[center][color=dodgerblue][i]There you are![/i][/color]

A voice, familiar, cast from afar. Received by a link that few would understand. Despite the sometimes grating nature of his only real friend in the world, it brought the quiet young man some measure of relief. He slowed his pace, sliding the cards back into his pocket; a conversation for the near future.

[color=BC8F8F][i]Hey![/i][/color]

His response was enthusiastic, devoid of the usual facade that came with it. Thankfully, he had come to meet him; rather than forcing the quiet young man to complete his journey with only his thoughts. Still, it was an odd feeling, despite how long that particular method of communication had been used. Hearing another voice in his head, so clear, so foreign despite its familiarity, was always a little offputting. He would abide by it, though. 

 The quiet young man rubbernecked to check behind him. It seemed his true companion wasn't too near, yet. [color=BC8F8F][i]Good, that gives me a minute to get ready. Sorry, bud, we'll talk some more in a minute.[/i][/color] His shadow gave no response in the most predictable way it could. By offering nothing.[color=BC8F8F] [i]He's always so happy to see me.[/i][/color] He kept that thought from being projected; an option he was thankful he possessed. It might disturb his companion to know about what was bouncing around mercilessly in his head. [color=BC8F8F][i]Eufi...[/i][/color]

 [color=dodgerblue][i]I'm going to bring you in to the silence, okay? Don't let me startle you.[/i][/color]

 He smiled, slightly. The silence was something much akin to his own bubble of madness. The quiet young man often felt at peace, in its confines; much as he did when his shadow opened its eyes wide. [color=BC8F8F][i]Alright,[/i][/color] he offered, knowing the process involved. Usually it involved sneaking up on him, something he slowed his walk to allow; still sticking close to the wall at his left. Contact followed, then the two of them could speak freely. He enjoyed that, being able to speak his mind without fear of giving himself away. After all, his companion had known him for a long time; had helped him through the cracking and breaking he had suffered. Much as he was loathe to admit it, at times, the dapper young lad had helped keep the quiet young man together during his darker moments.

 It didn't take long for the light brush against his shoulder; a touch that would have been unnoticed, had he not been expecting it. Then he felt it was over him, the familiar feeling; followed by the 'real' use of that familiar voice. Before that, though, an arm was slung around his shoulders. He allowed it to remain there, for a moment, before ducking under and taking a full step back; a smile on his face, one matching that of his companion.

[color=dodgerblue] "Oi, lad! How the hell are you doin' then? Got some good news for me, I hope?"[/color]

 [color=BC8F8F][i]I wouldn't be looking for you, if I didn't. We wouldn't be here if things weren't ready.[/i][/color] Another private thought, but one he felt a little too cold. Instead, he nodded. [color=BC8F8F]"I'm good, thanks. Fourteen, just like we talked about. Got the last two about thirty minutes ago."[/color] Without thinking his hand dipped to the blade in his pocket, rubbing his thumb along it; something that was soothing and grounding. [color=BC8F8F]"Things are going really smoothly, if I do say so! How about you, though, good news on your end? Oh, right, before I forget. I got some more cards from Eufi and Dave."[/color]

He wouldn't say it, but his partner would understand. The credit and debit cards were to be disposed of, but the quiet young man would be keeping Eufi and Dave's ID cards. He had kept all of them, stashed away as mementos. It was hard to let go of someone, after becoming so close to them. It was a sentiment he couldn't break himself from. He produced the appropriate pieces of plastic and offered them forward. 

 Lazily, he stretched. [color=BC8F8F]"I was going to get some food, before meeting up with you. It's been a little while since we've sat down for a meal together. Gives us time to talk some things over. I don't think tonight is the right night to put things into action."[/color][/center]