Kind of a jerk for a couple of reasons. [But there's a shift in Sol's stance, like they're uncertain.] But he was important, so it made some sense. Things have changed and I still don't really forgive him for some things, but I can understand his reasoning now. He's...really dedicated to his friends. He fought the darkness for a while, before he stopped being afraid of it and made it work for him.
The damage he caused could have been avoided. [They don't sound sure of that, actually.] But I owe him for some things and that's the part I hate the most.
[He doesn't want to be indebted to this guy, please.] We get along a little better these days.
[Still feeling certain ties, no matter how much you'd like not to--
One hand drops to one of the many pockets of his stupid outfit, there, fingers brushing briefly against whatever he's stashed in it. There always have to be reminders of things, don't there...
What a pain.]
Is he someone you'd like to see, when this is over-- assuming it doesn't end poorly?
...it's more like...he's very important to someone very important to me. [Almost like a mutual friend, but not.] Wherever one is, the other's not that far behind. It's kinda why we fought a long time ago.
[So. It's a conflict. They're watching Shirasu from under that hood though, trying to see what he's doing.] But I wouldn't mind. I'm just not sure I'm going back right away.
I am not jealous. [Ew? They sound insulted...but...] He's important for those reasons and because of some stuff that happened. As much as I want to, I can't exactly deny that he did some stuff that made a big difference.
[They stare out at the ocean.] ...I don't really have much to be jealous of anyway.
[...well. There's a moment before their hand seems to curl up against their chest somewhere where their heart would be. Something they envy...?]
...it used to be that way. But things changed. I got what I wanted after all this time, but now I have to repay the favor. [..they're aware they're saying too much, but somehow it seems fine.] Nothing lasts forever, but I'll get them back. And then maybe we can finally rest.
[That is to say, Sol has a bigger plan after this. But here they are instead.]
[That's all there is to the question for now, a quiet request for elaboration-- because he can't help but wonder if there are similarities, in what they want. In what Shirasu's willing to take risks here for, in the things he wants to find a way to change.]
Someone really important. [...] I don't know how yet, but...that's why I'm here. If I help the universe, and if I help all of you, maybe I'll get a lead how to bring him back.
[He doesn't seem quite willing to say who exactly they are, not right off the bat.]
And a number of my people. I failed in my efforts, and lost them in the process.
[Likely a tie into that desire to find new sources of power, as well-- he's already failed once. There's nothing to say the next time will go better, if nothing else changes.]
And so I have enough strength to get what I'm after.
[His fingers curl into the sand, just slightly.]
I've told you I'm willing to take risks to obtain it, but I'm not entirely reckless. So long as there's a chance to get back what I've lost, I don't intend to risk myself needlessly.
[-but it sounds like it could be a risk that's worthwhile.]
There's a right way to do this. I just haven't entirely figured out what it is yet. [...] I don't think killing each other is the answer, but maybe you're onto something with learning how to control it. We're not supposed to interfere, so...if you think that's a path you want to take, then I have to allow it.
[And yet...] Stay focused. It'll be what saves you in the end.
I'll see what I can do. As you know, Lune and I have access to planes you guys don't. I'll see if there's anything new I can learn about how the corruption works, how to spot it and work with it.
[...] As long as you know it's dangerous. We're clear on that, aren't we?
Good. [A nod. This feels like a dangerous conversation, and they'll keep an eye on Shirasu from here, but...it's something to think about all the same.]
Until then, keep the duck and keep practicing. If you control your powers, you'll have a better understanding if this is possible.
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Kind of a jerk for a couple of reasons. [But there's a shift in Sol's stance, like they're uncertain.] But he was important, so it made some sense. Things have changed and I still don't really forgive him for some things, but I can understand his reasoning now. He's...really dedicated to his friends. He fought the darkness for a while, before he stopped being afraid of it and made it work for him.
The damage he caused could have been avoided. [They don't sound sure of that, actually.] But I owe him for some things and that's the part I hate the most.
[He doesn't want to be indebted to this guy, please.] We get along a little better these days.
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[Still feeling certain ties, no matter how much you'd like not to--
One hand drops to one of the many pockets of his stupid outfit, there, fingers brushing briefly against whatever he's stashed in it. There always have to be reminders of things, don't there...
What a pain.]
Is he someone you'd like to see, when this is over-- assuming it doesn't end poorly?
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...it's more like...he's very important to someone very important to me. [Almost like a mutual friend, but not.] Wherever one is, the other's not that far behind. It's kinda why we fought a long time ago.
[So. It's a conflict. They're watching Shirasu from under that hood though, trying to see what he's doing.] But I wouldn't mind. I'm just not sure I'm going back right away.
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[He says that all too casually-- hard to say if it's teasing or not. His hand falls back to his side, meanwhile.]
I couldn't help but wonder, when you said he was important.
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[They stare out at the ocean.] ...I don't really have much to be jealous of anyway.
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[Shirasu leans back a bit, propping himself up on his hands as he follows Sol's gaze, looking out over the water as well.]
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...it used to be that way. But things changed. I got what I wanted after all this time, but now I have to repay the favor. [..they're aware they're saying too much, but somehow it seems fine.] Nothing lasts forever, but I'll get them back. And then maybe we can finally rest.
[That is to say, Sol has a bigger plan after this. But here they are instead.]
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[That's all there is to the question for now, a quiet request for elaboration-- because he can't help but wonder if there are similarities, in what they want. In what Shirasu's willing to take risks here for, in the things he wants to find a way to change.]
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Someone really important. [...] I don't know how yet, but...that's why I'm here. If I help the universe, and if I help all of you, maybe I'll get a lead how to bring him back.
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[It's probably not the same, but that's-- it's similar enough.
And if it's similar enough, then-
He's quiet for a few long moments.]
I'm hoping to find a way to accomplish that, as well. For more than just one, if I can, but... one will be enough.
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[He doesn't seem quite willing to say who exactly they are, not right off the bat.]
And a number of my people. I failed in my efforts, and lost them in the process.
[Likely a tie into that desire to find new sources of power, as well-- he's already failed once. There's nothing to say the next time will go better, if nothing else changes.]
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...I get it. [Really, they do.] And you want control so there's no room to lose again. That's it?
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[His fingers curl into the sand, just slightly.]
I've told you I'm willing to take risks to obtain it, but I'm not entirely reckless. So long as there's a chance to get back what I've lost, I don't intend to risk myself needlessly.
[-but it sounds like it could be a risk that's worthwhile.]
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[And yet...] Stay focused. It'll be what saves you in the end.
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But he exhales a humorless little laugh at that last bit of advice, with a brief shake of his head.]
It's all that I have left to focus on, Sol-kun.
[Which at least means he has a driving force. It could be much worse.]
If you think it might be a way to manage this-- then give me what help you can in that effort, and maybe we'll both get what we want.
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[...] As long as you know it's dangerous. We're clear on that, aren't we?
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[He's just rarely shied away from danger. If it's what he needs to do, he's doing it.]
I'll be keeping an eye out, as well.
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Until then, keep the duck and keep practicing. If you control your powers, you'll have a better understanding if this is possible.