That's Maruki's immediate first thought, nerves quelled by a pleasant sensation. His survival instincts are zero.
He stays staring at the wolf as he rubs its cheek. Weird. So weird.
His first instinct is to call Akechi – he has offered to help with anything Maruki runs into trouble with, after all – but they've spoken so recently that it feels a bit pathetic. He shouldn't cling to the one person from his reality. Besides, Akechi was able to distract the goblins that were after them well enough, but he's just a high schooler slash detective slash celebrity. He wouldn't be able to fight off a wolf if need be.
On the other hand... ]
Ah, no sudden movements...
[ Slowly, very slowly, he reaches into his coat pocket with his other hand and pulls out his phone to dial Eren.
It rings through until he can leave a message. ]
Hi there, Eren-kun, this is Dr. Maruki. Thank you again for your hospitality the other night, it really is unmatched. Ah, if you get this, I'm currently on the outskirts of the housing district and I've been cornered by a wolf. I'd appreciate your assistance if you're available. If not, no worries! I'm sure I'll be able to handle it! Bye!
[ He hangs up, pauses for a moment, dials again and sighs when it still doesn't connect. ]
on god i can always make it stupider
That's Maruki's immediate first thought, nerves quelled by a pleasant sensation. His survival instincts are zero.
He stays staring at the wolf as he rubs its cheek. Weird. So weird.
His first instinct is to call Akechi – he has offered to help with anything Maruki runs into trouble with, after all – but they've spoken so recently that it feels a bit pathetic. He shouldn't cling to the one person from his reality. Besides, Akechi was able to distract the goblins that were after them well enough, but he's just a high schooler slash detective slash celebrity. He wouldn't be able to fight off a wolf if need be.
On the other hand... ]
Ah, no sudden movements...
[ Slowly, very slowly, he reaches into his coat pocket with his other hand and pulls out his phone to dial Eren.
It rings through until he can leave a message. ]
Hi there, Eren-kun, this is Dr. Maruki. Thank you again for your hospitality the other night, it really is unmatched. Ah, if you get this, I'm currently on the outskirts of the housing district and I've been cornered by a wolf. I'd appreciate your assistance if you're available. If not, no worries! I'm sure I'll be able to handle it! Bye!
[ He hangs up, pauses for a moment, dials again and sighs when it still doesn't connect. ]