Thirty-Second Hope [video]

[good_breakfast]

[The feed comes on to show Hope with his pet joey Kai curled up in his lap, one hand absently scratching the little guy behind the ear. He's trying to appear casual and relaxed, but it's hard to ignore the solemn look in his eyes.]Um... hey. I kind of have a question. I kind of lost track of how many parks and gardens this ship has, and there seems

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[recidivated]

[Xion comes into the living room after working in the kitchen, having heard everything he'd said in his broadcast. there's a sort of worried look on her face as she walks over to sit next to him, but she manages to hide most of it.]

...Hope...

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[It's not hard for Hope to guess why she's here. He moves a hand from the joey to take hold of hers and gives her a smile. The smile is genuine, but there's still a bit of sadness in his eyes. Though compared to what used to follow talking about Nora, it's a vast improvement.]

It's alright Xion. I'm alright. It's just... It's important to me that I do this. My mom deserves it.

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[and she notices that! which puts a smile on her face. she squeezes his hand affectionately.]

I don't think there'd be anything wrong with that.

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I know there isn't. If anything, I feel bad for waiting this long to do it.

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Well... even without a monument, you've still been keeping her in your thoughts, right? As long as you still have her memory... you'll always be paying her respect.

[it's a sign of how much she's let the past go by being able to say something like that without crying, too.]

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-But of course, that shouldn't stop you from wanting to do that for her.

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[Hope recognizes how difficult that must be for her to say and squeezes her hand tightly.]

You're right Xion, but I still have to do this for her. I just hope I'm able to.

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[and she leans against him as usual, closing her eyes contentedly.]

Has anyone answered you?

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Not yet. I don't really know who I'm expecting to reply, but I'm sure someone will know something.

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I wish I could help more.

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[Have a kiss to your forehead.]

You're doing wonders just being here for me, Xion.

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[her mouth curls into an even bigger smile as he kisses her as she wraps her arms around the arm she's leaning on.]

You know what I mean.

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[Oh he loves that.]

Yeah I do. But you don't have to worry about that Xion. I already know that if there was something you could do to help, you'd be doing it.

It's okay. If no one replies, I'll just talk to some people in charge of the parks and ask if I can get one put up. It'll probably mean doing eight hours of paperwork though.

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Maybe it'd only take four if we worked together? [she just laughs.] We'll definitely do it one way or another, though.

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[He hugs her close.]

Thanks Xion. I knew I could count on you.

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[and she returns it just as lovingly.]

Of course, Hope.