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Dec 14, 2011 05:15

[video][Click. There's a brief silence and then a bit of flickering on the screen as its owner shifts around a bit -- though he's gotten a little more conscious of the 'video' feature and you have some partial view of him rather than the wall or the floor, all you can really see is a mop of blond hair and... a lot of blankets ( Read more... )

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agoodfamily December 14 2011, 14:43:27 UTC
Ah - I'm sure it's nothing bad about you! I bet the gods just talked and decided you were better suited to a different house. That's all.

I'm sorry, though. This place is already confusing, and then to wake up in a different room...

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sostaygold December 14 2011, 14:49:15 UTC
[He's a little startled that she's so concerned -- he hopes he didn't sound that distressed, though he isn't very happy with this.]

... There's no need for you to apologize. It's simply a startling move, nothing more.

[That, and he's already had experience waking up in inexplicable places. He's just... He's actually really glad he's still here somewhere. The thought gives him a small shiver.]

Though, we still haven't learned the reason for such Houses, have we?

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agoodfamily December 14 2011, 14:51:58 UTC
['Cast me out' - the words were just so, so sad. She didn't want anyone thinking something so terrible.]

No, but... I noticed that a lot of people in Heimdall like helping people, so maybe that's why we were put there? But - but there's probably something really nice about your new house, too. Just different.

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sostaygold December 14 2011, 15:01:38 UTC
[He honestly still has doubts that he belongs here -- or that he will be all that useful for the mission they've been given. At the same time, he can't not try to be of use, can he?

Still, her words make him smile a little.]

House Heimdall does seem to be your home then, miss. As for myself-- [his voice is a touch rueful] --I can't call myself that generous.

... But it's as you say. I will not insult the members of House Freya by assuming the worst, of course.

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agoodfamily December 14 2011, 15:07:17 UTC
Oh - [A brilliant blush. She hasn't even helped that much - !] Um, thanks. But people don't just help out of generosity, I don't think... it makes you feel good, too, so it's kinda selfish too.

You'll feel better when you meet some people and get used to everything, I bet. Sometimes new can be scary, but - sometimes it can be better than before.

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sostaygold December 14 2011, 15:20:17 UTC
[Her reaction once again surprises him -- he hadn't thought it that high of a compliment, only a natural one. He wonders if she's from someplace very different, for these things to hold such a different meaning.]

Regardless of the intention, the outcome is that something good is done, isn't it?

[No, he can't call himself a 'good person' either on the outside or on the inside. He gave up holding on to something like that a long time ago.

She does have her points, though.]

Yes, change isn't a bad thing. I am glad to be here, and to be allowed to do this.

[He leaves 'this' ambiguous. There are a lot of 'this'es, to be honest.]

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agoodfamily December 14 2011, 15:24:55 UTC
[Oh, it's not her world: it's just that compliments from peers are almost totally new to Nakama. It'll take her ages to get used to them.]

Yeah... yeah, you're right. The intentions aren't as important, as long as the right thing is done. [Deadly solemn about that.

But she softens at the next point.] Yeah, so am I. It's a bit weird, but it's really not that bad. And my work was done at home, so if I can still be of some use... that's a good thing.

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sostaygold December 14 2011, 15:39:38 UTC
[No time like the present to experience new things, eh?

And despite differences, they really do have some points in common, don't they? Allen nods, though it's only half-visible.]

I understand. [And he truly does.] Then, you intend to cooperate with the 'gods' and bring life to this city.

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agoodfamily December 14 2011, 15:42:07 UTC
Yeah, of course. It's... it's really sad, isn't it? Like everything was about to fade away completely, even the people. I'd never let someone lose their whole world.

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sostaygold December 14 2011, 15:50:10 UTC
It is like something out of the stories -- bring us here to do what the gods cannot.

[He makes a small sound of amusement.]

We really are different. Honestly, I'm much more interested in making sure nothing happens to my home.

[And if it would save his home -- save Rillianne -- he would destroy this world without hesitation. It's something he leaves unsaid, of course.]

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agoodfamily December 14 2011, 15:52:59 UTC
Well, I've got people back home protecting my world, and I - [A very telling, but brief, pause.] - I trust them. I can understand why some people would have a harder time letting go, though.

... and I mean, I haven't totally let go either. There's things I miss, people I miss. I just have to be strong for her, because she'd want me to do the right thing, too.

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sostaygold December 14 2011, 16:02:15 UTC
[He's quiet for a moment. Back home...]

I'm not saying the people of my home are incompetent -- but these are unknown 'gods' and an unknown threat that they may not be able to do anything about. That's not something I will stand for.

[There must be a reason he's still here. And this one seems good enough -- he'll be grateful for that much.]

... 'She' must be an amazing person.

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1/2 agoodfamily December 14 2011, 16:06:18 UTC
[She wants to bristle, to scold him for being so cold, but... she knows he has a point.]

I know it wasn't right to just bring us here like this. Especially not people who are... who still have things to do. [She's struggled with that in her darker moments.] But I just think - they must've been so desperate to do this, and that's so sad. I still want to help.

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2/2 agoodfamily December 14 2011, 16:07:05 UTC
[And then the compliment about her mom makes her smile, although it's a smile edged with deep sadness.]

My best friend, and the most amazing person I've ever known.

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1/2 sostaygold December 14 2011, 16:10:47 UTC
That is not what I'm saying. [He smiles a little wryly -- it's also not entirely not what he's saying, but, well.] Whether they have good intentions or not, it doesn't change the threat to my home. If cooperating with the 'gods' will also end that threat, it would be best.

[If he doesn't have to destroy anything else... Would that be okay? Is that too naive here?]

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2/2 sostaygold December 14 2011, 16:12:31 UTC
[He's not sure he should say it, but her expression--]

Maybe, in this place, you'll see her again.

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