[it's a reflex blurting out of surprise, because Manabu doesn't expect to see that guy anywhere except when a note with a time is involved. granted, that was one whole time out of...three? where that wasn't true? but, look. one has to grasp on what sense there's left in this madhouse.
Manabu blinks a few times, his surprise compounded when he realizes he--can't...really...remember what he was doing just a moment ago before something familiar crossed his line of sight. that's weird. and probably bad! what street is he on again??
time to table that for way later and focus on the new information in front of him.]
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[it's a reflex blurting out of surprise, because Manabu doesn't expect to see that guy anywhere except when a note with a time is involved. granted, that was one whole time out of...three? where that wasn't true? but, look. one has to grasp on what sense there's left in this madhouse.
Manabu blinks a few times, his surprise compounded when he realizes he--can't...really...remember what he was doing just a moment ago before something familiar crossed his line of sight. that's weird. and probably bad! what street is he on again??
time to table that for way later and focus on the new information in front of him.]