[when shirasu approaches the amphitheater, lune may not be immediately seen. they are not on the stage, but rather seated in the first row in front of it. there is a mug of tea held between two hands, and a tray with more tea beside them. it's still very warm.
they will lift the mug up for a drink and then lower it once shirasu approaches - opening a hand to the place on the other side of the tray]
[lune is officially the first person to get some made for them, congrats lune. shirasu will find a spot to set down the plate he'd brought; there are little moons on them, it seemed like an appropriate design.
he settles in, and while he'll also take some tea, he doesn't drink yet. he just holds it between his hands for the moment.]
I also hope you do not mind answering a few more questions. There are things I preferred not to ask among the others.
[there is a laugh at that, mirthful and casual. it appears that now that they do not feel the need to address the masses, lune is allowing themselves some reprieve]
When I have the chance to come and go as I please, I do not believe that I have the right to condemn you for desiring privacy.
Well, I suppose where else you're able to come and go from is a point of curiosity-- but not an important one.
[he's just curious about what else is there, beyond what they're able to access now. but he's also delaying a moment, before he decides to simply get to the point.]
... first, I wished to ask about something you said yesterday. You mentioned I was closer than others may be to understanding the need for a balance-- just how much do you know of each of us?
Not very much - we are learning from observation, just as everyone else. But we are not able to interfere in your matters, so you do not need to worry about your secrets being disclosed at random either.
[another calm sip of tea]
Would you like to tell me about yourself?
[translation: i would like you to tell me about yourself]
I find it safest to place my full trust in myself.
[they're one of the only sources of information about this place and the situation they're all in, so there's little choice but to keep those answers all in mind for now. when it comes to anything more personal, though-- well. there's no guarantee that lune really won't spill, he thinks.]
[there is a moment where lune will thoughtfully take some of the sweets that shirasu brought, eating them and making a pleased noise as if they've completely forgotten the trail of conversation]
Ah, you have a talent for this. They are delicious, thank you. [they're pleased!] The sweetness nicely complements the tea.
[and then without missing a beat]
Do you ever find that lack of trust in others to eventually fail to work in your favor?
[lune might not miss a beat, but he takes a moment to answer, sipping his tea again first.]
I don't find it to be the problem, no.
[things definitely failed to work in his favor, in the end, but he doesn't think that would have improved his chances of success. keeping secrets has always been the safer option.]
And I doubt that doing so would've improved matters.
[he glances down to his mug there, with a slight frown.]
The goals in question are part of the current problem, however. We spoke briefly of motivation, before-- one reason I wished to learn more about the situation is that I may have nothing to return to, regardless of how things turn out here.
[he absolutely doesn't want to go into detail, but he'll at least discuss it to some extent to get answers.]
Truthfully, I would prefer to be able to affect my own home, but that's... well. They do say there's no changing the past.
[another sip, a long and contemplative silence.
if this is actually the core of the universe and something they can influence, maybe things are possible that he'd normally assume weren't. there's power here, after all, if they've all been granted their own...
so maybe there are ways to get it and use it, if he can find them.]
Would you say influencing the places we're from is outside the realm of possibility, if we do things correctly? I understand you don't necessarily know the potential results, but perhaps you know if there's much connection at all between here and there.
Hmm... Given that we are currently residing within the core of the universe itself, I do not believe there is a reason to suggest that anything is too entirely out of its grasp. Particularly in its current state, as malleable as it might be.
[there is a curious note in lune's voice as they continue]
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they will lift the mug up for a drink and then lower it once shirasu approaches - opening a hand to the place on the other side of the tray]
I hope tea is to your liking.
[not that there seems to be much option now!]
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[lune is officially the first person to get some made for them, congrats lune. shirasu will find a spot to set down the plate he'd brought; there are little moons on them, it seemed like an appropriate design.
he settles in, and while he'll also take some tea, he doesn't drink yet. he just holds it between his hands for the moment.]
I also hope you do not mind answering a few more questions. There are things I preferred not to ask among the others.
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When I have the chance to come and go as I please, I do not believe that I have the right to condemn you for desiring privacy.
Tell me, what is on your mind?
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[he's just curious about what else is there, beyond what they're able to access now. but he's also delaying a moment, before he decides to simply get to the point.]
... first, I wished to ask about something you said yesterday. You mentioned I was closer than others may be to understanding the need for a balance-- just how much do you know of each of us?
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[another calm sip of tea]
Would you like to tell me about yourself?
[translation: i would like you to tell me about yourself]
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[and he'll finally take a sip, there, slow and measured.]
At least, not without anything in exchange-- the two of you do seem to have gone to some trouble to remain mysterious.
[translation: i don't want you to know more about me than i do about you.]
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[alas, lune didn't get to pick!]
Do you have similar guidelines that stay your tongue? Or do you simply operate on a lack of belief in others?
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[they're one of the only sources of information about this place and the situation they're all in, so there's little choice but to keep those answers all in mind for now. when it comes to anything more personal, though-- well. there's no guarantee that lune really won't spill, he thinks.]
Particularly in uncertain situations.
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Ah, you have a talent for this. They are delicious, thank you. [they're pleased!] The sweetness nicely complements the tea.
[and then without missing a beat]
Do you ever find that lack of trust in others to eventually fail to work in your favor?
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I don't find it to be the problem, no.
[things definitely failed to work in his favor, in the end, but he doesn't think that would have improved his chances of success. keeping secrets has always been the safer option.]
And I doubt that doing so would've improved matters.
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there might not be much to imply it, but lune may be smiling beneath their hood]
Why is that?
Other people will not be able to help you in accomplishing your goals? Or is there another reason why you must take everything upon yourself alone?
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[he glances down to his mug there, with a slight frown.]
The goals in question are part of the current problem, however. We spoke briefly of motivation, before-- one reason I wished to learn more about the situation is that I may have nothing to return to, regardless of how things turn out here.
[he absolutely doesn't want to go into detail, but he'll at least discuss it to some extent to get answers.]
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Then perhaps if you act favorably, you may be able to make this world malleable to your will.
Would a life anew be of interest to you?
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[another sip, a long and contemplative silence.
if this is actually the core of the universe and something they can influence, maybe things are possible that he'd normally assume weren't. there's power here, after all, if they've all been granted their own...
so maybe there are ways to get it and use it, if he can find them.]
Would you say influencing the places we're from is outside the realm of possibility, if we do things correctly? I understand you don't necessarily know the potential results, but perhaps you know if there's much connection at all between here and there.
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[there is a curious note in lune's voice as they continue]
What is it that you wish to see?
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[and if anything might truly be possible, then...
a hand reflexively settles over the spot where he'd stashed that broken mask in his dumb ninja shirt.]
But if even the permanence of death proves malleable... perhaps I'd begin there.
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Someone you would like to see?
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[he doesn't elaborate beyond that, though. it's still fresh in his mind-- it'd probably be difficult to really talk about even if he did want to.]
If the possibility exists-- I intend to find how to pursue it.
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[lune still sounds curious, far from judging as they press]
Do you not intend to heed them?
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[what's it going to do, leave him worse off than he already is?]
It's at least worth the attempt.
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And you care not for any unknown harm that might come to others from your attempt?
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so after a moment's thought:]
I'll weigh the risks if that becomes a potential problem.
[... and do it anyway, but you know.]
It's all unknown for now, isn't it?
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it's fine.]
Perhaps so...
But I wonder if time will help you determine whether or not that is a course of action you would truly like to proceed down.
The intentions of humans are often fickle.
One way or another... there is something to be said for your determination.
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(citation fuckin needed)]
My intentions have always remained the same. I don't see any reason they should change now-- there's just more potential for them, here.
But time will be necessary either way. Right now, there's no clear route.
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Do you not see any reason why they should change - or would you prefer to rest in the comfort of what you have always known to be your guide?
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