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hjadningavig) wrote2025-08-24 07:44 pm
hjadningavig) wrote2025-08-24 07:44 pm
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[ Well, that is something that...happened. Dainsleif hadn't anticipated for those events to happen as they did, but, did anyone?
He goes right on ahead towards the cafe, perhaps wandering aimlessly. It's at this time he spots Aerith.
What is she doing? ]
He goes right on ahead towards the cafe, perhaps wandering aimlessly. It's at this time he spots Aerith.
What is she doing? ]
[ She is...
Sitting at one of the booths, contemplating life over a cup of coffee or whatever the cafe has on offer right this moment. There's a frown settled on her lips as she stares into her cup, but movement catches her attention and she looks up. ]
Hey. You come here to think too?
Sitting at one of the booths, contemplating life over a cup of coffee or whatever the cafe has on offer right this moment. There's a frown settled on her lips as she stares into her cup, but movement catches her attention and she looks up. ]
Hey. You come here to think too?
Yes, I did.
[ A lot has occurred; no small meaning in the events that unfolded, either.
To put it simply, really. ]
I wonder if either of us expected for any of those scenes to happen as they did.
...I wonder, what it means, for all of us.
[ A lot has occurred; no small meaning in the events that unfolded, either.
To put it simply, really. ]
I wonder if either of us expected for any of those scenes to happen as they did.
...I wonder, what it means, for all of us.
I sure didn't. I knew it wasn't going to be good, but all of that?
[ The beheading, coming back to life, the biting... the surprise vampirism.
She didn't see any of that coming. ]
I wonder what it means too. Are we doing this again next week? Is it gonna be just as bad?
[ Or will it be worse? ]
[ The beheading, coming back to life, the biting... the surprise vampirism.
She didn't see any of that coming. ]
I wonder what it means too. Are we doing this again next week? Is it gonna be just as bad?
[ Or will it be worse? ]
[ Dainsleif has never been convinced more than ever that participation in this is just going to damn them completely, but it is hard to know what the next move is to make in order to prevent another reocurrence.
Regardless... ]
...I can't say.
Part of me hopes that what happened up until the end may be enough to stay someone's hands. However, desperation, among other things, can overtake people's senses with ease.
In the end, it will be only actions that convince anyone of anything.
Regardless... ]
...I can't say.
Part of me hopes that what happened up until the end may be enough to stay someone's hands. However, desperation, among other things, can overtake people's senses with ease.
In the end, it will be only actions that convince anyone of anything.
You're right. It's not like we can go up in front of everyone and just ask them to not do anything.
[ Especially those who are desperate, who want to go back home or who have someone that they need to go home to. ]
I feel like... we should come up with a plan or something. I don't like sitting around like this.
[ Especially those who are desperate, who want to go back home or who have someone that they need to go home to. ]
I feel like... we should come up with a plan or something. I don't like sitting around like this.
[ Dainsleif knows how people are if anyone said such things; though that doesn't mean some wouldn't respond positively... ]
I can't quite think of a concrete plan on how to stop others from being more desperate as of yet.
However, a part of me does believe it may require being able to become a bit closer with some of the others, first. Something I lack skill in.
In lieu of that would be simply knowing more about our general situation.
I can't quite think of a concrete plan on how to stop others from being more desperate as of yet.
However, a part of me does believe it may require being able to become a bit closer with some of the others, first. Something I lack skill in.
In lieu of that would be simply knowing more about our general situation.
Iβm not so good at investigating, buuut I can help you with getting closer to others, maybe.
[ A smile. An even exchange, of sorts, if Dainsleif is good at investigating. ]
We can start with me. Wanna be friends?
[ Sheβs mostly asking to see his reaction. ]
[ A smile. An even exchange, of sorts, if Dainsleif is good at investigating. ]
We can start with me. Wanna be friends?
[ Sheβs mostly asking to see his reaction. ]
[ ...he opens his mouth and then closes it. ]
Perhaps. Though, I will warn you that I haven't had friends in a long time.
And, I can't promise I will be someone who can properly support others emotionally in their time of need.
If you don't mind me being this way, then...
[ Dainsleif knows it's not presenting himself in the best manner, but he has never claimed to anyone to be a good person. There had to be a reason so many people found it easy to leave him behind, after all...though, maybe he shouldn't be thinking like that, either.
But other than trust, maybe he's afraid of failing others too. ]
Perhaps. Though, I will warn you that I haven't had friends in a long time.
And, I can't promise I will be someone who can properly support others emotionally in their time of need.
If you don't mind me being this way, then...
[ Dainsleif knows it's not presenting himself in the best manner, but he has never claimed to anyone to be a good person. There had to be a reason so many people found it easy to leave him behind, after all...though, maybe he shouldn't be thinking like that, either.
But other than trust, maybe he's afraid of failing others too. ]
Supporting others emotionally is something you can learn together with others, y'know. It's not something you automatically know how to do.
[ And one of Aerith's best friends doesn't know how to either, and she doesn't mind at all. It makes him, well, him. ]
So, I don't mind.
[ And one of Aerith's best friends doesn't know how to either, and she doesn't mind at all. It makes him, well, him. ]
So, I don't mind.
...
I suppose it would be more like "relearning".
[ Once upon a time, Dainsleif is certain the motions of doing so was easier. But, when all is said and done, and someone is suffering before his very eyes, he can't bridge the gap. It was the same with the Traveler's sibling...when he couldn't even reach out properly. ]
...But, if you don't mind, then we can be friends.
I suppose it would be more like "relearning".
[ Once upon a time, Dainsleif is certain the motions of doing so was easier. But, when all is said and done, and someone is suffering before his very eyes, he can't bridge the gap. It was the same with the Traveler's sibling...when he couldn't even reach out properly. ]
...But, if you don't mind, then we can be friends.
[ She's too kind, it makes him shift a little, but all the same... ]
You have a lot of faith in me.
...Especially for someone who has never ridden a bike. I wonder if you have dealt with someone like this before.
[ Hah. Okay, maybe he shouldn't have made light of it. ]
Nevermind that. I suppose we'll just have to see.
You have a lot of faith in me.
...Especially for someone who has never ridden a bike. I wonder if you have dealt with someone like this before.
[ Hah. Okay, maybe he shouldn't have made light of it. ]
Nevermind that. I suppose we'll just have to see.
[ Pause...and then a slightly amused look, which he is trying to hold back in full, to an extent. ]
...You're trying to really sell me on the ride a bike metaphor, aren't you?
...You're trying to really sell me on the ride a bike metaphor, aren't you?
...I considered it.
[ Dainsleif says, spoken with all the seriousness that is within his soul. Except it ringing hollow, because at this time it's not actually there. ]
But, no. [ ... ] Perhaps something tells me you would choose another one just the same; maybe even with a new set of wheels.
[ Dainsleif says, spoken with all the seriousness that is within his soul. Except it ringing hollow, because at this time it's not actually there. ]
But, no. [ ... ] Perhaps something tells me you would choose another one just the same; maybe even with a new set of wheels.
[ Quips are fortunately still within his repertoire. ]
...Should I consider myself fortunate for once, then?
The way you pose that threat, it is as if to indicate we would be here for hours on end.
...Should I consider myself fortunate for once, then?
The way you pose that threat, it is as if to indicate we would be here for hours on end.
[ He crosses his arms, feeling the heat of the threat in full (jokingly) ]
Metaphors and words can be quite the fierce weapon when used well against others. Even, dare I say it, positive ones.
[ Then, Dainsleif shakes his head, as if he can't believe what he's saying. It's almost like he's among a far more lighter setting, even if those days have left him centuries ago. ]
To be honest, I didn't expect to be talking like this...but, a little bit of levity can be like a balm to the soul.
Metaphors and words can be quite the fierce weapon when used well against others. Even, dare I say it, positive ones.
[ Then, Dainsleif shakes his head, as if he can't believe what he's saying. It's almost like he's among a far more lighter setting, even if those days have left him centuries ago. ]
To be honest, I didn't expect to be talking like this...but, a little bit of levity can be like a balm to the soul.
[ She didn't expect it from Dainsleif either, but it seems like maybe it was something he needed. ]
It's really important. I know it can feel like it doesn't fit sometimes, but... without being able to smile from time to time along the way, all we can think about is the pain we feel.
[ There's a little more sincerity in her smile now, weighty in its gentleness. ]
If we don't have some good out there to remind us it exists, I think it's easy to lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel.
It's really important. I know it can feel like it doesn't fit sometimes, but... without being able to smile from time to time along the way, all we can think about is the pain we feel.
[ There's a little more sincerity in her smile now, weighty in its gentleness. ]
If we don't have some good out there to remind us it exists, I think it's easy to lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel.
I suppose you're correct.
...I'd quip about not smiling in centuries, but then I would be forced to call myself a terrible liar, and that would not do.
[ Dainsleif is very self-aware about his broody personality, enough to make such remarks. But, even so, deep inside of him, he feels unfortunately he may be predispositioned to falling to despair than most. So, the words Aerith give hold weight with her own expression that seems to echo...the truth he can't avoid. ]
Still, despite myself acknowledging such matters, it is often harder for such things to truly sink in. Sometimes, the good - the light - that truly exists out there seems nonexistent as well, when you see only the dark.
...I'd quip about not smiling in centuries, but then I would be forced to call myself a terrible liar, and that would not do.
[ Dainsleif is very self-aware about his broody personality, enough to make such remarks. But, even so, deep inside of him, he feels unfortunately he may be predispositioned to falling to despair than most. So, the words Aerith give hold weight with her own expression that seems to echo...the truth he can't avoid. ]
Still, despite myself acknowledging such matters, it is often harder for such things to truly sink in. Sometimes, the good - the light - that truly exists out there seems nonexistent as well, when you see only the dark.
[ Well, Dainsleif is going to be wandering to and fro, here or there, and all that following the climax of the execution.
But, he is sort of searching for a familiar face this time - and so he does this by his usual method:
Check the places he usually hangs. This includes the library, which he slips into. He peeks into the doorway, headfirst...what is Aerith up to? (One of these things he is going to greet like a normal person, smh) ]
But, he is sort of searching for a familiar face this time - and so he does this by his usual method:
Check the places he usually hangs. This includes the library, which he slips into. He peeks into the doorway, headfirst...what is Aerith up to? (One of these things he is going to greet like a normal person, smh) ]
[ Aerith isβ¦ looking through the fairytales! Mostly, sheβs looking for some kind of momentary distraction, but success in that way is pretty hard to come by right about now.
She lets out a soft sigh, leaning back against one of the shelves as she gets lost in her thoughts again. ]
She lets out a soft sigh, leaning back against one of the shelves as she gets lost in her thoughts again. ]
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