log; not crazy really

[kadan]

Die! Just die—all of you!

[For anyone who happens to be passing by the area, they might notice one (1) teenage boy stomping on a flower bed like his life depends on it.

STOMP STOMP STOMP—yeah those flowers are looking pretty dead now. He continues stepping on them though, just to make sure.]

Damn it! This is—! Just die!

[HE IS NOT CRAZY, HE SWEARS.]

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[ex_exorcize778]

[That is not normal behavior. Naturally, Yukio has to approach and see what the problem is.]

Please calm down. Is something the matter?

[kadan]

[ewwwwwwww it's another person

Kaoru whips around, glaring.]

What do you want?

[ex_exorcize778]

[Oh, dear. This one's got an attitude or just angry. Possibly both.]

I want you to stop causing needless property damage. If you're frustrated, there are other ways to vent.

[kadan]

I'm not frustrated!

[well okay he is but that's not why he's doing this.]

You don't get it! You don't get anything, so just leave me alone!

[ex_exorcize778]

[Yukio crosses his arms. All right, stranger -- he's not leaving until this is resolved.]

Then would you care to explain? I'm afraid I cannot get it until you shed some light on the matter at hand.

[There's nothing sarcastic about his words. He really wants to know.]

[kadan]

[Regardless, Kaoru will only be marginally calmer than before.]

And why do you care?

[ex_exorcize778]

It takes only a second of stomping to efface the hard work of others. If some sort of concern is cause for this behavior, I'd like to see what I can do about it.

[kadan]

[Ugh. Listen to this guy trying to be all understanding. It sounds so fake and it makes him sick.]

Hard work? Only in the eyes of people like you.

[They don't know anything. They never know anything.]

[ex_exorcize778]

[THEN TELL US.]

If that's what you think, you should consult the gardeners. They won't know if you don't tell them.

[kadan]

[THAT DIDN'T WORK OUT SO WELL THE LAST TIME HE TRIED.]

... They won't understand.

[ex_exorcize778]

Why not?

[kadan]

Because they think they're normal.

[Even though they're the weird ones, for not being able to hear.]

[ex_exorcize778]

Normal? As opposed to what?

[kadan]

What do you think? To being weird.

[ex_exorcize778]

I don't see how thinking they're normal would keep them from looking at the flowers. Unless you mean they'll disregard your concerns, believing that your worries are unfounded.

[kadan]

[...

Hit it right on the head, Yukio.

Kaoru doesn't reply and instead looks away.]

[ex_exorcize778]

[Ah. Okay. Unseen by Kaoru, Yukio shakes his head.]

If you're that concerned about being unheard, I can call an acquaintance.

[kadan]

[He turns to look at Yukio again.]

And what would that do? It's not like they'd believe me either.

[ex_exorcize778]

You shouldn't pass that kind of judgment before you meet someone. As for why I suggested it, she has a passion for gardens and the life within. If you think something's wrong, she'll listen without doubt.

[kadan]

[... Well.

That's actually really tempting, because it'd be great to meet someone like that—someone who understands flowers as well.

... On the other hand, what if he's just getting his hopes up?

Kaoru looks away. You can practically see the gears turning in his head—]

[ex_exorcize778]

[She almost died for a flower, if that help.

. . . and he's not going to say anything soon, so Yukio offers:]

She should be out of class right now. If it's all right with you, I can call her over.

[kadan]

[That does, actually.

hnnnnnngh he really does kind of want to see her. But interacting with other people...

... but person who likes flowers...]

... I guess.

[ex_exorcize778]

[helps* weeps

Nodding, Yukio turns away while procuring a cell phone from his pocket. He phones his brother, in hopes that Shiemi would be with him; they're usually together.

. . .

A short conversation of "Is Shiemi-san there? I need her assistance with something" later, he hangs up and regards Kaoru.]

She should be here soon. If you'd rather hold your explanation for when she arrives, I'm fine with that.

[kadan]

[You have no idea how badly he wants to run away right now...

He's just kind of awkwardly not meeting Yukio's eyes.]

... Why are you doing this?

[ex_exorcize778]

[Don't make Yukio tranquilize you.]

. . . There are other ways to solve a problem than to simply annihilate it.

[He's more quoting his brother on this. While it is certainly the more sympathetic approach, Yukio is more inclined to be efficient and practical. If annihilation is the most practical path, he would take it.]

[kadan]

[Why would you do that.

Kaoru's silent for a moment, before he speaks quietly.]

... That's the easiest way, though.

[ex_exorcize778]

Easiest way doesn't always agree with the right way. Things become difficult when they collide in ways other than in harmony.

[kadan]

If it stops the pain, then doesn't that make it right—?

[He's muttering more to himself than to Yukio by this point. Honestly, why hasn't he run away yet—]