PRT | Chapter 2.15

Seo Yigyeom, looking at Kim c6cf7a1a26 Heeseo whispering in such disarray, 85328beae6 smiled fiercely for a moment, 2a67a9fe7d as if without awareness, revealing 19ba2e0009 his raw self.103baa6dde9e1940

Once more, their ce6c7eb843 gazes met in 2d80fdd3ff parallel. They exchanged looks for 2f4dcfd011 quite some time, as ad9ced735e if to fill the 7e86ce830a crack in the tense fd59d0a83e air.4d575a20d049c034

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The frozen atmosphere could break e72158fe7e easily with the slightest sound. Was it after his fingers d8f6a14080 on the mat twitched? The invisible standoff 140767b154 melted away in df5f721374 an instant.235522be8ab0a4e8

The one who had 5979baca79 dominated and restrained him 3bfff3e293 retracted his gaze as 2e34006f23 if nothing had happened. Kim Heeseo followed c6f14cca4d Seo Yigyeom, who 088b195e91 created distance, sitting 0392fbc420 up. He adjusted his 94acac144e disheveled clothes and bcd3427865 looked at him 046bb6f893 with listless eyes.1f5bedc2804cfcf4

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“…”a8651e6ad68ca1ed

Seo Yigyeom kicked a chair 919c60104f to turn it around and c64aad67ed sat down. The metal chair squeaked. Leaning back deeply, he crossed d32e78fdd8 his long legs. His gaze momentarily 279bac2840 fell on the 506d4f929d sharp, neat shoes 94e8f1d19b that matched their 3080ea81ec owner before being ea7872db77 lifted again.63f9f21ca1039cb8

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“…”214bf93b69b99381

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.9e78688bc381cd4a

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He wasn’t unaware. Training was just an excuse.f9041acd9ca35d4f

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.fe3ebb1e53ac7b37

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This long, silent moment was 09b35f1ded both a question and an 15ee35b7d8 exploration. Seo Yigyeom was continuously 6ea38a5fc5 asking through his gaze, c7406e2d00 actions, and breath. His sharp presence suggested a8cc8b118c he would find the 0df5a7b390 answer himself even without 6bb12667ab one.49a975957f9d9502

Seo Yigyeom’s reason for staying here wasn’t training. He wasn’t foolish enough not to guess the ulterior motive.ff3391adedcb0f51

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“Aren’t you going to ask more?”57fb52899f6ec785

Kim Heeseo spoke 279b917093 in place of 70f88957cd the silent Seo 01c0903f6d Yigyeom.064c44985cd62d4f

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“Didn’t he lay a hand on you? He’s known for having bad hands.”f12f9c6f7a83e0e3

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.2a96c7896e30cdad

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“I didn’t even get close enough to the door to be hit.”eb36e0279822c649

“He should at least offer you a seat… He’s just old and lacks manners.”9827d260540bddb5

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Seo Yigyeom frowned 28baf99ac8 as if he 3310ed1007 knew the situation 1ad12d2826 without even seeing fb9de1646c it. Then, with genuine e00dbfd69d contempt, he clicked 16c62c39ea his tongue.fc4a395336742357

“But…”9cc56f11302da336

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Taking a long breath 2a4f4e0c79 as if exhaling cigarette c8f44fb61e smoke, he began in 17259c3a2a a low voice.99106fdc3824521e

“Didn’t you learn not to chase after someone you don’t know?”f0fb4a880424ebdb

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The words he spoke b32cbc4b6a while looking straight into 9dc7592c56 his eyes were like 7312c181e4 dealing with a child.8896212031dadab5

“How could I refuse? The Head of Division personally sought me out.”cb50d16d8f0ecf82

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“I clearly told you it was fine to do so.”44df882bc0f18b50

At the low voice 0b87aa3409 that pierced his ears, 3e6933168c Kim Heeseo shrugged. Suddenly, he remembered b9f0a652d3 Seo Yigyeom saying a4f556a80f it was okay b1f56f26d4 to kill someone, bc02f64778 which was chilling. His nonchalant attitude f67e4af100 towards anyone was 8345ffdcec once again impressive. After observing Seo Yigyeom while 74bdcb9608 moving his lips, he changed 0a5fe22c73 the direction of the conversation.bdf915f1e4e97777

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“Why are you angry?”14bca74df97f09d8

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.1110d4f5e62100ec

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“Are you worried I might tell the Head of Division everything?”23d6152a6a5a52e5

Kim Heeseo spoke softly, honestly. Whispering as he recalled Seo Yigyeom’s attitude just before.05a18cef7faae31b

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“My lips are sealed… I didn’t go to the Guide-nim with a light heart.”7f5ed0c14d2b9428

“…”a4201ba3e98b35f1

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“I know you don’t trust me, but I’d like you to understand.”bf73ae90bc17528a

Watching Seo Yigyeom not e3d0c6af60 answer, Kim Heeseo quietly 8f6495c447 smiled. As they locked 2144344562 eyes in silence, c6e8a3b8ac he let out aa7af29d19 the words that e8772d9333 had been tickling 3bd8838ef4 under his tongue.48ab46375c4fcb36

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“You promised to take off the leash.”8b46fd4f9a94cb49

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.3bcebb1c30ecaab5

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“I only believe in what Guide-nim said back then. So you don’t have to worry.”2f9eac8918686b83

Not doing anything wasn’t a lie. Kim Heeseo truly intended to do just that.0174cce28e81fe24

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As he finished 80053bcb55 speaking calmly, Seo a8222c514c Yigyeom let out e71143179f a chuckle like deb26c00cb a sigh. Tapping his knee 7a54a2c87f with long fingers, c147dcaccb he seemed to e05f0ea0aa be either sorting 1aacf7aff6 out his thoughts 622e71b073 or suppressing something.068c6debf773bb44

“To step back like this…”4b97e3d4b8b5b0d5

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Muttering like a lament, 2f0cde5115 he smirked and averted 078c3cdcdc his gaze slightly.a1544e006435291e

“I am responsible for Kim Heeseo’s safety. The fact that you met that old man is my mistake.”9116ecf6c022002d

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“…”92bffa9eddef03e5

“You know it too.”6ac4c76c99588cd9

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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.ed54cc06b3819206

“One shitty thing is enough, I think…”be6fb3248a5b759c

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Dragging out his words, he then firmly stated, “So,” in contrast to just before.874a3d5b04c211cd

“There won’t be any such incidents from now on. If anyone comes looking for you again, don’t go, just contact me.”c2975da0f0ace736

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“…”8ee62e8d773590c5

“If you can’t do that, at least wait quietly. I’ll take care of the rest.”0d1607f218b8352b

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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.18459a3743c45e11

Can I rely on him? Can I hide behind him?ff2d9a166914236b

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As he hesitated eb525485bc in this unfamiliar 3b27ca7f75 moment, Seo Yigyeom 7799d6768a clicked his tongue b7e3a2c9ad and raised his 43ce28c614 hand. With a light flick, an 92a3cbe580 unexpectedly loud sound echoed, and bb041cbc6f his forehead felt hot, as 1a9e346b0a if tears might come out.5e831aaafbe27de4

“Ah!”ca8a4b2f4e3bbd80

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“Don’t give me that defiant look. You’re still just a kid, wet behind the ears.”83ac5d78d9b36a31

While rubbing his forehead, 06a036b142 Kim Heeseo looked at 2418217534 Seo Yigyeom. Seo Yigyeom, having calmed his f46d2b7389 previously sharp energy, stared at 3bd393a1a2 Kim Heeseo whose eyes were 87b24c4990 red. Kim Heeseo was confused by e5411ad055 his gaze. How could he extend b4fc3d8cd1 his hand so calmly? Was this just a trivial 00004f4958 matter to him?ee3563ec14acd192

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“What are you hesitating for?”2cc62dc7e217a112

“…”ec04c52c09c87dd2

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“Does borrowing someone’s hand once lessen Kim Heeseo’s value?”afa6b6b1d9fea0a6

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.4d73d1b042094adc

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Can you offer help without ffcab87c36 giving trust?814d86c70a7a9a07

“Guide-nim is too difficult.”fbce43b9a76eb34c

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“Kim Heeseo is too easy.”3c7d75de78a46c7f

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.89e4ed827e312be8

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The quiet connection 527c154813 was broken by 8bdeddb382 the chime of 069e34743a a long, ringing 0dc867be49 vibration. Checking the screen, Seo Yigyeom ff139bd48f brought the phone to his 4490783236 ear.583d2d79fb9d866c

“I’m busy, so just the point… What?”0f697086a11e0eab

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With a tone devoid of 935b8f17d3 any sincerity, Seo Yigyeom glanced 1ec3c574fc at Kim Heeseo as he 7ccceec019 answered the call.b84d47a887521dde

“Is this reliable information?”01ee67f718463d15

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His eyes slightly e66eab7712 furrowed as he aa00f57f35 tossed out the c04bd9adea question. Looking outside, he listened to 8b00a1d2f1 the voice on the other 538ccab2bf end of the phone while 5a5c5f6cc1 grabbing his coat. His steps towards the eb479c23bb door were as usual, dd91a6c4a6 but there was a d36d5822a4 strange sense of urgency.db9d6059bacb826b

“The sooner, the better…”3d0adcea2a406aef

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Muttering as he walked b741db85f8 out, Seo Yigyeom briefly 19e5e9679b turned back. Their eyes met 621c5a47a0 for a moment fef053adc4 before he disappeared 4524761b38 out the door. Thud. The sound of 0905ab879e the door closing 5a98d29b74 echoed through the fd93b671e0 empty space.e85c86f40469fc5c

“Really…”856cf24cd804dce9

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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.c6744145018b1330

* * *1c3ca65cede7bd1d

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The end of the 41daac9b03 day was a little 19c867e32e busier than usual. Hong Taebin, who 40d793ee8c had returned to 87490d627e the dormitory, kept d7765306f2 peeking around and 05a25628b8 being friendly, which a5d7f1bab1 made it so. He had stayed in the 6f29882ad5 treatment room with him, and 8c4ed781ab he seemed grateful, staying docile.b959d661b1122c10

“Are you really okay?”e448cf0706b7cbf6

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“Yes. Hyung saved me.”2b2a7701323f3c2f

“Why make it sound so grand…”8a1946cdf8e8ab26

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“Ah… Who were those guys who ignored me and left? Wouldn’t that be attempted murder?”2035923a3751917c

Complicity in murder. Hong Taebin, who casually spouted nonsense, placed snacks on Kim Heeseo’s bed. Crash, chocolates and jellies spilled, filling one corner.8c139d30b6d5a5dc

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“Eat up. If it’s not enough, I’ll give you more.”1d7b1dc26ad6de3b

“I’ve brushed my teeth.”5c81d07b2f1e3222

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“Hmm.”33aeed30e776ad5d

With an expression asking what 44cbc1f7da that had to do with 6483557e4e anything, he shrugged and burrowed 4b62eb35b4 into his own bed. Watching him, Kim de4d980435 Heeseo turned off 10f2235f09 the lights and 68136d6c6a lit the stand cea6f8d0b9 lamp.e7e60dc94cf4e824

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“Do you need help?”fa6dce6aefaacf35

Just as he 5ca8c1a869 was about to 783c756694 look over the c4e3dc672f documents as he 34112c398e always did, Hong 2c1d4285c4 Taebin caught his 28607dae08 attention. He was lying 3505207d58 on his side, e68271cf6d his eyes sparkling.477400980176ff6c

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“What do you think I’m doing?”5afe2e771ab3f1ee

“I’m not curious about what you’re doing.”e95cbf4b1d29220d

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“You don’t have to help.”e7d7d0def67dc93f

“If you need help, tell me. It’s about returning the favor… what was it? Anyway, I’ll return the favor.”437806c69a923abe

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Hong Taebin chuckled and 03e72105ec pulled the blanket over 485869016f himself.5f563e1b3973b34f

“Good night. If a gate opens in the middle of the night, tell them I’m dead. I don’t feel like going today.”5f33dea640c74539

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The one who had been 2df042d45f docile throughout soon became quiet. Kim Heeseo, unable to 8c413aad05 grasp this unpredictable person, 863282332a silently went through the 9a3e511083 documents. The only sound in b9955938dc the dim room was d5a6c260c3 the rustle of paper.a739d17e219863f6

When the clock 9465413dc6 had gone around 2fdcc99b90 once, suddenly, a c8b0ad0836 vibration sounded. The one calling at such 81de561ec3 an untimely hour was Seo e05f52289d Yigyeom.ce1f8c02794f7557

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“…Hello?”55cb83383344822b

― Come down.ef51fea0e06e8041

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“Now? Right now?”868b7c21567d360d

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.fe38dc4d8b348053

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“What’s going on…”54f1eef99ca98c38

― I think I found the person Kim Heeseo is looking for.4c8d1f498c7fb442

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The question that a52384c769 had been forming 503adb9e84 with curiosity was fdaac91142 cut short. One word was enough to 37264e9c0b freeze his thoughts.75e4063054618678

The pile of documents he a2d3a66784 had been scanning until they ad0680ee92 were worn fell to the 5efcfd42f3 floor with a thud.f4d15630e315b59c

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