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[There is a very young boy sitting on a tree stump with a pair of scissors in hand a broken mirror resting on his lap. What may strike someone odd could be the fact the boy looks somewhat thin (a little starved, even- I mean look at that ribcage) or maybe it could be that his hair, a very pretty light blonde color, is so long that it pools around his feet and the stump itself.

A pair of wings, white with blue tips, poke out from in between long locks of hair. It looks like he is getting ready to give himself a haircut with the way he's looking at himself in the mirror and how he's holding those scissors to his hair.]

One less thing to worry about...

Player Name: Lassie
Are you new?: Y, very much so.
Character Name: (Real) Fai
Character Fandom: Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles

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[He can't help but stare at his brother out of the corner of his eye for a moment as he cries and holds on to him, trying to steady his mind and at least focus for just a moment.

This... truly is his brother--his twin brother. Though small, fragile and weak, he can now tell that much with what little focus he's forcing himself to have while the rest of his mind races for answers. This is no clone, not a fake. This is Fai. The real Fai. How this is the real Fai? He doesn't know, but he isn't going to complain or question it. Perhaps later, but not now.

His wish has finally been granted.

His eyes begin to water and he quickly wraps his arms around the small child, one hand coming to rest on his head and the other on his back as he holds him close.]

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[He clutched at the fabric of Yuui's shirt, not wanting to let go for anything- not yet. Honestly while he had pictured the day he could hug his brother again no amount of imagining it could live up to this moment right now. It was nothing like he had expected it to be and that was alright.

Shoulder still shaking, his little wings fluttering and disrupting long locks of hair, he pulls away just enough to look at Yuui. He kept his grip on his shirt, as if he let go Yuui would disappear. Tear streaks outlined his face, but despite that he managed a smile for him. Releasing one hand he reached up to touch Yuui's cheek.]

You've grown up.

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[Yuui fears just the same, that if he were to let Fai go he would disappear before his very eyes. So when Fai pulls away, he's a little reluctant and scared relax his hold, but he does. Still, his arms remain wrapped around him too keep him in his grasp.

Fai may find that Yuui's cheeks are just as wet as his own. The tears won't stop overflowing, he can't stop them, he can't escape them after holding them in for so long.

"You've grown up."

His heart pangs with guilt.

Unable to find any words to say, he simply nods and puts on a forced smile to try and match his brother's. Inwardly, he's in pain, the guilt of his past choice slowly eating away at him the more he stares at his brother's degenerated face, cheek bones and all so visible, and repeats his words to himself in his head.

I've only grown because I sacrificed you to free myself.]

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[His hand still on his cheek he rubs his thumb over those tear streaks, a poor attempt to wipe his face clean. Fai may have been given a change of clothes and looked a little less on the verge of death before his fall, but he was still covered in dirt. It was caked under his nails and if given a bath he'd probably come out two tones lighter.

Oh well. Fai's smile disappeared briefly as he considered something. His gaze moved away from Yuui's as he scanned the ground for something.]

Ah... Yuui?

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[While the younger boy looks around, Yuui raises a hand and wipes off Fai's forehead as best he can with his sleeve. It doesn't do much good but he gets some of the dirt off. Then he wipes his own eyes and follows his brother's gaze and scans the ground for whatever he happens to be searching for.]

What is it?

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Ah! [He spots the scissors, half hidden by his hair and holds them up for Yuui to see with a big smile. His cheeks flush dusty pink as he looks at his brother abashedly.]

Can you cut my hair?

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[He blinks but smiles a bit more softly and with less force and nods. He thinks of when he asked King Ashura-o the same thing but quickly waves that memory off and takes the scissors.]

Yes, I can. But perhaps we should do it indoors, where it's warmer and less windy. [Not that it's a tornado outside but it just makes things easier. Plus, he has to make sure he stays warm] There's a building not too far from here that accepts strangers without a home, so I've heard.

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Alright. [He smiles again, mirroring Yuui's softer one.] Do you think they might have more... clothes there too? [At the mention of wind he remembered that all he was wearing was a pair of pants... how long had it been since he experienced warmth?

He was starting to get excited by the idea. Maybe they had blankets... and pillows...

Then his stomach rumbled loudly and a nearby bird flew away because of it (probably). Fai's face flushed and he sighed. He really needed to calm down.]

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I don't see why they wouldn't. Once we get you inside and clean you up we'll find you something to wear.

[He lets out a light chuckle when his tummy growls and pets the younger boy's head gently. Who can blame him for being so excited about these things? After being trapped in a place filled with nothing but death and a cold breeze for who knows how long.... these things were something he had dreamed of too when he was trapped in that tower as a child.

It all was like an unreachable dream back then... but now he's going to make sure Fai gets it all. He wants him to be happy.] We'll get you something to eat too.

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[With his free hand he pushes away some of his own hair from his face, now entertaining the thought of a bath too now. Warmth, food, clothes, hot water... While he still had about a hundred other questions pertaining to this place and why he was here (after all he was sure he was supposed to be dead to ensure Yuui's survival-- and yet here he was alive along with a much older Yuui. Who would have thought it possible?) he knew he could ask these questions later after his more basic needs were satisfied.]

Have you eaten yet? [His wings twitch and Fai remembers their presence now. Another question to ask later.]

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[Before he answers Fai's question, he hands the boy back his scissors then loops an arm around his back and the other under his legs and scoops him off his feet. Now with him in his arms, he starts to walk in the direction of the welcome center]

No, I haven't. [He was too focused on finding the source of his brother's magic to do much aside from find out where he is and get all of the necessary information.]

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You should eat too. [It was an obvious statement. Of course Yuui would- could take care of himself. He was older now.

What had his life been like after he left that pit? Had it been a good one? Was he happy?

When picked up he wraps his arms around Yuui's neck, settling his face in the crook of his neck. There was a small part of him that wished he could have grown up with him, but he quelled the thought instantly.]