[It's a good thing Izumi's looking away, because Sandalphon would never forgive himself if he let him see the sheer panic on his face. He wouldn't blame Izumi if he just turned tail and ran away from home after this.]
...Of course. Be careful on the way home.
[But if that happens, this is his own fault. Sandalphon slides out of the booth, giving Izumi a gentle pat on the head, and gets ready to get back to work. He glances back at him one more time, but...staring would probably hurt his pride, wouldn't it? It's best to just leave him alone, then.
...When he gets home, hours later, he stands outside the door of his apartment for several long moments. He's got to apologize...he's been rehearsing it all day in his head, and now it's time to do it for real. Finally, he opens the door, calling out.]
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...Of course. Be careful on the way home.
[But if that happens, this is his own fault. Sandalphon slides out of the booth, giving Izumi a gentle pat on the head, and gets ready to get back to work. He glances back at him one more time, but...staring would probably hurt his pride, wouldn't it? It's best to just leave him alone, then.
...When he gets home, hours later, he stands outside the door of his apartment for several long moments. He's got to apologize...he's been rehearsing it all day in his head, and now it's time to do it for real. Finally, he opens the door, calling out.]
Izumi...I'm home.
[And then he waits.]