— Arthur watches the deadbeats, and smiles warmly at them. He takes the food and water and laughs softly, eyes soft.
“ Hey- thanks, you all. I-I really appreciate this. ” He says, taking a few drinks before eating.
He’s finished eating before he pauses, and gasps, jumping up, a panicked expression on his face as he started looking around.
“ W-Wait!! That- that tree lady!! She attacked the van, and then- we crashed, and you grabbed me, and- and- shit!!! Vivi and Mystery!!! That- that tree person wanted to kill Mystery!! We- we have to get back, Lew, we have to- we have to help them!!! “
— His voice is rushed, his heart beating fast, panicked, terrified that his friends were hurt. And, shit!! Lance!!! His uncle, oh fuck !!
They were all in danger, and here Arthur was, passing out, and eating and drinking as if he mattered more than them.
He felt the familiar boiling of self-hatred in his chest, and clenched his fists as he looked to Lewis, tears streaming down his face now.
“ W-we have to hurry, Lew !! “
Things seemed alright for a moment--even peaceful--as Arthur had accepted the Dead Beats’ help. They always felt happy to help, no matter what the situation was--even if it was one they couldn’t believe was happening. Seriously, the last time they saw Lewis was when he was about to murder the blonde.
Talk about the tables being turned, huh? The ghost had gone from wanting to murder this man to downright saving his life. Whatever had made him change his mind, the Dead Beats wouldn’t need to hear it. Not yet. Maybe the ghost would explain to them later.
Now, though--now everyone had to focus on how Arthur suddenly began to panic again. The Dead Beats seemed to be startled at his sudden outburst, flinching back before floating closer to Lewis, as if hiding behind him. Actually, it was exactly like they were hiding behind him. They were.
Even Lewis himself seemed concerned--the blonde had just recently calmed down, yet there he was, spiraling into a panic again. What was this, something about a tree lady? Oh, right--Shiromori.
The one who showed up out of nowhere and almost got away with taking the ghost’s locket. The one he had literally decapitated, only to see her grow her own head back a moment later. And now she was after Vivi and Mystery? That lady was dangerous--the ghost felt a bit of his anger creep back into his mind again.
With a newfound determination to deal with the situation, Lewis got up and nodded slightly before heading towards the exit of this ghostly cave. He wasn’t going to sit around and wait for that sicko to murder his friends. The Dead Beats nervously followed him as well.
“...Let’s go. There’s no time to waste.” His voice sounded serious as he motioned for Arthur to follow him. Whatever happened out there--and whatever was going to happen out there--he was ready for it. He wasn’t going to let Shiromori hurt anyone--even if meant getting hurt himself.
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