[…What a novel thing to be told. For a moment, Mayoi’s heart feels very full at the thought that maybe he has found a safe place to be for now. Of course, that’s out the window as he takes cover under the pew.]
[He’s already spiraling into terror what’s to become of him. Surely they will find him, the kind man would reasonably give him up, since that’s normal and rational. He is a lot pet, and he belongs to them.]
[But that is not what happens, is it? No, the young man is …lying for him. He sends them on their way after giving him some info and they leave without another word. The info, Tatsumi will find, is that of a wealthy family in town. They are not members of the church, but their name can be found in various places in the city.]
[Mayoi, still shocked and afraid, vibrates under the pew for a few moments, hiding under the coat like it’s a life line before he finally peers out, lifting his head to look at Tatsumi with such a surprised but awe-struck expression, eyes wet with frightful tears.]
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[He’s already spiraling into terror what’s to become of him. Surely they will find him, the kind man would reasonably give him up, since that’s normal and rational. He is a lot pet, and he belongs to them.]
[But that is not what happens, is it? No, the young man is …lying for him. He sends them on their way after giving him some info and they leave without another word. The info, Tatsumi will find, is that of a wealthy family in town. They are not members of the church, but their name can be found in various places in the city.]
[Mayoi, still shocked and afraid, vibrates under the pew for a few moments, hiding under the coat like it’s a life line before he finally peers out, lifting his head to look at Tatsumi with such a surprised but awe-struck expression, eyes wet with frightful tears.]
Y-You …saved me…?