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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]

I don't think there's anyone in the world who is truly impartial.

[ She sighs. ]

Anyway, we've been talking for a bit without making any food like I said I would. Do you want anything in particular?

[spacialeyes]

[He shakes his head slowly,] I don't have any preference that I am aware of, no. My apologies.

[dereban]

I'll just make whatever, then. You can walk, right?

[ She puts her hand out for him. ]

[spacialeyes]

Yes. [Though he takes her hand anyway and stumbles when getting to his feet. It’s pathetic, he thinks, but he’s also never had a physical body. It feels different to stand on his own compared to remembering how it felt to stand.]

My apologies. I’ll get used to it quickly.

[dereban]

It's okay. Ah... sorry, does it feel weird for you?

[ She instinctively did this while she has her nullification on, after all. ]

I can turn it off real quick.

[spacialeyes]

[Rather than answer, he sort of just

Falls forward

As if unconscious.]

[dereban]

Ah--

[ Okay, immediately turning it off because holy shit? But she is going to attempt to catch him at least, even if he's definitely a bit heavy. ]

H-hey, wake up...

[spacialeyes]

[She gets a tired groan in reply as he begins to wake up.]

Himeko..? Sorry... Were you saying something? I missed it?

[dereban]

...I got my answer, don't worry. I'll keep it 'off' when we need to hold hands.

[spacialeyes]

If you'd rather keep it 'on,' then I can not touch you..? [He's gradually regaining his footing and standing up properly.] My head is ringing. Hm.

[dereban]

Hmm... it isn't as if I'm repulsed by you, but...

[...]

Would you be willing to protect me in its place?

[spacialeyes]

Just what are you planning to cook that you need protection?

[dereban]

Hmm? I wasn't just referring to just 'right now', you know. Besides, you never know what will happen.

[spacialeyes]

Do you not already know the answer to that question?

[dereban]

I don't want to make any assumptions.

[spacialeyes]

[He sighs.] "No matter the time or space, I'll always be there when you need me." Even if your Yuuto disappears, his love and adoration for you will always remain as a part of me. Keeping you safe was always going to be on my mind, whether you asked it or not.

[dereban]

Geez.

[ She mirrors his sigh as she tugs at his arm and pulls him towards the kitchen. ]

...saying it like that is embarrassing.

[spacialeyes]

Your Yuuto is going to be even more embarrassing if he finds out that you didn't know that already.

[dereban]

It's not as if I didn't know it, but you being the one saying it is different...!

[spacialeyes]

How so? You've been fine with me holding onto those feelings until now.

[dereban]

Just because I'm fine with it doesn't mean it doesn't... get to me emotionally, you know. I still see you as still someone different from Yuuto in a lot of ways, even if you do share those similarities.

[spacialeyes]

When he said that you'd be loved for all of space and time, he wasn't lying.

[Perhaps it doesn't seem like a normal way to answer, but it makes sense to the kami.]

Isn't his goal to become the only Spacetime kami?

[dereban]

Still, it feels different.

[ Anyway, she clears her throat as they finally reach the kitchen and she finally lets go. ]

Are you fine with anything...?

[spacialeyes]

Mm. I believe that I should be fine eating any type of food. I do not recall this body having any dietary restrictions.

[dereban]

Anyway, go ahead and just... take a seat in the dining area. It'll take me a bit to make this.