†›› A philosophical response only provided further confusion. He responded immediately without considering the context surrounding her answer. “Che, of course everyone doesn’t have-” It suddenly struck him that she was referring to the alternate meaning of the word ‘innocence’- the meaning that was primary to most, but secondary to the exorcist.
He diverted his gaze towards his artificially created companion. Her powers were beyond a schema that he could currently provide. The smallest ounce of faith was placed in the golem and the abilities that she claimed to possess. The swordsman could merely serve as a bystander in this situation.
Furrowed brows were the only change in countenance as he watched lithe digits alter the current state of the small being. Observing the slightest movements in her being, it was apparent that her actions were beyond what he could currently see. His lack of use nearly became irritating as there were questions he couldn’t find answers for. Interrupting the process seemed nearly detrimental at this point- or so he believed until it appeared as though her body was ready to collapse under invisible pressure.
As the girl fainted, his arm managed to reach out fast enough to assure that she wasn’t harmed further by a collision with the ground. The projected images caught his attention before he could attempt to check on her well-being.
The video in front of him began rather eerily in nature as he viewed the beginning of an ordeal that slipped past his current memories. While he wished to deny amnesia, the recording only proved his denial otherwise. He saw fingers that weren’t accustomed to the delicate act of bandaging another’s wound. It was blatant that this digital self had a bond with the female despite harsh words; his actions had always been of far more importance as it displayed his true self.
Looking at the unconscious girl on his arm, it was clear that she matched the one in the video. Her voice, her countenance, her mannerisms were identical. Coming to terms with this new discovery, however, provided a faint sense of panic that would trigger an action impulsive in nature. His free hand extended forward, grabbing the golem that was most likely growing tired of being manhandled.
A few abrupt movements caused the images to flicker momentarily before dissipating completely.
「 ғιle deleтed 」
With hesitance he shook the shaman without too much force, unsure of its effectiveness. However, brasher actions were difficult to muster up upon viewing the data that had been completely forgotten. “Hey-” The rest of his words weren’t ready to be more than mere thoughts just yet.
↳ ✽ - - - Dark lashes flutter slightly, the shaman waking blearily to the sound of his voice- a careful mutter of one syllable paired with a dark downwards glance, tentative and searching.
❝Kanda…?❞
She shifted abruptly as she did, disoriented, the astonishment swimming in her eyes growing steadily. Confusion was evident, overwhelming even. Realization dawned as to where she was and what she had done. The shaman placed both hands on her collarbone in a futile attempt to calm herself, but a slight noise of embarrassment slipped from her lips.
He evoked such a powerful reaction in her soul, a storm of such magnitude where her heart should be. His presence led her into a sort of comfort, a sort of familiarity she couldn’t pinpoint. He was no figment of her imagination, no memory made flesh solely driven by the longing of a heavy heart.
Sera undoubtedly knew that there was something she was missing; some key fact in the memories that played like static across the lids of her eyes. Perhaps his impact on her previous life had wormed so deeply that there was nothing that could be done to remove it. Having her tiny frame so close to him, letting his warmth ease unto her, she didn’t want to pull away.
❝Where’s… Golem?❞ She began, voice gentle in the lull of the slow process of fully coming back into consciousness. Fatigue gripped at her, but she visibly fought against it, not wanting to gamble with the possibility that all her efforts had been for nought- that she had failed him. The girl gave him a wide eyed undeniably hurt look, bottom lip trembling.
❝D-Did you see anything? Find out how we know each other? Why we’re here?❞














