[ that would make it sound like their search was coming to an end. with lazarus accompanying him, shōyō found himself calmer— more distracted. it was a good thing, and he’d warmed himself even more at the thought of gaining a new, eccentric friend. ]

We could still look for more, if you want? [ shōyō was still up for it, a beacon of energy now that he at least found what he was looking for in a different form, hugging him tight with red sleeves. ] And a spoon— m’not feeling sick anymore, so I don’t mind. It’d be cool if we found something you wanted, too.

[ (for now, but there’s no guarantee the next body wouldn’t stir it back to feeling ugly). ]