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[al_truism]

I did, the first time he was here. ... it's a long story, but he drew Sebastian away from me. After that, we cut ties.

[ex_apricots766]

[ ... the fuck!!!! ]

Don't let Sebastian eat you, too—!

[al_truism]

Shhh, shh-

[Al kneels down to hug him closer.]

No danger of that, dear one. There are bigger things than him in the city, and Ciel left him strict orders.

[ex_apricots766]

[ ;_; al he's just gonna stay the night in your kangaroo pou- oh wait. ]

... Better— better have. I'm sick of it. [ then, with face nestled against shoulder. ] What is Ciel like? I've wanted to know him for such a long time. Do you think he'd like me?

[al_truism]

He's- he doesn't like or trust people very much. He's prickly and hard to get close to, and he never did really trust me, even if he did come through for me.

Urahara knew him much better. They were fairly close... I think he was the closest thing Ciel ever had to a friend here.

[ex_apricots766]

Because he has candy. [ :T ]

[al_truism]

Somehow, yes.

[ex_apricots766]

[ just. cracks up softly against him. ]

[al_truism]

[A few seconds, and Al does the same, giving him a big hug.]

... I wanted to show you something.

[ex_apricots766]

What is it?

[al_truism]

Come see?

[He'll lead him back toward his room, and open up the closet, taking something from the top shelf.]

[ex_apricots766]

[ he pads after him and immediately goes up on his toes to try and peek over al's shoulder as he's taking whatever it is from the closet. ]

[al_truism]

[The box contains the train set -- but one of the pieces is newer. A bright red caboose.]

It's for you.

[ex_apricots766]

[ a ghost is typing this because i'm dead. ]

[ all delight and thrill, he sets to opening it immediately. and, there it is: the old little train al made for jim. there's no recollection but he's staring at it without saying anything, quietly awed. he doesn't pull it out yet, but he places a hand on it. ]

A train...?

[al_truism]

... yeah.

I- I made it for you. You need something to call yours.

[ex_apricots766]

[ it's a beautiful train, but (and oh my god al i am so sorry) he's already picking at the caboose's red paint because it makes him anxious. ]

It's wonderful. [ he glances back up, with a tiny laugh. ] Is it because you know I want to go everywhere?

[al_truism]

[Al doesn't mind it. If he got uptight every time one of kids messed up their toys... well.]

Have you ever been on one?

[ex_apricots766]

I wasn't allowed to leave. Remember?

[ pick, pick. p- pick. ] Have you been on one?

[al_truism]

... I didn't have a home when I was your age. I spent most of my time riding on trains. Or walking.

[ex_apricots766]

With Ed? Did you get to see a lot of places and talk to a lot of people?

[ uhhh not being prematurely jealous is really difficult. ]

[al_truism]

The first time around, yes- the second, I was alone.

[ex_apricots766]

[ his hands still and his face comes up instantly. there's a frown, then he's reaching over to take al's hand, and it's like he would with luca, were he trying to reassure him. soon, it's al's whole arm, and then alois' cheek is against his leg. ]

You're the bravest person I know, Al. Next to Luca.

[al_truism]

[Al half-laughs and touches a thumb to his cheek.]

Thank you. I'm glad you have faith in me.

[ex_apricots766]

... Why wasn't Ed with you? [ peeking at him. ] Do you want to tell me about it?

[al_truism]

... because everyone told me he'd died, and I'd lost my memories of the past five years. So I went looking for him.