[ Maybe surprisingly, it doesn't take Natsuno that long to answer. His eyes are bright red like they when he was resurrected, and his face is stoic as always but he doesn't look the worst. ]
Takamaki. [ ... ] Come in.
[ There's a lot of stuff in this room now, seashells and books on the desk, a giant sword in the corner, and the fluffy !pompom Anon plush on the bed. Also so many damn clothes in his closet. ]
Thanks. That thing was...it was like a me who accepted everything about Sotoba and just turned into another mindless villager. Like I finally became what everyone else wanted me to become after all.
The first time when I was on the verge of death... it was hazy, muddled, and I only had fleeting moments of clarity. I was vaguely aware of what was going on around me, but I was powerless to stop it.
This death wasn't like that. What's dead should be gone, but I can't really say that can I?
Death is death. And I've always been different, I guess. [ He supplies unhelpfully and maybe depressingly, but then he continues. ]
There were always all these crazy obaasan in Sotoba talking about one superstition or another. Maybe it's catching up to me after all this time. They would even say things like: if you pray hard enough during obon your thoughts would reach those who passed on.
... You know, Shadow's been here this whole time, but I've never asked him what his priorities are. I get the sense it's 'look after your witch.' But that's about it.
[ That's fine he doesn't seem to mind any, and he leans back onto the bed a bit more. ]
Mhmm. I don't like riddles either, but sometimes you need to do things properly. Otherwise someone will just talk your ear off about dangers and all of that.
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fullbodied) wrote2019-04-16 02:02 pm
SUNDAY WEEK 5/6?
Koide?
[Ann is keeping up her cheerful appearance, as much as possible]
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Takamaki. [ ... ] Come in.
[ There's a lot of stuff in this room now, seashells and books on the desk, a giant sword in the corner, and the fluffy !pompom Anon plush on the bed. Also so many damn clothes in his closet. ]
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Ah... I see you still have everything.
[said as she walks in. She folds her hands behind her back.]
... How are you? Do you remember anything from the past week?
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[ He's going to wander over to the bed and sit. ]
Fine. [ ... ] I saw what you did, if that's what you're asking.
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... I couldn't help but ask. But I wasn't gonna make you do something you didn't want.
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Thanks. That thing was...it was like a me who accepted everything about Sotoba and just turned into another mindless villager. Like I finally became what everyone else wanted me to become after all.
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[which is frightening because... ryuji.]
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[ ... ]
What's dead is dead, right? That's how things should be.
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So it's like a new life.
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Did I ever tell you what it was like when I died the first time?
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[said lightly. but she's listening.]
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[ Sighing, he closes his eyes a moment. ]
The first time when I was on the verge of death... it was hazy, muddled, and I only had fleeting moments of clarity. I was vaguely aware of what was going on around me, but I was powerless to stop it.
This death wasn't like that. What's dead should be gone, but I can't really say that can I?
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[she'd apologize for being dumb, but there's... hope. somehow.]
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There were always all these crazy obaasan in Sotoba talking about one superstition or another. Maybe it's catching up to me after all this time. They would even say things like: if you pray hard enough during obon your thoughts would reach those who passed on.
Bakamoichigei, mn?
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Somehow. But I'm surprised that you're willing to share that with me.
[she leans against a wall, looking back at him.]
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My priorities are different now. And I'm not a piece in the game like you are anymore.
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Okay. Can you share anything else that you might know...? After all of that?
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[ His body language doesn't quite match his dismissal here. ]
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And I'm very grateful for that.
[but also, she's not leaving.]
But if it's like everything else, it's a riddle.
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Mhmm. I don't like riddles either, but sometimes you need to do things properly. Otherwise someone will just talk your ear off about dangers and all of that.
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Because it hasn't to me. Somehow.
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[ Luckily someone else took that obvious bait first, ty Shadow. ]
Surprised no one's really tried besides, though.
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