[An edge of concern has started to seep into his voice, as a slight chill tinges the air. Had Sousuke really forgotten? He wouldn't. Sousuke never forgets anything. What's going on?]
No one's messed with my memories! How could they even do that?!
[ you know, if this were any other pair of friends, they'd realize the collateral damage they're causing, but right now, Sousuke is so focused on Rin, he can't. there's a static charge in the air that's starting to slowly build up ]
[ and there's a crack of lightning and wow they should really start paying attention to their surroundings but that's less important ]
That's just... even more pointless! You just found out about my shoulder and--
[ and with that, the wind dies down a bit, the static dies as sousuke thinks about what this could mean. rin is two years ahead? of him? whatever that means... but a lot can change in two years ]
[That question alone makes Rin freeze up, reluctant to answer it. A soft downpour begins to fall from the storm they've whipped up, although the melancholy drizzle doesn't suit the angry clouds that produced it. It's not like things aren't getting better, they are! Just... not as fact as Rin wishes they were.]
... you're still in therapy.
But you said it's feeling stronger than it had been.
[Probably because Sousuke is no longer swimming on it.]
[ oh, that's... something that sousuke isn't surprised to hear. he expected it, but it's still sobering to hear. his part of the wind starts to die down, but the chill remains ]
[This time, Rin actually acknowledges the rain they're caught in the middle of. There's probably a dryer place to have this conversation. Though he's also starting to suspect there's something odd about this weather and how it seems to almost... respond to what they're feeling.
He doesn't like it at all. Especially since he doesn't want Sousuke to know that he's unhappy things haven't healed all the way yet. It's so much easier when these conversations are via snail mail.
Rin tries to force more assurance into his tone, but it falters a little.]
Y-Yeah, it's great progress! You'll be back to the water in no time at this rate!
[The last part does sound more confident than the first since hope is something Rin still holds steadfastly. It's enough to chase a way a bit of that lasting chill.]
[ Dryer? Maybe, but all the same at least the weather is thematically important and probably appeals to the Rin's shoujo heart deep down in side. Though, now that things have at least settled down, Sousuke is glancing up and finally notices the weather changes. ]
Yeah... progress. Any progress is good progress, right?
[ He sounds a little defeated, but not enough to sound like he's disappointed that he hasn't made a full recovery. He knew the risks in choosing to swim for that final year. He doesn't regret the choice at all. But he does at least want his shoulder to not be in constant pain. ]
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[An edge of concern has started to seep into his voice, as a slight chill tinges the air. Had Sousuke really forgotten? He wouldn't. Sousuke never forgets anything. What's going on?]
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Rin, we haven't even finished regionals and you're already trying out for the national team?
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Ehhhh? Regionals were two years ago!
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What the hell?!
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[And where the hell did this sudden (and incredibly localized) snowstorm come from?]
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[ that wind picks up a bit more, making this localized snowstorm just a bit chillier ]
Something's obviously going on here.
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[This time the snowy wind rips through a nearby tree, making its branches rattle loudly and practically slamming against a window like hail.]
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[ you know, if this were any other pair of friends, they'd realize the collateral damage they're causing, but right now, Sousuke is so focused on Rin, he can't. there's a static charge in the air that's starting to slowly build up ]
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I don't know! How are we even here? If they could just snatch us from anywhere in the world, what's to stop them from messing with our heads?
[But why to Sousuke and not to him? And why only two years? What would be the point? None of this is adding up.]
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That's just... even more pointless! You just found out about my shoulder and--
[ and with that, the wind dies down a bit, the static dies as sousuke thinks about what this could mean. rin is two years ahead? of him? whatever that means... but a lot can change in two years ]
You said... two years, right?
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Yeah, that's how much they took from you. I'm going to track down whatever son of a bitch is responsible for this and ring their throat!
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[ reaching forward to grab Rin by his shoulders ]
Rin... my shoulder...?
[ he lets the question hang in the air, hoping that he doesn't have to finish it ]
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... you're still in therapy.
But you said it's feeling stronger than it had been.
[Probably because Sousuke is no longer swimming on it.]
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I... Ok, that's still good, yeah?
[ what is swimming on your shoulder ]
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He doesn't like it at all. Especially since he doesn't want Sousuke to know that he's unhappy things haven't healed all the way yet. It's so much easier when these conversations are via snail mail.
Rin tries to force more assurance into his tone, but it falters a little.]
Y-Yeah, it's great progress! You'll be back to the water in no time at this rate!
[The last part does sound more confident than the first since hope is something Rin still holds steadfastly. It's enough to chase a way a bit of that lasting chill.]
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Yeah... progress. Any progress is good progress, right?
[ He sounds a little defeated, but not enough to sound like he's disappointed that he hasn't made a full recovery. He knew the risks in choosing to swim for that final year. He doesn't regret the choice at all. But he does at least want his shoulder to not be in constant pain. ]
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Also, Sousuke's focus on progress manages to redirect his thoughts to where they need to be. He nods firmly.]
Yeah, definitely! I was looking forward to seeing things for myself. You suck at describing things over mail.
[Wait. He still hasn't cleared up why Sousuke doesn't know any of this.]
Anyway, we need to find out why you don't remember any of this and see if there's anyone here who can help fix that.
[Because that's probably more productive than screaming at Sousuke when he really wants to scream at whoever did this to him.]
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Well, you know words aren't really my strong point.
[ but he lets out another frustrated sigh at that ]
If you say it's happened, I believe you. But for me, it hasn't yet.
[ that totally makes sense, right? ]
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[ Rin quirks a hesitant smile at Sousuke's reply. ]
They really aren't.
And we'll figure this out. After all, there's nothing the two of us can't do when we're together.
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Yeah, you got that right.