here, senpai. I should have known that wouldn't happen."

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[covenantal]

[ Yu can tell she's trying to keep herself calm, that she must be feeling this too. And all it does is make him frustrated. With this situation, for putting Naoto in such an unfair and precarious position. With himself, for losing control around her and dragging her down with him. With Minato, for all of this, for not so much as trying to explain.

His jaw works as he stays quiet and simply listens to her. The way his throat feels tight when he swallows makes him want to leave. ]

The truth, [ he echoes, soft and worn. ] That's what I intend to find out, once and for all. ... but not tonight, [ he adds, shaking his head slowly. ]

I want... I need to think.

[ He straightens and starts to move, towards the messenger bag he left behind on his chair when he stood, but he pauses and turns to face Naoto instead. ]

Don't think any of this is your fault. If I got moved forward in time again to after the P-1 Grand Prix, I would have figured it out on my own anyway. I already had suspicions. All you did was confirm my thinking.

[truedetective]

...even so, I was careless with my words. [She exhales, trying to relax. It's difficult.] I didn't mean to bring this up. Certainly not when we have other issues looming over our heads. But the truth... that's what you're after, isn't it? [She doesn't turn back around to look at him.] It's the only thing that matters. Don't leap to conclusions, senpai. That's the only thing I can tell you right now.

[covenantal]

... of course. But how we feel is important to consider, too. ... that goes for Minato-san as much as myself.

[ The truth. He's been chasing it as long as he's been here, has risked his life for it and knows he'll do so again before the end. Whenever that is, whatever that will be.

But living the life he led in Inaba, getting to know people and watching them grow... hearts are important, too.

Now he does move towards his bag and picks it up, pulling the strap over his shoulder. ]

Like I said, all I want to do for now is think. When I talk to him... [ A beat. ] I'll keep what you said in mind.

[ His tone isn't short. For as burnt out as he sounds, he's being sincere. ]

If you think of any questions, let me know. ... I'll see you later, Naoto.

[ Unless she has something more to add, he'll make his way out. ]

[truedetective]

Very well.

Until we speak again. [She says, softly, and doesn't stop him as he leaves.

Well this turned out to be a disaster.]