[voice] forward-dated to like... daytime
You know, on the one hand I'd like to say I might be getting the hang of this place. On the other, I don't want to jinx it or something stupid like that by causing me to doubt myself. Adjustment's taking longer than I'd like it to, but I'm still out and doing things, and that's what helps. I realized, though, that my morning and nighttime stretches
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[ There's world map music from his paused video game in the background. ]
What's up?
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Well, thanks! We'll have to plan a day so we can make some memories with it.
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[She wants to do this because she wants him to be glad. During first meetings, she'd thought of him as a Henrietta, but it's not at all like that, she's found; he's a kid, like- a normal one. That does normal things. And knows stuff. And doesn't get blood all over his face so someone will tell him he's done a good job.
She can't take care of Hilshire because he isn't here and sometimes that still makes her skull feel like splitting, but she can look after Ritsuka, even if it's in a completely different way. And by God, she's going to do the best looking after she can.
... That's all covered up by lighthearted tones and genuine cheer, right now, though.]
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[ Possessing more inner strength than expected, self-possessed and willful, Ritsuka may not be extraordinary, but he's gone through a little bit more than an average boy, too. He's come out the other end of things that might break someone who's average, and he knows he'll keep on going. Even if the only thing he can really be sure of is this moment, now, and maybe a day or two in the future, he'll keep on going.
He hopes Triela can be a friend by his side. He hopes no one else will be taken away. But that's why he's making memories, after all. So even if everything else fades, he'll never forget anything important again. ]
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It's a camera, Triela.
She's frightened and she wants to ensure safety. Ritsuka doesn't even count as 'civilian' any more. 'Duty,' more like - the self-imposed sort; not burdensome but proud, a duty that comes with camaraderie.]
Okay. I'll let you take the lead.
[He's endeared himself, and her throat feels tight.]
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Great! Just be sure to smile, Triela.
I never used to understand... but if there's one thing my friends from school taught me, it's that you can still keep smiling.
[ That tiny bit of stability that had begun to resemble a normal life, that second or third personality of Ritsuka that's just a regular kid who likes regular kid things is showing. Part of him yearns to remain like that, unfocused on his future and getting away. For tomorrow, at least, he'll be that young man. The one who just likes pictures and fun memories. ]
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It's worth putting effort into, anyway.
[She's investing hope in this, she realizes suddenly.]
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