[The call ends, and Takemichi takes a deep, lengthy breath. Then he starts to run. He doesn't slow down until he sees Mikey and Baji in front of the door.
It's true. They're really here, waiting for him. Of course, Baji wouldn't lie like that. He has no reason to. But Takemichi still hadn't been able to believe what he'd heard. For Mikey to actually ask for him, even through Baji, is a miracle.
A miracle you never could achieve, whispers that little voice.
Takemichi opts to ignore it, instead focusing on his soaked sandals as he stumbles to a stop and gasps for air.]
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It's true. They're really here, waiting for him. Of course, Baji wouldn't lie like that. He has no reason to. But Takemichi still hadn't been able to believe what he'd heard. For Mikey to actually ask for him, even through Baji, is a miracle.
A miracle you never could achieve, whispers that little voice.
Takemichi opts to ignore it, instead focusing on his soaked sandals as he stumbles to a stop and gasps for air.]
I... [Breathe. Breathe.] I'm here!