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Is that so... I suppose I will have to discuss the matter more with her.
[because even though that's undoubtedly interesting, there is something that lune might be seeking just a little specifically]
I have been able to receive a number of visitors. They are very curious.
Have others sought you out as well?
[because even though that's undoubtedly interesting, there is something that lune might be seeking just a little specifically]
I have been able to receive a number of visitors. They are very curious.
Have others sought you out as well?
[They fidget for a moment, focusing on another bite of the ice cream instead.]
Hisoka punched me over a fence the other day. And Emma and Grim Eyes both came to me to ask why I was giving them nightmares because they were angry about them. [Another bite.] So I guess you could say that.
Hisoka punched me over a fence the other day. And Emma and Grim Eyes both came to me to ask why I was giving them nightmares because they were angry about them. [Another bite.] So I guess you could say that.
[ . . . . there is the hand reaching out to the top of sol's hood then, gentle and patient.]
... I will not fight your battles for you, if it is not what you would like.
However if you desire aid, you need but only ask.
You are not alone in the complicated matter of receiving everyone's curiosity.
... I will not fight your battles for you, if it is not what you would like.
However if you desire aid, you need but only ask.
You are not alone in the complicated matter of receiving everyone's curiosity.
[Their head's bowed a little, but they don't seem too perturbed. Lune is, apparently, the only person right now allowed to do this.]
I don't care. [Well, that's not exactly true, but.] It's like I said when we first came here. I'll do what we have to in order to make things right. So...even if that means people don't listen to me, as long as they go to you it's okay. I think I'd be mad, too, if I didn't get the answers I wanted.
[A long pause though.] ...Lune. Are we really monsters for doing things this way?
I don't care. [Well, that's not exactly true, but.] It's like I said when we first came here. I'll do what we have to in order to make things right. So...even if that means people don't listen to me, as long as they go to you it's okay. I think I'd be mad, too, if I didn't get the answers I wanted.
[A long pause though.] ...Lune. Are we really monsters for doing things this way?
When you say it like that you make it sound like I don't have a reason to be. [Sol has never had a reason to be mean to Lune, strangely. But there's a pause.]
I think...it'd be holding back information that could help on purpose, just to see what would happen. Or knowing that by lying to people, you could get the results you want and they'd be misled. Stuff like that. [Simply put, Xehanort was kind of a huge monster.]
I think...it'd be holding back information that could help on purpose, just to see what would happen. Or knowing that by lying to people, you could get the results you want and they'd be misled. Stuff like that. [Simply put, Xehanort was kind of a huge monster.]
[it's perhaps never a reason to be mean to lune - but there is a fair amount of reason to direct that aggression more outward. regardless, sol is doing their best and lune doesn't think that's something that should be ignored or taken for granted.]
Mm.
Toying with the lives of others, is it not?
I do not believe we are doing that.
Mm.
Toying with the lives of others, is it not?
I do not believe we are doing that.
How do we tell them that then? A lot of them are still really angry, and I get it, but they're making this way harder than it should be.
[A pout is evident.] I think...a lot of them just don't understand what we are doing. And I don't know how to tell them that.
[A pout is evident.] I think...a lot of them just don't understand what we are doing. And I don't know how to tell them that.
Hmm...
[there is a thoughtfulness as they begin to eat the green tea ice cream]
I believe there are times that they are mistaken that we are meant to interfere, or to protect. Perhaps a gentle reminder that while we try to help as much as we can, it is difficult for us to intervene as much as we would like.
And there are some times where they must take the responsibility to speak with one another, since they have freer tongues than we do.
But even so...
The anger only comes from a well-intentioned place, I believe. A fear, mixed with a desire to not feel so powerless.
Perhaps it might sound familiar?
[there is a thoughtfulness as they begin to eat the green tea ice cream]
I believe there are times that they are mistaken that we are meant to interfere, or to protect. Perhaps a gentle reminder that while we try to help as much as we can, it is difficult for us to intervene as much as we would like.
And there are some times where they must take the responsibility to speak with one another, since they have freer tongues than we do.
But even so...
The anger only comes from a well-intentioned place, I believe. A fear, mixed with a desire to not feel so powerless.
Perhaps it might sound familiar?
[...]
Maybe a little familiar. [They sound a little embarrassed.] But even so, that doesn't change that we can only do so much and tell them that before it sounds like we're repeating ourselves. I don't know...people believe it more coming from you than me, I think.
[A spoonful of ice cream disappears again.] On the other hand, anger isn't a bad motivator. But I'm afraid that if they're too angry, it'll encourage the corruption to find them.
Maybe a little familiar. [They sound a little embarrassed.] But even so, that doesn't change that we can only do so much and tell them that before it sounds like we're repeating ourselves. I don't know...people believe it more coming from you than me, I think.
[A spoonful of ice cream disappears again.] On the other hand, anger isn't a bad motivator. But I'm afraid that if they're too angry, it'll encourage the corruption to find them.
Even if we are only repeating ourselves, it is the truth, is it not? At times you may need to be gentle and make them aware that perhaps the most direct line of questioning is not the most fruitful.
[at least, that's what lune does. gentle direction a different course if there's only an argument to be found]
But you are not incorrect. Frustration may make them more ripe to be consumed, but if one is not frustrated then they may be complacent.
As in all things, the answer may very well be balance.
[at least, that's what lune does. gentle direction a different course if there's only an argument to be found]
But you are not incorrect. Frustration may make them more ripe to be consumed, but if one is not frustrated then they may be complacent.
As in all things, the answer may very well be balance.
So what you're saying is I have to be more patient with them even when they aren't patient with us. [That sucks? But...it works for Lune, so maybe it's something Sol should consider, too.]
As long as everyone's still pulling their weight and they have stuff to look after, maybe it'll be fine. [...] How are you so calm about all of this anyway?
As long as everyone's still pulling their weight and they have stuff to look after, maybe it'll be fine. [...] How are you so calm about all of this anyway?
I am rather old.
[THAT'S THE FIRST THING THAT THEY'LL SAY]
I've seen battlefields at the hands of my masters and misfortune fall when I have been unable to do anything to stop it. In those cases, it was not corruption at play, but merely humanity.
Perhaps that is why I am able to look at those who have gathered here and see hope - as they try not to use their powers on one another, and only wish to help.
[he's so serene it's infuriating]
Even so, I don't want you to feel as though you must become a place for them to exert their frustrations.
You deserve peace as well, young one.
[THAT'S THE FIRST THING THAT THEY'LL SAY]
I've seen battlefields at the hands of my masters and misfortune fall when I have been unable to do anything to stop it. In those cases, it was not corruption at play, but merely humanity.
Perhaps that is why I am able to look at those who have gathered here and see hope - as they try not to use their powers on one another, and only wish to help.
[he's so serene it's infuriating]
Even so, I don't want you to feel as though you must become a place for them to exert their frustrations.
You deserve peace as well, young one.
[Grandpa...]
...you...know a little about how things were for us. About the darkness and Xehanort's plan. [And all of that insane bullshit with timetravel and creating multiple vessels.] I see the same hope but I'm still worried about all of them. I know they'll get it right with time, but what if we don't have enough time? I don't like waiting. I never have.
I want to help. But...hopefully you don't mind if I send them to you. [There's a little huff.] You're old, remember? They should be mad at me and take it out on somebody who can fight back. Not that you can't fight back? I know you can, it's just...you know.
[...] I don't know if peace is manageable for me. But I'll work on it. ...thanks.
...you...know a little about how things were for us. About the darkness and Xehanort's plan. [And all of that insane bullshit with timetravel and creating multiple vessels.] I see the same hope but I'm still worried about all of them. I know they'll get it right with time, but what if we don't have enough time? I don't like waiting. I never have.
I want to help. But...hopefully you don't mind if I send them to you. [There's a little huff.] You're old, remember? They should be mad at me and take it out on somebody who can fight back. Not that you can't fight back? I know you can, it's just...you know.
[...] I don't know if peace is manageable for me. But I'll work on it. ...thanks.
I do not mind if you send them to me.
[there is a soft little assurance of that, and then lune will still reach out to place a hand atop sol's hood]
But peace is certainly manageable for you - perhaps not in a way that is permanent just yet. I believe that your fire shines a bit too brightly for that.
[it's said only in a very fond way, because it's not like lune is going to say that it's a bad thing to be impatient for more answers. they understand where sol is coming from.]
However peace might still be in small moments. To be able to share ice cream with a good friend, or indulging in a surprise - it is not bad to allow yourself moments of calm with people that you enjoy before you must begin work again.
You needn't feel as though you must fight all the time.
[there is a soft little assurance of that, and then lune will still reach out to place a hand atop sol's hood]
But peace is certainly manageable for you - perhaps not in a way that is permanent just yet. I believe that your fire shines a bit too brightly for that.
[it's said only in a very fond way, because it's not like lune is going to say that it's a bad thing to be impatient for more answers. they understand where sol is coming from.]
However peace might still be in small moments. To be able to share ice cream with a good friend, or indulging in a surprise - it is not bad to allow yourself moments of calm with people that you enjoy before you must begin work again.
You needn't feel as though you must fight all the time.
[A surprise huh. They don't push Lune's hand away still but there's a nod.]
...aren't you afraid of what might happen to them if the results aren't good ones? [Lune has their favorites just like Sol.] I get what you're saying but...[...no they're used to fighting full time, it's fine.] I don't want people thinking I'm not taking this seriously. I am. Even if I just want to be with them sometimes.
...aren't you afraid of what might happen to them if the results aren't good ones? [Lune has their favorites just like Sol.] I get what you're saying but...[...no they're used to fighting full time, it's fine.] I don't want people thinking I'm not taking this seriously. I am. Even if I just want to be with them sometimes.
You've earned the ire of some rather difficult people. [kara. lune is thinking of kara] And I wonder if any answer that they don't like will ever be able to reach their ears... but they also still have much to learn.
[that's not sol's fault]
Even if I am worried...
I also believe they will only do their best to take care of one another. We are unable to intervene, after all. Frustration though it may be....
[ . . . ]
Well, we can keep trying to work around it.
[that's not sol's fault]
Even if I am worried...
I also believe they will only do their best to take care of one another. We are unable to intervene, after all. Frustration though it may be....
[ . . . ]
Well, we can keep trying to work around it.
I asked Tsuru if I should apologize so...I'll think about that some more. [They also thought of Kara.] I think...maybe we should get a list from them of things we should ask. That might make them feel like they're getting something done.
[They turn to offer some ice cream? Why not.] ...do you think we're going to get in trouble if we do sort of intervene? Like...say...if I go and spend time with some people and give them my opinions on stuff.
[They turn to offer some ice cream? Why not.] ...do you think we're going to get in trouble if we do sort of intervene? Like...say...if I go and spend time with some people and give them my opinions on stuff.
[Like with Axel, he can't quite raise his head to look at Mikazuki, but there's a small hum of acknowledgment all the same.]
...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.
...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.
.... it will always be enough, Roxas. Your efforts have always been more than enough.
[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.
[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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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?
[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.
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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