[He grunts as his arm is grabbed. It does look like more of the ground is crumbling.]
F-fine... Let's backtrack and try one of the other paths. There is no greater proof than trial and error! [With that, he spins around to walk back towards the mouth of this hall!]
[There is no way he's letting Byakuya fall. That'd be like murder... He bites back a sigh and follows, looking behind him on occasion to see how fast the floor was crumbling.]
We might run into the vines again. Unless that was just something this place used to chase us into a dead end.
It's hard to say for sure. In any case, it is still best to stay alert for them or any other surprises.
[The floor's crumbling seems to have stopped! And they return to the fork without any trouble.
Well, aside from one that only one of them can see. Byakuya comes to a stop and blinks as a memory phases into his consciousness. He sees a young girl, walking through a labyrinth while holding onto one arm, which has a bleeding wound. It's as if he's seeing her on the screen.
Byakuya practically seizes up, looking surprised as that desperate image remains fresh in his mind.]
[Well, he agreed to let Byakuya lead the way, which was close enough in his book!]
Don't call her a ghost. We don't know enough about her yet. [He grunts defensively. But then yay, he's free! He quickly starts to move out of the vine's range.]
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Only speak if it's absolutely urgent. We can't afford any more distractions.
[With that, he tries stepping forward some more... only for part of the floor ahead of them to suddenly crumble into nothingness.]
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Not that way! [He looks behind him.] Let's go back before we fall!
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F-fine... Let's backtrack and try one of the other paths. There is no greater proof than trial and error! [With that, he spins around to walk back towards the mouth of this hall!]
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We might run into the vines again. Unless that was just something this place used to chase us into a dead end.
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[The floor's crumbling seems to have stopped! And they return to the fork without any trouble.
Well, aside from one that only one of them can see. Byakuya comes to a stop and blinks as a memory phases into his consciousness. He sees a young girl, walking through a labyrinth while holding onto one arm, which has a bleeding wound. It's as if he's seeing her on the screen.
Byakuya practically seizes up, looking surprised as that desperate image remains fresh in his mind.]
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Why did we stop?
[Is there something he's missing?]
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Where is she? Do you see anyone else??
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[This is a little concerning. You okay there, Byakuya?]
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You don't know that for sure! I'm sure that I just saw someone... in a place much like this. If someone is trapped here in pain, we have to help her!
[Without waiting for any more words, he barrels blindly down another hallway!]
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Wait! There's no one here!
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[Except then he ends up tripping over, as a vine has gripped onto his ankle.]
Oof!
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But there's no time to complain! He manages to dodge a vine heading for his own feet, crouching down and tugging at the one on Byakuya's ankle.]
All I'm saying is that I didn't see anyone, so don't go running after ghosts! [And.... freedom! Better get up fast, Byakuya.]
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Don't call her a ghost. We don't know enough about her yet. [He grunts defensively. But then yay, he's free! He quickly starts to move out of the vine's range.]
...Thank you.
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If she turns out to be a ghost, I'm gonna say "I told you so." [Just so they are clear.
Shiori nods and moves as well, not wanting to get tangled in them either.] We can't stop again. We'll get wrapped up at this rate.
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Beyond that, I agree with you. We have to be quick on our feet to find our way out of here.