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You

"Okay..."

You put your all into presenting yourself in the best possible way tonight. The sun began to set, indicating that Thoma had most likely finished his work. You picked up your little surprise for him in exchange for the one he was already planning and headed out.

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-FRONT OF INAZUMA CITY-

Thoma

"Hm. Glad to see you could make it."

You

"Pfft... Duh, why wouldn't I be able to make it?" 

When you got a clearer look at Thoma's face as you got closer to him, you noticed puffiness and redness all over his face.  

You

"... Are you okay, Thoma?"

Thoma

"Huh?"

You

"The... Redness on your face. Your face is also puffy."

Thoma

"Oh... It's just the after-effects of the fog, is all."

You

"Oh..."

"But- I thought the fog cleared up a few weeks ago?"

Thoma

"Yeah, well... Sometimes it has long-lasting effects, you know?..."

You

"Okay..."

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"Oh! I got you a little surprise in exchange for this surprise you already have planned for me."

"It's not as good as the ones sold in the city, but I think it's... Uh... Decent."

You revealed to him a few flowers you picked from the ground, sprouting and more colourful than ever.

Thoma

"Oh, these are so nice! I bought one for you too!"

He said, grinning.

You both exchanged flowers. 

You

"So, where's the place? Are you gonna tell me now?"

Thoma

"Hm... Follow me. I'm not telling you just yet."

He lent his hand out to you for you to hold.

Though, you were confused.

You

"... Do I hold it?"

Thoma chuckled.

Thoma

"Yes, duh."

"Come on."

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-A COUPLE OF MINUTES LATER, UNKNOWN-

You

"Where are we?"

I don't like the way this place is looking...

Thoma

"Just trust me."

Thoma and you were still holding hands, approaching a few wooden barriers and similar objects surrounding you.

You

"Thoma..."

Thoma

"Hm?"

You

"I'm not really feeling good... Can we go home please?"

Thoma

"What?"

You

"I said-"

Thoma tightened his grip on your hand intensely.

Suddenly, you found yourself lying on the ground, stuck by Thoma's weight. 

He was restraining you with his hands alone.

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You

"What?!"

"Thoma, what the fuck are you doing?!"

Thoma

"I hate you!"

"Sticking with you all this time after I fucking realized... You're the reason why... Why-"

Thoma yelled.

You

"What are you talking about?!"

You inquired as you fled from his grasp. You backed away from Thoma, looking across the grass from him. You two were now separated by only a small distance. Shortly after the interference, you noticed Tenryou Soldiers surrounding both of you.

You

"What is this?!"

You yelled, looking around you as they closed in.

There were so many.

You couldn't even count.

Thoma

"You're killing him!"

You

"What?..."

You mumbled to yourself, but loud enough for Thoma to hear. 

Thoma

"You! You're the culprit behind the fog!"

He said, while violently pointing at you. He stood up while you were still sitting down on the grass in pure confusion and fright. 

You

"I-"

Thoma

"Shut up!"

You

"Jeez Thoma, I was going to tell you you're right! I am the reason for the fog! But what does this have to do with... This crazy fucking behaviour?!"

Thoma

"It just- It makes so much fucking sense..."

"Inazuma's been having random waves of fog here and there."

"Why? Because of you."

"You've been killing people! The fog kills!"

You

"I didn't know-"

Thoma

"Stop fucking talking!"

You

"No! You don't get to tell me what to-"

Thoma

"Stop it!"

"You have no idea how long I've had to deal with Ayato's sickness. He's practically on the brink of death."

"Doctors said it was because of the fog. I thought they were just trying to find an excuse."

"But, they were right."

"And who's the reason for the fog, huh?"

"Oh! Well, I fucking wonder!"

oooooh..... humbled.....

You

"It's not my fault! I can't control the fog, Thoma!"

Thoma

"And? I don't give a fuck."

"The fog is your fault."

"You're to blame."

"I don't care if you didn't mean it. You're still killing someone I care for."

"Someone I care for a lot."

You

"..."

"So what?"

"Was last night not... Real?"

Thoma

"None of that shit was real."

"None of it was genuine."

"You thought this was an actual date? You think I'd genuinely want to date a fucking killer?"

You

"..."

You could feel your heart drop to the pit of your stomach as you watched him drop your flowers on the ground and step all over them. You still held on tight to the flowers he gave you, digging the fuck out of it with your nails.

Just knowing that Thoma did all of that just to gain some more of your trust fucking broke you. 

You then confusingly looked around you. None of the soldiers were attacking.

Thoma

"So, because you did all of that, I'll gladly be taking your bounty."

"I'm using it on Ayato's treatment."

"It's the least you could fucking do after practically killing him."

You

"What?..."

Thoma

"Huh?"

"Do you want me to repeat myself?"

You just stared right at him. You were still sitting miserably in the grass.

You then picked yourself up.

A Tenryou Commission soldier threw his spear right at your back — you allowed it to pierce right through you. 

Thoma

"I'll say it again."

"I'm collecting your fucking bounty."

"I'm using it all up on Ayato's treatment."

"Did you hear that? Or do you want me to-"

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Things began to spiral.

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You

"You can't!"

Thoma

"Huh. What do you mean?"

You

"You can't turn me in- Please!"

"I-I'll do anything..."

You began to limp towards him. Thoma stood in place.

As you limped toward Thoma while begging, many more Tenryou Soldiers threw their weapons at you. By the time you were finally face-to-face with Thoma, you had at least 8 weapons impaling you. 

You fell to your knees, and pulled all of them out, throwing them to the side. 

You

"No... No, you can't-"

You continued begging, now on your knees.

So many factors in this situation were completely ruining you — you put so much effort into looking good for this date just for everything to be ruined by tears and snot.

Once again, you got back up and held both of his hands. 

He could feel the way you trembled upon him.

He looked down at a tear-filled face and was then drowning in ultimate guilt.

For an instant, as you looked up at him, he began to cry.

You

"I'll do anything! Please!"

"You can't send me there- You can't!"

"I don't want you to go, Thoma!"

"You can't leave me!"

Another weapon flung right at your head, piercing you through your skull. Out of frustration, the trees fell and the terrain was ever so shaky. 

All the soldiers were so confused, but Thoma —

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Thoma knew exactly what was happening.

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You continued to sob and yell for mercy, holding Thoma's hands. Thoma was at a loss for words, stuck in the middle. 

He stood there, with that same stupid expression on his face — the one where he would stare into space. Not a thought behind those teary eyes.

You

"I-I can't lose you, Thoma  — Please! I'm begging you!"

"I need you!"

You sobbed and screamed crackly as your whole world fell apart.

... Quite literally. So many trees died while it was raining and thundering so hard.

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He took back his hands and slapped you across the face, then stomped on the weapon further into your head once you were on the ground. 

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Thoma

"What they say is true."

"You're really a fucking monster."