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video; some action in the end

[The video option of the transmission will be used as an exhausted and sweaty individual will appear upon the screen. The first thing everyone will notice is the distance between the individual and the device used to transmit messages, it was clear that he was extremely close to the device as his hand is currently holding onto the top of the object for dear life -- he was using the phone booth as a way to keep himself steady and was currently having a difficult time breathing. He is rapidly breathing in and out, as though each breath might be his last. His gaze will look weak. It was clear that he was having a difficult time using the device as his focus does not seem, well, very focused. Actually, he is still wondering if the device was even working...

Once he was able to calm his breathing and uneasiness, he will offer a weak, but polite smile. It was clear from his gaze that he was currently helpless as he was in a later stage of the withdrawal sickness.]

Good evening. I apologize for unexpectedly taking much of your time by transmitting this message, but...I do not believe I will be able to speak at a more convenient time. [A short pause as he felt the dizziness take him over again. His smile will weaken even more as he takes another step closer to the device. At this rate, it feels as though he will lose his consciousness soon.] My name is Soushi Miketsukami. It has been almost three weeks ever since I have arrived to this... [He is still uncertain over if he was in a new country or city or continent all together.] ....quaint city. I am certain many of you are in the same predicament as myself. It is the reason that motivated me to finally speak because I wish to trade information....if you would like....

[But first, he needs to loosen a button from his white dress shirt. He really was feeling sick and even hot.]

How much has been found out over the situation? Like the reason for our sudden arrival? Or even the location of our current whereabouts? It is to my understanding that we were told over our mission was to be affectionate towards one another. Other information was not disclosed.... [And the nauseousness will return as he stops speaking for a moment, using his other hand to hold his head. How was he even able to stand after speaking so much? Much less get out of bed enough to leave his apartment, find a phone booth, and speak.] ...if you have any information to offer, then, if it is within your desire to share your knowledge, then I will be heavily indebted to you....especially if it will be the key needed to return home. [...] There is someone I need to return to...any help will truly....indeed....be greatly appreciated.... [Again, his expression will look a touch bit desperate, anxious, and lonely as he says the next line:] ...even if I do not deserve such a luxury....

[After a long pause as he ponders over his words, he will return his attention to the video transmission as he closes his eyes. Please pretend he is bowing!]

...thank you for your time....

[The transmission will end soon after.]

[And if anyone was out and about in the late evening hours, they will soon find a fallen individual, wearing a white kimono that happens to have nine tails and a pair of fox ears, on the ground as he has finally passed out from his current exhaustion and advanced withdrawal symptoms. Will you help him?]

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[This guy is in seriously bad shape, Shinju thinks immediately upon seeing the video. The man on the screen doesn't look injured, but he must be seriously ill. Is he one of the ones who wanted to "test" the effects of not doing what they were asked? ... he knew it was a bad idea.

Shinju looks near-alarmed as he answers the video, trying to keep himself from shouting. He gets worried about strangers easily enough when they're healthy.]

Hey--where are you?

[The question was simple enough. If he was under normal circumstances, then he would have replied without any trouble, but it was not the case at the time. He will take the time to observe his current surroundings, realizing more and more that he hasn't left the area while having a difficult time finding an answer to the other individual's question. Where was he?]

...I believe....I am outside, at one of the phone booths out of the apartment buildings. [But which one. He will begin to reach for the key in one of his pockets.] I'm from room 4-08....I don't remember the name of the building.... [He will lower his head as he begins to feel weaker.] ....was it Saeng Song....? [At this point, he was asking more to himself than to the other individual.]

[It's clear the other man isn't about to get any better nor be able to tell him much more about his location. Shinju will just have to find him. He can tell that at this point time is of the essence.]

Try to sit down and stay awake. I'll be right there. [He hopes.

The feed ends as he rushes out of first apartment building, looking around in the hopes of spotting the white clothing Soushi was wearing. It was lucky he wasn't clad in darker colors, at least.]

....I'll do my utmost to do so...

[And even though the video feed was turned off, Soushi does not seem to notice as he continues to stare hazily at the device in front of him. Did the other boy disappear? It will take him a way to realize that the video feed was over. His hands will remain on top of the phone booth along with his other hand holding onto the side of the item now as he tries to rest his body onto the small wall next to him.

A sigh will escape as he felt the wall soothing as its temperature contrasted with his own. It really did feel nice to the touch. He would have fallen asleep and fallen to his knees if he could, but he had made a promise, so he was fighting with all of his might to remain awake.]

...I only hope I will be able to keep my promise...

[He will remove himself from the wall and hold onto the wall instead. His legs will look shaky by the time the boy arrives to his side. Once he felt a pair of footsteps heading in his direction, he will turn to them with mismatched eyes and a polite smile.]

......thank you....for offering your assistance.... [He will take another deep breath, in order, to keep himself from breathing so heavily.] I, too, kept my word....I haven-- [And that was all he could say before feeling the weight of his legs disappear as he loses his balance.]

[It's lucky that he's so close by; he manages to find the man leaning against the wall of the phone booth within a couple of minutes, much to his relief. Now the problem is... how exactly is he going to help?]

Hey--! [He calls to him before he reaching him, to make sure Soushi was aware of his approach.

When the other man loses his balance, Shinju moves to catch him, though he can't stay standing very long and falls to one knee. He wasn't in the best shape himself, though unlike Soushi, it didn't have anything to do with the strange city they'd been brought to; he was still recovering from an injury he sustained back home.]

H-hey, are you still awake?

[There will be some silence at Soushi's end as he slowly opens his eyes. It was interesting for him to slowly notice that he hasn't hit the ground just yet. A piece of him was expecting it until he finally took notice of a hand holding onto him. Ah, someone was helping him.]

...thank you very much....

[It was all his mind could come up with as a response because he could not quite catch what the question was. He was close between the two lines of going to sleep and remaining conscious. Soushi was somehow determine to try and remain awake though.]

...I wish to drink some coffee.....there should be some in my room. I'm from room....four SS.... [No. No. That was his true home's room number.] Allow me to find the key....it should be in my pocket.... [He'll being to reach the key in his pockets until he finds it and his gloved hand offers it as he trembles.] ....is the room number there? I believe it is....there are numbers on it.....yes, I believe so..... [He will continue to speak under his breath as ways to keep himself animated.]

[Shinju takes the key to read it, not daring to let go with his other arm. 4-08, the same building and floor he is. That's lucky.

As much as he wants to take Soushi to the hospital, there's no way he'll be able to make it there alone. Normally he'd try to seek out help, but he thinks that maybe... maybe since this is from a lack of touch, it's something he can actually take care of himself...?]

Listen... I can take you to your room, but I need you to try to get on your feet, okay? I'll help you up.

[Soushi will continue to speak under his breath until he heard the other boy's request for him. It will take him some time to let the information sink in, but once it does he will nod his head in confirmation.]

...understood...

[Slowly, carefully, and using all of his might to remove his mind out of the fog of sickness to try and get up to his feet. His determination in not having the other boy do most of the work was his current desire. The only reason he is allowing the assistance because he truly felt as though he needed it. Once he was up on his feet, he will begin to feel unsteady, but places a firm hand on the wall as a way to help him.]

...do you know where I live? I believe it might be best if we quickly find a place to rest before trying to take the stairs. [All said in a form of a suggestion, of course. He wasn't entirely certain if the other boy will be able to help him up as he might be taller than him. He was six foot and three inches tall. He was usually the tallest of all of the residents back in Maison de Ayakashi.]

[At a mere five-eight, Shinju is noticeably shorter than Soushi, but he'll do his best anyway. He nods to both the question and the suggestion.]

Building 1, right? I live on the same floor. We can stop for a moment when we reach the common room--there are plenty of couches and things in there.

[He pauses for a moment, glancing towards the apartment buildings. It's hard to make out in the dark, but...]

Wait... maybe we won't have to take stairs. There are walkways between the buildings on the fourth floor. Let's use the elevator in the building 2 instead. [The realization is a relief. Stairs would have been a huge obstacle.] We can still pause to rest there, but we won't have to worry about stairs, at least.

[At the explanation over resting in the common place before heading to the elevators of the second floor to head to the first floor will have Soushi to nod his head. He had all forgotten over the elevators.]

...it sounds like a grand idea, sir. [He will smile in approval over his plan.] Yes. You're quite ingenious and observant. I had forgotten over that detail... [All said in a weak tone, but he was trying to remain awake. So very hard.]

...excuse me, if I am allowed to ask.... [His polite smile will appear as he begins to move forward, so he didn't have to drag him to the next building.] ...what is your name?

[He smiles a little, a bit sheepish, but his concern for Soushi wins out over being pleased by the flattery. He keeps moving with him, but at a slow pace.]

My name is Shinju Gouka. Don't worry about being so formal with me--you can just call me Shinju. You said your name was Soushi, right?

[He hopes the conversation will help keep the taller man awake until they can get into his room...]

Correct.

[He will try to follow the conversation as best as he can, but with having a fever, light-headed, and just feeling entirely weak while watching the world spin will be a difficult task. Even so, his guilt over having someone helping him is easily winning over the sickness. Well, as best as it could...]

My name is Soushi, and my surname is Miketsukami. [Take a step forward. Walk. Try to keep his balance and most of his weight against the other boy. Oh, and think of ways to add to the conversation. Anything will do.] You may call me whichever you like, Gou--Shinju-san.

[Concentrating on walking, keeping his balance, and remaining awake, Soushi will continue to do what he was doing before.]

...where are you from? [No, he needs to be more precise with his words.] What is your country of origin known as?

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action -- if this is all right? let me know if otherwise! c:

action -- sure. i don't mind at all. C:

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