The City Of Astan

Whit

I head to my apartment and sigh, turning the T.V on once I get there.

Ethan

I reform in the basement of the building my brother resides in. Taking my jacket off and running a hand through my hair, I head up the stairs and make my way to the kitchen. Adrian sits in the living room, sipping on a beer or a soda. Sighing, I grab the last bottle from the fridge and plop at his side.

Whit

Realizing that its only 6:00, I throw on some skinny jeans and a red tee, and head out to the nearest bar. I take out my fake ID and show the bartender before ordering Grey Goose with a splash on scotch. Yep. Getting drunk tonight...

Ethan

I fiddle with a frayed piece of my jeans before sighing and looking at Adrian, "Don't reprimand me tonight. I know you don't agree with me about this, but I have to figure everything out. Half my memory is out there with someone else. I need it back."

He sighs and looks down, "I just don't want you to be wrong again, E. We can't deal with another set back."

whit

I finish my first drink and order another before secretly decomposing and rusting a glass that a guy has, chuckling. haha. I Love my power...

Ethan

I nod, "I know, Adi, but you understand how dire this is for me. Without my memory... I won't know how to go about --"

"You have me," he interrupts, "I know you, and I know what you would and wouldn't do. Whatever happened in the two years you disappeared, it doesn't matter."

"But it does," I mutter.

Whit

Feeling completely drunk, I close the tab and stumble out, moaning.

Ethan

I sigh and head for the window, opening it and stepping onto the fire escape. I look back at Adrian, who stands and watches me worriedly.

"I'll be back," I assure him, "This isn't like it was back then."

I close the window and realize I left my jacket. Shrugging it off, I head down the escape and onto the street.

Whit

I plop on one of the benches and slip out my phone, texting one of my friends before yawning and closing my eyes for a second. Haha...pandas are weird animals...

Ethan

I stop in my tracks when I see the instructor drunk on a bench. Looking around, I hesitate before taking the seat beside her.

"You... okay?" I ask, "You aren't driving, are you? That wouldn't end well..."

Whit

I open my eyes and look at him, studying him, "I'm...I'm not..." I say, chuckling, "Haha, I feel like sh*t..." I laugh histarically.

Ethan

I study her before standing and holding a hand out, "C'mon. I'll walk you home. It'll be dark soon and this part of the city isn't pleasant after the sun sets."

Whit

I stare at his hand before taking it and studying him, "You...You have black hair..." I touch it, smiling.

Ethan

I flash a smile and let her do what she wants, "I do. Do you remember where your house is?"

Whit

I bite my lip and point in that direction, "There..."