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I know that they said we can't go back to our worlds, but is there any way to contact them?

I left at a bad time.

[Action; At the Welcome Feast]

[Tsuna sits at one of the long tables, pushing food around on his plate but not really eating it. He doesn't seem to have much of an appetite. He sort of feels like everything is all over the place and his mind is in a million different places. Part of him is amazed at wear he is and occasionally he glances around to take in the detail. Another part of him is taking in the crowd, trying to search for familiar faces and friends, and keep track of Gokudera. The final part of him pulls his attention down to his plate in the knowledge that he should eat but can't.

He's worried about what he left behind, who he left behind, if it's going to be okay that he's here and not there. It's a welling pit of worry in his stomach that makes it hard to enjoy his meal. He keeps checking his phone for what he hopes will be a positive response.]

What am I supposed to do?

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[Tsuna nods, managing a small smile in return.]

That's what people have been saying, so I'm trying to believe it.

We'll just have to count on Hibari-san and Yamamoto for the time being, otherwise.

[And he does take comfort in that. He can depend on both of them.]

[That smile is a comfort, and he nods in agreement. People are saying it, and it seems there are people that have been in this sort of situation before??]

I wouldn't, but then, if time is paused, it will be like we never left and we won't have to worry about or count on either of them!

[Too much pride in his boss and his own placement within the family means that their Rain and Cloud Guardians can just... worry about whatever it is they want to in the meantime. It's not like it matters to Gokudera.]

I guess that's true to. I'm just glad there's someone holding down the fort.

[Well, a few people if he includes Ryohei, Lal Mirch, and Reborn. But at least everyone else will be safe for the time being.]

For now, we'll just have to stick together.

Of course, Tenth!

[He puts out his cigarette and looks off over the grounds.]

I've heard we have magic and familiars, too... but I'm not so sure everyone gets those things. [Meaning he's feeling a bit left out. He isn't going to complain at his boss, though... that would be rude, and there's not much Tsuna can do as far as helping Gokudera realize his magic or find his familiar.]

It would be weird for some to get them and not others though. I mean, we can't use our regular weapons here, or at least, I can't.

[Try as he might, he hasn't been able to activate his flame. It's a little disconcerting.]

We'll have to look into it more.

I'm sure there are some people gifted with magic they don't know how to begin to use, and it may seem that they have no magic at all. [Doesn't seem that strange to him. He's never been a very lucky person, and of course he can't gain anything without a struggle.

Hearing his boss is unarmed gives him a little more concern, so he reaches behind him,] You don't have any weapons, Tenth? Here, take some of these! I can always make more. [He sure is offering a handful of dynamite sticks.]

Yeah, my gloves are just staying mittens it seems.

[Not that he's actively tried to go into Hyper Dying Will mode but still. Of course that thought is put on hold when he's handed the dynamite.

Which is nearly dropped in surprise.]

W-w-wait...are you sure? I...I mean it seems pretty safe here.

[The Tenth can accept the dynamite or not. It's fine either way. Gokudera's smiling because he has more, enough to share, in fact, and is confident in keeping his boss safe should they ever need weapons to do so!]

For right now, Tenth! But usually that changes without warning.

[Tsuna now possesses dynamite. That's not going to be a problem later.]

I wish I could say you were wrong but we both know that would be a lie.

[And he's fairly certain Reborn's not even here to cause that shift.]

[Not at all.]

It's just a fact of life, Tenth.

[Some sage wisdom from a very immature boy.]

[Oh how Tsuna wishes he could change that, though Gokudera is probably blind to Tsuna's world-weary expression.

Still, he's going to stick with his friend.]

What do you think we should do now?

[Yep! Blind as always and just happy to do whatever he can for his boss, even by offering words that are not helpful in any way.]

The only thing we can do, Tenth. I think we should try our best to fit into this world and do whatever we can to keep Namimori, and the rest of the family safe. If our world is in trouble, than it doesn't matter which part we came from... it's the whole world and all points in time within it.

If we have to learn magic to make us stronger, then it's just one more goal. So, if we have somewhere to stay, [He nods his head towards where they'll be lodging] we can take on quests to grow stronger. It's just like a video game! [That's probably the easiest way to think of things. Besides, Gokudera's been through something like this before he ever met his boss. It's just like living on the streets of Italy, except that now he won't be alone. The bomber thinks that this shouldn't be difficult at all.]

[Always one more goal, it seems. Though it still frustrates him that he's now back at square one. He'd just learned and mostly figured out flames and box weapons, but that's been put aside in favour of magic.

It's times like these that he misses Reborn. But he's got to press on so he can get back to everyone else. And then get back to the past.]

Then the best thing to do would be to get a place to stay. We'll start there.

[Gokudera doesn't see it as a bad thing that there is a set goal. They aren't in any immediate danger, and they aren't alone in this endeavor. It seems there are a lot of people being pulled into Avalon to save their worlds as well, and while Gokudera would rather not work with anyone... this isn't specifically a mafia-related task.]

Easy.

It seems like there's a lot of space in Camelot for us to stay. I think a lot of people are taking residence in the inn?

That's what I heard to. I think I'll go find a room, then.

The feast is kind of wearing me out.

[He is very tired, and he has a feeling he might be up all night thinking about everything as well.]

It sounds like you've been through a lot more recently, Tenth. I'll stay up and keep an eye out.

[Like it or not, Gokudera suffers some insomnia, so he'll be doing whatever he can instead of sleeping.]

Okay, but make sure you get some rest as well. It's been a lot for both of us.

[And he knows Gokudera is going to push himself]

[Gokudera looks touched that his boss thinks of him, so he smiles and nods,]

I’ll do my best, boss.

[He honestly will try, but he anticipates it won’t be easy to catch sleep, and if he does, because this place is unfamiliar and he’s not aware of what sort of dangers they can encounter, it will be fitful and light at best. Here’s hoping, though.]

Good night then. I'll get us a room at the inn and text you the number.

Okay. I'll turn in shortly...

[Habitually, he wants to follow him to the inn and make sure he gets in safe, isn't targeted by anyone unsavory. Then it occurs to him... he met someone who already seemed to know him...]

Wait! Uh... Tenth, would you mind if I accompanied you there? It might make things easier, and I can help keep a look out.

[Tsuna turns and smiles at Gokudera]

Not at all! It'll definitely make things easier and you won't have to worry if I fall asleep or something.

[He assumes they'll have keys and the like, and the last thing he'd want is for Gokudera to be locked out. Even though he has becoming something a light sleeper of late.]</small.

[Gokudera smiles right back, apology still evident in his eyes at his sudden change of heart about accompanying his boss. He feels like a nuisance to him to a small degree, and bows his head slightly while listening.]

Oh, I wouldn't worry if you fell asleep as long as you're safe, Tenth! In the worst case, I'd just get my own key by other means!

[He'd harass someone or prove himself as the Tenth's right hand, so therefore, for his boss's safety and benefit, having familiar company is safest and almost completely necessary! While smiling, he motions for his boss to walk alongside him so they can go together to get their room situation sorted out.]

[Tsuna falls in step with Gokudera. As weird as everything has been, he's glad this can at least be normal.]</small. At least this way, we'll have it all figured out with no problems. But we'll probably have to find jobs or something, won't we? We can't just stay for free.

Eventually, yeah. For now I think we’re welcome guests. Why else would they set up such a large feast? Hopefully if we take on any quests, we can get paid enough that it won’t seem we’re taking advantage of their hospitality.

[They are young and the locals seem fairly lax with them, and Gokudera knows how to survive on his own.]

I’ll help keep a roof over your head if that’s something you’re worried about, boss.

I mean, a little? I don't want to overstay our welcome, so I'll make sure to help out to.

[Working together tends to make things go better for them anyway.]

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