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[rubyeyes_ryuhou]

[This gray, snowy day finds Ryuhou sitting out on his porch step, a note held in his hands. His eyes scan over the words several times as though he can't believe them.

Finally, he stands, crumpling the paper in his fist, stalking toward the edge of town. He doesn't seem to notice the cold as the wind whips his thin uniform jacket around him.]

I want to... hit something. That's more Kazuma's style, but now I understand why. I'm going to explode if I don't.

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[akumanotrill]

[Hijiri happens to look out the window. Ryu is acting strangely... something just does not feel right. He quickly grabs a coat and follows him.]

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[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

[Ryuhou notices he's being followed, but doesn't turn around to acknowledge who it might be. He doesn't want to see anyone like this.]

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[akumanotrill]

[And keeps following, somehow getting the feeling that Ryu shouldn't be left alone...]

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[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

[He walks faster, getting away from the town and other prying eyes, reaching the edge of the forest. He hopes he left his pursuer behind, but doesn't look to check.

Stopping, he stands still, breathing heavily, though not from exertion, before spinning around and punching the closest tree hard enough to splinter the wood, releasing a cry of pain and anger.] Aaaagh!

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[akumanotrill]

[Ah! Almost lost Ryu there! Hijiri runs after him then he hears the splintering of wood and the cry of pain and anger. He approaches slowly.]

Ryuhou?

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[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

[Breathing heavily, Ryuhou turns his head slightly at the voice.]

Hijiri. You shouldn't be here.

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[akumanotrill]

... w-what happened, Ryu?

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[death-orange.livejournal.com]

[was also on his way out, and mun needs to get off her ass and make him socilize with you more]

Ryuhou?

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[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

[He pauses, and considers ignoring him, but can't be that rude.]

Ichigo. [He nods to acknowledge him.] Did you want something?

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[death-orange.livejournal.com]

Everything alright?

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[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

[He's quiet a moment, clenching the note in his fist.]

It's fine. Don't worry about me.

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[death-orange.livejournal.com]

...Your reitsu is fluxing.

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[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

Oh? That means nothing to me.

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[screw-the-rules.livejournal.com]

[Something to hit, did you say? Well, here's a Kazuma coming your way. Nope, he doesn't notice Ryuhou's upset--hell, Ryuhou always looks constipated pissed off to him, so as far as he knows it's business as usual.]

Oi. Ryuhou. I was just heading to the barracks to beat hell outta a punching bag--but I'd much rather beat hell outta you, so why don't you come with?

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[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

[Great, the last person he'd want to see right now.

...but maybe not. This might be just what he needs. He stops and looks at him.]

I was going to go... train in the woods. But I can kick your ass either place. Do you want to fight with Alters or not?

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[screw-the-rules.livejournal.com]

[Shrugs.] I can fuck your shit up with or without, so it don't matter to me either way. Take your pick.

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[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

[He starts toward the forest again, uncaring of the snow.] Let's just start and see what happens. I don't care.

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[screw-the-rules.livejournal.com]

[Shrugs and follows along.] Works for me.

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[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

[Once they reach a clearing in the forest, far enough away from town, Ryuhou turns to face Kazuma.]

Ready?

[Without waiting for an answer, he strikes out with a punch toward Kazuma's face.]

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[colony_brat]

[Watching Ryuhou walk away from the house is like watching an oncoming solar flare. You just know your shit's going to get messed up. Well, that's never stopped Duo before. He'll jog to catch up.]

What's up, kitty?

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[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

[Pausing, Ryuhou takes several deep breaths, trying to calm himself.]

Don't. Call me that.

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[colony_brat]

We already talked 'bout that. I'm not gunna stop so ya might as well learn ta like it. [Duo's going to be getting in his face, trying to figure out what's wrong with his kitty.]

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[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

Fine. Fine. I don't care. [Still looking away, he shoves the note toward Duo.]

He's gone.

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[colony_brat]

[Duo takes the note and frowns at it. He hasn't found his yet so this is the first he's hearing of this.] Oh shit...

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[rubyeyes-ryuhou.livejournal.com]

I knew it would happen someday. I just... [His fists clench again.] I don't know what I was thinking.