.: Suzuya :.
"Mm.. why do you call yourself scum? I don't think it suits you." Suzuya idly commented, not really approving of how Komaeda was self degrading himself like that, in fact the sentence brought a frown to the Albino's lips as he continued to cling to the other's back, relaxing into the gentle rocking motions that each step would emit.
Although Suzuya wouldn't dwell on the self degrading topic, there were many things about Komaeda that the stitched boy didn't know, and would find out later on, thus he wouldn't just pry the information from the ultimate luckster, instead the albino would earn it in his own way.
However, Suzuya couldn't help himself from gently blowing against Komaeda's ear, perhaps to annoy him or just mess around with the other, playing around wasn't really convenient at this time, but it was pretty obvious that the Albino was playful no matter the situation, even to the point of ignoring his own bleeding injuries and mental trauma to do so.
Once the Albino got comfortable again, Suzuya then began to whisper his little secret to the other, although sounding a little fearful that someone might overhear as he revealed his thoughts.
"Ah.. I love you, I've thought on it, and I'm sure.." The Albino trailed off, thinking about the word love and what it meant, he nuzzled against Komaeda's neck to try to emphasis his feelings.
"Ah! perhaps that's a bad thing, desu? are you upset by it?~" Suzuya's tone was curious rather than worried as he questioned the other.
.: Shinohara :.
Philip was the last person Shinohara expected to burst through the door, and the man had no hesitation in displaying the shock it caused him to see Philip at that door. "Philip? what in heavens name are you doing here like that?" He nearly blurted out, yet as he listened to Philip's tell of horror, there was nothing stopping Shinohara from standing up from his chair, rustling his pockets for the money and smacking it down onto the table, then looking back at everyone else and exclaiming.
"I understand this might be hard for you to accept right now, yet believe me, this man before you is a well established and respected teacher at a nearby college close to where I live, as such I've known Philip for roughly two years now... He's a good man, and I can tell that he's not lying, call it a hunch, but I'm taking it, you can leave now and call this off as nonsense, but if we want to act, we should act now, if this isn't a sign I don't know what is.. are you willing to risk your lives for a mad man?" Shinohara grinned as he said this, starting to slip on his coat that had been discarded onto the back of the chair he was seated at.
The S.W.A.T member couldn't tell what came over him at that moment, it was anticipation, hope, fear, and determination to rescue his only son, and perhaps a little bit of insanity sparked into the bunch to take this risk, to believe Philip and go right this instant. somehow, it felt right.
However, Philip's features turned to horror mixed with happiness as he shakily choked out. "T-thank you.... you believe me, by gods you believe me!" The teacher couldn't help but be filled with relief, this was something, it really was.
"I'm not sure who you are miss... but I can assure you that I had to escape, I was within an inch of my life when I left, I ran as fast as I could.. p-perhaps selfish, but I had to get this truth out.." He gulped, knowing that the others probably wouldn't believe him, but perhaps if they would believe in Shinohara instead, then Philip would have hope for the hostages in that mansion to be saved.
"I-It's not much yes... but I can also confirm that Teela, the maid is one of the victims in this case.." Philip lied through his teeth, but he saw the maid as innocent, and he wanted to make sure she got out safe too, his heart pounding as he worried that someone would see through his lie.
