It�s strange being depressed without a reason.
Well actually, I have a reason--to prevent Dakumi�s suffering--but I�m not the one it happened to, and as such my mind can�t come up with a logical reason as to why I�m still depressed. It only took me the last three hours to dissipate the guilt, but the depression has stayed. I don�t have time to worry about it, however, because I�ve got to go play the part of savior to Adel.
�Hey, what�s the matter with you?�
I blink and glance up to see both Azami and Arashi heading for me; one looking worried over my depressed air and the other looking serious--all business. Then Azami�s face lights up with realization and he speaks again before I can answer him.
�It�s Dakumi again, isn�t it.�
�You got it,� I confirm with a slight nod, �so why are you two out wandering around?�
�Well,� Azami begins glancing at Arashi briefly before shifting his gaze to myself, �you know how you�re going after Adel today?�
�I want to change the plans,� Arashi continues, raising a hand slightly as I open my mouth to protest, �nothing that will get you in trouble. I�ll even make it clear I trust you to Adel so your job will be easier.�
�He just wants a shot at your wonderful brother, Zell,� Azami says, throwing his support in, �so is it okay?�
�Half-brother,� I nearly growl in correction, �and yes, I suppose it is. Try your best to kill him for me?� Arashi smirks in amusement and nods.
�If you watch Adel for me.�
�Well, it is more or less the job description.�
�It�s a deal, then.�
With that, we headed in semi-separate ways (I took the long way to give Arashi some time) and the plan was set into motion.
I arrived in time to see Bladen and Arashi about to kill each other, stepping around the fighting Kiyo and Azami that no one else had noticed yet, even though they were throwing insults and threats back and forth rather loudly as they roll by. Shaking my head slightly, I decided the best course of action would be to ignore them (�lest I get dragged in somehow and Bladen and Arashi really do kill each other in the meantime).
Adel�s stronger than he looks, apparently, for as hard as I pull on his arm to drag him off, he doesn�t budge the slightest bit. His gaze is locked with Ara�s for a brief moment before Ara glances to me.
�Na, Delsus, take care of him for me,� he calls before returning his attention to Bladen. Adel gives Bladen one last glare before he lets me lead him through the small forest that surrounds the cemetery without a look back.
Adel doesn�t even question the destination until we arrive at my front door. Snapping out of his daze as we come to stop he blinks and shakes his head slightly, still seeming rather lost.
�Where�?�
�My apartment. They don�t know where it is, so it�s safe enough.� He nods slightly and I unlock the door and step inside, causing both Dakumi and Callie to glance up from where they stand by the counter (or on it, in Callie�s case).
Introductions are made and I thought I caught a brief flicker of recognition as his glance met Dakumi�s, but it was gone as soon as it had appeared. Apparently he was still too out of it to recognize the silver-haired snake, which was good because I�d forgotten about the fact he might and things could get complicated if he did.
�You�re worried about him too, aren�t you��
I blink, snapping out of my thoughts. This depressed air is working for me, which is good because I�m not sure I could believably fake concern for Arashi without it. It�s not like we�re enemies, but I wouldn�t say we�re friends either.
�Yeah,� I say with a sigh for added effect, �but he can take care of himself�it�s a little comforting.�
Adel nods slightly in understanding and I manage a slight smile. There�s been a rough spot or two (and a potential rough spot or two left), but things have still managed to work out according to plan--for now.
