Right after trial, Week 4, 8:30ish PM

[dhaosu]

[ A tad bit later, Dhaos had finished up taking care of some business and he wanted to visit Urashima, hence why, he had arranged the meeting. The room... unfortunately is a lot more messier than he likes.

Papers are strewn everywhere, with a multitude of crazy diagrams, and extensive notes on people during trial. So he just, moves most of them to one corner once he steps in, and then he seats himself down. ]

I apologize for the mess. However, if it were possible, I suppose I ... wished to simply speak with you. It is just about the situation... all of it.

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[minogame]

( It isn't that Urashima is oblivious to the idea of large numbers of people dying. He's head the stories from other spirits, even if he himself has been sheltered for all of his life. Massacres, mass suicides, famine, disease-- he's definitely heard of the stories and so it isn't like he's surprised by Dhaos' story but it doesn't make it hurt any less.

He tries his best-- he really does-- to keep his face straight and as neutral as he possibly can. He tries his best to emulate his older brothers who are always so strong and mature even when the worst of news is delivered to them. He never smiles, immediately realizing what a serious topic this is so he doesn't have to worry about his expression betraying him but it's the little things that give him away like the way his hands squeeze Dhaos' a little tighter and his eyes give away everything. He understands how cruel people can be. He's sympathetic to Dhaos' cause. And he's so sad and upset because none of it is fair. )

I'm sorry. ( That humans have been cruel to Dhaos. ) It isn't fair.

( And he reaches out to wrap his arms around Dhaos' neck in a hug, )

I think you're kind. So kind, it isn't fair how cruel they were to you.

[dhaosu]

[ Dhaos pays attention to Urashima as he speaks, as the painful memories resurface anew. At the very least, he knew the other listens intently, from his actions and those eyes.

When Urashima hugs him, his mind goes blank for a moment, as he didn't expect it. His hands tremble, along with the rest of himself at Urashima's actions and words. When's the last time someone hugged him? It must have been whilst he was still oh-so-very young. When's the last time someone bothered to listen to his reasons for why he disliked humans?

Never.

And saying something like that?

Dhaos' hands hover, uncertain, until moving to encircle the other a bit. How can he even begin to explain how much this means to him?

He tries to say something, and manages to get out Urashima's name. The rest doesn't come and he hopes that will have to do for now. ]