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[ex_goldensy]

Who:  goldensymphony and antimystery 
Where High school
When: Friday, shortly after everyone woke up.
Rating: PG-13 idk It's Beato... .
Summary: Beatrice wakes up, and the walrus cries.
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[antimystery]

A dream where she was trapped within one place was nothing unusual for her.

In the dream, she was sinking further and further in despite that she was attempting to find a way out--a way back to where she belonged. Without him, she had lost all reason to exist. And yet, Discedo was not the world where she belonged, either.

When she dies, it's like she's finally swimming back to the surface she longed to find. She wasn't scared of death. Rather, death was always something she had prepared herself for.

And so, she finally stirs in her sleep--her movements are unusually gentle for a witch that was known so well for her cruelty. But, it feels like she's awakening from a long night's rest. Blue eyes blink open--and for a second or two, she can only take in her surroundings.

[ex_goldensy]

Battler looked over at Beatrice and closed his eyes in satisfaction. She's awake now, there's no more need to worry.

"Good morning, did you rest well?"

He should be more concerned, but those are the only words he can bring himself to say. When someone wakes up from a nap, it's only polite to give them a calm greeting.

There's a bunch of things he wants to complain about, but he realizes there's a time and place for everything. Suddenly hitting Beatrice with his questions won't help her at all.

[antimystery]

Beatrice sits, slowly taking in everything. This was--

... Where had she fallen asleep to begin with? Even now, her memory was foggy.

How annoying.

"..." She laughs a little. What a strange dream (if it was one. Perhaps not). "Good morning, indeed. And yet, you've chosen quite the place to rest. ... This is quite strange, even for your standards, Battleeer."

[ex_goldensy]

Oh she's complaining...that's a relief. Battler's so relieved he's crying. His eyes followed the tears that fell towards the floor.

"Sorry, I couldn't find a more suitable for the Golden Witch. But really did you ........have to worry me like thaaat?? You've kept me waiting for a whole week."

[antimystery]

She stops at that. It's a strange sight, she thinks--seeing him cry like this for her. Usually, she would laugh at him for being so emotional--but for a few seconds, her expression falls a little. Although Battler had reached the truth a while ago--seeing him care for her like that...

... When would she become used to being treated kindly?

Her lips twitch upwards, attempting to lighten up the atmosphere a bit. "H... Heeeey, Battleeeeer." Her tone is teasing. "Did you miss me so much that I would make you cry without any effort to do that much myself this time...?"

[ex_goldensy]

He laughs sadly.

"Yeah, you don't need to try this time. I'm already crying..... ...."

Battler takes a moment to let the tears out. He catches his breath shortly before looking over at her. He has a tense expression on his face.

"In the past you were the one waiting. For a moment our positions were reversed... Waiting a week is nothing...

You've waited a full six yeaarss!"

[antimystery]

Once again, she pauses. "... Indeed. I understand quite well. And yet, that week felt as if it was years for yourself, is that not so?" After all, if it was as he said, then she did know that feeling too well.

The feeling of waiting for someone--wanting to have faith that someday, they'll come back.

[ex_goldensy]

".............Yes. I'm aware of how you might felt at that time. It must have been painful for you."

His tone sounds exasperated. It was his fault she suffered for so long. He realizes that.

[antimystery]

It was nothing that she wanted to remember.

During that time, it was a personal Hell that she went through, as all witches did.

"... Is that very ring on your finger not a sign that that time has already come to an end, Battler?"

[ex_goldensy]

He can't say he blames you for it.

Battler looked down at his hand. The Ushriomiya head ring with the eagle engraved on it. Complex emotions take over but he remains silent for a moment.

"Heh, instead of viewing it as an end, why not look at it as a new beginning?"

[antimystery]

She stop at that, her own eyes going to the ring on her finger. A new beginning... She would definitely stubborningly make sure that Battler kept his promises this time.

Surely, now that she had regained faith in him once more, he would know better than to betray that.

"... A new story, is it..." She cackles a little. "OF course, of course. When a story ends, a new one is to begin, after all."

[ex_goldensy]

"Yeah. This new fragment could be considered a new novel all together."

A new beginning doesn't seem all that bad. He has his wife after all.

Battler's content with the way things are.

"I'll stand by your side and witness the end of this tale."

[antimystery]

At that, her face lights up. "... Of course, of course! Whether you wish for it or not, you are stuck with me for an eternity, Battler...!"

There's a pause on her end, before--

"Battler. Close your eyes."

[ex_goldensy]

"What's with you all of a sudden?"

This kind of thing wasn't like her, but Beato's never failed to surprise him. He just obediently closes his eyes.

[antimystery]

And leaning in a bit--Battler is just going to get a quick, but a bit clumsy, kiss on the lips.

[ex_goldensy]

He stops breathing for a moment. After realizing what she just did, he accepts the affection given to him.

Battler leans in and gives her a hug.