[ If it wasn't for this game, he wouldn't have met Brambles. At the same time, they're now trapped here and might never go back. In his current state, it's not too difficult to reach the conclusion that it would have been better if Brambles fell for someone else and never played this game. ]
I really do. [ A pause. ] We shouldn't have come back here.
[ Here as in log in to the game after the incident with Mithrun. ]
[ Brambles shakes his head. ] No. Don't say that ... we couldn't have known.
[ It's an awful situation. But, what's done is done. ]
There's no point in either of us dwelling or regretting this. Because ... it's terrible, and I'm scared, but I don't regret it. Nothing would've stopped me from logging in here to see you again.
[ There's no point, he says, but Joonghyuk can't shake off the guilt. He could have offered to play a different game with Brambles, but no other company has such advanced technology at its disposal. Even if they found a different game, it wouldn't be the same. ]
Bramley...
[ He takes a deep breath, his body feeling very heavy all of a sudden. ]
If we get out of here... let's meet again as soon as possible.
[ The word "if" makes his stomach tighten with anxiety. Brambles shakes his head. ]
Not "if" ... it'll be "when."
[ He clings tightly to Joonghyuk. ]
I ... I'm not going to believe in anything else. [ At least until he loses his memories and will to live but, you know. Joonghyuk must hold him accountable. ]
I think so. Brush is very particular with who he chooses to be friends with ... you could say he's like my opposite. But because I like you, I know he will like you too.
[ It's comforting to talk about this. Brambles will fight away every doubtful thought that they won't achieve this one day. (When he stops this, it's time to worry.) ]
I promise it'll go just fine. Besides ... I've been gushing to Brush about you for months anyway.
[ Joonghyuk had no idea that talking about people they're close to and whom they left behind in the offline world would be so comforting and distracting. He relaxes a little bit, even though thinking about Brambles gushing about him leaves Joonghyuk flustered. ]
Gushing about you, of course. You really think I'm going to not tell my best friend all about the guy I've fallen madly in love with?
[ This is quite a confession on Brambles' part - his heart is pounding wildly in his chest. It's the full truth, though. He is very much madly in love with Joonghyuk. ]
[ If he had a friend, he would at least try to tell them about Brambles. However, since his closest circle is limited to Mia who knows that he's head over heels for the Englishman anyway. ]
Of course I believe you. [ Joonghyuk blinks, surprised by both the question and the statement. ] I didn't ask because I was thinking you'd do it, just...
[ Seriously, how come people didn't notice how warm and brilliant Brambles is? ]
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[ If it wasn't for this game, he wouldn't have met Brambles. At the same time, they're now trapped here and might never go back. In his current state, it's not too difficult to reach the conclusion that it would have been better if Brambles fell for someone else and never played this game. ]
I really do. [ A pause. ] We shouldn't have come back here.
[ Here as in log in to the game after the incident with Mithrun. ]
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[ It's an awful situation. But, what's done is done. ]
There's no point in either of us dwelling or regretting this. Because ... it's terrible, and I'm scared, but I don't regret it. Nothing would've stopped me from logging in here to see you again.
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Bramley...
[ He takes a deep breath, his body feeling very heavy all of a sudden. ]
If we get out of here... let's meet again as soon as possible.
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Not "if" ... it'll be "when."
[ He clings tightly to Joonghyuk. ]
I ... I'm not going to believe in anything else. [ At least until he loses his memories and will to live but, you know. Joonghyuk must hold him accountable. ]
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[ He repeats quietly, belatedly realizing that he allowed his own worries to show. ]
Let's meet as soon as possible when we get out of here. I can fly to England again.
[ It's almost as if he wanted to make up for that slip from before. Still, he really wants to see Brambles again in the real world. ]
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[ The two most important people in his life (apart from Joonghyuk, of course), that he is going to unceremoniously forget about in the future. ]
I wanted to introduce you last time, but didn't get the chance.
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[ Mentioning the people they left behind tears his heart apart, but it's not like they can forget about them (they can and they will). ]
Do you think I'll get along with Brush?
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[ He smiles fondly at Joonghyuk's question. ]
I think so. Brush is very particular with who he chooses to be friends with ... you could say he's like my opposite. But because I like you, I know he will like you too.
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If he's like your opposite... then he might be similar to me.
[ And that doesn't bode well, he thinks. ]
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Is that a problem?
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We'll see about that. [ Joonghyuk lets out a soft sigh. ] I'll try to be on my best behavior, though.
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I promise it'll go just fine. Besides ... I've been gushing to Brush about you for months anyway.
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[ Joonghyuk had no idea that talking about people they're close to and whom they left behind in the offline world would be so comforting and distracting. He relaxes a little bit, even though thinking about Brambles gushing about him leaves Joonghyuk flustered. ]
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[ This is quite a confession on Brambles' part - his heart is pounding wildly in his chest. It's the full truth, though. He is very much madly in love with Joonghyuk. ]
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[ If he had a friend, he would at least try to tell them about Brambles. However, since his closest circle is limited to Mia who knows that he's head over heels for the Englishman anyway. ]
And Brush... never had feelings for you?
[ Asking for a friend he never had!! ]
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What? No...? We're just friends.
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I see. It's a shame I couldn't meet him, then. [ A pause. ] But I will. Sometime soon.
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You trust me, right? I don't want you thinking that I have something else going on with my friends ... or that I'd ever cheat. I wouldn't dream of it.
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[ Seriously, how come people didn't notice how warm and brilliant Brambles is? ]
Are people in the UK blind or something?
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I did attract some female attention in university, but never reciprocated it ... for obvious reasons. If any men liked me, I never would've known.
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[ He's still going to be jealous, no worries. ]
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You're silly.
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[ He cups Brambles' chin and tips his head up. Rather than looking him in the eyes, Joonghyuk's gaze lingers on Brambles' lips. ]
Am I really?
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Yes!
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