[ The lack of cajoling from Yuuji at that teasing comment by the co-worker is indication itself that something isn't quite right. When the other boy is quiet, that's when Megumi gets worried. Though he's focused on leading them towards the Enma offices, he steals occasional glances at Yuuji, monitoring his condition. He looks quite dazed, and that's a terrible sign. When the boy speaks, that confirms it for him.
An anxiety sets in now, and it shows on Megumi's face, eyes widening as his brows relax. Yuuji's a special case - he's had the experience of a malevolent entity living inside him, and it's unpredictable how he would respond to this level of malicious crused energy. One of Megumi's fears from back when they were alive sets in now - If Yuuji were to lose himself, could he come back?
It frustrates him that there's nothing that he can do. He doesn't know how useful this will be, but ... ]
Focus on my voice. [ He'll try to be a grounding presence, a point of focus to keep Yuuji's consciousness from slipping. Megumi's hand slides down from where it was grabbing the other boy's arm and he finds Yuuji's fingers, taking his hand, giving him a firm but affectionate squeeze.
Talking. Will talking help? Though, he might only be considering this as a strategy because he wants to keep Yuuji talking. He needs that constant reassurance that he hasn't lost his friend. ]
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An anxiety sets in now, and it shows on Megumi's face, eyes widening as his brows relax. Yuuji's a special case - he's had the experience of a malevolent entity living inside him, and it's unpredictable how he would respond to this level of malicious crused energy. One of Megumi's fears from back when they were alive sets in now - If Yuuji were to lose himself, could he come back?
It frustrates him that there's nothing that he can do. He doesn't know how useful this will be, but ... ]
Focus on my voice. [ He'll try to be a grounding presence, a point of focus to keep Yuuji's consciousness from slipping. Megumi's hand slides down from where it was grabbing the other boy's arm and he finds Yuuji's fingers, taking his hand, giving him a firm but affectionate squeeze.
Talking. Will talking help? Though, he might only be considering this as a strategy because he wants to keep Yuuji talking. He needs that constant reassurance that he hasn't lost his friend. ]
Was it difficult to ... get that sword?