listentomymuse | Sinners and beggars don't play a part here

[Auctions.

Izumo hated those with a passion, and his family coming and forcing him to partake in one is enough to raise his shackles. It's inhuman to sell people for entertainment, especially ones experimented on to be used as fighters.

He's lost his taste for them quickly the moment his family has decided to use Mikoto, his best friend, as one of the earlier models. Reining in his best friend was easy at first until he's gone control, forcing Izumo to submit control over to Totsuka. While it hurts, Izumo can trust Totsuka to care for Mikoto, allowing them to stay in his house so that Izumo can find a way to reverse whatever's been done.

Nothing's worked out so far, though.

Izumo ignores the excited chatter as he makes his way through the crowd, his disgust for it evident on his face.

"It'll be okay, it'll be okay!" Totsuka's voice rang in his ear as Izumo presses his phone against it. "King and I are fine--so will everything else. Don't worry too much."

Izumo has to hold back an urge to sigh, ending the call after Totsuka promises him to give him an update on Mikoto's condition.

He idly listens to the seller list off the 'products' when Izumo's eye catches sight of a young blond man.

Still in his teens, but looks as if he's seen through enough fights in his life.

Izumo frowns, interest piqued, and he makes his way to the front.

His family wants him to get something? Fine. But it'll be on his own terms, and he's not going to allow anyone to touch what belongs to him and tell him what he should do with whomever he decides to 'purchase'.]

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You didn't waste any time, Eric. You don't have to apologize for that.

I...

[ All of this was still new. Only a couple of weeks have gone. Adjusting to this way was hard, but he was trying his best. ]

Understood.

[After he's said that word, Totsuka bounces out of the kitchen, looking happy enough that Seri rolls her eyes at him.

"I told you everything will be fine!" Totsuka chirps out. "Now, come on, come no! Breakfast is ready!"

It seems to be enough to stir everyone into motion, Fujishima offering to lend Eric a hand while Mikoto goes over to help Izumo up.]

[ Eric stares at Fujishima before accepting the help and was led to the dining room table where a pretty large breakfast was out before them.

Eric sits down, staring at the food. Because of his wrapped up arm he couldn't really hold any of the plates to bring them closer. But he didn't want to bother anyone, so he sat there, staring at the food. ]

[Eric staring at the food doesn't go unnoticed, so Fujishima peers at him curiously.

"Do you want help?"

Because everyone's eating and Eric's the one left.]

Ah...If...if that's alright..

[ He looks from Fujishima, to Kusanagi and Mikoto, seeing if there was any bad reaction for asking. ]

[Mikoto doesn't seem interested, but Izumo's eyes flicker over.

He looks between Fujishima and Eric before it finally lands on Eric.

He smiles at him.]

It's alright for you to ask, Eric.

[ Eric nods as he sees Fujishima smile a bit, asking for what he wanted. Eric mumbled out a couple of items and they were brought to him and placed on his plate, a bit more then Eric would have liked but, it was full.

Fujishima even helped cutting some things. Eric almost looked like he was pouting, feeling less then capable at the moment. but he could eat along with everyone else, albeit awkwardly and slowly. ]

[Izumo watches Eric for a moment, eventually satisfied with the way he's eating before he's silently nudged by Mikoto to start eating again.

He sends his old friend a look before he acquiesces.]

[ Eric slowly eats, managing to finish a good amount on his plate before he stops. Fujishima simply put too much on his plate. He fidgets with his fork. Wasting food wasn't good but he couldn't finish the rest, he bites his lip a bit worried ]

It's fine if you can't finish it all, Eric. Don't worry about it.

But the extra food...a waste...

We can save the food and eat it at another time. That way, it won't go to waste.

Ah...is that so?

[ He looks at the rest of the food on his plate. Glad he didn't have to finish it. ]

If that's what you do, and there won't be any repercussions, then I will save this food....for later.

Very well.

[A nod to Fujishima, who nods in understanding.]

You're free to walk around if you're up to it, Eric. No one will stop you from wanting to explore.

Exploring... [ He blinks, tilting his head. He should get more acquainted with the building, anyways. ] Alright. I won't be long...if that's alright.

Go right ahead and take your time.

Thank you.

[ He gives a small bow before leaving the room. The place was big, far bigger then his previous owner's place, and there was much to explore. So Eric took his time, went down every corridor, opening doors and peering into rooms. He familiarized himself with much of the building, even going outside to check out the backyard and front.

This was his home now, and he needed to know it in case of anything. He fiddled with the red marble around his neck, his head still hurt from Mikoto and he was still surprised that he managed to remember something before his time as a fighter. It was strange, was this really what his owner wanted of him? Did Eric want to remember? He still didn't know. ]

[As Eric goes to explore the house, Izumo is left with his two friends and Fujishima.

It's obvious already that the three of them are concerned about what might happen if Izumo allows Eric to stay. Izumo silences those questions before it gets too far, giving them a look to tell them not to push it any more.

Eventually, Izumo does go out to find Eric himself, just in case the other either got lost or seemed to be examining something.]

[ Eric was almost finished exploring before he spots Kusanagi walking towards him. He starts up and walks over to him quickly. ]

Was I taking too long?

You weren't. I was just wondering if you've gotten lost while exploring.

[ He starts a bit, was that worry or was it a bad thing? It seemed at least wasn't negative... ]

Thank you for your concern but, I'm fine. I've looked around a lot.

I'm relieved.

[He tilts his head.]

See any room that interests you?

Not really...was there suppose to?

No, I was just curious.

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