[ he's staring at the yellow roses as he wonders if there's a deeper meaning or if mikazuki just felt like yellow today but decides to not... question it, shrugging at the question ]
Ah, well... Maybe I'm just covering my bases. Word is I kinda made a mess of things this weekend. [ but he sits down ] An' it works as a preemptive apology, 'cause I'm gonna go gross and business-y in a little bit.
and axel won't have to worry for very long about the scenery choice, because lune will offer it up himself:]
Mary quite loves these flowers. [he speaks softly, and fondly] She thinks that others may pass them up in favor of red or blue flowers, but I told her that flowers are capable of many meanings - just as she is capable of being more than simply corrupted, or simply a child.
Just the same, you carry many meanings - to a great number of people. Perhaps not all are flattering.
But I do not believe it retracts from the wealth that comes from knowing you.
[ he's uncharacteristically quiet at all of that, but after a few seconds he raises a hand to partially hide his face. his eyes are welling up, though there's no actual tears yet.
he lets out a shuddering breath that turns into a low laugh, not looking at mikazuki, only staring at the flowers. ]
Geesh... And I thought I could get sappy. [ the joke is a lot lighter than the air around him right now, probably. he pauses, and: ] She's... hanging in there, right?
[mikazuki watches axel at that, the smile on his face remaining as he watches him work through his emotions. there's a warmth when he speaks, fond as he seems to recall some things that he'd heard]
Certainly so. She wishes to help others as much as she can - you both retain that quality.
I believe, with certainty, that she misses your company as well. Though I would prefer that you do not chase after her too swiftly.
However I worry after the alliances if you've built if you continue to obscure the corrupted, my friend. [there's just a soft smile at that, a tilt of his head] Even if I can understand the desire to protect someone...
What influence can you hope to have if others cannot believe in you?
And Ookurikara is already a rather difficult person to sway....
Well, the good news is, the corruption is kinda running out of people I would cover for.
[ it's a joke, but not a particularly funny one. he sighs and stretches out a bit, leaning back to look at the sky ]
Is the gossip about me that strong, or did he tell you himself? [ it's wry ] I'm not trying to sway Ookurikara in the first place. That's not my style.
So you're from the same place...? [ so both roxas and mikazuki had people from home here... wait, more importantly-- ] Ah, wait, isn't having you vouch for me just gonna annoy him more?
However - I am a fair deal older than he is, and he knows the position that I am in. I do not think that he would do anything to cause me uncertainty or worry -
And the growing animosity between you is certainly worrisome.
I trust that you will not put me in a difficult position by continuing to make yourself appear less than noble?
[ jiji just proudly declaring that means axel has to cough to hide a laugh but-- he raises his hands in surrender ]
Alright, alright, I can take a hint. I wouldn't want ya to get too stressed out. I'll be good from now on.
[ ... well. he scratches at his cheek after saying that, though ]
Well, sorta. Technically I came here for two favors, but one's probably a whole lot more noble than the other, and no one's gonna like it if they find out.
Well, a big part is he'd both hate and be real confused by it. [ he's a little petty, okay. ] I dunno. Got this feeling like it's something someone better than me would try an' do?
[ he. honestly does actively consider it for a second, but. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnope he'd only do something like that for people he actually liked not misplaced mild guilt ]
Forget I asked. [ a n y w a y ] I did have one other thing. Emma got a replacement hand, right? There any way I could get Xion something like that for her eye? The eyepatch look kinda isn't her.
[ this is the real reason i was "...oh" about lili getting her eye back ]
[ he squints suspiciously at mikazuki's timely drinking. ]
Yeah. She's my best friend. [ and he has guilt issues there too, but those are warranted! mostly!!! ] And she's had a really bad couple of weeks. [ a beat ] Moreso than usual.
Then your task is to have four people, each of different elements, confirm their trust in you. As such, it must be sincere and not something said merely for the sake of completing your task.
You may have one person who is already a close confidant of yours suffice for one of the elements - however the others must be newer bonds you've forged.
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Ah, well... Maybe I'm just covering my bases. Word is I kinda made a mess of things this weekend. [ but he sits down ] An' it works as a preemptive apology, 'cause I'm gonna go gross and business-y in a little bit.
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and axel won't have to worry for very long about the scenery choice, because lune will offer it up himself:]
Mary quite loves these flowers. [he speaks softly, and fondly] She thinks that others may pass them up in favor of red or blue flowers, but I told her that flowers are capable of many meanings - just as she is capable of being more than simply corrupted, or simply a child.
Just the same, you carry many meanings - to a great number of people. Perhaps not all are flattering.
But I do not believe it retracts from the wealth that comes from knowing you.
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he lets out a shuddering breath that turns into a low laugh, not looking at mikazuki, only staring at the flowers. ]
Geesh... And I thought I could get sappy. [ the joke is a lot lighter than the air around him right now, probably. he pauses, and: ] She's... hanging in there, right?
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Certainly so. She wishes to help others as much as she can - you both retain that quality.
I believe, with certainty, that she misses your company as well. Though I would prefer that you do not chase after her too swiftly.
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still, he just says, faux-indignant: ]
"Chase after"...? I didn't get stabbed on purpose. And I got better!
[ in no little part thanks to miki and mikazuki, but, shush ]
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However I worry after the alliances if you've built if you continue to obscure the corrupted, my friend. [there's just a soft smile at that, a tilt of his head] Even if I can understand the desire to protect someone...
What influence can you hope to have if others cannot believe in you?
And Ookurikara is already a rather difficult person to sway....
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Well, the good news is, the corruption is kinda running out of people I would cover for.
[ it's a joke, but not a particularly funny one. he sighs and stretches out a bit, leaning back to look at the sky ]
Is the gossip about me that strong, or did he tell you himself? [ it's wry ] I'm not trying to sway Ookurikara in the first place. That's not my style.
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[and he'll smile even as he continues to drink his tea, sparing a side glance over to lea]
I only hope you will not mind if I make attempts in your place.
I would prefer to see you as allies, however begrudging it may be, rather than opposed to one another.
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So you're from the same place...? [ so both roxas and mikazuki had people from home here... wait, more importantly-- ] Ah, wait, isn't having you vouch for me just gonna annoy him more?
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[RATHER PROUDLY???? JIJI IS SO MEAN]
However - I am a fair deal older than he is, and he knows the position that I am in. I do not think that he would do anything to cause me uncertainty or worry -
And the growing animosity between you is certainly worrisome.
I trust that you will not put me in a difficult position by continuing to make yourself appear less than noble?
[hint hint
nudge nudge
all said with the same beautiful, pristine smile]
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Alright, alright, I can take a hint. I wouldn't want ya to get too stressed out. I'll be good from now on.
[ ... well. he scratches at his cheek after saying that, though ]
Well, sorta. Technically I came here for two favors, but one's probably a whole lot more noble than the other, and no one's gonna like it if they find out.
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[just so he knows!]
What are they? I rather like a noble, unpopular decision now and again.
[why]
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[ he. pointedly. does not say. what for. ]
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[he sounds a bit concerned at that
he thought he took care of it??]
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[ he looks up to the sky ]
Truth is, they'd probably be useful to have for people in general. But I was kinda considering chucking some of them at Shirasu?
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well.]
Why?
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[JUST
EASILY
LUNE IS MANAGING THE MOST GENTLE ROAST DURING THIS CONVERSATION I GUESS]
Very well - if you tell me a meaningful secret, I will provide you with medicine to subdue his pain.
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[ just. deadpan. let him CONSIDER IT ]
What's "meaningful" stand for, in this instance?
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[he sips his tea
he's waiting
the price is a little indicative of how stupid he thinks this is]
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[ he. honestly does actively consider it for a second, but. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnope he'd only do something like that for people he actually liked not misplaced mild guilt ]
Forget I asked. [ a n y w a y ] I did have one other thing. Emma got a replacement hand, right? There any way I could get Xion something like that for her eye? The eyepatch look kinda isn't her.
[ this is the real reason i was "...oh" about lili getting her eye back ]
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that said.]
... hmm. Yes, I believe that is possible.
I suppose I should not be surprised, considering how greatly you care for her.
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Yeah. She's my best friend. [ and he has guilt issues there too, but those are warranted! mostly!!! ] And she's had a really bad couple of weeks. [ a beat ] Moreso than usual.
[ xion's life is terrible. ]
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Then your task is to have four people, each of different elements, confirm their trust in you. As such, it must be sincere and not something said merely for the sake of completing your task.
You may have one person who is already a close confidant of yours suffice for one of the elements - however the others must be newer bonds you've forged.
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... Oh, so, nothing too hard.
[ he at least sounds amused by it? ]
Mikazuki, is this you slyly trying to get me to make friends? 'Cause I'm plenty popular already.
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