fifth king: video;

[parasolspinning]

[It's not often that Shiro lets panic get the better of him, but after Zelda's post and finding a certain samurai missing from his bed...

Well...]

We're being told to leave the bubble, but--... I--

... I can't find Kuroh. And I know the listing will show who is here and who isn't but if the coral is having trouble what if there's a chance that it's wrong? I can't just leave without him--!

[He pauses to take a trembling breath inward, dragging a hand down his face. He knows he needs to keep it together, but emotions are getting the better of him. When he speaks again, he sounds utterly hopeless, fear tinging every word.]

I don't know what to do...

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[video]

[booyaka_boom]

Shiro.

*Selphie's voice isn't usually quite so sharp, but in this instance she needs to get his attention so that she can calm him down*

There's a chance he's gone home, and I'm sorry about that. Otherwise, I'm gonna be staying down in the bubble so if I see him, I promise I'll let him know you're up on the island and send him to you, okay?

[video]

[parasolspinning]

[Poor Shiro. If it was possible for him to look any more pale, he's accomplishing it right now.]

I... I'm sorry, it's just-- we've lost each other so many times already...

[video]

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie did really have to wonder about his world - everyone really did seem to keep losing one another. She gives a nod, and does her best at a reassuring smile*

Hey, it's okay. But for just now, in case the list is right, you just have to take care of yourself, and the people you know for sure are here right now.

[video]

[parasolspinning]

[It is a common thing in their world, sadly.]

R... right. Yes, of course.

[video]

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie gives a soft sigh, smiling carefully*

Shiro, it'll be okay. I promise.

[video]

[parasolspinning]

[He's still going to be a mess for a while. It was one thing to arrive without Kuroh, but to have him taken away...]

Thank you, Selphie...

[video]

[booyaka_boom]

Listen, when I'm done with the bubble I'll come find you, okay? I promise. I'll come say hello. Just hold out for a little while with some people you know.

[video]

[parasolspinning]

I will. I'm going to go with Kusanagi-san and the rest of HOMRA.

[video]

[booyaka_boom]

Perfect! They'll look after you! And I'll catch up with you guys once I'm back.

[video]

[parasolspinning]

Alright. Please, stay safe.

Video -> Action

[aprettyred]

[ Kuroh?

Anna blinks at the video, and then takes out her marbles.

Oh. ... Ah... ]

.. One moment.

[ And she's going to try to find Shiro and tell him in person. ]

Action

[parasolspinning]

[He's at his house. He hasn't left yet. Honestly he's kind of afraid to.]

Action

[aprettyred]

[ So it takes her a little while. But she'll knock on his door - she takes a moment to double check this is the right house, but, well, there are only so many like it. ]

Action

[parasolspinning]

[Shiro answers a few seconds later, looking distinctly more frazzled than he usually does.]

Anna...

[No honorific or family name this time. He's clearly running half on auto-pilot.]

Action

[aprettyred]

... He isn't here.

[ She'll tug on his hand after that, pulling him for a chair or something to sit on. She'll prove it to him, too, and then maybe hold him if he needs it. ]

Re: Action

[parasolspinning]

...

[There's no answer, but his face says it all. Hurt, abandoned, alone again, the people I care for always wind up leaving in the end--...

But he lets himself be pulled, sitting heavily once a chair has been found.]

Action

[aprettyred]

[ Anna climbs up in another chair, and then sits on her knees.

Here's a display of how she found you, Shiro! Only the marbles don't focus on any point, just lose their life and begin rolling away due to gravity. ]

... Sorry.

[ ... Does Shiro want a hug? ]

Action

[parasolspinning]

[He stares at the marbles, but his gaze is dull, almost lifeless. There's a shake of his head, slow and deliberate. It's not her fault fate is cruel.

But he might need a hug, yes.]

Action

[aprettyred]

[ Well, Shiro needs to give her a moment, but she will push this chair over to next to Shiro's, climb up on it, and then wrap her arms as far about his shoulders as she can.

If he doesn't react for a little bit, this light pat to the back should be a hint that he should give the hug back and let his feelings out. ]

Video

[chainsmoke_king]

[ Izumo can't help but sympathize with how the Silver King must be feeling without Kuroh there. ]

Anna could prob'ly locate him, if he's here.

Video

[parasolspinning]

[He's falling apart. Quietly. This seems to keep happening to them and he's not sure how much more his heart can take of it.]

I... believe she already left the bar to come here...

Re: Video

[chainsmoke_king]

[ Izumo's not currently at the bar, so he wouldn't have been able to see her run out. He sighs. She better have told Mikoto where she was going. ]

You're welcome to stay at the bar with us. I understand ya not wanting to be alone.

Video

[parasolspinning]

[Hopefully she did.]

They've... been talking about evacuation. That the coral's power levels are weakening...

[There's a question in there somewhere. Something about 'are you staying or going?']

Re: Video

[chainsmoke_king]

We'll prob'ly head up too. But you're welcome either way.

Video

[parasolspinning]

[At this point, whatever happens, sticking with them is probably the better option.]

Thank you...