by the time that everyone clears out of their meeting hall, either with their questions answered or only further bothered, the fact of the matter is that they've done their job.
lune will turn to sol - and place a hand on his shoulder]
You did well, considering the difficulty of the task.
[sure there were hiccups, but he's gotta acknowledge that they were stuck in a pretty bad spot??]
Are you feeling alright?
[he uhhhh nearly got into a fight with one of lune's own comrades so]
[a thoughtful hum at that, coupled with a tilt of his head]
I do not place much stock into words to begin with - there will be some who would be distrustful of our answers regardless, no matter how truthful we are. We gave all that we know at the moment, which is at the very least more than the two of us were given when we first arrived.
If it's bothering you, we may seek more answers for them, and try to earn their trust back if we truly have lost it.
[forward movement! but there is a gentle smile in his voice]
It is a situation that I can only call entirely new. No moment like this has ever existed in history before - it would naturally be difficult to explain.
Yeah, that's what I was trying to tell them. Some of them got it, but others didn't even seem to hear me. [Which is frustrating. He looks up finally, nodding at that idea.]
We should. I know some of them will come back for more questions...Shess, for one. Emma too.
[He studied names, it's fine. He folds his arms over his chest then.]
...that one who tried to light me on fire...he's one of yours, isn't he?
Mm. Fujino, Four, and some others expressed a wish for additional answers. Let's not let them down - shall we? We may continue investigating the instability tonight, if you wish.
[just a thought!
though at the mention of kuri
he's just going to laugh]
Ah... When you begin like that, it makes it difficult for me to say yes. However, you are correct - he and Tsurumaru are both my comrades. Though...
[he seems thoughtful for a moment]
Mmm. At least they are very much themselves. I apologize for the trouble. You are unharmed, yes?
[There's an eager sort of nod.] Reconnaissance would be useful before tomorrow. And if we can get some more answers and how to explain everything to them, we can work together faster.
[He folds his arms over his chest and hunches down a bit, pouting in reply.] I'm fine. I could have stopped him if he actually tried, but the sword might have needed an extra boost. [Still...]
...I had to lie to a lot of my friends today. Do you think yours knew who you were?
[There's a nod...and yeah, he holds opens his hand to open a portal for them to return. Time to bounce.]
He's annoying. [Thanks Sol. But there's a pause about Tsurumaru and he openly stares at Lune for a moment.]
Kind of a lame surprise, Lune. [He doesn't mean those words given there's still a layer of fondness there. He wonders about how these three people connect, but he won't ask. He'll give him some privacy for now.] He seems okay though.
Most of them do, actually. [...] I don't get why they were all picked out of everyone across the worlds. Is that something we can ask, too?
I will try to intercept before you must deal with him again - and Tsurumaru enjoys all manner of surprises.
[even lame ones]
We can see - and perhaps we will find an answer. A combination of darkness and light... while it is true that is most people, I believe that finding others who are closer to balance to be more difficult.
[gray morality is common but what shade of gray is it?]
lune will be ambling over in their usual grandfatherly pace, then sitting down beside them and materializing two ice creams out of thin air, offering one to sol.]
[It's only Thursday and this week has been a Lot. Sol usually squirrels themselves away when they aren't meeting with people, but they usually linger in spaces that Lune can find them during the mornings and evenings. They had initially thought it was just for Lune's benefit, but...
"Sometimes it can be nice to feel like people will take care of you like that. Even if it means they treat you like a kid."
As such, Lune wanders over and Sol looks up from where they've tucked themselves away, knees pulled to their chest and staring ahead. When the ice creams appear though, there's a light laugh as they take it.]
Green tea - when I was invited to the library, I thought to look into other possible combinations. Perhaps this shall be the best indicator of our bond?
[TEA AND ICE CREAM.
regardless, lune will sit neatly next to sol and keep their gaze locked on him, canting their head to the side as if to try to peer into his expression]
[Sol is...going to shove a bite of ice cream into their mouth, a hum of approval because this is a strange but new flavor.]
It's good. [They seem pleased. It also gives them a moment to stall on the question.] ...have you been talking to more people lately? They seem more receptive to calling for us now.
When you say it like that, I almost believe it. [There's a small smile, but it does help.] ...but thanks, Jiji. We don't really have a choice...if we panic, they'll panic, too. I can't do that to them. Not after everything they've already gone through.
[There's one question on his mind though.] What do we do now?
[In spite of everything, he perks up a little because he likes the praise and he likes knowing he did something right, even if in the end it's getting them this sort of reward. The question being returned, however, is something to consider. You'd think he'd take the time to really ponder an answer, but it comes almost too easily.]
I want to do the same thing I've been doing since we got here. I'm going to be with you until the end...and I want to find a way to protect you. And them. Even if the outcome really means only one of us can remain, there are ways we can do this without more people feeling the pain. Aren't there? We just have to find them.
That is correct. Emma requested a sedative in order to help people more gently to their end, rather than forcing them to suffer through the pain of their time coming to an end.
[if that's what roxas is saying, but regardless mikazuki will offer roxas a very fond headpat]
As long as you know that you do not need to protect me - an old man such as myself can handle a temporary lapse in existence. The universe might sigh in relief for it, if anything.
[He tries not to make a face at the mention of Emma's name, but it's harder when there's no hood to hide under. But he keeps his words to himself because yeah, that's something.]
That should help then...it's just about giving them the courage to find a path to take. [He allows the headpat as well because Jiji is one of three people he'll accept these from at the moment. Still, there's something troubling in that statement.]
You know just because you're old doesn't make this any easier. And just because you can handle a lapse in existence doesn't mean you should have to. We don't even really know if we can come back. I don't want to take that chance. [He's rather not see Mikazuki be eliminated at all.] You've lived a really long time, but...why can't you be a little worried for yourself for once?
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week 0, sunday funday
by the time that everyone clears out of their meeting hall, either with their questions answered or only further bothered, the fact of the matter is that they've done their job.
lune will turn to sol - and place a hand on his shoulder]
You did well, considering the difficulty of the task.
[sure there were hiccups, but he's gotta acknowledge that they were stuck in a pretty bad spot??]
Are you feeling alright?
[he uhhhh nearly got into a fight with one of lune's own comrades so]
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...they asked a lot of questions we didn't have answers to. Do you think they'll trust us after this?
[He'll talk about the Kara thing in a second, there's something else bothering him.]
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[a thoughtful hum at that, coupled with a tilt of his head]
I do not place much stock into words to begin with - there will be some who would be distrustful of our answers regardless, no matter how truthful we are. We gave all that we know at the moment, which is at the very least more than the two of us were given when we first arrived.
If it's bothering you, we may seek more answers for them, and try to earn their trust back if we truly have lost it.
[forward movement! but there is a gentle smile in his voice]
It is a situation that I can only call entirely new. No moment like this has ever existed in history before - it would naturally be difficult to explain.
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We should. I know some of them will come back for more questions...Shess, for one. Emma too.
[He studied names, it's fine. He folds his arms over his chest then.]
...that one who tried to light me on fire...he's one of yours, isn't he?
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[just a thought!
though at the mention of kuri
he's just going to laugh]
Ah... When you begin like that, it makes it difficult for me to say yes. However, you are correct - he and Tsurumaru are both my comrades. Though...
[he seems thoughtful for a moment]
Mmm. At least they are very much themselves. I apologize for the trouble. You are unharmed, yes?
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[He folds his arms over his chest and hunches down a bit, pouting in reply.] I'm fine. I could have stopped him if he actually tried, but the sword might have needed an extra boost. [Still...]
...I had to lie to a lot of my friends today. Do you think yours knew who you were?
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[it's not going to be nice
but at the question, lune laughs]
Ookurikara will not associate with anyone until he has to, and I am no exception.
As for Tsurumaru... I cannot say for certain but - perhaps I simply wish to surprise him?
[why is lune this way]
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He's annoying. [Thanks Sol. But there's a pause about Tsurumaru and he openly stares at Lune for a moment.]
Kind of a lame surprise, Lune. [He doesn't mean those words given there's still a layer of fondness there. He wonders about how these three people connect, but he won't ask. He'll give him some privacy for now.] He seems okay though.
Most of them do, actually. [...] I don't get why they were all picked out of everyone across the worlds. Is that something we can ask, too?
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I will try to intercept before you must deal with him again - and Tsurumaru enjoys all manner of surprises.
[even lame ones]
We can see - and perhaps we will find an answer. A combination of darkness and light... while it is true that is most people, I believe that finding others who are closer to balance to be more difficult.
[gray morality is common but what shade of gray is it?]
Does it feel odd, seeing your friends here?
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week 1, thursday
lune will be ambling over in their usual grandfatherly pace, then sitting down beside them and materializing two ice creams out of thin air, offering one to sol.]
Have I done it correctly?
[lune is like.
trying.]
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Well, it's like they had told Naminé.
"Sometimes it can be nice to feel like people will take care of you like that. Even if it means they treat you like a kid."
As such, Lune wanders over and Sol looks up from where they've tucked themselves away, knees pulled to their chest and staring ahead. When the ice creams appear though, there's a light laugh as they take it.]
You're getting better. What flavor is this?
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[TEA AND ICE CREAM.
regardless, lune will sit neatly next to sol and keep their gaze locked on him, canting their head to the side as if to try to peer into his expression]
What is on your mind?
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It's good. [They seem pleased. It also gives them a moment to stall on the question.] ...have you been talking to more people lately? They seem more receptive to calling for us now.
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[it's
such a stupid aesthetic lune thing
anyway]
I heard that you have made a friend in Naminé. It's quite wonderful.
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...I want to keep her safe. Just like the others. [But. Oh. They seem to remember something. ] I told her she should meet you, too.
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[though...]
She worries after you, you know.
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[...there's a soft hum.] She really shouldn't, but I get it. The last thing she remembers is a little complicated, I think.
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week 8, monday
but as they depart from everyone else, mikazuki will immediately reach over to let his hand rest atop roxas' head]
... you continue to do well.
You've grown in your time here.
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...but in the end, it wasn't enough, was it? [Not to sound pessimistic, but.] Even so, I want to keep doing my best in the time we have left.
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[softly, but with no lack of certainty]
You carry yourself well, you know. Even grown men who rule over their lands and lead armies would admire how you hold yourself now.
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[There's one question on his mind though.] What do we do now?
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[rather easily at that
but.... that question makes him smile softly]
What would you like to do now?
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I want to do the same thing I've been doing since we got here. I'm going to be with you until the end...and I want to find a way to protect you. And them. Even if the outcome really means only one of us can remain, there are ways we can do this without more people feeling the pain. Aren't there? We just have to find them.
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[if that's what roxas is saying, but regardless mikazuki will offer roxas a very fond headpat]
As long as you know that you do not need to protect me - an old man such as myself can handle a temporary lapse in existence. The universe might sigh in relief for it, if anything.
You know how long I have lived, don't you?
I am not afraid for myself, Roxas.
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That should help then...it's just about giving them the courage to find a path to take. [He allows the headpat as well because Jiji is one of three people he'll accept these from at the moment. Still, there's something troubling in that statement.]
You know just because you're old doesn't make this any easier. And just because you can handle a lapse in existence doesn't mean you should have to. We don't even really know if we can come back. I don't want to take that chance. [He's rather not see Mikazuki be eliminated at all.] You've lived a really long time, but...why can't you be a little worried for yourself for once?