themortalhalf: ([Shaken] ♞ easier said than done)
Shinjiro Aragaki (荒垣 真次郎) ([personal profile] themortalhalf) wrote in [community profile] compnetwork2012-10-22 06:46 pm

[Accidental Voice/Video ->Text; Backdated to Morning]

[The feed begins with noise.

It's sharp, sudden. No video, just the sound of something being roughly rummaged through, with no apparent concern about being quiet or subtle about the affair, before it's shoved away across some surface—falling. Hitting the floor. A box, maybe, with something in it.

Then, a voice: tense, frustrated, uneven, breathing rapid, shallow, and unsteady, words strained and laced with panic.]


Dammit.

Where did—

[More noise.

Then, abruptly, the video feed flickers to life. There's a glimpse of a hand touching the screen, shaking, before the device is quickly shoved away. It slides along the surface of an apparent desk, catching a brief glimpse of a ceiling as it tumbles onto the floor, landing not far away from a cardboard box and a beat-up looking radio. The room it lies in is one dimly lit—the only light provided is due to the streaks of sunlight peeking in from the gaps in the curtain and blind-covered window. Makes it hard to discern much in the way of detail, but it's enough to make out a bed shoved at an odd, jutting angle—nearly shoved up against the closet—with tangled covers. A sign of some sort in front of the long curtain that's covering (as anyone familiar with the layout of the apartments might deduce) the entrance to the balcony, and then, finally, an obscured half-view of the desk shoved against a door. There's more movement off camera, sounds of a drawer being pulled open and gone through, until, finally, there's a quieter sound—perhaps of a lid popping open and its contents retrieved— followed by a period of silence.

Not long afterward, Shinjiro finally steps into view, crossing the room and sliding slowly down onto his bed.]


Shit. Can't even—

[He looks down then, eyes settling on the COMP on the floor. He stares at it for a few moments, grimacing, before standing up again, movement unsteady, reaching down to swipe it up off the floor. If he notices the feed is still recording, he doesn't show it, and the feed, after a moment, cuts off.

Then, a few minutes later, a message:]


[Failed Filter/Private Message to the P3 cast]

i dont know where you all are but get back home and stay the hell inside

just do it alright
greatseal: (sunset train)

[action]

[personal profile] greatseal 2012-10-24 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
Tell me why you're afraid to let me in.

[Because this is different from the last time. This isn't his guilt building to an unbearable level because of the date on the calendar. Something is frightening him, has rattled him until he's acting erratic and completely unlike his usual self. He hasn't even articulated a good reason for her to stay away. Just that she should.]

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[personal profile] fracta_anima 2012-10-24 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
[And with that one little note from Shinji the normally cheerful girl is in full Field Leader Mode.]

What's wrong? D:
greatseal: (all I could)

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[personal profile] greatseal 2012-10-24 07:11 am (UTC)(link)
[She slips to the ground and leans back against the door as well, letting only the piece of wood stand between them. Like a dramatic scene from an anime or a meaningful photograph. Except this was reality, and he won't open the door.]

You're not crazy. Why do you think that?
greatseal: (serious)

[personal profile] greatseal 2012-10-24 07:58 am (UTC)(link)
It's not just you. They don't know what's causing it, but other people are acting strangely, too.

[So, it's not his fault. Even locking her out when he's supposed to trust her isn't his fault. It just makes it harder for her to help.]
risetocaesar: (Evoker.)

[Voice]

[personal profile] risetocaesar 2012-10-24 01:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Aki hesitates to respond for a moment, the change in Shinji's voice clearly audible and, in its own right, alarming.]

You know that if you're in danger and I can do something to help, that if I don't, if something happens to you... I'll never be able to forgive myself.

If you tell me what's going on, and I know you're okay, then fine. I'll listen.
greatseal: (unimpressed)

[personal profile] greatseal 2012-10-24 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
None of that is a reason for you to lock me out.
greatseal: (uncertainty)

[personal profile] greatseal 2012-10-25 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
Of course not. Would you want to leave me if I were sick?

[Try and think about how this looks from her perspective for a minute, Shinji. Him admitting any of those things isn't going to make her want to go inside and comfort him any less.]
greatseal: (huh?)

[personal profile] greatseal 2012-10-25 06:46 am (UTC)(link)
[...?]

It's in my apartment... Why?
greatseal: (down)

[personal profile] greatseal 2012-10-25 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[She's not sure she likes the implication behind it, but if it will help her get through the door, she'll do it.]

Okay. I'll be right back.

[And she heads off. It'll only take a minute before she's back.]
greatseal: (sympathy)

[personal profile] greatseal 2012-10-25 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[Minako meanwhile doesn't believe that anything will happen herself, so it's easy to agree.]

All right.

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[personal profile] fracta_anima 2012-10-26 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
I don't need to but i will anyway, Mister. B|

N. the streets. people down here need help. ruok?
greatseal: (peering)

[personal profile] greatseal 2012-10-26 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
[She slips through the door as soon as it opens, moving immediately to hug him. She doesn't let it linger long enough for him to be uncomfortable though, and pulls back to check him over.]

Are you feeling okay physically? [It's already obvious that his mental state is a mess, but she's not sure if there's pain or nausea to compound it somehow. He looks like a wreck regardless.]
risetocaesar: (Moonlight.)

[Voice]

[personal profile] risetocaesar 2012-10-26 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
[Aki grits his teeth as he listens. Despite being his best friend, dealing with Shinjiro is always so damn frustrating. Both of them are stubborn, well-practiced in holding their ground come hell or high water. It's always made for a lot of headbutting between the two of them.]

I'm going to find Miki, but don't think I'm done with you.

[The fact that Shinjiro isn't exactly being forthcoming with answers only makes him worry more. Like hell he's going to let you get yourself killed, even to ensure the safety of others. Things might not be that dire just yet, but he honestly wouldn't be surprised. Shinji always wants to handle things on his own, without telling anyone else what he's up to.

Aki wasn't very fond of how that turned out last time.]


Nobody's dying, though. Not today.

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