[A pause. It's really best to come right out with it, right?]
I talked to my parents, my father, at least.
[Before Takame can get a word in edgewise, she goes on.]
I was thinking about what you said, and it hit me that it really had been too long, and I really wanted to hear their voices. I was in that strange store, and they had a scroll that said "Speak with Dad." It promoted that the caster of the spell could talk to their father, no matter where they were.
[A beat.]
I didn't think it would work--my father is obviously back on Eorzea--but it did.
[Takame couldn't tell how on the verge of crying Rose was. He only had a vague idea of how difficult this must have been for her. Even all this time later relating to others was hard but he knew how important family was. Blood or not.
He knew how much a family could love one another.]
Even if you withheld information, the fact you are alive was most important to him. I am glad he was happy to hear from you.
[He wouldn't have told Hina or Zhian about his own time as Warrior of Light if he'd known things would get as bad as they did.]
It was so difficult, you know? I was always so afraid that something I was doing in Eorzea would hurt them, and I spent so long thinking I'd die and never be able to return home at all.
I can come over if you would like. [This was him asking permission. His company was better than any word he could give. At least then she wouldn't be alone.]
[Indeed, after some time Takame was knocking at her apartment door. They weren't as close together anymore but he came as quickly as he could and brought some calming tea with him.]
[Rose opens the door. It's clear from the light red around her eyes that she's been crying, but she's also done her best to hide this fact. It's mostly working, at least.]
Mm. [Takame was emotionally inept, not blind. Both his sister and dearest friend from their realm had their bouts of crying and he knew the aftermath of the look very well from them.
Still, he entered and stayed close to her as she would allow. Unlike her Takame was not so bold as to immediately make himself at home and put the kettle on.]
[Once permission was given, he nodded and began to set the kettle to boil water and prepared two cups and strainers. Knowing it would take a moment, he opted to sit next to Rose with his tail hesitantly coming around her.]
You needn't apologize. Will you be alright? [Aka, he knows you've been crying ma'am.]
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[A pause. It's really best to come right out with it, right?]
I talked to my parents, my father, at least.
[Before Takame can get a word in edgewise, she goes on.]
I was thinking about what you said, and it hit me that it really had been too long, and I really wanted to hear their voices. I was in that strange store, and they had a scroll that said "Speak with Dad." It promoted that the caster of the spell could talk to their father, no matter where they were.
[A beat.]
I didn't think it would work--my father is obviously back on Eorzea--but it did.
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[Takame wouldn't say a word. Not until Rose was finished talking. He was listening the entire time despite his silence.
It was true he wished she'd reached out to her family sooner, but this wasn't the idea means to go about that.]
I see. [A long pause.] ... What happened, if I may ask? [Deliberate wording. Not "what did he say", that was not his business. But "what happened".]
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[She didn't think it would work in the first place, so she hadn't actually prepared what she was going to say.]
He was very emotional, which I expected. He was more grateful I was alive, though.
[She takes a deep breath. She's trying her hardest to hold back tears.]
I wasn't able to be entirely truthful. I told them I was stuck somewhere very far away, but when I get a chance, I'll return.
[A beat.]
I didn't tell them about being the Warrior of Light, though. I think they already fear for my safety enough.
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He knew how much a family could love one another.]
Even if you withheld information, the fact you are alive was most important to him. I am glad he was happy to hear from you.
[He wouldn't have told Hina or Zhian about his own time as Warrior of Light if he'd known things would get as bad as they did.]
Are you alright?
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[She shakes her head. Is she crying.]
It was so difficult, you know? I was always so afraid that something I was doing in Eorzea would hurt them, and I spent so long thinking I'd die and never be able to return home at all.
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I can come over if you would like. [This was him asking permission. His company was better than any word he could give. At least then she wouldn't be alone.]
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Yes, I think I would like that.
[Sometimes you don't wanna be alone, you know?]
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[Indeed, after some time Takame was knocking at her apartment door. They weren't as close together anymore but he came as quickly as he could and brought some calming tea with him.]
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[(It's not working at all.)]
Come in, Takame.
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Still, he entered and stayed close to her as she would allow. Unlike her Takame was not so bold as to immediately make himself at home and put the kettle on.]
I brought tea to make, if you would like.
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[She also motions him to take a seat.]
My apologies. I had not expected this to affect me so.
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You needn't apologize. Will you be alright? [Aka, he knows you've been crying ma'am.]