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Twenty-Second Strike - [Action]

Feb 03, 2011 10:08

[End of classes usually signals happy, excited chatter and the footsteps of many different students, young and old, as they exit the school building to head home for the day and begin homework or other daily activities like work, chores, or just other hobbies. One student, however, lingers in the playground as the last of the people trickle out ( Read more... )

brb wibbling, lonely loli misses her family, emoemoemo, alicia...

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/never saw this apparently wise_maiden February 11 2011, 10:30:41 UTC

[Raine had noticed that Presea had seemed distracted lately, given the girl was in her more primary classes, though was giving her some time-- if there was anything Presea wanted to speak to her about, of course she was available.

Especially when it seems that nearly everyone else has left the area, but one has not.]

no worries! not_klonoa February 11 2011, 21:46:29 UTC

[Presea was just staring absently at the ground, but her senses were still alert to everything around her. She could feel the presence of another, a little farther off, and looked up after some time. Who would still be here, when everyone else had trailed away by now?

Her eyes focused on the person in question, and immediately, Presea felt a little apprehensive. She hadn't talked to anyone else from home about what she found out, and though she believed Sheena (why shouldn't she?), Presea wanted to make sure. So, slowly, she slides off the swing and approaches the woman.]

...Raine?

[Action] wise_maiden February 11 2011, 21:53:45 UTC

[Raine's not in any real rush to get back to her house, given the tension lately. She's a little distracted herself, but focuses her attention once Presea steps forward to acknowledge her presence.]

Hello, Presea. You seemed pensive, so I didn't want to interrupt you.

[Action] not_klonoa February 12 2011, 05:32:31 UTC

[Presea looks down, feeling guilty once her mood seemed to have been pointed out to her so obviously. She hadn't meant to be that way, it was just bad circumstances and poor timing. She had been so excited to attend classes, too...what a horrible student she was.]

I was merely...thinking. I apologize for my behavior these past few days. I assume it had negatively impacted my studies as well... I-I...just--

[Action] wise_maiden February 12 2011, 14:37:35 UTC

If you have something on your mind, you have it on your mind. You don't need to apologize for that. Is it... something you would like to discuss?

[Action] not_klonoa February 14 2011, 04:09:48 UTC

[Presea hesitated, looking away as her hands went over her heart.] I...I had spoken recently to Sheena. She explained bits of my future to me. Is it true...? Is it true my daddy and...and my sister, Alicia, are no longer alive?

[Action] wise_maiden February 16 2011, 01:45:46 UTC

[There's a long pause, as that sinks in. And of course, the memory. How Presea, in that state, was unaware of how her father had decayed in that bed. And of course, the very concept that a sibling you once cared for, could be gone as well. When there was no one else.]

... I'm sorry, Presea.

[Action] not_klonoa February 16 2011, 21:10:44 UTC

[Presea didn't expect the confirmation to be so painful. It was almost like reliving the news she had heard so long ago from Sheena. She looked down as her breathing began to increase and she felt almost lightheaded.]

I--...it is no fault of yours.

[Action] wise_maiden February 17 2011, 11:12:01 UTC

It's a difficult situation for you. The way you learned the things back home... being told about it here isn't quite the same.

[Action] not_klonoa February 19 2011, 17:47:11 UTC

I had suspected...that my daddy would pass away due to his illness... [Considering the time she was without her heart, it was only logical to make the connection.] But I-I did not expect that Alicia would also be a victim of the same experimentation I had suffered through. ...I do not want anyone else to have to be tormented by such a thing again.If I am ever returned to Tethe'Alla...I want to put a stop to human experimentation for the sake of exsphere research.

[Action] wise_maiden February 19 2011, 23:14:58 UTC

Your sister... was able to speak to you one last time, even though it was already too late.

Putting an end to exsphere research... was one of the goals of our group. Though I suppose hearing that is little comfort, without the actual memories. I wish I could give them to you.

[Action] not_klonoa February 20 2011, 19:13:11 UTC

Huh?! I-I was... What did she-- [...No. No, Presea doesn't want to know what her sister said to her. Or if she did want to know, she subdued that desire for fear of what she may learn.] ...Did she sound...happy? Was her life before she was... Was her life pleasant?

No, the knowledge that I was involved in such an expedition...it comes with some relief, faint as it may be. ...I would like to have the memories of doing such things with you all, but...for now, it seems I must be content with what I learn.

[Action] wise_maiden February 21 2011, 02:16:31 UTC

... I'm not really the one who can say how her life was. But... I don't believe she was unhappy.

For now all you can do is continue to live life here, as you can. Home is still waiting with all of our burdens, and we may be returned to them at any time. Until then, we have the here and now. And you're not alone, Presea. I promise you that.

[Action] not_klonoa February 21 2011, 22:22:51 UTC

I see... So long as Alicia did not suffer, then...then I suppose that is acceptable. And I am glad for that.

[Presea listens, and though a part of her wants to refuse, the part that wants nothing more than selfish vengeance and nothing more, Presea's more mature than that. It'll be difficult for her to stop grieving, but with time, and...support, she should be fine.]

Yes...you are correct. The deaths of my daddy and my sister will always weigh heavily now that I am aware...but, I must continue onward, as you stated. And though it is still a strange thing to realize, I am grateful to you all for your support...and your friendship. Thank you, Raine.

[Action] wise_maiden February 21 2011, 22:30:27 UTC

You're welcome. It's not wrong for you to miss them--they are still your family, after all. But don't allow missing them to hold you back from life... it doesn't lead anywhere healthy.

Would you like to walk with me for a little while? We can go see Noishe, and maybe have something to eat at my house, if you'd like to.

[Action] not_klonoa February 22 2011, 16:24:47 UTC

I understand. I apologize for concerning you, Raine, and I will put my best effort toward not dwelling on this for longer than necessary.

...I would like that. [She hasn't seen Noishe in a while, he must feel a little lonely. Presea made a mental not to take him out with her again very soon. He needed the exercise.]

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