[ he can hear you getting all agitated over something and he's creeping out of his poetry hole to come see what the hecky is goin on
Your servant is a very sharp, perceptive man--he just likes to pretend he isn't because it's easier to breeze through life when people think you're stupid. ]
...
Ah, that's what that thumping noise was...
Heheh...
I thought someone was at the door, or that you were trying to open a particularly stubborn jar...
[Takame didn't even realize his tail was thumping so loudly. He truly was not aware of when it did that, he thought he had better control by now but well. He did want to be more outwardly expressive. Double-edged sword that.]
No, my apologies. It was just my tail it seems... I've been told it... [Thump.] Does this when I am troubled?
[Oop, he's been called out and now he's doing the sad eyes. You know, that Other thing he does that he isn't aware of.]
Ah, not... necessarily. Or... not yet? I am unsure.
[Seven Hells, Kesi... he shook his head.]
Forgive me for worrying you both. There is, ah... someone I know who has not been in good health. I was concerned but they did not answer their phone. 'Tis likely they are merely resting, but... I feel uneasy.
I have ever since receiving the prophecy I did... and those of the other seers. For the moment there is naught amiss, but I feel that will change soon.
[ Dante looks... puzzled. Maybe just a bit of airheaded confusion, or maybe he's considering his master's words. A hand tapping his chin as he even makes a 'hmm' sound to show he IS thinking, along with one of those awkward little chuckles of his as he looks off and to the side... ]
When a friend is sick... it's normal to be concerned for their health...
Especially so when they're not answering when you attempt to contact.
Heheh...
Seers...
Can master see the future, as well? Powerful...
A man is supposed to trust his instincts, in my opinion.
[He's still worried. And Takame wasn't the only one worried here. Dionysus would not admit it openly, but he was bristling.]
Mm. I have been able to peer into the future through my dreams for some time now, though I cannot control when they happen. I can only recognize a relative pattern. At least once a month, though it has been more in the past.
In my dream there was a dragon's roar. I could not discern whether it was in anger, agony, sorrow... but my past experiences have taught me that a dragon's song is not to be taken lightly. This as well as the other foreboding signs that were seen...
[Thump.]
I apologize for being... pessimistic. But I believe it wise to proceed with utmost caution. [The past month Dante would notice that his Master had a constantly steady tone, borderline monotone even. But there's an air of sharpness hovering around it this time. A more subtle version of the tone Takame took moments before establishing their pact.]
Dragons, huh... [ he can't say he dealt with many in his life--there's vague memories of Dragon-like beings in hell, but his memory was fuzzy. A dragon's roar... his mind goes to the tale of Siegfried, the mournful sound that Fenrir made in its dying throes...
There's never anything good that comes from the sound of such a baneful howl. Regardless of what emotion it was communicating. He glances over at Yusuke with an expression of worry on his face. Does Takame have visions like this often? is what the expression almost says, but. He shakes his head, after a moment. ]
I'm pessimistic. I recognise pessimism, master. You're not being that. You're... worried about a friend, cautious about a possible looming danger...
Heheh... you know what they say about trusting your instincts, right...?
Mmm...
Master, if something bad happens, you'll have my support, and my sword. Okay?
[It was his burden to bear. The Echo has yet to return to Takame but this was stressful and close enough that it didn't matter.
There is, in fact, another tail thump.]
... Wine-infused, pleased. Dionysus is also... [He shook his head.] Thank you, beloved Fuyu...
[Worried. Worried and won't admit it. But Takame didn't want to out the god despite how irritating he was. And that is a huge can of worms to open on Dante.]
Your kind words are appreciated. As is the knowledge that you and your sword will be at my side in whatever comes to pass. I've more than enough mana to spare for the both of us.
[Takame looked at the back of his hand. The three command seals in the shape of Azem's crest. He seemed contemplative. Behind him his tail continued to thump. Because a certain someone was getting restless and needy for attention.
[...and there's a... shift. In Takame's demeanor. One hard to place at a glance but Dante may feel within their bond that a rush of Takame's mana just kicked the proverbial door open like the Kool-Aid man.
Which is apt for the God of Spiked Kool-Aid.
When he spoke, it was with a slurring of speech. When he looked up the bright teal rings in Takame's eyes seemed to look more purple.]
Ame-chan doesn' need to text me when I'm sitting in his head, my little sad wet cat. Something fuckin' stinks about this whole matter and I wanna have a drink of wine about it.
his eyes widen as Takame -- no, there's a strange look in his eyes, that's not Takame, is it? Oh? What is this? Does--does master share his vessel with another being?
He's heard of servants who did that. Hell, other Pretenders were often two people in one, but. Takame wasn't... he isn't?
Ame-chan play a joke? Funny little kitten aren't you? Second guess is right, you speak to none other than the Greek God of Revelry himself~!
[Said with a little flourish that one could swear they saw sparkles with.]
I can't talk through our beloved stick-in-the-mud for terribly long or Fuyu-kun will get angry and it exhausts poor Ame-chan. But to answer your question, dear author, it is Kesi Takame's desire to live that possessed me to possess him. Brought him back from the brink for a generous price, I did. The rest you'll need to ask him~.
[ ohy god he got called a funny little kitten. That makes his cheeks burn a little. Oh oh oh no. What's this? It's like he's talking to two people... Ah, is that it? Two people, one body? How ... interesting... ]
Oh...
Heheh... what a generous thing ... well, if you can't stay long, don't let me keep you, Mr. Possessed Spirit. I'll ask Takame about it...
Thank you for saving my master. Even if I did not know him when you chose to do so, my tale would not be written in such a way were I not able to meet him as I have.
[It really was, though. Dionysis' desire to see Takame indulge more is as much his nature as it has become simply wanting the man to really live. You've been granted this chance, so use it. Thrive in the chaos of life. Adore your beloved like you're the only two people on the planet. Fight for the rush and the thrill. Bear your fangs and find your flame.
He did quite like Takame Kesi.
Not that it would stop him from messing with the man.
It was with an immensely wobbly Takame that the god of wine retreated to the background again. Like the Au Ra was immensely drunk for a split second and he came away from it with God's Only Hangover. Once again, his tail thumped as he rubbed his temples to will it away.]
Ngh... my apologies, he... does that on occasion...
No need to apologise, master. It's like... a parent taking the phone from you to talk to your friend, right? I am grateful he thought it so important to talk to me. This one feels ...
Heheh... Would it be blasphemy to admit that I feel humbled by a god other than the one I follow...?
[Brother, you're going to have to use that metaphor on a man who didn't reunite with his thought-dead mother at 29.]
I, ah, confess I am not the best person to ask about what is blasphemous...
[Considering he's the god killer and his own relationship with divinity is a bit strange. He shook his head, trying to get the shades of a faux hangover off of him. His tail also shook.]
Yes, I am fine now... Dionysis... enjoys talking. But I believe he mentioned that if he does so for too long it becomes strenuous... as well as mentioning a "generous price".
[All things considered it was but Takame didn't want to sound too spiteful or ungrateful in front of a mostly new person.]
He demands that I "indulge and imbibe", hence the wine. I all but agreed to this price in exchange for... surviving.
It's just like that. [ he's so confident about it. ]
But that's fine. My human self was more focused on stuff like that, I think. Now that I'm essentially a ghost made of magic and I've been to both Heaven and Hell, it's easy for me to say that I like being alive better than thinking about any of that stuff.
[ intelligence flows through the idiot for
just one moment
before he's smiling like an idiot again. ]
I love wine. Heheh. Does that mean we'll share wine together pretty often? If I can get a headway on making some money, I'll make sure to treat master to the good stuff. Italian wine is the best. Simply nothing better, heheh...
[Veldora is gone and Rose doesn’t know what to do.]
[He’s a dragon and he can take care of himself, but there are so many dangerous things in this city and he’s so kind and the thought of anything happening to him is just—-]
[The house is suffocating. Rose tries to stay at home but she can’t, everything is so quiet and all that does is remind her that he’s not there. She can’t feel anything when she touches it, but the worry is palpable and feels like it’s breaking her in half.]
[It’s the middle of the night when she decides that she can’t be alone anymore, and she goes exactly where everyone expects she will.]
Nii-San?
[When Takame opens the door, he’ll see his little sister. Her eyes are red.]
I couldn’t sleep and I needed somewhere to go.
[It’s technically correct, she can’t sleep. This may not be why, but it conveys everything she needs it to.]
[Of course Takame has been locking in on finding their missing friends. From his own searches alone to combing areas with Shepherd and Garrus. But his beloved always reminded him to rest. To come home and sleep despite a desperate desire to keep looking.
But he can never deny his Fuyu. On top of that, he's not worked himself so ragged since contracting with a Servant. Alighieri was no Caster, but he was still a tug on Takame's aether.
So when Rose arrived, he was home and attempting to sleep but found himself restless. And he was a light sleeper as it was, so immediately when there was someone at the door he noticed. And when he saw his understandably distraught little sister, he just pulled her close for a hug.]
[Rose leans in, a few stray tears leaking. She can't feel Takame's warmth, but there's something comforting about this nonetheless. Takame is a safe place. Takame is somewhere she can call home.]
[Takame said he did not want to be distant with Maxima and that was and would always be true. But some worry could be read in how quickly a response came... granted, Takame was always punctual to a fault so who knows!]
It's occurred to me recently that while under normal circumstances, Garleans can't learn fighting styles that rely on aether...well, I'm no longer as incapable as my bloodline might indicate. I've seen the defensive techniques used by Eorzean gunblade wielders, and I wondered if perhaps you might be familiar enough with the style yourself to offer some direction in learning how they work.
... that was true, wasn't it? Maxima is able to use magic in this realm. In theory... he should be able to use a proper and true Gunblade. It would certainly be more difficult without the Soul of the Gunbreaker, but with time the techniques will come to him. Maxima was a powerful combatant in his own right.
... is it proper for someone like Takame to...
... No. Maxima is... Maxima is Takame's friend. And... if he wished to learn, Takame would help him.]
I confess that I am not a master of this art as I am with the katana. But I have practiced it for several years now.
I am honored, truly, that you are putting your trust in me.
If you would like to learn, I will teach you all that I know.
I would appreciate it very much. I've come to realize over the past six months or so that...I want to take a more proactive role in the battles we fight, rather than hanging back to provide support and ranged fire.
If I can prevent the blows from landing in the first place, that will do everyone more good than any amount of healing. And I can take hits more readily than I once could. [Thanks to the regeneration he picked up over the summer.]
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[Rose spends most of her time around Veldora, at least until he wakes up.]
[But that doesn't mean he's the only person she's worried about.]
[Taking on a literal dragon is a daunting task, and she's been worried for her brother. He's stronger than she is in every respect, but still she worries.]
[So once she's confident Veldora is stable, Takame will find a Rose in his general vicinity. Is he in the hospital? At his house? It doesn't matter, Rose's superpower is being a nosy bitch that just wants to find out.]
Nii-san, there you are. I wanted to see how you were feeling.
"The Spring Season is a time for stripping away the expensive commercialism of Winter to bloom new life and appreciation in the new year. Yet some wish to find profit even in a time of reflection.
In stealing the sins of the season, Mockingbird sends its warm regards."
[Inside the egg you will find 15 packages of Deep Matcha Kit-Kats. How Lucky!]
[Should you try to report these in any way, all signs will point to the local Blockbuster.]
[Endlessly worried... in the back of his mind, Takame knew that Rose was still suffering and still in danger of whatever in the kami's name was stuck on her hand. It kept him from being able to feel real peace. He already had trouble relaxing.
So when Rose tells him she found something to... at the very least mitigate the effects of that damnable crystal. Of course he is quick to respond.]
You have?
What is it? How will it work? It will not hurt you as well, will it?
May I come to see you?
["I've been worried sick... please let me see you."]
[She tries to clean herself up, but it's obvious she's been crying. What's worse, she's picking at her sweater. Her sense of touch isn't anywhere close to fully coming back, but...]
[It's been so long, and being able to feel the texture against her skin is a refreshing feeling. When Takame arrives, she's still picking at the sleeves.]
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Your servant is a very sharp, perceptive man--he just likes to pretend he isn't because it's easier to breeze through life when people think you're stupid. ]
...
Ah, that's what that thumping noise was...
Heheh...
I thought someone was at the door, or that you were trying to open a particularly stubborn jar...
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[Takame didn't even realize his tail was thumping so loudly. He truly was not aware of when it did that, he thought he had better control by now but well. He did want to be more outwardly expressive. Double-edged sword that.]
No, my apologies. It was just my tail it seems... I've been told it... [Thump.] Does this when I am troubled?
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If you want to know Ame's mood, watch his tail.
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[ sorry takame you've been called out... ]
I had no idea.
I've learned something new today... heheh...
...
Ah! Wait! That means master is in a mood? Did something bad happen?
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Ah, not... necessarily. Or... not yet? I am unsure.
[Seven Hells, Kesi... he shook his head.]
Forgive me for worrying you both. There is, ah... someone I know who has not been in good health. I was concerned but they did not answer their phone. 'Tis likely they are merely resting, but... I feel uneasy.
I have ever since receiving the prophecy I did... and those of the other seers. For the moment there is naught amiss, but I feel that will change soon.
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When a friend is sick... it's normal to be concerned for their health...
Especially so when they're not answering when you attempt to contact.
Heheh...
Seers...
Can master see the future, as well? Powerful...
A man is supposed to trust his instincts, in my opinion.
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[He's still worried. And Takame wasn't the only one worried here. Dionysus would not admit it openly, but he was bristling.]
Mm. I have been able to peer into the future through my dreams for some time now, though I cannot control when they happen. I can only recognize a relative pattern. At least once a month, though it has been more in the past.
In my dream there was a dragon's roar. I could not discern whether it was in anger, agony, sorrow... but my past experiences have taught me that a dragon's song is not to be taken lightly. This as well as the other foreboding signs that were seen...
[Thump.]
I apologize for being... pessimistic. But I believe it wise to proceed with utmost caution. [The past month Dante would notice that his Master had a constantly steady tone, borderline monotone even. But there's an air of sharpness hovering around it this time. A more subtle version of the tone Takame took moments before establishing their pact.]
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There's never anything good that comes from the sound of such a baneful howl. Regardless of what emotion it was communicating. He glances over at Yusuke with an expression of worry on his face. Does Takame have visions like this often? is what the expression almost says, but. He shakes his head, after a moment. ]
I'm pessimistic. I recognise pessimism, master. You're not being that. You're... worried about a friend, cautious about a possible looming danger...
Heheh... you know what they say about trusting your instincts, right...?
Mmm...
Master, if something bad happens, you'll have my support, and my sword. Okay?
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I'm making tea. Ame, do you want regular tea or some of the wine-infused tea?
[He learned how to make fancy wine tea for Takame yes. Fight him.]
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There is, in fact, another tail thump.]
... Wine-infused, pleased. Dionysus is also... [He shook his head.] Thank you, beloved Fuyu...
[Worried. Worried and won't admit it. But Takame didn't want to out the god despite how irritating he was. And that is a huge can of worms to open on Dante.]
Your kind words are appreciated. As is the knowledge that you and your sword will be at my side in whatever comes to pass. I've more than enough mana to spare for the both of us.
[Takame looked at the back of his hand. The three command seals in the shape of Azem's crest. He seemed contemplative. Behind him his tail continued to thump. Because a certain someone was getting restless and needy for attention.
Come now Ame-chan.]
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[ he absolutely won't say no to free handouts. He has no pride.
But... he is now glancing over at Takame when he mentions Dionysus. Huh? What's Greek Gods have to do with any of this...? ]
Of course, Takame. It's what a servant is sworn to do. I am not the strongest servant in the world by any means, but I do have Guts...
[ ooohhhh its bothering him. it's bothering him. he has to ask... ]
...
What's this have to do with the Greek God of Revelry? Was that who you were texting? I know there are some fantastical people in this world, but...
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Ah. He didn't realize he'd slipped like that.]
Ah, I... that's... it, ah...
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Which is apt for the God of Spiked Kool-Aid.
When he spoke, it was with a slurring of speech. When he looked up the bright teal rings in Takame's eyes seemed to look more purple.]
Ame-chan doesn' need to text me when I'm sitting in his head, my little sad wet cat. Something fuckin' stinks about this whole matter and I wanna have a drink of wine about it.
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You always want a drink of wine about it, kami-sama!
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his eyes widen as Takame -- no, there's a strange look in his eyes, that's not Takame, is it? Oh? What is this? Does--does master share his vessel with another being?
He's heard of servants who did that. Hell, other Pretenders were often two people in one, but. Takame wasn't... he isn't?
...
Oh this is... ]
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Mr. Takame... are you playing a joke on me?
Or are you, Mr. Purple Eyes, not Takame at all?
What possessed you... to possess my master?
[ Yusuke doesn't seem too bothered by it at all, actually, so... maybe this is very normal....? ]
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[Said with a little flourish that one could swear they saw sparkles with.]
I can't talk through our beloved stick-in-the-mud for terribly long or Fuyu-kun will get angry and it exhausts poor Ame-chan. But to answer your question, dear author, it is Kesi Takame's desire to live that possessed me to possess him. Brought him back from the brink for a generous price, I did. The rest you'll need to ask him~.
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Ah, is that it? Two people, one body? How ... interesting... ]
Oh...
Heheh... what a generous thing ... well, if you can't stay long, don't let me keep you, Mr. Possessed Spirit. I'll ask Takame about it...
But.
If I can say one thing to you...
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Even if I did not know him when you chose to do so, my tale would not be written in such a way were I not able to meet him as I have.
I am grateful to you.
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[It really was, though. Dionysis' desire to see Takame indulge more is as much his nature as it has become simply wanting the man to really live. You've been granted this chance, so use it. Thrive in the chaos of life. Adore your beloved like you're the only two people on the planet. Fight for the rush and the thrill. Bear your fangs and find your flame.
He did quite like Takame Kesi.
Not that it would stop him from messing with the man.
It was with an immensely wobbly Takame that the god of wine retreated to the background again. Like the Au Ra was immensely drunk for a split second and he came away from it with God's Only Hangover. Once again, his tail thumped as he rubbed his temples to will it away.]
Ngh... my apologies, he... does that on occasion...
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Heheh...
Would it be blasphemy to admit that I feel humbled by a god other than the one I follow...?
Mmm.
Not worth discussing.
Is your head alright?
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[Brother, you're going to have to use that metaphor on a man who didn't reunite with his thought-dead mother at 29.]
I, ah, confess I am not the best person to ask about what is blasphemous...
[Considering he's the god killer and his own relationship with divinity is a bit strange. He shook his head, trying to get the shades of a faux hangover off of him. His tail also shook.]
Yes, I am fine now... Dionysis... enjoys talking. But I believe he mentioned that if he does so for too long it becomes strenuous... as well as mentioning a "generous price".
[All things considered it was but Takame didn't want to sound too spiteful or ungrateful in front of a mostly new person.]
He demands that I "indulge and imbibe", hence the wine. I all but agreed to this price in exchange for... surviving.
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But that's fine. My human self was more focused on stuff like that, I think. Now that I'm essentially a ghost made of magic and I've been to both Heaven and Hell, it's easy for me to say that I like being alive better than thinking about any of that stuff.
[ intelligence flows through the idiot for
just one moment
before he's smiling like an idiot again. ]
I love wine.
Heheh.
Does that mean we'll share wine together pretty often? If I can get a headway on making some money, I'll make sure to treat master to the good stuff. Italian wine is the best. Simply nothing better, heheh...
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[Veldora is gone and Rose doesn’t know what to do.]
[He’s a dragon and he can take care of himself, but there are so many dangerous things in this city and he’s so kind and the thought of anything happening to him is just—-]
[The house is suffocating. Rose tries to stay at home but she can’t, everything is so quiet and all that does is remind her that he’s not there. She can’t feel anything when she touches it, but the worry is palpable and feels like it’s breaking her in half.]
[It’s the middle of the night when she decides that she can’t be alone anymore, and she goes exactly where everyone expects she will.]
Nii-San?
[When Takame opens the door, he’ll see his little sister. Her eyes are red.]
I couldn’t sleep and I needed somewhere to go.
[It’s technically correct, she can’t sleep. This may not be why, but it conveys everything she needs it to.]
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But he can never deny his Fuyu. On top of that, he's not worked himself so ragged since contracting with a Servant. Alighieri was no Caster, but he was still a tug on Takame's aether.
So when Rose arrived, he was home and attempting to sleep but found himself restless. And he was a light sleeper as it was, so immediately when there was someone at the door he noticed. And when he saw his understandably distraught little sister, he just pulled her close for a hug.]
... Please stay here for as long as you need.
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Thank you.
[She shakes her head.]
I don't know what to do.
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[He doesn't want to put too much pressure on the other man to respond in any particular way, but he does know Takame enjoys teaching, so perhaps...]
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Of course. What is it you wished to ask?
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... that was true, wasn't it? Maxima is able to use magic in this realm. In theory... he should be able to use a proper and true Gunblade. It would certainly be more difficult without the Soul of the Gunbreaker, but with time the techniques will come to him. Maxima was a powerful combatant in his own right.
... is it proper for someone like Takame to...
... No. Maxima is... Maxima is Takame's friend. And... if he wished to learn, Takame would help him.]
I confess that I am not a master of this art as I am with the katana. But I have practiced it for several years now.
I am honored, truly, that you are putting your trust in me.
If you would like to learn, I will teach you all that I know.
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If I can prevent the blows from landing in the first place, that will do everyone more good than any amount of healing. And I can take hits more readily than I once could. [Thanks to the regeneration he picked up over the summer.]
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[But that doesn't mean he's the only person she's worried about.]
[Taking on a literal dragon is a daunting task, and she's been worried for her brother. He's stronger than she is in every respect, but still she worries.]
[So once she's confident Veldora is stable, Takame will find a Rose in his general vicinity. Is he in the hospital? At his house? It doesn't matter, Rose's superpower is being a nosy bitch that just wants to find out.]
Nii-san, there you are. I wanted to see how you were feeling.
4/5; Delivery; Mockingbird
In stealing the sins of the season, Mockingbird sends its warm regards."
[Inside the egg you will find 15 packages of Deep Matcha Kit-Kats. How Lucky!]
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[And when something—anything-offers hope, she breaks down. She doesn’t come in person, if only because she can’t stop crying.]
[But she knows people have been worried. And she knows her brother has been most of all.]
Nii-sama,
I’ve found something.
It won’t cure me, but—-it’s not going to get worse.
I’m safe.
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So when Rose tells him she found something to... at the very least mitigate the effects of that damnable crystal. Of course he is quick to respond.]
You have?
What is it? How will it work? It will not hurt you as well, will it?
May I come to see you?
["I've been worried sick... please let me see you."]
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It's something called a "keycrest." All I have to do is wear it.
It won't hurt me, the worst it will do is limit what abilities I can learn.
[A pause.]
Of course, though I should warn you, I'm a proper mess.
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I do wish dearly to see you.
I will use traditional transportation, rather than teleportation if you wish. It will give you, ah, time to put yourself together.
[THUMP TAIL THUMP TAIL THUMP TAIL THUMP TA]
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[She tries to clean herself up, but it's obvious she's been crying. What's worse, she's picking at her sweater. Her sense of touch isn't anywhere close to fully coming back, but...]
[It's been so long, and being able to feel the texture against her skin is a refreshing feeling. When Takame arrives, she's still picking at the sleeves.]