you can hate me, after you pay me

[akisazame]

[Belkend was supposed to be a simple job. Although Sync was assigned to him as his partner--as it had been ever since Luke's 'miraculous' escape--Guy had found a pocket of time for himself. Take a walk along the port to clear his head, think over on the next course of action to take. What he hadn't expected was a surprise encounter with his friends.

Maybe it was 'former' friends, judging by their reactions. Guy couldn't say he blamed them. If someone close to him had pulled such a stunt, he'd find it hard to forgive.

Breathing heavily, he slumped against the alley's wall. Shaking them off his trail was harder than he thought it'd be. Guy ran a hand over his face, winced at the sting the various cuts across his face gave. No healers were allowed to see him on the God General's ship. He'd been half-afraid that Van would kill him on the spot, but, as he guessed, the man still had a soft spot for him. Being on a leash was better than being dead.

In any case, that was a close call. He can't afford to cross swords with them again, or to see the look on Luke's face.]

Stupid... [He pinches the bridge of his nose, trying to concentrate. Sync was still in the city. If they found him or if Sync thought he ran off on his own...] I got to head back.

[The ship, though not the most welcoming or the safest place to be, was the most cautious move he could think of.]

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[When it came down to it, he really couldn't give even his half best against Guy. The others were more practical or capable but Luke could only think that it was all too stupid. They couldn't fight their friend. And after enough shouting about it with them, he got them to back off looking for Guy and let him handle it.

Maybe he can get Guy away now. But whatever he does, Guy is hurt and all he can think about is will the God Generals take care of him? Is he fending for himself? Will Master Van make sure he's okay?

Luke comes to a halt, panting. Where had he gone? He navigates around piles of cargo and boxes until he spies him. The smile that hits his face in a wave of relief can't be helped.]

Guy! Damn, you're fast! You- [Ah. He's more beat up than Luke thought.] -You idiot!