RP Log -
Who: Taiki, Treize
Where: Cafe
When: December 6th
Warning: None
Rating: G
Notes: A week late, because I was feeling crappy the past few days.
Summary: Taiki and Treize chat at the reception.
Taiki walked onto the dance floor with Treize. She glanced at him and smiled.
Treize moved to put take Taiki into a dance hold, smiling back at her as they started moving to the music.
"You always seem to come find me during these occasions." she said softly.
"I enjoy your company," he said. "And you're an excellent dance partner."
The Guardian blushed faintly. "I'm not as good of a dancer as you are Treize."
"I think you're doing quite fine."
Laughing softly, she smiled. "Thank you."
Treize chuckled in return. "You're quite welcome."
"You did very well at the ceremony today."
"Thank you," he said. "In fact, I think this was the first ceremony I've presided over."
Taiki looked up at Treize, eyes bright. "You did a wonderful job."
"I appreciate that," he said. "I'm just glad I was able to help make the couple's day memorable."
"Well, it certainly is memorable." She said.
Treize nodded.
"Have there been anymore incidents with Mr. Lamperouge?" the brunette asked quietly.
"None that I've heard of," he said.
"You haven't had any incidents with him during the study sessions?" she was worried for her friend.
"I've had Mr. Naoe there with me," Treize said. "If anything, he can hold me in place if Lelouch tries to take me over. He'd also make a good witness."
"I'm worried about you Treize."
"I'll be alright, Taiki," he said.
She swallowed the lump in her throat and looked at Treize, eyes worried. "That doesn't mean I won't worry."
"I know," he said.
"Good...."
He smiled at her, keeping them moving across the floor to the music.
Taiki rested her head against his chest as they danced a smile on her face.
Treize closed his eyes, holding her close.
As they danced, thoughts flowed through Taiki's mind. Worry for the man she called a close friend, worry for everyone she cared about.
Treize slowed as the music came to an end.
She scrubbed her eyes a bit, trying to erase the tears that had formed.
He placed a hand on the side of her face, gently wiping at the tears with his thumb. "Things will work out," he said softly. "You'll see."
"I know, I'm just worried and envious..." she whispered the last bit quietly.
"Envious of what?" he asked her just as softly under the last few bars of music.
"Everyone who has found those they love."
"It will happen for you someday," he said. "You have much more time that most to give that a chance."
She leaned against him, sighing softly. "I hope you're right."
Treize hugged her gently.
She just clung to Treize a moment before blushing and pulling away.
"Are you alright?"
"I am."
Treize nodded, giving her a slight bow as he kissed her hand. "Thank you for the dance, milady," he said.
She blushed and then curtsied. "You're certainly welcome."
He smiled at her.
Smiling back, Taiki glanced about the room, violet eyes focusing on no one in particular before settling back on Treize. "What's your home like?"
"What do you mean?"
"I'm under the assumption that every world is different. What is yours like? The people, the cities..."
"Well, I suppose it's very technologically advanced in some ways," he said. "But, we still have a very many older traditions."
Taiki nodded and took the information in. "Older traditions are always good."
He nodded. "Sometimes."
"It reminds people of their roots Treize."
"Yes... but some traditions aren't very good," he said.
"What traditions would those be?"
"Most of the traditions in Romafeller... the caste system in society..." He sighed.
She squeezed his shoulder, eyes gentle. "I'm thankful my worlds never had that."
He gave her a small smile. "I'm hoping we've overcome it. It was mostly in the older areas of Europe... where the Romafeller Foundation had the most influence."
"When on Earth, I never had the fortune to visit Europe. I wanted to though." the amethyst eyed woman said.
"It's very lovely," he said. "I grew up in Luxembourg."
Frowning, she tried to recall where Luxembourg was.
"Taiki?"
"I can't remember where Luxembourg is." She laughed.
Treize chuckled. "It's near Belgium."
"Thank you."
He nodded.
"This may sound rather early, but is there anything in particular that you'd like for Christmas?"
"I hadn't thought of it, to be honest," Treize said. "I don't really need anything."
"Dead men usually don't." she teased playfully.
Treize laughed. "No, I suppose not." He smiled at her.
The Starlight smiled back, eyes soft. "I simply hope that nothing goes wrong."
He nodded. "Yes... as do I."
She sighed and brushed some hair out of her face. "With everything that's been happening, I am worried."
"Yes... that is understandable."
"I still cannot understand why people take pleasure in the torment of others."
Treize shook his head. "I don't know."
"I believe people are born neutral, that their upbringing, surroundings, and various other influences shape the person they become." she mused quietly as they headed off the dance floor.
"So what would have shaped those who have chosen a darker path?"
"It could be any number of things Treize. A single event, a person, or their own dark desires."
He nodded.
She sighed and shuddered. "How someone could have such dark desires..."
"I think that's one of the mysteries of mankind," he said.
"It's a mystery I don't think I ever want an answer to."
Treize nodded again.
Taiki tried and failed to stifle a yawn of exhaustion.
"Tired?"
She nodded. "I haven't been sleeping too well."
"Why not?"
"I've been having peculiar nightmares."
"Care to talk about them?" he asked.
"Could we sit down?"
He nodded, motioning for her to precede her.
Taiki moved over to an empty table and sat down, smoothing her dress with her hands.
Treize sat next to her.
She stared at her lap for a moment before raising her head and looking at Treize. "I don't know why, but the night my world, Kinmoku, was attached, I keep reliving it. And because of it, I don't want to sleep. I don't want to see all the people I had to kill because we could return them to their true states." Taiki whispered.
He nodded slowly. "I think I can understand not wanting that," he said. "It's difficult when you think of all the people that have died either directly from your actions and decisions or even indirectly." He sighed softly. "I had my assistant... she kept track of all the names of those who had died either in service to me or were killed from an action I ordered."
"That's an honorable thing to do. But, the people I killed were civilians. There was no other choice." She whispered.
"Not everyone who died for my decisions was military."
"On Kinmoku, we don't have a military. The only form of defense is the three Guardians. Sailor Star Healer, Sailor Star Fighter, and myself, Sailor Star Maker. That night, by the time we got our Princess to safety, half the capital had turned against us. We had no choice but to kill them. People we had grown to trust and cherish as friends."
Treize placed his hand over hers."
"Forgive me for being so down on this day."
He shook his head. "Sometimes, it cannot be helped."
"I feel so horrible that I'm upset when I should be happy." she sighed.
"It's not your fault you feel the way you do about things," Treize said. "You miss your people, feel shamed that you had to do things you despised to protect your kingdom from itself... and these feelings are coming back to you because of these dreams. It's normal to react to such things."
Taiki wiped the tears from her eyes. "I don't even know what happened to my star when Kinmoku was attacked."
"Your star?" he asked her.
"I come from the star Maker, hence my Guardian name." She explained quietly.
"I see."
Taiki nodded and looked down. "I felt this unexplainable pain in my chest halfway through the attack... I left Kinmoku with my comrades and never looked back."
"So you are connected to your star, then," he said.
"I am it's Guardian."
Treize nodded.
Taiki sighed a bit and smiled faintly at Treize.
He gave her a small smile in return. "This is what your dreams have been about?" he asked her.
"They have been. I keep seeing it over and over..." She shook her head.
"I wish there was a way for you to find out about your world."
"As do I Treize, my family was on Maker. But... In my dreams... I'm frozen. I can't do anything, I can only watch as everyone dies, as my comrades die..." she whispered.
"That may be because you feel trapped here," he offered in explanation.
"Perhaps."
He patted her hand.
She smiled a bit and then shut her eyes, trying to get herself to relax.
"Have you tried contacting your star?" he asked her quietly.
"When I was on Earth, it was the farthest thing from my mind. I had a more important mission, find my Princess. Here, I can't."
He nodded. "And now that Miss Yaten has returned home..."
Taiki looked at Treize. "Perhaps everything will be alright."
He nodded. "Perhaps." He offered her another small smile. "After all, your companions know where you are now."
"What if I never do go home Treize? What if it's my destiny, fate, to remain here."
"I wish I knew what to tell you," he said. "After all, this place is merely a stop over for myself on the way to whatever afterlife awaits me. I can never return home."
"You deserve a second chance at life, you're a good man."
"Some would disagree with you," he said softly.
"You may have done things you're not proud of, but Treize, you did it for a reason, and things done for a reason are far better than doing things for the joy of it."
"I suppose," he said. "Still, I'm sure my return would cause more problems at this point than any good."
"Because of what you had done?" She asked quietly.
He nodded. "That and the fact that it's been about four years since my death," he offered with a weak chuckle.
Taiki laughed and placed her hand over his. "It probably would cause quite a commotion."
Treize smiled. "Yes... I would think so."
"But you would make some people very happy."
"Some, yes."
Taiki looked back out at the small group of people, finding it remarkable that so many people could come together, through their different cultures, upbringings, ideals.... To become friends.
Treize looked over them as well.
"It's simply amazing, that such a different creed of people can come together..." She said with a small shake of her head.
"I know the young men from my world came together because of a common experience," he said.
"That might be the case in this situation." Taiki turned her amethyst eyes and looked at Treize.
"It would certainly make sense."
She nodded and then rose. "I really need to be going. Thank you for the lovely evening."
Chaos, mayhem, destruction... My work isn't done yet!
"You're quite welcome," he said, rising as well. "Thank you for allowing me a dance."
Taiki smiled at Treize. "It's always a pleasure to dance with you."
"Always," he said, giving her a small bow.
She curtsied in response. "I shall see you later?"
"Of course."
Smiling softly at Treize, she turned to leave the cafe.
Where: Cafe
When: December 6th
Warning: None
Rating: G
Notes: A week late, because I was feeling crappy the past few days.
Summary: Taiki and Treize chat at the reception.
Taiki walked onto the dance floor with Treize. She glanced at him and smiled.
Treize moved to put take Taiki into a dance hold, smiling back at her as they started moving to the music.
"You always seem to come find me during these occasions." she said softly.
"I enjoy your company," he said. "And you're an excellent dance partner."
The Guardian blushed faintly. "I'm not as good of a dancer as you are Treize."
"I think you're doing quite fine."
Laughing softly, she smiled. "Thank you."
Treize chuckled in return. "You're quite welcome."
"You did very well at the ceremony today."
"Thank you," he said. "In fact, I think this was the first ceremony I've presided over."
Taiki looked up at Treize, eyes bright. "You did a wonderful job."
"I appreciate that," he said. "I'm just glad I was able to help make the couple's day memorable."
"Well, it certainly is memorable." She said.
Treize nodded.
"Have there been anymore incidents with Mr. Lamperouge?" the brunette asked quietly.
"None that I've heard of," he said.
"You haven't had any incidents with him during the study sessions?" she was worried for her friend.
"I've had Mr. Naoe there with me," Treize said. "If anything, he can hold me in place if Lelouch tries to take me over. He'd also make a good witness."
"I'm worried about you Treize."
"I'll be alright, Taiki," he said.
She swallowed the lump in her throat and looked at Treize, eyes worried. "That doesn't mean I won't worry."
"I know," he said.
"Good...."
He smiled at her, keeping them moving across the floor to the music.
Taiki rested her head against his chest as they danced a smile on her face.
Treize closed his eyes, holding her close.
As they danced, thoughts flowed through Taiki's mind. Worry for the man she called a close friend, worry for everyone she cared about.
Treize slowed as the music came to an end.
She scrubbed her eyes a bit, trying to erase the tears that had formed.
He placed a hand on the side of her face, gently wiping at the tears with his thumb. "Things will work out," he said softly. "You'll see."
"I know, I'm just worried and envious..." she whispered the last bit quietly.
"Envious of what?" he asked her just as softly under the last few bars of music.
"Everyone who has found those they love."
"It will happen for you someday," he said. "You have much more time that most to give that a chance."
She leaned against him, sighing softly. "I hope you're right."
Treize hugged her gently.
She just clung to Treize a moment before blushing and pulling away.
"Are you alright?"
"I am."
Treize nodded, giving her a slight bow as he kissed her hand. "Thank you for the dance, milady," he said.
She blushed and then curtsied. "You're certainly welcome."
He smiled at her.
Smiling back, Taiki glanced about the room, violet eyes focusing on no one in particular before settling back on Treize. "What's your home like?"
"What do you mean?"
"I'm under the assumption that every world is different. What is yours like? The people, the cities..."
"Well, I suppose it's very technologically advanced in some ways," he said. "But, we still have a very many older traditions."
Taiki nodded and took the information in. "Older traditions are always good."
He nodded. "Sometimes."
"It reminds people of their roots Treize."
"Yes... but some traditions aren't very good," he said.
"What traditions would those be?"
"Most of the traditions in Romafeller... the caste system in society..." He sighed.
She squeezed his shoulder, eyes gentle. "I'm thankful my worlds never had that."
He gave her a small smile. "I'm hoping we've overcome it. It was mostly in the older areas of Europe... where the Romafeller Foundation had the most influence."
"When on Earth, I never had the fortune to visit Europe. I wanted to though." the amethyst eyed woman said.
"It's very lovely," he said. "I grew up in Luxembourg."
Frowning, she tried to recall where Luxembourg was.
"Taiki?"
"I can't remember where Luxembourg is." She laughed.
Treize chuckled. "It's near Belgium."
"Thank you."
He nodded.
"This may sound rather early, but is there anything in particular that you'd like for Christmas?"
"I hadn't thought of it, to be honest," Treize said. "I don't really need anything."
"Dead men usually don't." she teased playfully.
Treize laughed. "No, I suppose not." He smiled at her.
The Starlight smiled back, eyes soft. "I simply hope that nothing goes wrong."
He nodded. "Yes... as do I."
She sighed and brushed some hair out of her face. "With everything that's been happening, I am worried."
"Yes... that is understandable."
"I still cannot understand why people take pleasure in the torment of others."
Treize shook his head. "I don't know."
"I believe people are born neutral, that their upbringing, surroundings, and various other influences shape the person they become." she mused quietly as they headed off the dance floor.
"So what would have shaped those who have chosen a darker path?"
"It could be any number of things Treize. A single event, a person, or their own dark desires."
He nodded.
She sighed and shuddered. "How someone could have such dark desires..."
"I think that's one of the mysteries of mankind," he said.
"It's a mystery I don't think I ever want an answer to."
Treize nodded again.
Taiki tried and failed to stifle a yawn of exhaustion.
"Tired?"
She nodded. "I haven't been sleeping too well."
"Why not?"
"I've been having peculiar nightmares."
"Care to talk about them?" he asked.
"Could we sit down?"
He nodded, motioning for her to precede her.
Taiki moved over to an empty table and sat down, smoothing her dress with her hands.
Treize sat next to her.
She stared at her lap for a moment before raising her head and looking at Treize. "I don't know why, but the night my world, Kinmoku, was attached, I keep reliving it. And because of it, I don't want to sleep. I don't want to see all the people I had to kill because we could return them to their true states." Taiki whispered.
He nodded slowly. "I think I can understand not wanting that," he said. "It's difficult when you think of all the people that have died either directly from your actions and decisions or even indirectly." He sighed softly. "I had my assistant... she kept track of all the names of those who had died either in service to me or were killed from an action I ordered."
"That's an honorable thing to do. But, the people I killed were civilians. There was no other choice." She whispered.
"Not everyone who died for my decisions was military."
"On Kinmoku, we don't have a military. The only form of defense is the three Guardians. Sailor Star Healer, Sailor Star Fighter, and myself, Sailor Star Maker. That night, by the time we got our Princess to safety, half the capital had turned against us. We had no choice but to kill them. People we had grown to trust and cherish as friends."
Treize placed his hand over hers."
"Forgive me for being so down on this day."
He shook his head. "Sometimes, it cannot be helped."
"I feel so horrible that I'm upset when I should be happy." she sighed.
"It's not your fault you feel the way you do about things," Treize said. "You miss your people, feel shamed that you had to do things you despised to protect your kingdom from itself... and these feelings are coming back to you because of these dreams. It's normal to react to such things."
Taiki wiped the tears from her eyes. "I don't even know what happened to my star when Kinmoku was attacked."
"Your star?" he asked her.
"I come from the star Maker, hence my Guardian name." She explained quietly.
"I see."
Taiki nodded and looked down. "I felt this unexplainable pain in my chest halfway through the attack... I left Kinmoku with my comrades and never looked back."
"So you are connected to your star, then," he said.
"I am it's Guardian."
Treize nodded.
Taiki sighed a bit and smiled faintly at Treize.
He gave her a small smile in return. "This is what your dreams have been about?" he asked her.
"They have been. I keep seeing it over and over..." She shook her head.
"I wish there was a way for you to find out about your world."
"As do I Treize, my family was on Maker. But... In my dreams... I'm frozen. I can't do anything, I can only watch as everyone dies, as my comrades die..." she whispered.
"That may be because you feel trapped here," he offered in explanation.
"Perhaps."
He patted her hand.
She smiled a bit and then shut her eyes, trying to get herself to relax.
"Have you tried contacting your star?" he asked her quietly.
"When I was on Earth, it was the farthest thing from my mind. I had a more important mission, find my Princess. Here, I can't."
He nodded. "And now that Miss Yaten has returned home..."
Taiki looked at Treize. "Perhaps everything will be alright."
He nodded. "Perhaps." He offered her another small smile. "After all, your companions know where you are now."
"What if I never do go home Treize? What if it's my destiny, fate, to remain here."
"I wish I knew what to tell you," he said. "After all, this place is merely a stop over for myself on the way to whatever afterlife awaits me. I can never return home."
"You deserve a second chance at life, you're a good man."
"Some would disagree with you," he said softly.
"You may have done things you're not proud of, but Treize, you did it for a reason, and things done for a reason are far better than doing things for the joy of it."
"I suppose," he said. "Still, I'm sure my return would cause more problems at this point than any good."
"Because of what you had done?" She asked quietly.
He nodded. "That and the fact that it's been about four years since my death," he offered with a weak chuckle.
Taiki laughed and placed her hand over his. "It probably would cause quite a commotion."
Treize smiled. "Yes... I would think so."
"But you would make some people very happy."
"Some, yes."
Taiki looked back out at the small group of people, finding it remarkable that so many people could come together, through their different cultures, upbringings, ideals.... To become friends.
Treize looked over them as well.
"It's simply amazing, that such a different creed of people can come together..." She said with a small shake of her head.
"I know the young men from my world came together because of a common experience," he said.
"That might be the case in this situation." Taiki turned her amethyst eyes and looked at Treize.
"It would certainly make sense."
She nodded and then rose. "I really need to be going. Thank you for the lovely evening."
Chaos, mayhem, destruction... My work isn't done yet!
"You're quite welcome," he said, rising as well. "Thank you for allowing me a dance."
Taiki smiled at Treize. "It's always a pleasure to dance with you."
"Always," he said, giving her a small bow.
She curtsied in response. "I shall see you later?"
"Of course."
Smiling softly at Treize, she turned to leave the cafe.