He's never used anything like that before, but.. as long as he's got enough air, maybe Blue can take him along into that drain..
Pointing up at the hatch as if to ask to be picked up and placed back down at the edge, he looks back at Blue. ]
... Diving supplies.
...Maybe.
[Probably not. But it'd be the only way for them both to get out of here.
Looking back up at the hatch Blue seemed to be staring at, Red suddenly remembered something.
There's diving gear up there, for when they clean the tank..
Maybe.. he could use that? Maybe..
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It's my brain wanting to blow up absolutely nothing into huge things. And draining talks with people. And not feeling like myself at all and getting snappy with people and. it's exhausting..
But I'm doing my best not to give in!!!! ]
γ replies... eventually.
this week has been an emotional rollercoaster
He can't just ignore that. ]
...Maybe.. I can break the terminal.. So they'll be distracted by it for a bit.
...
It.. should be up here somewhere. Maybe.. you can drag me with you.
.. I can hold my breath. Maybe..
Ah..
[ All he does is keep smiling at that question. His gaze does wander off to the side, though.
Seems like his plan was to be a distraction long enough for Blue to escape, not caring too much about what would happen to himself after.
..But, Blue was genuinely worried for him. He could tell.
way it's built to be sure.
No way anyone could open that from inside the tank.
[ A little pause followed, before looking back up at his friend. ]
They'll probably be notified if it opens. .. You'll have to be quick.
It's going to be tight, but.. I think you can get through.
'course I do. How would I see without them?
[ There's a laugh, at least. Slowly but surely, he's caught his breath again. Humidity still sucks, but it's fine. He can handle it. Having Blue's tail to hold on to definitely is helping. ]
..Mhm. It's done with a terminal nearby. Had to check the
coming to visit.
His blue eyes seemed to match Blue's main colour almost perfectly. ]
..I'd like to do it today, yes. I don't know if I'll be able to get away with this stunt a second time.
probable escape route for Blue before he quickly swam back up for air.
Once he reached the surface again, Red almost gasped for said air. The humidity probably wasn't making it any easier.. But it's fine.
His hand runs through his hair, slicked back and out of his face for the first time since
[ There's no way he could open it on his own. Especially not from inside the tank. He just wanted to take a better look at it himself.
Swimming isn't new to him, but he did have to dive pretty deep. ...To him, at least.
He only got to look around a little while, inspecting what would be the most
in the first place.
Letting go of the other, Red looked around into the water, looking for the spot to have the drain. ]
..One sec.
[ Taking a deep breath, he dove right down towards it, just to take a better look himself. ]
Heh..
[ ..Yeah. Red would miss him, too.
But it's worth it. Blue deserves to be free. ]
Maybe, if anyone saw, they'd understand.. That you're not some dangerous creature who should be kept in here..
.. Maybe they'd see you like I do.
[ But probably not.
..Right, the reason he got in here
poipiku.com/2352233/1285...
No. I just don't like lying.
his surfing sessions a lot less chaotic!
Though.. that would also take some of the fun away.
Swimming just a little closer, both his hands now rested on either side of Blue's face. Red brought their foreheads together, being mindful of the horn.
A gesture of friendship, and care. ]
[ It's a little weird, being examined like that. But.. it makes sense. Blue has probably never gotten to really take a look at someone up close like this. So, he accepts it, letting him poke around as much as he wanted. ]
No. I wish I did. Would be cool.
[ And it'd making wiping out during
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No, he's as calm as he possibly could be. He's right here with what he would consider.. his best friend. Only friend, too. But still. It's special. ]
Oh... Water's decent.
[ Speaking of insane.. He's taking his shirt off, for some reason.
A few seconds of putting his stuff out of sight later, he's.. allowed himself to slip into the water. Just like that!
It really does make him realise just how tiny he is compared to Blue.. And yet, he's not scared at all.
Not the first to call me that.
[ And definitely wouldn't be the last. They wouldn't think a normal person would end up befriending what they would consider a ruthless monster. ]
..Part of me wants that. To have you stay here. Just.. so I can see you whenever.
.. But it's not right.
next to each other. ]
Getting to see you up close like this, I'm even more amazed by you..
.. You really do deserve your freedom. Shouldn't be stuck here just for people to watch you..
How many other people have ever done something like this? It's crazy he's able to be this close to Blue, both physically and emotionally. ]
Not lucky. Just trusted you.
[ He'd actually love to jump in right then and there, just to get a chance to properly take in their first time being right
[ While it wasn't more than a simple nudge against his leg, it felt like so much more to him. Their first time physically being about to touch each other, without a thick wall of glass between them.
Red smiled, lowering his hand into the water to gently red on the other's horn.
tank, where people would lower the food into it.
He's found how to got there. Thank you, map. ]
Hey.
[ And with that, he sits down at the edge of the entrance, his shoes off and feet dangling in the water.
..This is /so/ illegal, but he likes the adrenaline rush. ]
Also. I know how to swim. I like to go surfing.
[ Does he know what that is? He'll explain at some poimt. Closing his laptop, he placed it back into his bag as he got back up, waving goodbye to Blue. It has to look like he's leaving!!
After a while.. he's reappeared! Right at the top of the
