Not unless you get startled and hurt yourself. You should close your eyes quick if you're not sure you can handle it. Otherwise... Three.
[It's a little more warning than he would usually give. Maybe he still has a bit of a soft spot for this.. potentially former human.]
I don't mind telling you when it's over.
Two.
[The skin on his arms just barely begins to shift. It's not splitting just yet, but,]
One.
[Whether the warning was heeded or not, eyes open across his arms and face, looking around before all settling on Junpei, trying to see through to everything within.]
[ To his credit, Junpei decides not to close his eyes. It feels more important to be aware of what happens just in case something does go awry.
The vision of within is quite the pathetic creature. It's a bloated, stocky thing, purplish blue with bug eyes and a scraggle of black hair that mimics the boy's fringe over his right eye. It sports a strong underbite complete with a pair of teeth jutting out comically like some kind of cartoon bulldog. While not resembling any common animal exactly, there's something very frog-like about its overall presentation. ]
The only thing that comes to mind to restore that and his body would be..]
That's not too unusual in those circumstances. You weren't exorcised after, by any chance? Or capable of it yourself? Something may have been repairing your spirit as you passed on.
I'm more familiar with treating the living and undead, though... If it was the resort, I'd really like to learn what they did!
I have no idea. I blacked out and woke up here looking like myself again.
[ Then, his expression changes as if something has just occurred to him. There’s an obvious few moments of hesitation before he seems to come to a decision. ]
If this place ‘fixed’ me, they left this.
[ Carefully, he lifts his fringe with his right hand to reveal the cluster of small burn marks on his forehead beneath it. ]
Well, they don't appear recent enough to be at risk of infection, so it's probably fine!
My only concern would be that with your condition it's unlikely they'll heal any further on their own. If they're not causing you any trouble...
[Then is that it?
He would like to do more. To examine Junpei further until he fully understands the discrepancy between his body and soul, for starters. But that may be best left until a bit later.
For now, he'll let his patient decide what's next.]
Although, I have to admit I've never removed one before. Are we sure they're ink to begin with? Magic can have this sort of effect, too, so it might be further ingrained than it looks. Maybe they even come right back. I'd sure love to give it a try!
The last time I got caught by something like this, it grabbed everyone it couldn't eat and threw us back out. The resort doesn't have an exit, so here you'd probably just..
[... Die?
That wouldn't be great. Maybe he shouldn't say it.]
Anyway! We don't have to do it right now! The symptoms should be manageable once you're sexually active. I can always treat them for you as needed, too, until you're ready.
That's right. When you do a lot of physical exams, you get pretty good at it!
[Is that normally true..?]
I hear it only works when there's more than one person involved. As long as it was during a phone call, you should be fine for the moment, but I'm curious if a lack of contact might limit how effective it is. I really would like to see you again in a month from now.
Maybe there's a boy you already liked back home? I've been wanting one of my friends to be here, too! But I'm sure they'd both understand. It's okay if you don't end up waiting!
[ Junpei is torn between sputtering more disagreement and giving the compress a bewildered look. Finally he hops down from the bed and grumpily tosses it in the waste bin. ]
There's no he. I'm going back to my room to get some sleep.
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[It's a little more warning than he would usually give. Maybe he still has a bit of a soft spot for this.. potentially former human.]
I don't mind telling you when it's over.
Two.
[The skin on his arms just barely begins to shift. It's not splitting just yet, but,]
One.
[Whether the warning was heeded or not, eyes open across his arms and face, looking around before all settling on Junpei, trying to see through to everything within.]
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The vision of within is quite the pathetic creature. It's a bloated, stocky thing, purplish blue with bug eyes and a scraggle of black hair that mimics the boy's fringe over his right eye. It sports a strong underbite complete with a pair of teeth jutting out comically like some kind of cartoon bulldog. While not resembling any common animal exactly, there's something very frog-like about its overall presentation. ]
Well? What do you see?
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And you've somehow maintained your intelligence...
[And human appearance? No, he wouldn't go that far. The boy had said he'd died. It's obviously not just a disguise, but...
... Ah. He should probably answer.]
Sorry-- You're really cute! I could show you if you're interested, but I think you'd get quite the fright.
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[ But, more importantly… ]
I don’t remember things clearly from when I was transfigured. I felt angry. I attacked a friend but I didn’t want to. But I also felt so, so tired.
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The only thing that comes to mind to restore that and his body would be..]
That's not too unusual in those circumstances. You weren't exorcised after, by any chance? Or capable of it yourself? Something may have been repairing your spirit as you passed on.
I'm more familiar with treating the living and undead, though... If it was the resort, I'd really like to learn what they did!
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[ Then, his expression changes as if something has just occurred to him. There’s an obvious few moments of hesitation before he seems to come to a decision. ]
If this place ‘fixed’ me, they left this.
[ Carefully, he lifts his fringe with his right hand to reveal the cluster of small burn marks on his forehead beneath it. ]
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Do you want it fixed?
I'm great at reconstruction, so a few burns won't take long at all!
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[ Even though Akira had kept his promises, the visit was still nerve wracking for Junpei. ]
Are you satisfied?
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Well, they don't appear recent enough to be at risk of infection, so it's probably fine!
My only concern would be that with your condition it's unlikely they'll heal any further on their own. If they're not causing you any trouble...
[Then is that it?
He would like to do more. To examine Junpei further until he fully understands the discrepancy between his body and soul, for starters. But that may be best left until a bit later.
For now, he'll let his patient decide what's next.]
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[ When a yawn forms without warning his sentence is ended abruptly, once again causing him to quickly stifle it with his hand. ]
What about the tattoo? Anything you can do about that?
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Although, I have to admit I've never removed one before. Are we sure they're ink to begin with? Magic can have this sort of effect, too, so it might be further ingrained than it looks. Maybe they even come right back. I'd sure love to give it a try!
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Even if you could, they’d probably punish us.
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The last time I got caught by something like this, it grabbed everyone it couldn't eat and threw us back out. The resort doesn't have an exit, so here you'd probably just..
[... Die?
That wouldn't be great. Maybe he shouldn't say it.]
Anyway! We don't have to do it right now! The symptoms should be manageable once you're sexually active. I can always treat them for you as needed, too, until you're ready.
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[ Phrased as seriously and clinically as possible. ]
I did last night.
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[Is that normally true..?]
I hear it only works when there's more than one person involved. As long as it was during a phone call, you should be fine for the moment, but I'm curious if a lack of contact might limit how effective it is. I really would like to see you again in a month from now.
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[ But he drops his shirt back down. ]
Besides, I think this place is getting to me too. I’m less confident I’ll even make it a month than I was a day ago.
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Maybe there's a boy you already liked back home? I've been wanting one of my friends to be here, too! But I'm sure they'd both understand. It's okay if you don't end up waiting!
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What? It’s … ! It’s nothing like that! I never had anyone. I’m not saving myself. Virginity is a social construct anyway!
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Reflexively taking a cool compress from a nearby drawer, Akira breaks the inner packet and hands it over-- though not without some laughter.]
There's no hiding anything from me! Your face says it all!
Is he cute? I want to hear all about him, some time!
[... At least he's let part of the accusation drop.]
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There's no he. I'm going back to my room to get some sleep.