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[dereban]

[ It had been a complete accident.

The fact that she was now at his bedside just waiting for him to wake up after getting hit hard in the head was definitely not a part of today's plans for her, but he seemed to be relatively fine otherwise.

So now all she could do, really, was wait. ]

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[dereban]

[ Inaba's always had a keen eye for these sorts of things - after all, she'd dealt with possession for quite some time, both back home and at the Foundation as well, so seeing that his eyes looked different than usual and the phrasing... she certainly can't help but be a little nervous and wary. ]

Is it really that strange?

[spacialeyes]

Typically, I observe you from many angles at once- Except in Yuuto’s memory. And this does not feel to be a memory.

[A point he proves to himself by putting a hand to his head, where Yuuto had hit it.]

… I won’t waste “time” and pretend to be Yuuto. You are too perceptive to fall for that kind of act.

[dereban]

... I'm not sure I like the thought of being watched, you know.

[ But the fact that he's already noted that she's perceptive is already extremely telling. ]

Are you going to properly introduce yourself, then?

[spacialeyes]

Watching is about all that I do.

[He bows his head, though perhaps not as low as Yuuto would.]

I am the Spacetime Kami. It would seem this body was hurt and requires a longer time to recover.

[dereban]

... you don't have a proper name?

[ This is certainly a strange conversation to be having, but it isn't a surprise to her. ]

And more importantly, do you enjoy just... watching?

[spacialeyes]

I don't dislike it. As an omnipotent concept, it is my only option. Even now, 'I' am not my full self as I visit you.

[He ignores her question about a name, since he isn't sure how to answer.]

Creating 'Yuuto' was an experiment.

[dereban]

I see. Even if this is just a piece of yourself... it is still you.

[...]

Did you get what you were looking for out of it?

[spacialeyes]

[The kami seems to contemplate this for a second, glancing at Inaba and then abruptly turning away, before he nods.]

... I believe it has been a successful experiment, complications aside.

[dereban]

Complica-- hey, why are you turning away from me?

[spacialeyes]

Would you prefer that I stared? Do I not look at you enough?

[dereban]

Are you an idiot? You're an idiot, aren't you? I would at least like to be looked at when I'm spoken to.

Or what, do you not like looking at me, Jikuu-san?

[ literally calling him Spacetime-san ]

[spacialeyes]

It is an unnecessary and dangerous complication to do so.

[dereban]

Dangerous how?

[spacialeyes]

Yuuto’s memories of you are coloured with a strong bias, unsuitable for a kami.

[dereban]

He might be biased, but I don't think it's unsuitable. If you don't like it, you don't have to share the same feelings as him, you know.

[spacialeyes]

[He sighs, knowing that the elaboration will give away his problem.]

But I do share Yuuto’s feelings. He is as much a part of me as I am a part of him.

[dereban]

Ehh... is that how it works? Then I want you to look at me properly even more, now.

[spacialeyes]

[He sighs and looks towards her- and over her shoulder.]

Happy?

[dereban]

Why are you being so difficult.

[ She's just going to grab his face with both of her hands so that she can properly move his face over to actually look at her. ]

[spacialeyes]

Guue- [And despite his efforts to keep a straight and neutral expression, he can't help but fluster slightly.] ... Ha- Happy now?

[dereban]

A little.

[ She'll let go of his face, smiling a bit mischievously. ]

You made a cute noise and expression, so it was worth it.

[spacialeyes]

Those are not good things for a kami. This is why I said the experiment was dangerous.

[dereban]

You have a bad sense of judgement. I think it's perfectly fine.

[...]

I'm not saying that out of bias, on the record. Emotions are the most powerful thing in the world. And besides, it isn't as if you're in any danger if I tease you a little bit.

[spacialeyes]

It is more difficult to make impartial judgments when you have developed favorites. Giratou stands testament to that folly.

[He’s gradually averting his gaze again.]

Power isn’t necessary a good thing.

[dereban]

I know that.

[ As someone who is been in both of those spots. ]

But there's no judgment that needs to be made right now. And more importantly. Are you really going to be doing that again...? Is it really that difficult to just look at me? What are you, a hormonal teenager who can't control their own emotions while talking with someone?

I'm not going to bite, you know.