[The communion that follows some time after Hayame's is like a sharp wind, one that whips at the skin, sudden and impossible to ignore. Claude is angry, but not at Liem in particular, even if he's the unfortunate recipient of it right now. He isn't sure who else to turn to, when he has little faith in Hayame's other so-called 'friends' to be of use, or even that they're trustworthy.
With none of his usual flippancy, his communion is short and to the point.]
after the above......
With none of his usual flippancy, his communion is short and to the point.]
Have you seen Hayame recently?