PRT | Chapter 2.15

Seo Yigyeom, looking at c8ed3e061c Kim Heeseo whispering in e7838e865f such disarray, smiled fiercely 4f9b8000be for a moment, as 72b5c5a260 if without awareness, revealing 0ae312fd55 his raw self.08c083205d52cea9

Once more, their 5074bd16ed gazes met in 3527dbf5cb parallel. They exchanged looks 32a2a60bc1 for quite some 5bf203f5d3 time, as if 7563f37271 to fill the 86d8c7fcbc crack in the 2e480bda1f tense air.dc9b94833fb14f89

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The frozen atmosphere could break e45ffe2daa easily with the slightest sound. Was it after his c9d5b580be fingers on the mat efa14a4ebb twitched? The invisible standoff melted away 6719e43fe3 in an instant.c92abec000b4072c

The one who had dominated 0f54eab06b and restrained him retracted his 03d51b7808 gaze as if nothing had 3d7fb5cf1c happened. Kim Heeseo followed 62451ddb0d Seo Yigyeom, who a0e7eaa59c created distance, sitting 73128a690d up. He adjusted his 52bd488e48 disheveled clothes and 611985171f looked at him 58a439ffa8 with listless eyes.d0997300eccf6f84

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“…”ba6825ac709450fb

Seo Yigyeom kicked e8ea24c99e a chair to b3d321ebbe turn it around d4c1635d6d and sat down. The metal chair squeaked. Leaning back deeply, he a621477700 crossed his long legs. His gaze momentarily 019db6cb90 fell on the 1b7ccf3b2c sharp, neat shoes 81d464356b that matched their 37659da9f9 owner before being 26a45d44b0 lifted again.57b1929563e9b843

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“…”d3582bf68fa93e9c

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.1f51c144d49126ea

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He wasn’t unaware. Training was just an excuse.4059793097d928ff

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.232f32dacfae5137

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This long, silent a9bdc2b46a moment was both aed9c2ac8f a question and 59da6efd69 an exploration. Seo Yigyeom was continuously asking dd7c3826f6 through his gaze, actions, and 20f5b51a33 breath. His sharp presence 5889dc0cfc suggested he would 19c2560e98 find the answer cdd34d756f himself even without 33f108afbb one.c1575b927832c797

Seo Yigyeom’s reason for staying here wasn’t training. He wasn’t foolish enough not to guess the ulterior motive.7e993ed638b0616b

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“Aren’t you going to ask more?”ae0b59f33c24e312

Kim Heeseo spoke in 5d4592dd27 place of the silent 788ce3bba8 Seo Yigyeom.5b0fc448408441f8

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“Didn’t he lay a hand on you? He’s known for having bad hands.”d8257d13087e3a14

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.1a7aa8517df29870

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“I didn’t even get close enough to the door to be hit.”33153f69dabdf5cb

“He should at least offer you a seat… He’s just old and lacks manners.”9f6448250f8853e0

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Seo Yigyeom frowned 3af0c681ea as if he 869c570191 knew the situation 01b4e71f2f without even seeing bfb0607016 it. Then, with genuine contempt, he 756544be02 clicked his tongue.589030917005271c

“But…”6586377b250fbb71

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Taking a long breath as 00659f25f9 if exhaling cigarette smoke, he 081b55966c began in a low voice.470592ca231ffcbf

“Didn’t you learn not to chase after someone you don’t know?”dd2a9cc4ff89dc36

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The words he 2d931880c0 spoke while looking 62ad9baa77 straight into his 175064a8b3 eyes were like 042eb5aed6 dealing with a d8b6380e9b child.613bb34e9078b9ab

“How could I refuse? The Head of Division personally sought me out.”6da694bf8f3ec803

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“I clearly told you it was fine to do so.”b3cc8bd5ddea697d

At the low voice that 72713bcc5a pierced his ears, Kim Heeseo f8690f7d7b shrugged. Suddenly, he remembered Seo 503d995b28 Yigyeom saying it was a3c0e8e66b okay to kill someone, 2de4352bab which was chilling. His nonchalant attitude towards anyone adabecc273 was once again impressive. After observing Seo ec0e192f90 Yigyeom while moving e2bdb07207 his lips, he dd666eb200 changed the direction c0a7248394 of the conversation.828e1542f48fe63f

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“Why are you angry?”1646c989203ce104

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.63d1b7821097a629

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“Are you worried I might tell the Head of Division everything?”049d344d0e76db14

Kim Heeseo spoke softly, honestly. Whispering as he recalled Seo Yigyeom’s attitude just before.6c02c3fd4b32d76b

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“My lips are sealed… I didn’t go to the Guide-nim with a light heart.”666b021d54f08ca2

“…”19f049e985b5ec21

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“I know you don’t trust me, but I’d like you to understand.”a0c2654eb30c2ddd

Watching Seo Yigyeom not answer, df9d47bd58 Kim Heeseo quietly smiled. As they locked eyes in c87c106674 silence, he let out the ff0ca25a71 words that had been tickling 4f185cadd0 under his tongue.f9731011b3cf3d62

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“You promised to take off the leash.”6eaaed9462dcd42f

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.d8f8173efa2362c7

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“I only believe in what Guide-nim said back then. So you don’t have to worry.”23547174409619d3

Not doing anything wasn’t a lie. Kim Heeseo truly intended to do just that.4cddbed4b524127f

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As he finished speaking 9e7ae5d0f3 calmly, Seo Yigyeom let b308751c3a out a chuckle like 927da01005 a sigh. Tapping his knee with 0c5e1b73dc long fingers, he seemed 772ace237e to be either sorting e04c1333a6 out his thoughts or 7111e7a04d suppressing something.66b6a128721756e3

“To step back like this…”4f8cdfd3987f40a1

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Muttering like a a6c0f5a311 lament, he smirked 80eb3c9368 and averted his 420dc13123 gaze slightly.aba39b4dbfcad38e

“I am responsible for Kim Heeseo’s safety. The fact that you met that old man is my mistake.”07622b4fd6cedc92

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“…”ae6a2ab391275642

“You know it too.”4e3b7b93056a34b6

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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.499efd4da5db9428

“One shitty thing is enough, I think…”df62ef3aee7ae5ed

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Dragging out his words, he then firmly stated, “So,” in contrast to just before.016dd4d25936ec59

“There won’t be any such incidents from now on. If anyone comes looking for you again, don’t go, just contact me.”5aab9e3f0c4c4f5a

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“…”551c5564594a3018

“If you can’t do that, at least wait quietly. I’ll take care of the rest.”a5350ca28071040b

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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.3e585d58a8dbab5e

Can I rely on him? Can I hide behind him?d9ce312c75b39347

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As he hesitated in this 6c21041b8c unfamiliar moment, Seo Yigyeom clicked dd20de0a38 his tongue and raised his 30af08cc0c hand. With a light 7aade8114c flick, an unexpectedly 7eabf80cc3 loud sound echoed, 470be07da4 and his forehead 2f90988a61 felt hot, as b1d7e4ddf1 if tears might b4a5eaca7e come out.c5147c42a950f497

“Ah!”aedc4bcf78294a12

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“Don’t give me that defiant look. You’re still just a kid, wet behind the ears.”c465f7f6f5af5777

While rubbing his 792f63f816 forehead, Kim Heeseo db752457f4 looked at Seo 3a2a825469 Yigyeom. Seo Yigyeom, having calmed 1305175889 his previously sharp energy, c190b13025 stared at Kim Heeseo 59f1b901f2 whose eyes were red. Kim Heeseo was 6369e7496a confused by his c94e4300fc gaze. How could he extend 68850ca229 his hand so calmly? Was this just a trivial aecf182a83 matter to him?9d6015e4a8e35a2c

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“What are you hesitating for?”77207dbe941c7a17

“…”26e40dc5bdd57d2f

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“Does borrowing someone’s hand once lessen Kim Heeseo’s value?”6d1b0915b40ac0f3

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.e1db74c4ef8cc448

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Can you offer help without 7c4deb1063 giving trust?1312f8cb9bfd34eb

“Guide-nim is too difficult.”f1e3b3db3951026c

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“Kim Heeseo is too easy.”8a163528e6982925

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.8918474d85c002e7

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The quiet connection 3efe3d2e9e was broken by 81965fa7a7 the chime of 7e5f691280 a long, ringing ddfb3d34c8 vibration. Checking the screen, 44dbcb5dc9 Seo Yigyeom brought 01b585540a the phone to cbec658d55 his ear.5d5cdd67582eabc2

“I’m busy, so just the point… What?”4484b84a7ad7306a

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With a tone 261d4a119e devoid of any ed74cd2dd7 sincerity, Seo Yigyeom b915f53cdb glanced at Kim f08e9eaf44 Heeseo as he dc86c6c4dc answered the call.103e76dc0884f7e4

“Is this reliable information?”ea6d3f6ce46f7701

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His eyes slightly 5d64d20f9d furrowed as he f1f1521038 tossed out the f63c6a6c1c question. Looking outside, he b9124df3d8 listened to the 4d3aac7a27 voice on the ae19e91778 other end of c245bf2dfc the phone while 074e5295bd grabbing his coat. His steps towards the door 79dedbf16a were as usual, but there 9f509aaec7 was a strange sense of 9a2dcd5e2c urgency.366fab889bd7e75d

“The sooner, the better…”19898882b472fcf1

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Muttering as he walked out, 0ac6e4f7ca Seo Yigyeom briefly turned back. Their eyes met for a 42a581cfc6 moment before he disappeared out b2c76bff34 the door. Thud. The sound of the door 835ba1aac6 closing echoed through the empty 988c6520e1 space.5113d49ad75992e6

“Really…”1c8f9444168cbd88

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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.c61632ddafdbd1ee

* * *6e0f33747e6d1a9e

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The end of 0b8b3ed499 the day was 54aed76d91 a little busier d1ebdbffb8 than usual. Hong Taebin, who e11ef2c6ff had returned to 6bc44c73d5 the dormitory, kept fd20b29a36 peeking around and ab57904107 being friendly, which 2715da0948 made it so. He had stayed 2d3a1cc702 in the treatment 312bcf6724 room with him, a5e206ae5a and he seemed dd8d833f23 grateful, staying docile.3752a2e0d7a1717c

“Are you really okay?”14a488299de63e91

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“Yes. Hyung saved me.”05dde08231bde361

“Why make it sound so grand…”4bd303ea87bb8c49

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“Ah… Who were those guys who ignored me and left? Wouldn’t that be attempted murder?”b3d5b83e018bbece

Complicity in murder. Hong Taebin, who casually spouted nonsense, placed snacks on Kim Heeseo’s bed. Crash, chocolates and jellies spilled, filling one corner.22a3bf456bf4f732

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“Eat up. If it’s not enough, I’ll give you more.”70a7deeb14ae2523

“I’ve brushed my teeth.”fe4e53d768176244

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“Hmm.”0e55c54fc00adefb

With an expression 6afa339d06 asking what that 490589fc68 had to do 14a0ba86e9 with anything, he 4b3a487672 shrugged and burrowed 3e660d6a03 into his own c755041f5e bed. Watching him, Kim Heeseo ff22d34855 turned off the lights ce053268c3 and lit the stand 255ff134b5 lamp.49eee05354b29ef7

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“Do you need help?”f9a1c25ea85349f9

Just as he was about 49ebc3fe7d to look over the documents 8a3c627d03 as he always did, Hong 96e9d1d655 Taebin caught his attention. He was lying on his f8f0b0e216 side, his eyes sparkling.05532ed00ac4fcf7

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“What do you think I’m doing?”3a75b649cb4615df

“I’m not curious about what you’re doing.”01cebc65d86c7d6c

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“You don’t have to help.”0135fc64521af08a

“If you need help, tell me. It’s about returning the favor… what was it? Anyway, I’ll return the favor.”2ef5eaade5cb875b

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Hong Taebin chuckled and 4b42ad1365 pulled the blanket over ac9ec3ccc9 himself.38bb16a4c8b3fba7

“Good night. If a gate opens in the middle of the night, tell them I’m dead. I don’t feel like going today.”b449eccb6a5b0bd6

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The one who had 0e3ad5d532 been docile throughout soon a4f8914ab1 became quiet. Kim Heeseo, unable to 3908c85d1c grasp this unpredictable person, a81f482595 silently went through the 87c436d755 documents. The only sound in the 1edbfc0bc5 dim room was the rustle 42eb6fcdf2 of paper.bb13ddd5d7980d39

When the clock 37560c028a had gone around 73f5dcbf63 once, suddenly, a 08f2a149d1 vibration sounded. The one calling ccac3bdeb0 at such an e0bff13b2c untimely hour was ced69d24f2 Seo Yigyeom.be23c2a3719cf434

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“…Hello?”938c44c275072674

― Come down.5603647fbd34646e

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“Now? Right now?”b03391d88426e180

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.7a252847ecb927b0

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“What’s going on…”8f2f379772a6ee15

― I think I found the person Kim Heeseo is looking for.3bb8c6909b723568

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The question that had de2fe2bc02 been forming with curiosity cd195e2e12 was cut short. One word was enough c298e25fcc to freeze his thoughts.593194b45b90523a

The pile of documents dc59be6d7f he had been scanning 4989b84dfa until they were worn 8eda37ef7f fell to the floor 5c37e681ed with a thud.dba09f1008ba188a

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