[ in light of the trial ending, ichiban hasn't made it very far from the conference hall. he's sitting in the mess hall, though not on one of the benches; he's on the floor, back against one of the walls. in his right hand, he grips his shirts soaked with eunhyuk's blood, staring at them like they'll give him answers if he concentrates long enough.
Probably not a big surprise at this point, but I'm kinda used to washing blood outta my clothes. [ small laugh ] But if you've got tips, I'm not gonna turn 'em down.
[ and then, a shake of his head ] You did most of the heavy lifting, I was just there as insurance in case anyone tried to be a little shit.
I've got plenty. [but - no, it's not a surprise, and her lips twitch a little. not quite a smile, but it's something.]
... I understand, really. I hate to be scrutinized like that as well. But I was not going to allow Viktor's killer to go free. [...] You said that he reminded you of someone.
...yeah. The man I considered my brother was really sick when he was born. He pulled through the worst of it as a baby, but the condition meant he was never able to walk. For a lot of my teen years up until I was in my mid-20s, I was basically his carer—I acted as his legs.
From the very first day we were here, before Viktor was able to get his crutch back with the rest of our stuff... seeing him kinda reminded me of all the time I spent with the young master way back when, heh.
People don't do that. [sorry, she has such a terrible view of humanity,] There are so few people that hold out their hands with no expectation in return.
Haha... I never had a family growing up. I was raised on the kindness of other people. If I don't pay it forward, then what kinda message would that send to the people who raised me when they didn't have to?
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she slows.]
... Don't just sit there like that. [come on, buddy.]
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[ eunhyuk was his roommate... ]
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... I don't want to go to mine either [a slow exhale.] Stand up. Come on.
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Should probably toss these in the wash, at least.
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... Thank you for offering your help earlier.
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[ and then, a shake of his head ] You did most of the heavy lifting, I was just there as insurance in case anyone tried to be a little shit.
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... I understand, really. I hate to be scrutinized like that as well. But I was not going to allow Viktor's killer to go free. [...] You said that he reminded you of someone.
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From the very first day we were here, before Viktor was able to get his crutch back with the rest of our stuff... seeing him kinda reminded me of all the time I spent with the young master way back when, heh.
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... You are a good person, Ichiban.
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C'mon, don't flatter me. I was just using my experience to help a guy out.
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she opens her mouth - and then closes it, adjusting the collar around her neck.]
Like I said. Good person.
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[ we are at the laundry room now! ichiban goes over to a sink to start rinsing what he can, starting with his poor white undershirt... ]
All right, what's your secret intel on bloodstain removal?