Dec. 21, 2009 - 004 [Video] To Regret and Remember
[The video feed turns on to Noa regarding the camera directly. The corners of his lips are curled up, but there's a certain heaviness that weighs it down from being a genuine smile.] It's good to see all of you. Really, it is.
[Goes quiet for a bit. The half-smile flatlines.]A lot happened over the last few days. We're at war, but it's easy ( Read more... )
[Goes quiet for a bit. The half-smile flatlines.]A lot happened over the last few days. We're at war, but it's easy ( Read more... )
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It sure seemed like Noa was in the same situation that he was. Feeling completely useless. Even though he had gone on one of those missions during that whole thing with the sale, he still couldn't do much at the end. Not alone.]
I know. Even with how it was earlier in the week, for it to turn like that was just...
[Zed lets out a small growl of annoyance.]
It just makes me feel so worthless!
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[He loses his words and falls silent, just thinking. What are you supposed to say in these sort of situations?
Looks up again, eyes steadier.] Have you practiced partnering with anyone yet, Zed? [They were thinking along the same wavelength, after all. They both wanted to do more. They both wanted to get stronger. It was worth asking, at least.]
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No, I haven't really done so yet. I've been focusing more on getting used to using a sword that actually has a physical blade.
[He blinks though, as something occurs to him. Something that would make him practicing with his current choice of weapon a bit, well, pointless.]
You want to try partnering up?
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[Straightens his posture and holds his head up, almost regal.] I do. It's worth an attempt, at least. You and I know each other better than anyone else. It could work. If it does, we won't be helpless anymore. We could do some real good.
[Noa's voice might have quickened and heightened towards the end. Urgency, perhaps?]
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[Nods.] That's true. We can accomplish much more as a group than when we're alone. [Looks up, his eyes glazed over.] I guess deep down we want to feel like our own strength has an impact, like we matter, in a way.
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That's true. What is a group but a gathering of individuals with their own talents, after all? [More steady, serious.] I still need to find a Meister to reach my full potential, but there must be something I can do on my own for the cause. [Curious.] Have you found a Weapon since we trained together, Auron?
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[Worried.] Were you there during that, then? Are you all right?
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Oh, I'm fine! You don't need to worry about me. It wasn't during the sale though.
I mean, the sale was going on, but it happened here in Death City. It was all over the network a few days ago.
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[His forehead creases in thought for a bit, before his eyes open wider.] I do remember seeing and hearing pieces about that. One of us guests was responsible for that, right? [Shakes his head.] It seems like a lot of tragedy is leading up to the holidays.
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I think I can sympathize with how you feel.
I'm a Meister, and I think could use all the help I can get.
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I see. My name is Noa. I might not have much experience as a Weapon outside of training, but I'll be glad to help where I can.
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...I...need to practice as well.
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Did you... want to try training together? I know having your previous partner leave must have been difficult.
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...It was. But I will not quit. Training would help...
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Of course. I was just worried you might not be ready yet. [On a partnership front, yes, but being ready personally after her stint in the clinic is more important.]
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