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[ he hasn't thought of home as a place in over a decade, and he spent much of that decade intrinsically convinced he couldn't have a home by virtue of what he was, but the idea of sharing that doesn't even cross his mind. ]

Honestly, I kinda always thought it was a fancier way to call yourself a vagabond. But for me, it just means I go where I'm needed. [ a beat ] Probably should've been more choosy about how I'm needed, though, maybe then I wouldn't have wound up here.

[ but it's good-natured complaining because no one has died yet ]

[axelea is funny and lune likes him? when they speak again, there's an evident smile in their voice]

Does it make a large difference?

If someone or something else truly needs you to fulfill something that only you can accomplish, would you not answer the call of your own volition?

Depends on how much work it is.

[ but it's probably obvious by his tone that Lune is right ]

[a hand comes up to lune's chin and they nod in understanding]

Understandable.

I hope that at the very least we can provide rewards and reprieve equal to the amount of work being done.

Well, you say that, but the kinda work we're doing right now is more like being left to our own devices to try an' figure out what we're doing. It's not much work at all.

[ also, he's not sure how he feels about "rewards", but he won't mention that. ]

Hmmm, that is true. I imagine we will eventually have to earn our keep more properly.

[whatever that means - by lune's tone, it doesn't seem like they're quite aware either]

Until then, perhaps some more engaging festivities are needed.

[ hmm. noted.

but. huh. engaging festivities...?? ]

Does that mean you guys are responsible for the festival music?

[ he's been wondering. ]

I rather enjoy the arts.

[easily? lune is a connoisseur?]

Have you ever been able to partake before?

[ well. that's a mystery solved. ]

Uh... yeah, but it's kinda been a while, I guess. What are you plannin'?

Something that I hope will match how lively the rest of you have made this place.

It was quiet. The young one and I were able to find ways to occupy ourselves, of course, but two is a very different number.

[still, lune sounds happy that they've found more company]

Ah... so, a surprise kinda festivity.

[ he can let that go, but-- ]

You're older than Sol?

[wait this sounds fun]

Oh? Do we come off as if we are the same age?

Am I truly that sprightly?

[compliment them]

[ on the one hand: with the voices and faces messed with, he obviously has no fucking clue how old either of them are???? on the other hand, he'll absolutely play along, because that's a lot more fun than pointing that out. ]

What, are you tryin' to tell me you're not sprightly? No way. You two can't have that much of an age difference.

[omg

that gets lune to place a hand over their chest as they laugh, it appears to be a very mirthful, very amused laugh]

Ahaha.

You place too much faith in this old soul.

Thank you, for the laugh.

[ he can't help but grin a bit, feeling somehow pleased he got them to laugh ]

Hey, doesn't matter how old the soul is if your spirit's young. Innit that what they say?

[ who says that. ]

I cannot say I am particularly familiar with the phrase.

[they'll say it, but that does not seem to stop the smile in their voice to match axel's grin]

But if that is the case, I will take your word for it.

There is still plenty for me to learn, after all.

'Course. Far as I know, I don't think anyone ever stops learning. Well, maybe if they're a stubborn old goat too set in their ways, but those are the worst.

[thoughtfully, lune's hand will disappear into their hood as they seem to press their hand to their chin]

Mmm, what you say is not without truth.

I would not wish to become a goat.

[and a turn to axelea]

What of you? Is there anything you wish to learn?

[ he puts a hand to his face to mask the laughter that nearly gives him away. he's. he's not gonna ask if they think he meant it literal for real, it is entirely better if he believes they did ]

Sure? There's plenty of stuff I'd like to learn. Knowledge is power an' all that good stuff.

[ it's a bit awkward and cagey, but that just how he be ]

[ (': ]

Oh? May I ask what you wish to learn most? What it is that you enjoy?

[they will make a gesture in a direction - probably toward one of the paths - and begin to meander that way, because why not walk and talk a little bit]

[ usually it's because the animation budget isn't that good, but since no one is paying for that now, he's going along with it, arms crossed behind his head ]

Well, right now, what I wanna learn most is how to deal with your little darkness problem. [ still a non-answer, wow, lea. ] But otherwise, I guess my most recent goal was learning how to wield a certain weapon. That kinda occupied a lot of my spare time.

[a brief laugh]

I assure you that our immediate desires align.

[they too wish to deal with the darkness thing - but well, they appear to be more interested in the second part of the answer]

Might I ask the weapon? And the purpose for which you chose to wield it?

Ah... Well... [ something about it makes him hesitate before he shrugs ] It's a... sorta special weapon called a Keyblade? I wanted one to help out my friends, I guess. It's kind of a complicated story.

[well too bad you've got lune interested now]

I rather like complicated stories, if you care to share more.

[but well - ]

I understand just as well if you do not. To pick up a weapon in order to assist a comrade is in itself a good story.

[ yeah he's taking that out solely to not have to explain the plot of kingdom hearts, ]

Yeah? You got any experience with that?

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