Make a Fool Out of Me
Characters: Ion and Judith
Setting: Ion's Apartment
Time: May 11th
Reference: Ion's Entry
Description: On the pretense of helping Ion with his math homework, Judith stops by to tease Ion and gather information. On the belief that Judith could not see him, only Sync, Ion gets upset and then Judith leaves, which only makes Ion feel worse.
Warnings: Nudity.
Judith: *casually walks towards Ion's room and knocks lightly*
Ion: *goes over to the door quickly, not wanting to leave her outside, and opens it with a big smile* Good evening
Judith: Hello there, Ion. <3 *comes inside* Oooh, nice place!
Ion: *watches her, shutting the door* Oh. Thank you. I have not done much with the original furnishings of the apartment..
Judith: Sometimes simpler is better. <3 *wink*
Ion: Yes, that is true. And how are you this evening?
Judith: Oh, just a little bored. There isn't much to do around the island. No fun at all...
Ion: What a shame. I thought you were the type to create your own fun? Unfortunately this apartment is no less boring than out there.
Judith: Hehe, but I like making fun with others. <3 Too bad Sync is still sleeping so much. Going over to his place has been on the boring side, too.
Ion: It has been? so you have been over to his new house at least. is it suitable?
Judith: *nod and smile* Yes. I visit every day! It's a really wonderful house. He's lucky.
Ion: *smiles only a little* That's good to know.
Judith: *looks around the room* So... we're all alone again. <3
Ion: *looks around as well* Yes? I do not think we wanted to have anyone else over?
Judith: Hehe, so... we should get started.
Ion: Yes, of course. My math is on the kitchen table. We can start there.
Judith: Okay! *goes to the kitchen table and looks at the pile of papers there* This it?
Ion: *walks over* Yes. There are just...pieces of paper. All of my homework is on there, but I do not understand the problems well. You are good with algebra?
Judith: *nod and smile* I think I know it ok.
Judith: *looks over it* Hmm... *tips her head* I've never seen a problem quite like that before.
Ion: *looks saddened* Oh, is it a difficult for you, too?
Judith: Hehe, well... I never actually took algebra! I hear it's easy, though.
Ion: Oh.. I thought you were going to help me with my homework. *looks down to it* I guess I will have to ask Sync tomorrow instead..
Judith: Hmm... I'm sure I can figure it out! *sits and looks over it*
Judith: Do you have a book to go with this?
Ion: *reaches across the table and pulls his workbook over closer* Only this. Does this help?
Judith: Let's see... *opens it up and turns to a marked page, assuming that was the section they were in* Math isn't that hard, overall. I like to think of it as a puzzle.
Ion: A puzzle? How does that help with my homework? *looks up to her curiously*
Judith: *smile* Well, it makes it more fun! And that makes it easier to do! *reads over a paragraph and looks at some examples*
Ion: Can you teach me? I do well with puzzles. They're time-consuming.
Judith: Of course! *points out a few things in the book* Here's the step-by-step to your problems you're doing. Hehe, it's practically giving you the answers!
Ion: *looks at it* Oh. Yes, I suppose so. *pulls out some notebook paper* Can you check my answers? I tried to do these earlier.
Judith: Okay! *looks at the homework and compares it to the book* Well, I think the first one is wrong... and so is the second... and hmm, the third doesn't look right, either...
Ion: ... I knew I did not understand it well.
Judith: *hand on Ion's shoulder and smiles at him* It's okay! I'll show you how to get the right answer... *starts with working out the first problem the right way* See how it works? Now... you do number two.
Ion: *watches, then works out the second problem*
Judith: Ooh, good! You see how it's done now?
Ion: Yes, I think I understand a little.
Judith: Alright. Hehe, you got number two right. <3 Think you can do three?
Ion: I think so.. *attempts it*
Judith: Yay! You got it right again! <3
Ion: *smiles and tries another problem* This is getting better to understand.
Judith: Hehe, I knew you could do it. <3
Ion: *nods with a smile* Yes, thank you very much!
Judith: *hands behind her back cutely* So, is that all you needed?
Ion: Well, I want to finish this quickly and have you check my answers once more, if that is ok with you?
Judith: Sure! <3
Ion: Ok, thank you. Feel free to look around if you'd like. I will be done shortly.
Judith: Okay! *looks around the room, though there isn't much to look at* Hmm... not many momemntos of your brothers?
Ion: I did not have a chance to get anything personal when I was brought here..
Judith: Oh? You were brought here against your will, too?
Ion: ... I think so? I'm not sure I even remember that day.
Judith: *looks at him, concerned* ...Were you kidnapped?
Ion: I do not remember... All I remember was that I got here and they told me that the war back home was over. So, I had no further obligation, and I was able to relax here without worrying about it.
Judith: Hmm... war over in Daath? I really can't see that happening...
Ion: Were you not aware of it? There was a war between the two nations and Daath and I were in the middle, trying to promote peace.
Judith: I'm sorry, Ion, but Daath is still a heavily militarized zone. The whole region it's in has been as chaotic as it always has.
Ion: ... So the war continued...
Judith: *nods slowly* And it likely will continue for many years to come.
Ion: *looks down to his paperwork, dropping his pencil without even realizing it* My job is not over, yet I am sitting here relaxing and worrying about schoolwork...
Judith: You were the Fon Master, weren't you?
Ion: Yes. *looks up to her slowly*
Judith: *sadder expression* Daath was in decline, Ion. One of its neighboring nations was slowly wiping it off the face of the planet. I don't think there was anything you could have done...
Ion: Oh... yeah.. I guess not...
Judith: *goes over to Ion and pets his head*
Ion: *looks up to her, then turns around and stands up to hug her*
Judith: Aww, Ion. <3 *hugs him*
Ion: ... My friends and all. I thought they were all happy back home. Now, they might all be... I did not think about them at all while I was here. I feel so ashamed.
Judith: *pats his back* Don't assume anything, Ion. You never know how things like this turn out...
Ion: Yes, you are right.. I just feel badly because I have not thought about them much at all since arriving on this island...
Judith: *lightbulb* Maybe you should go back to them somehow.
Ion: Go back? How would I do that?
Judith: Well... I want to escape this island as well. Maybe we can work together and find a way off. <3
Ion: I don't know... I would have to think about it, and see what will happen to other people I care about..
Judith: I can't imagine anyone wanting to stay on this island forever, Ion. They would probably be glad to help us. <3
Ion: What would happen between Florian, Sync, and me?
Judith: They could go with you! Judith: Daath was their home, too.
Ion: *shakes his head* Sync would not go.
Judith: Hmm... you're probably right. Judith: So you don't want to leave because of him?
Ion: *looks back up to her* I know he has a family now, and I do not want to tear that from him, but I would also like to be his family again one day..
Judith: Aren't you his family now?
Ion: Yes, well, we will always be related. We're just not that close.
Judith: Aww... I'm sure he sees you as family, Ion.
Ion: There is a big difference between him as my brother and me as his, I believe.
Judith: Hmm... why would that be?
Ion: Well, he hated me for so long that I don't think he will trust me ever again, even though he saved my life.
Judith: Aww, I doubt he could ever hate you. <3
Ion: He tried to kill me...
Judith: *shocked* What? Why?
Ion: Because I am the Fon Master, and so he and my other brothers were not treated properly at home. He blamed me.
Judith: *listens with a concerned look* He wanted to kill you over that...?
Ion: That is my assumption. I do not know if there are underlying reasons.. But I found out, people attacked us and they tried to kill all of my brothers.
Judith: ...Oh my. Judith: That's horrible...
Ion: Yes.
Judith: I'm sorry that happened to your family, Ion. Daath is a brutal place to grow up in...
Ion: So it would seem.. and I thank you for your consideration.
Judith: So... I assume not all of your brothers made it?
Ion: Correct. At first, I was told they were all dead. Then there was Sync, twice, and Florian was a recent surprise. Sync said he saw some of them being killed...
Judith: *saddened her younger friends had to go through that and looks at the table, feeling sad for them* Saw his own brothers die...
Ion: ... Yes. I was taken to safety that night. I have the inability to empathize with him because they were going to save me no matter what..
Judith: And so... you thought they were all dead? But later, you found Sync again...
Ion: I found Sync once before this island. I was happy to see him.. but he tried to kill me. He fell off a cliff and I thought he had died then, too... Then I saw him when I came to Utopia. He did not recognize me though.
Judith: He didn't recognize you?
Ion: No.. It seems he forgot everything about any of us.
Judith: Memory loss then?
Ion: Yes.
Judith: ...And when I thought Sync's story couldn't get any more sad.
Ion: *looks to her, a little sad himself* ... I was happy to have him back and alive, and then he slowly began to remember everything.
Judith: I see... and then he remembered he tried to kill you?
Ion: .. Yes. He remembered that he hated me.
Judith: ...That's terrible. *looks away from him* It's hard to believe he would hate you enough to want to kill you...
Ion: Yes, well, it was very much possible.
Judith: But he couldn't have really wanted to kill you. Otherwise, you'd be dead right now.
Ion: That may be true. But then it may not be. He may have stopped himself for other reasons. The doctor stopped him a few times.
Judith: So... he has tried to kill you since then... *saddened by that* ...
Ion: I do not know if his intent was to kill, but I was b...- oh, no, it's ok, Judith..
Judith: Continue on. I don't mind hearing. Actually, I'd like to hear everything you know.
Ion: There is not much to it. I received a few bruises, that is all.
Judith: Aww, I'm so sorry to hear that, Ion! *goes to hug him* I didn't know he was the type to actually hurt people like that...
Ion: *hugs her back* ... It's ok. I do not blame him for what he's done.
Judith: What do you mean? He beat you up! Sure, he's had a rough time but that's no reason to hurt you.
Ion: But I hurt him mentally. I thought what I received was still not enough to compensate the pain he received thanks to me. So, I forgive him. That, and he was my only connection to the world outside of this island.
Judith: *arms crossed* That's an interesting way to look at it, I suppose, but not the right way, either. I can't really agree to that decision.
Ion: It was the only way I could see things, because I wanted to remain close to him. No matter though, Judith. We are over that now.
Judith: I hope so.
Ion: He saved my life.
Judith: He did? *interested*
Ion: Well, in a way, yes. He told me that he did not want me to die when I tried to relieve him of my presence for good...... *looks away, not really wanting to think so much about then*
Judith: *understands* Oh... I see... *looks down*
Ion: I am still hopeful things will look up eventually.
Judith: Well, he's definitely happy living with Daddy Derek, hehe.
Ion: ... Yes. He is. And I am happy.. for him. Both of them.
Judith: Hehe, me, too. <3 Thanks for telling me these things, Ion. Daddy didn't seem to want to tell me anything about Sync's past.
Ion: ... *slowly looks up, although he doesn't seem much happier* Really? I wonder why.
Judith: I don't know. I think he trusts me, but not when it comes to Sync. Hehe, he's only being an over-protective father. <3
Ion: Oh... that's nice.
Judith: Hehe, well, it is pretty cute how attached he is to Sync. It's almost like a puzzle: what can I get away with around Sync without Derek getting mad. <3
Ion: *smiles a little, but then seriously looks back to his paperwork and walks over to it* Oh, I almost forgot this. Thank you again for your help.
Judith: No problem, Ion! <3 You can ask me anytime.
Ion: ... I will keep that in mind. I hope this wasn't a waste of your time.
Judith: Hehe, no way! I need more things to fill up my time with. <3
Ion: .... Of course. Do not let me keep you though if there are other things you can be doing.
Judith: Hmm... well, there's nowhere else to go tonight. I might as well hang out here until curfew. <3
Ion: I am afraid I am not much of an entertainer..
Judith: Hehe, that's okay. *goes to his couch and sits down* Oooh, the couch they gave you is a lot nicer than the one they gave me.
Ion: *watches her, then looks back to his work* I do not use it that often. It is nice though.. *sits back down at the desk*
Judith: That's too bad! Couches can be a lot of fun. Hey, does it fold out into a bed? *stands up to check*
Ion: I do not know. But since Florian is no longer here, I have an extra bed anyways. Why?
Judith: Maybe I can stay here tonight. Sleepovers are nice. <3
Ion: You are certainly welcome to.
Judith: Thank you! *finds the couch does open up and pulls it out to show Ion* Hehe, it works!
Ion: *watches* Oh. So it does. ... but is it comfortable? There is the other bed..
Judith: *sits on it* It isn't that bad. *lies down* I think I'll give it a test run tonight.
Ion: *organizes his papers and stands up* Ok. I will ask how it felt in the morning then.
Judith: Okay! *takes off her boots and then undoes her top, flinging it off to the side*
Ion: *looks to her* Are you comfortable? Can I get you anything...?
Judith: No, I'm okay. Thanks anyway, though. <3 Hehe... *takes off her bra while facing the other way, and then starts on removing her bottom*
Ion: *looks away* Do you.. sleep nude?
Judith: Of course. Doesn't everyone?
Ion: No. I do not. Nor has Florian, Karol, or Sora..
Judith: Aww, but it feels so much more... free. <3 Ooh, maybe you can try it tonight. I'm sure you'll like it. <3
Ion: T-that is ok. Thank you... *turns towards his room*
Judith: Hehe, you're very shy around a woman. Are you sure you wouldn't want to join me? <3
Ion: ... I should be ok in my room. I would prefer not to intrude.
Judith: It's not intruding if I'm inviting you.
Ion: B-but.. I do not think I would feel comfortable. Would you?
Judith: Hehe, I would be very comfortable. <3
Ion: *looks away, blushing a little* ... If you think it would help you sleep better.
Judith: Oooh, I won't be the only one to sleep better this way. <3
Ion: Let me change into my pajamas though.
Judith: Okay! But don't feel shy about anything, okay? <3
Ion: S-shy? About what?
Judith: About sleeping nude. *wink*
Ion: *looks down to his own clothing* ... I will be fine. Thank you.. *darts into his bedroom to change*
Judith: Hehe, he's so much fun to play with. <3
Ion: *let his hair down and changed into long-sleeved pajamas, grabbing a blanket and two pillows and heads back out* Here's a blanket for you.. So you won't get cold.
Judith: Thank you, Ion. Hehe, it's hard to get cold when you have company. <3
Ion: *hands her the blanket, sitting on the edge of the couch and trying not to look at her at all*
Judith: Ooh, you don't have to keep looking away, you know? I like being looked at. <3
Ion: Yes, but it feels rude to stare.. *slowly looks over to her, only her face*
Judith: *crawls over to him and tugs at his arm* Hehe, you look tired.
Ion: I am... a little. The homework wears me out. As well as ... *drifts off, not liking to think so much on his rougher history with Sync. He lets himself get led further onto the bed and then lies down with his head on the pillow*
Judith: It wears me out, too! *lies down next to Ion and presses her body against him while hugging him*
Ion: *blushes, turning his head away from her* G-Good Night..
Judith: Hehe, good night, Ion. <3
Ion: *closes his eyes, but has a hard time even pretending to sleep* ...
Judith: ...Enjoying this? <3
Ion: Y-yes, it's nice. Thank y-you..
Judith: Maybe I should move in! Roommates are fun. <3
Ion: I would be happy to have the company... but I hope Florian is able to come and stay with me again. That room over there is his now.
Judith: That's fine. I can stay here on the couch or in your bed.
Ion: The couch is not tha- In my bed? But then where would I sleep?
Judith: With me, of course. <3
Ion: The beds are a little small for that....
Judith: I don't think so. <3
Ion: ... *looks back over to her slowly, carelessly looking her over, then turns away* I do not feel like I should be here at all.
Judith: Oh? Why not?
Ion: Because. Why are you here? I am not Sync... Wouldn't you rather he be here?
Judith: Hmm...? What does Sync have to do with this?
Ion: Well, you are usually with him instead, aren't you? So, why me? It is not that I do not appreciate your company. I'm just confused... in lots of ways.
Judith: *pulls away, thinking this plan might not go as she hoped so she lies on her back* Because I want to. <3
Ion: *feels her pull away, and he looks down* ... I am sorry for questioning you. Ever since Sync has found a new family I find it hard to think I have any worth left..
Judith: Huh? That's not true at all! Of course you have worth, Ion. Everybody does.
Ion: I believe that I did... I'm just trying to find the leftovers now of what was and what is left.
Judith: Ion... just because Sync has a new family doesn't mean you're worthless. All it means is Sync was valuable enough to someone else to want to invite him into his family.
Ion: ... I have gotten past the majority of jealousy for the doctor and Sync. Really. That's not what bothers me. I am happy for my brother..
Judith: More jealousy towards Sync, hmm... That's interesting.
Ion: What is?
Judith: Oh, I was only thinking about how Daddy's wife said almost the same thing as you. That's all.
Ion: She did? ... but I'm not that jealous anymore. I was... of the Doctor... but I'm accepting it now.
Judith: That's good that you are. <3 *smile*
Ion: ... yeah. *thinks she missed the point, he sighs a little* I am starting to feel tired now. I hope you rest well.
Judith: I will. Don't worry about me. <3
Ion: ... Good Night. *turns away from her and holds the blanket close to him, closing his eyes and hoping sleep would take him soon*
Judith: *with a sigh, she stays where she is. She thinks she is failing at winning Ion over. He would have the same powers as Sync... and would be able to destroy the power plant for her, but she needed him to trust her first. Once she was sure Ion was asleep, she crawls out of bed and gets dressed. Her chances weren't good here. Judith then goes to the door and makes her exit. She needed to come up with a plan, or find someone else with the firepower she needed. Even though Derek had said he would help, she wanted to have a back-up plan... just in case* ...
Ion: *sits up, having not fallen asleep yet, and watches the door shut. He walks over immediately and locks it behind her, whether she heard it or not wasn't his concern, and he rolled up the bed and went to his room* ...
Setting: Ion's Apartment
Time: May 11th
Reference: Ion's Entry
Description: On the pretense of helping Ion with his math homework, Judith stops by to tease Ion and gather information. On the belief that Judith could not see him, only Sync, Ion gets upset and then Judith leaves, which only makes Ion feel worse.
Warnings: Nudity.
Judith: *casually walks towards Ion's room and knocks lightly*
Ion: *goes over to the door quickly, not wanting to leave her outside, and opens it with a big smile* Good evening
Judith: Hello there, Ion. <3 *comes inside* Oooh, nice place!
Ion: *watches her, shutting the door* Oh. Thank you. I have not done much with the original furnishings of the apartment..
Judith: Sometimes simpler is better. <3 *wink*
Ion: Yes, that is true. And how are you this evening?
Judith: Oh, just a little bored. There isn't much to do around the island. No fun at all...
Ion: What a shame. I thought you were the type to create your own fun? Unfortunately this apartment is no less boring than out there.
Judith: Hehe, but I like making fun with others. <3 Too bad Sync is still sleeping so much. Going over to his place has been on the boring side, too.
Ion: It has been? so you have been over to his new house at least. is it suitable?
Judith: *nod and smile* Yes. I visit every day! It's a really wonderful house. He's lucky.
Ion: *smiles only a little* That's good to know.
Judith: *looks around the room* So... we're all alone again. <3
Ion: *looks around as well* Yes? I do not think we wanted to have anyone else over?
Judith: Hehe, so... we should get started.
Ion: Yes, of course. My math is on the kitchen table. We can start there.
Judith: Okay! *goes to the kitchen table and looks at the pile of papers there* This it?
Ion: *walks over* Yes. There are just...pieces of paper. All of my homework is on there, but I do not understand the problems well. You are good with algebra?
Judith: *nod and smile* I think I know it ok.
Judith: *looks over it* Hmm... *tips her head* I've never seen a problem quite like that before.
Ion: *looks saddened* Oh, is it a difficult for you, too?
Judith: Hehe, well... I never actually took algebra! I hear it's easy, though.
Ion: Oh.. I thought you were going to help me with my homework. *looks down to it* I guess I will have to ask Sync tomorrow instead..
Judith: Hmm... I'm sure I can figure it out! *sits and looks over it*
Judith: Do you have a book to go with this?
Ion: *reaches across the table and pulls his workbook over closer* Only this. Does this help?
Judith: Let's see... *opens it up and turns to a marked page, assuming that was the section they were in* Math isn't that hard, overall. I like to think of it as a puzzle.
Ion: A puzzle? How does that help with my homework? *looks up to her curiously*
Judith: *smile* Well, it makes it more fun! And that makes it easier to do! *reads over a paragraph and looks at some examples*
Ion: Can you teach me? I do well with puzzles. They're time-consuming.
Judith: Of course! *points out a few things in the book* Here's the step-by-step to your problems you're doing. Hehe, it's practically giving you the answers!
Ion: *looks at it* Oh. Yes, I suppose so. *pulls out some notebook paper* Can you check my answers? I tried to do these earlier.
Judith: Okay! *looks at the homework and compares it to the book* Well, I think the first one is wrong... and so is the second... and hmm, the third doesn't look right, either...
Ion: ... I knew I did not understand it well.
Judith: *hand on Ion's shoulder and smiles at him* It's okay! I'll show you how to get the right answer... *starts with working out the first problem the right way* See how it works? Now... you do number two.
Ion: *watches, then works out the second problem*
Judith: Ooh, good! You see how it's done now?
Ion: Yes, I think I understand a little.
Judith: Alright. Hehe, you got number two right. <3 Think you can do three?
Ion: I think so.. *attempts it*
Judith: Yay! You got it right again! <3
Ion: *smiles and tries another problem* This is getting better to understand.
Judith: Hehe, I knew you could do it. <3
Ion: *nods with a smile* Yes, thank you very much!
Judith: *hands behind her back cutely* So, is that all you needed?
Ion: Well, I want to finish this quickly and have you check my answers once more, if that is ok with you?
Judith: Sure! <3
Ion: Ok, thank you. Feel free to look around if you'd like. I will be done shortly.
Judith: Okay! *looks around the room, though there isn't much to look at* Hmm... not many momemntos of your brothers?
Ion: I did not have a chance to get anything personal when I was brought here..
Judith: Oh? You were brought here against your will, too?
Ion: ... I think so? I'm not sure I even remember that day.
Judith: *looks at him, concerned* ...Were you kidnapped?
Ion: I do not remember... All I remember was that I got here and they told me that the war back home was over. So, I had no further obligation, and I was able to relax here without worrying about it.
Judith: Hmm... war over in Daath? I really can't see that happening...
Ion: Were you not aware of it? There was a war between the two nations and Daath and I were in the middle, trying to promote peace.
Judith: I'm sorry, Ion, but Daath is still a heavily militarized zone. The whole region it's in has been as chaotic as it always has.
Ion: ... So the war continued...
Judith: *nods slowly* And it likely will continue for many years to come.
Ion: *looks down to his paperwork, dropping his pencil without even realizing it* My job is not over, yet I am sitting here relaxing and worrying about schoolwork...
Judith: You were the Fon Master, weren't you?
Ion: Yes. *looks up to her slowly*
Judith: *sadder expression* Daath was in decline, Ion. One of its neighboring nations was slowly wiping it off the face of the planet. I don't think there was anything you could have done...
Ion: Oh... yeah.. I guess not...
Judith: *goes over to Ion and pets his head*
Ion: *looks up to her, then turns around and stands up to hug her*
Judith: Aww, Ion. <3 *hugs him*
Ion: ... My friends and all. I thought they were all happy back home. Now, they might all be... I did not think about them at all while I was here. I feel so ashamed.
Judith: *pats his back* Don't assume anything, Ion. You never know how things like this turn out...
Ion: Yes, you are right.. I just feel badly because I have not thought about them much at all since arriving on this island...
Judith: *lightbulb* Maybe you should go back to them somehow.
Ion: Go back? How would I do that?
Judith: Well... I want to escape this island as well. Maybe we can work together and find a way off. <3
Ion: I don't know... I would have to think about it, and see what will happen to other people I care about..
Judith: I can't imagine anyone wanting to stay on this island forever, Ion. They would probably be glad to help us. <3
Ion: What would happen between Florian, Sync, and me?
Judith: They could go with you! Judith: Daath was their home, too.
Ion: *shakes his head* Sync would not go.
Judith: Hmm... you're probably right. Judith: So you don't want to leave because of him?
Ion: *looks back up to her* I know he has a family now, and I do not want to tear that from him, but I would also like to be his family again one day..
Judith: Aren't you his family now?
Ion: Yes, well, we will always be related. We're just not that close.
Judith: Aww... I'm sure he sees you as family, Ion.
Ion: There is a big difference between him as my brother and me as his, I believe.
Judith: Hmm... why would that be?
Ion: Well, he hated me for so long that I don't think he will trust me ever again, even though he saved my life.
Judith: Aww, I doubt he could ever hate you. <3
Ion: He tried to kill me...
Judith: *shocked* What? Why?
Ion: Because I am the Fon Master, and so he and my other brothers were not treated properly at home. He blamed me.
Judith: *listens with a concerned look* He wanted to kill you over that...?
Ion: That is my assumption. I do not know if there are underlying reasons.. But I found out, people attacked us and they tried to kill all of my brothers.
Judith: ...Oh my. Judith: That's horrible...
Ion: Yes.
Judith: I'm sorry that happened to your family, Ion. Daath is a brutal place to grow up in...
Ion: So it would seem.. and I thank you for your consideration.
Judith: So... I assume not all of your brothers made it?
Ion: Correct. At first, I was told they were all dead. Then there was Sync, twice, and Florian was a recent surprise. Sync said he saw some of them being killed...
Judith: *saddened her younger friends had to go through that and looks at the table, feeling sad for them* Saw his own brothers die...
Ion: ... Yes. I was taken to safety that night. I have the inability to empathize with him because they were going to save me no matter what..
Judith: And so... you thought they were all dead? But later, you found Sync again...
Ion: I found Sync once before this island. I was happy to see him.. but he tried to kill me. He fell off a cliff and I thought he had died then, too... Then I saw him when I came to Utopia. He did not recognize me though.
Judith: He didn't recognize you?
Ion: No.. It seems he forgot everything about any of us.
Judith: Memory loss then?
Ion: Yes.
Judith: ...And when I thought Sync's story couldn't get any more sad.
Ion: *looks to her, a little sad himself* ... I was happy to have him back and alive, and then he slowly began to remember everything.
Judith: I see... and then he remembered he tried to kill you?
Ion: .. Yes. He remembered that he hated me.
Judith: ...That's terrible. *looks away from him* It's hard to believe he would hate you enough to want to kill you...
Ion: Yes, well, it was very much possible.
Judith: But he couldn't have really wanted to kill you. Otherwise, you'd be dead right now.
Ion: That may be true. But then it may not be. He may have stopped himself for other reasons. The doctor stopped him a few times.
Judith: So... he has tried to kill you since then... *saddened by that* ...
Ion: I do not know if his intent was to kill, but I was b...- oh, no, it's ok, Judith..
Judith: Continue on. I don't mind hearing. Actually, I'd like to hear everything you know.
Ion: There is not much to it. I received a few bruises, that is all.
Judith: Aww, I'm so sorry to hear that, Ion! *goes to hug him* I didn't know he was the type to actually hurt people like that...
Ion: *hugs her back* ... It's ok. I do not blame him for what he's done.
Judith: What do you mean? He beat you up! Sure, he's had a rough time but that's no reason to hurt you.
Ion: But I hurt him mentally. I thought what I received was still not enough to compensate the pain he received thanks to me. So, I forgive him. That, and he was my only connection to the world outside of this island.
Judith: *arms crossed* That's an interesting way to look at it, I suppose, but not the right way, either. I can't really agree to that decision.
Ion: It was the only way I could see things, because I wanted to remain close to him. No matter though, Judith. We are over that now.
Judith: I hope so.
Ion: He saved my life.
Judith: He did? *interested*
Ion: Well, in a way, yes. He told me that he did not want me to die when I tried to relieve him of my presence for good...... *looks away, not really wanting to think so much about then*
Judith: *understands* Oh... I see... *looks down*
Ion: I am still hopeful things will look up eventually.
Judith: Well, he's definitely happy living with Daddy Derek, hehe.
Ion: ... Yes. He is. And I am happy.. for him. Both of them.
Judith: Hehe, me, too. <3 Thanks for telling me these things, Ion. Daddy didn't seem to want to tell me anything about Sync's past.
Ion: ... *slowly looks up, although he doesn't seem much happier* Really? I wonder why.
Judith: I don't know. I think he trusts me, but not when it comes to Sync. Hehe, he's only being an over-protective father. <3
Ion: Oh... that's nice.
Judith: Hehe, well, it is pretty cute how attached he is to Sync. It's almost like a puzzle: what can I get away with around Sync without Derek getting mad. <3
Ion: *smiles a little, but then seriously looks back to his paperwork and walks over to it* Oh, I almost forgot this. Thank you again for your help.
Judith: No problem, Ion! <3 You can ask me anytime.
Ion: ... I will keep that in mind. I hope this wasn't a waste of your time.
Judith: Hehe, no way! I need more things to fill up my time with. <3
Ion: .... Of course. Do not let me keep you though if there are other things you can be doing.
Judith: Hmm... well, there's nowhere else to go tonight. I might as well hang out here until curfew. <3
Ion: I am afraid I am not much of an entertainer..
Judith: Hehe, that's okay. *goes to his couch and sits down* Oooh, the couch they gave you is a lot nicer than the one they gave me.
Ion: *watches her, then looks back to his work* I do not use it that often. It is nice though.. *sits back down at the desk*
Judith: That's too bad! Couches can be a lot of fun. Hey, does it fold out into a bed? *stands up to check*
Ion: I do not know. But since Florian is no longer here, I have an extra bed anyways. Why?
Judith: Maybe I can stay here tonight. Sleepovers are nice. <3
Ion: You are certainly welcome to.
Judith: Thank you! *finds the couch does open up and pulls it out to show Ion* Hehe, it works!
Ion: *watches* Oh. So it does. ... but is it comfortable? There is the other bed..
Judith: *sits on it* It isn't that bad. *lies down* I think I'll give it a test run tonight.
Ion: *organizes his papers and stands up* Ok. I will ask how it felt in the morning then.
Judith: Okay! *takes off her boots and then undoes her top, flinging it off to the side*
Ion: *looks to her* Are you comfortable? Can I get you anything...?
Judith: No, I'm okay. Thanks anyway, though. <3 Hehe... *takes off her bra while facing the other way, and then starts on removing her bottom*
Ion: *looks away* Do you.. sleep nude?
Judith: Of course. Doesn't everyone?
Ion: No. I do not. Nor has Florian, Karol, or Sora..
Judith: Aww, but it feels so much more... free. <3 Ooh, maybe you can try it tonight. I'm sure you'll like it. <3
Ion: T-that is ok. Thank you... *turns towards his room*
Judith: Hehe, you're very shy around a woman. Are you sure you wouldn't want to join me? <3
Ion: ... I should be ok in my room. I would prefer not to intrude.
Judith: It's not intruding if I'm inviting you.
Ion: B-but.. I do not think I would feel comfortable. Would you?
Judith: Hehe, I would be very comfortable. <3
Ion: *looks away, blushing a little* ... If you think it would help you sleep better.
Judith: Oooh, I won't be the only one to sleep better this way. <3
Ion: Let me change into my pajamas though.
Judith: Okay! But don't feel shy about anything, okay? <3
Ion: S-shy? About what?
Judith: About sleeping nude. *wink*
Ion: *looks down to his own clothing* ... I will be fine. Thank you.. *darts into his bedroom to change*
Judith: Hehe, he's so much fun to play with. <3
Ion: *let his hair down and changed into long-sleeved pajamas, grabbing a blanket and two pillows and heads back out* Here's a blanket for you.. So you won't get cold.
Judith: Thank you, Ion. Hehe, it's hard to get cold when you have company. <3
Ion: *hands her the blanket, sitting on the edge of the couch and trying not to look at her at all*
Judith: Ooh, you don't have to keep looking away, you know? I like being looked at. <3
Ion: Yes, but it feels rude to stare.. *slowly looks over to her, only her face*
Judith: *crawls over to him and tugs at his arm* Hehe, you look tired.
Ion: I am... a little. The homework wears me out. As well as ... *drifts off, not liking to think so much on his rougher history with Sync. He lets himself get led further onto the bed and then lies down with his head on the pillow*
Judith: It wears me out, too! *lies down next to Ion and presses her body against him while hugging him*
Ion: *blushes, turning his head away from her* G-Good Night..
Judith: Hehe, good night, Ion. <3
Ion: *closes his eyes, but has a hard time even pretending to sleep* ...
Judith: ...Enjoying this? <3
Ion: Y-yes, it's nice. Thank y-you..
Judith: Maybe I should move in! Roommates are fun. <3
Ion: I would be happy to have the company... but I hope Florian is able to come and stay with me again. That room over there is his now.
Judith: That's fine. I can stay here on the couch or in your bed.
Ion: The couch is not tha- In my bed? But then where would I sleep?
Judith: With me, of course. <3
Ion: The beds are a little small for that....
Judith: I don't think so. <3
Ion: ... *looks back over to her slowly, carelessly looking her over, then turns away* I do not feel like I should be here at all.
Judith: Oh? Why not?
Ion: Because. Why are you here? I am not Sync... Wouldn't you rather he be here?
Judith: Hmm...? What does Sync have to do with this?
Ion: Well, you are usually with him instead, aren't you? So, why me? It is not that I do not appreciate your company. I'm just confused... in lots of ways.
Judith: *pulls away, thinking this plan might not go as she hoped so she lies on her back* Because I want to. <3
Ion: *feels her pull away, and he looks down* ... I am sorry for questioning you. Ever since Sync has found a new family I find it hard to think I have any worth left..
Judith: Huh? That's not true at all! Of course you have worth, Ion. Everybody does.
Ion: I believe that I did... I'm just trying to find the leftovers now of what was and what is left.
Judith: Ion... just because Sync has a new family doesn't mean you're worthless. All it means is Sync was valuable enough to someone else to want to invite him into his family.
Ion: ... I have gotten past the majority of jealousy for the doctor and Sync. Really. That's not what bothers me. I am happy for my brother..
Judith: More jealousy towards Sync, hmm... That's interesting.
Ion: What is?
Judith: Oh, I was only thinking about how Daddy's wife said almost the same thing as you. That's all.
Ion: She did? ... but I'm not that jealous anymore. I was... of the Doctor... but I'm accepting it now.
Judith: That's good that you are. <3 *smile*
Ion: ... yeah. *thinks she missed the point, he sighs a little* I am starting to feel tired now. I hope you rest well.
Judith: I will. Don't worry about me. <3
Ion: ... Good Night. *turns away from her and holds the blanket close to him, closing his eyes and hoping sleep would take him soon*
Judith: *with a sigh, she stays where she is. She thinks she is failing at winning Ion over. He would have the same powers as Sync... and would be able to destroy the power plant for her, but she needed him to trust her first. Once she was sure Ion was asleep, she crawls out of bed and gets dressed. Her chances weren't good here. Judith then goes to the door and makes her exit. She needed to come up with a plan, or find someone else with the firepower she needed. Even though Derek had said he would help, she wanted to have a back-up plan... just in case* ...
Ion: *sits up, having not fallen asleep yet, and watches the door shut. He walks over immediately and locks it behind her, whether she heard it or not wasn't his concern, and he rolled up the bed and went to his room* ...