PRT | Chapter 2.15

Seo Yigyeom, looking bc518af719 at Kim Heeseo 8742338436 whispering in such 910acad226 disarray, smiled fiercely 4efeb3e3c0 for a moment, d89b92f061 as if without f05cfa64ff awareness, revealing his 92989d6ac5 raw self.43f28494778ba79b

Once more, their gazes met 01d0e51690 in parallel. They exchanged looks for quite 0acd8d6b5d some time, as if to 80b0ea2220 fill the crack in the 974ad54857 tense air.88716a1dd70b2bc0

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The frozen atmosphere could 35646fb8a8 break easily with the cbc1087142 slightest sound. Was it after his b4614b3404 fingers on the mat f2de05e351 twitched? The invisible standoff b1af4bbaf9 melted away in 1209190f6e an instant.5de012be4037a1ea

The one who 86d02918fa had dominated and 8db752dfe8 restrained him retracted 7a1e03dee5 his gaze as 2ee7bf7a56 if nothing had d530e4203b happened. Kim Heeseo followed Seo bb797ae516 Yigyeom, who created distance, bf4c9c3d22 sitting up. He adjusted his disheveled clothes 5276c4e123 and looked at him with 34f4308d52 listless eyes.207c156057661356

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“…”a28c3d5110026b3d

Seo Yigyeom kicked a 1a6100c371 chair to turn it 6ffeebcea2 around and sat down. The metal chair squeaked. Leaning back deeply, he crossed 3555125b96 his long legs. His gaze momentarily fell d944b79700 on the sharp, neat 85642b96ef shoes that matched their 4b05c47f40 owner before being lifted 051a808254 again.0c388638d3664c83

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“…”bfffd953e3aad640

The tension had dissipated, but there was still an unusual gleam in Seo Yigyeom’s eyes. Instead of his usual cigarette, it seemed like he was holding back words, wetting his red lips.23145c658c0eb3e7

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He wasn’t unaware. Training was just an excuse.b7c2d43d93412988

Why would Seo Yigyeom need a reason to collide bodies in this square space? He was someone who valued time. He certainly wouldn’t spend time on one-on-one training with just one Esper.9c22b522c0765035

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This long, silent 9d2393648d moment was both 9146b2505d a question and 94cff1ad4f an exploration. Seo Yigyeom was continuously 9fd937b4b0 asking through his gaze, 2497ed6069 actions, and breath. His sharp presence f89cd02daa suggested he would a3687d80a4 find the answer ae1bd7a630 himself even without 0648fd048a one.b8b9768356ab8f8c

Seo Yigyeom’s reason for staying here wasn’t training. He wasn’t foolish enough not to guess the ulterior motive.c908c7a756893e06

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“Aren’t you going to ask more?”941d534f110f9cd2

Kim Heeseo spoke in place f02a1f3233 of the silent Seo Yigyeom.b78f68198c131560

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“Didn’t he lay a hand on you? He’s known for having bad hands.”ffe07e0f9acdd2e2

However, the response that came back was unexpected. Seo Yigyeom, bypassing all the other things he could have said, asked if he had been hit. It felt like he was genuinely concerned for his well-being, and this deviation from Kim Heeseo’s expected reaction left him nodding blankly.906216b5167577b5

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“I didn’t even get close enough to the door to be hit.”fdf34619d015783c

“He should at least offer you a seat… He’s just old and lacks manners.”cb4e5ccff8d1df5d

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Seo Yigyeom frowned as if 069c29680e he knew the situation without 5d02fbc1bf even seeing it. Then, with genuine 53951dd9ba contempt, he clicked c088aff795 his tongue.a1527eba9d48044f

“But…”bc50257e7b272627

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Taking a long breath as 505995c4a5 if exhaling cigarette smoke, he 0d4e433a66 began in a low voice.ae5023ee2de100cb

“Didn’t you learn not to chase after someone you don’t know?”9fa04ca9bb92710e

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The words he 66ef1afd60 spoke while looking 64157dfaac straight into his 7161b08ae5 eyes were like c547c93d7a dealing with a 48e74d0ee3 child.4066fc816ea7f578

“How could I refuse? The Head of Division personally sought me out.”6dc80292abe10b73

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“I clearly told you it was fine to do so.”f66f937db0499802

At the low c7e8447b65 voice that pierced 94a454030a his ears, Kim 5d6a179f2d Heeseo shrugged. Suddenly, he remembered Seo Yigyeom 9dcfffe41d saying it was okay to d88b538ee8 kill someone, which was chilling. His nonchalant attitude 41f748cca7 towards anyone was aff05bfe47 once again impressive. After observing Seo f654212703 Yigyeom while moving 507bc4fa72 his lips, he 2b45437d2b changed the direction 5606e1f7a6 of the conversation.d55504facb0c19ae

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“Why are you angry?”9119a9c530dcc372

Seo Yigyeom in his eyes clearly looked angry. Whether something hadn’t gone his way or the air around him was just not kind, it was evident.71c15b8f01656d42

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“Are you worried I might tell the Head of Division everything?”db31437a8888f52e

Kim Heeseo spoke softly, honestly. Whispering as he recalled Seo Yigyeom’s attitude just before.27caa562aa4d09ff

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“My lips are sealed… I didn’t go to the Guide-nim with a light heart.”d5c8b28a92865579

“…”c75cabbe50e5b8e0

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“I know you don’t trust me, but I’d like you to understand.”7b41ec1f43acb481

Watching Seo Yigyeom not answer, 063ec4c9b7 Kim Heeseo quietly smiled. As they locked eyes in c79fc657d6 silence, he let out the 60d886e3d0 words that had been tickling 72d8f246a4 under his tongue.ac4418b34efffa54

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“You promised to take off the leash.”f64514bdaaf922f6

The scar-like traces had faded long ago. However, there were still lingering wounds that wouldn’t erase. Shackles weren’t just visible. Seo Yigyeom had promised to clear all of that away. Kim Heeseo believed his words and the actions he showed afterward.c61b7afd73f41757

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“I only believe in what Guide-nim said back then. So you don’t have to worry.”0c21f441003b7704

Not doing anything wasn’t a lie. Kim Heeseo truly intended to do just that.14c1feee629ed73c

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As he finished speaking calmly, 406899b566 Seo Yigyeom let out a ad8f495866 chuckle like a sigh. Tapping his knee with 92cb48df11 long fingers, he seemed 94194a10f2 to be either sorting 49ab6aeb46 out his thoughts or 3a148deed6 suppressing something.c574cb22990d4cdd

“To step back like this…”652ef4b730ab6db4

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Muttering like a lament, ee09550a6b he smirked and averted a9c809a3dc his gaze slightly.40388963638cbd85

“I am responsible for Kim Heeseo’s safety. The fact that you met that old man is my mistake.”2a67ea80d8aaddf0

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“…”ab0f8ed9a826ef6c

“You know it too.”faeaf7b9161423ec

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Having seemingly sorted out his thoughts, Seo Yigyeom spoke in a monotone voice as he stood up. There was no hesitation in his steps as he closed the distance. He bent down to sit at eye level, meeting Kim Heeseo’s gaze.e11401c6e8b8eadf

“One shitty thing is enough, I think…”1ed8e9793b88f24a

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Dragging out his words, he then firmly stated, “So,” in contrast to just before.966ccb25ca082bc8

“There won’t be any such incidents from now on. If anyone comes looking for you again, don’t go, just contact me.”93b279bfc5af1e0d

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“…”18141a504e8c91a1

“If you can’t do that, at least wait quietly. I’ll take care of the rest.”a357b1f9c10f06bd

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His voice crept softly into Kim Heeseo’s ear, conveying a deep message. Kim Heeseo showed eyes tangled with confusion and burden. Accepting his words fully was hard. It felt awkward because he had never done it before.80de780b2bf8d85b

Can I rely on him? Can I hide behind him?71dcfd75567344df

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As he hesitated in 7e6f48d3ad this unfamiliar moment, Seo 053ee47350 Yigyeom clicked his tongue 49edc226c4 and raised his hand. With a light 043d0631a7 flick, an unexpectedly 31aa003c1b loud sound echoed, 2341dd131e and his forehead c142cf6877 felt hot, as 96bd671cc0 if tears might 2cdd41d68b come out.95d529dfd834023b

“Ah!”db2832ffe44aacbe

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“Don’t give me that defiant look. You’re still just a kid, wet behind the ears.”d0b3382be67909ff

While rubbing his d950fb8923 forehead, Kim Heeseo 89d623205d looked at Seo 03445b2560 Yigyeom. Seo Yigyeom, having calmed 7e7de64cca his previously sharp energy, c12d3ab47f stared at Kim Heeseo 6d3b25d348 whose eyes were red. Kim Heeseo was confused bc25524de8 by his gaze. How could he extend b1fb2e1e08 his hand so calmly? Was this just a trivial fff193dcfb matter to him?cc792ca39b75d047

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“What are you hesitating for?”2496e2cae808232b

“…”08f6111d8c7a89fb

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“Does borrowing someone’s hand once lessen Kim Heeseo’s value?”a5981774212a6d36

Ever since they joined hands, Kim Heeseo had always thought he mustn’t lose himself. He believed that ultimately, only he could protect himself… But now, Seo Yigyeom seemed to be saying he would protect him.b81385b0afcbb859

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Can you offer d1c0730a3f help without giving 05fe8b0ec1 trust?39aec4ad365f7717

“Guide-nim is too difficult.”44dd1c2a95bcb4e2

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“Kim Heeseo is too easy.”e5e5ed8b4472ed36

Whispering nonchalantly, almost tenderly, Seo Yigyeom stood up. His scent cascaded down as the view expanded. Kim Heeseo, trying to soothe his suddenly surging emotions, helplessly soaked in Seo Yigyeom’s presence.cb4913eb38eb95c6

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The quiet connection 638ae1f670 was broken by e8431ba759 the chime of 35a494751b a long, ringing 231e772c5e vibration. Checking the screen, Seo 784738764e Yigyeom brought the phone 4328d69e84 to his ear.9dd6983ad61d798a

“I’m busy, so just the point… What?”d15ba6e9814f7f56

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With a tone devoid 8d7ac38f86 of any sincerity, Seo 38200ea9f5 Yigyeom glanced at Kim e450f8c5cf Heeseo as he answered d7cb16f510 the call.b23eaecae4136091

“Is this reliable information?”30c737ebcd88442f

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His eyes slightly 546fd69efb furrowed as he 0c69eec5bc tossed out the ba3597c5f7 question. Looking outside, he 663388e9f8 listened to the b763c27517 voice on the 475a9eaf8b other end of 0cf3e0b8e7 the phone while 91c4bb4d61 grabbing his coat. His steps towards the door 87a0b6d9c3 were as usual, but there 98abc13877 was a strange sense of f5161c0f08 urgency.973355d1bcfb7953

“The sooner, the better…”807b1020ab99d42f

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Muttering as he walked 573bd32df4 out, Seo Yigyeom briefly 4d9bb88f29 turned back. Their eyes met for 95205e39fb a moment before he 9ec0f4e3e2 disappeared out the door. Thud. The sound of the door 2f2325ed4d closing echoed through the empty c954f42ffd space.989bbd8180b63a8a

“Really…”788ac19a2e74234b

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What’s this… Embracing the confusion he couldn’t voice, Kim Heeseo let out a long breath, releasing all tension from his body. The skin where Seo Yigyeom’s hand had touched seemed to burn.cd6bc7ec66434f79

* * *2ab9990596900ba1

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The end of the day 1c5e501367 was a little busier than 3f24a109d6 usual. Hong Taebin, who 9c5e75fe98 had returned to 41755a6c96 the dormitory, kept df9fac1be6 peeking around and 2dbb0d44cb being friendly, which e1acec628a made it so. He had stayed in 611b161128 the treatment room with a6a61380b1 him, and he seemed 45d103c7c0 grateful, staying docile.4d8f432b27ad2e55

“Are you really okay?”b85de309adae5108

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“Yes. Hyung saved me.”79ce6e461695571d

“Why make it sound so grand…”aa03169a6844ffd3

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“Ah… Who were those guys who ignored me and left? Wouldn’t that be attempted murder?”28f5b37e3bd366bd

Complicity in murder. Hong Taebin, who casually spouted nonsense, placed snacks on Kim Heeseo’s bed. Crash, chocolates and jellies spilled, filling one corner.63327bbcf6b60a04

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“Eat up. If it’s not enough, I’ll give you more.”ac94e40bac6e16a4

“I’ve brushed my teeth.”962da59036f9b59a

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“Hmm.”8f0b22bf1701e40f

With an expression asking what d6781cd16d that had to do with 5497f7329d anything, he shrugged and burrowed ff0ff4cb3b into his own bed. Watching him, Kim Heeseo turned 4a50c40065 off the lights and lit 97d029e3f7 the stand lamp.a638aed3b2506519

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“Do you need help?”306d36cabda4ff2b

Just as he was b1a8db2d98 about to look over 6cae0c1d14 the documents as he f2a722eba7 always did, Hong Taebin 81eca1fbdc caught his attention. He was lying on his eb600e2934 side, his eyes sparkling.36f180c2b269984c

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“What do you think I’m doing?”6c4bd8db2c609cd7

“I’m not curious about what you’re doing.”225ec7e92520e2e8

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“You don’t have to help.”649ffe434f1a9c7e

“If you need help, tell me. It’s about returning the favor… what was it? Anyway, I’ll return the favor.”02ae3e7d06f84f36

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Hong Taebin chuckled 9a24f54fa2 and pulled the 4dcfdabddb blanket over himself.20654287fce55e59

“Good night. If a gate opens in the middle of the night, tell them I’m dead. I don’t feel like going today.”6213c3af7c3a5727

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The one who had been f6ecf0c9c0 docile throughout soon became quiet. Kim Heeseo, unable d1c43ae3c1 to grasp this 6700953d41 unpredictable person, silently 0abdf9e496 went through the 8df620696f documents. The only sound in the f7c90c294c dim room was the rustle 77225f3d0c of paper.f6fad46818ecd98c

When the clock had b60dc41ede gone around once, suddenly, 5f33cb3f59 a vibration sounded. The one calling at 6465cf4726 such an untimely hour 4f8d9c118f was Seo Yigyeom.e9718817ce3a69fc

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“…Hello?”f56f75b1dd1754e3

― Come down.09cc87bb2b39dec8

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“Now? Right now?”4fda92585db3612d

Answering with a voice full of question marks, he heard an even lower voice than usual. Kim Heeseo’s eyes rolled in confusion. It was clearly past two in the morning.dc396e121d692a42

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“What’s going on…”4ee6ce2746e5eb82

― I think I found the person Kim Heeseo is looking for.ac961466193a9ad5

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The question that had 3621c011ea been forming with curiosity 5a91054b41 was cut short. One word was 3a1b503df3 enough to freeze 1fc3739bc6 his thoughts.86e65403ef3dce59

The pile of documents a7ae419e06 he had been scanning b84b35918e until they were worn a09423a0e9 fell to the floor 32cfa743d6 with a thud.dd87b168803db34e

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