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hadriel2018-01-09 08:34 am
puzzlingly) wrote in hadriel2018-01-09 08:34 am
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duel 6. ( video. )
「He's been stalling on this for a while now, not sure of how to address it any longer, back then, when he first had learned about it, he was angry, frustrated, but now, not so much, he just wants answers. Might as well do this before there is more people coming into the city.
He looks thoughtful, mostly, as he stares idly at the camera not caring to hide the Millennium Eye stuck in his left socket as he did when they took pictures at Delmar's home. If everything went right, this would be the last time he would be seen wearing that creepy eye.」
Since everyone seems to be on the topic lately, I might as well remind you that there is a murderer among us. One that remains unpunished.
「Or so he thinks. He cannot keep wondering any longer, he needs to know. He needs to make sure there isn't someone running around killing people just because they think it's right. If that's the case.」
You, the one who killed Yukari, he might have deserved what you did to him, you made him pay for what he did, but you don't have my gratitude for it. Don't think you can hide forever. I will find you, no matter what it takes. And I will make you pay on his behalf.
「The tiredness in his voice, the aloofness in the way he speaks, the passion lacking in his usually prideful speech, doesn't quite make up for a good threat, maybe it's is not intended that way, but, it doesn't mean he's less determined about it. He will find them, he will read every person's mind in this city with the Millenium Eye if he has to. He can, why not simply do it?」
He looks thoughtful, mostly, as he stares idly at the camera not caring to hide the Millennium Eye stuck in his left socket as he did when they took pictures at Delmar's home. If everything went right, this would be the last time he would be seen wearing that creepy eye.」
Since everyone seems to be on the topic lately, I might as well remind you that there is a murderer among us. One that remains unpunished.
「Or so he thinks. He cannot keep wondering any longer, he needs to know. He needs to make sure there isn't someone running around killing people just because they think it's right. If that's the case.」
You, the one who killed Yukari, he might have deserved what you did to him, you made him pay for what he did, but you don't have my gratitude for it. Don't think you can hide forever. I will find you, no matter what it takes. And I will make you pay on his behalf.
「The tiredness in his voice, the aloofness in the way he speaks, the passion lacking in his usually prideful speech, doesn't quite make up for a good threat, maybe it's is not intended that way, but, it doesn't mean he's less determined about it. He will find them, he will read every person's mind in this city with the Millenium Eye if he has to. He can, why not simply do it?」
A little less. And thanks for asking! <3 How's your life going?
Yes, I hadn't thought of that. He has very fast reflexes. That Null was swinging two arms at him, and he slashed the first one but the second one got him. I don't think that could have happened if he had been up to his usual speed.
[ And now he has to laugh at Atem's tone. Old grandma indeed! ]
I guess you didn't know he's a very skilled tailor. He made my costume for me, last year when there was a ballroom dance. And he made the shirt I'm wearing right now. Say, you ought to ask him to make you something. I'll bet he'd welcome the request.
[ Atem is empathetic, which is part of his great strength, but it can create dilemmas! ]
pretty rad, ty for asking too
Yeah, I have that bad habit.
「Well, now he knows.」
Hmm, I might, when hell freezes over, or so.
「What would life would be like without those dilemmas, right?」
<3
Bad habit or not, I still admire you.
[ Smile ] Well, how else are you going to get that jacket back?
[ Life would be pretty boring! ]
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「But by the tone, that's definitely not going to happen.」
All right, all right... I'll remind him of that.
「At... some point. It's not like they have too many clothing options, he'll have to suck it up.」
How's that you forgave him?
「For sure, it was Atem who had pushed him to fix things, but he hadn't still sorted his own feelings towards Yukari, maybe some insight could help.」
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[ At some point, LOL. A jacket made by Yukari would be stellar! But Atem doesn't have to suck it up. There are a couple of other Hadrielites who know how to sew. Sansa Stark is good, and so is the character who runs the sewing shop on the map. ]
I forgave him with conditions. He can't side with anybody who would kill my family or my friends or anyone who is innocent of harm. But that said, I believe in forgiveness. Forgiveness doesn't ignore or forget what happened, but it does look to the future. I'd be in bad shape if my family hadn't forgiven me for the destruction I
wrought against them. I changed my life, and they were able to see that I meant it, and to value me for who I was becoming, as well as for the best of who I was in the past. I am doing the same for Yukari.
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But he grows serious as he listens, it isn't as different as what he's used to, no one ever said he had forgotten the deeds what people has done, but he could give them a chance, he was giving Yukari a chance, that much was clear. What wasn't clear to him is why he harbored such enmity against him still, it felt wrong, but by the gods, he wanted to make him suffer.」
You're too soft.
「And, that's not him talking.」
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[ It's a rare occasion when anybody accuses a Fëanorion of being too soft! -- they were known for mass murder in their world. But he would certainly understand why Atem is still angry. To be slain leaves the direst bitterness in a person's heart. It is not an easy thing to overcome, even if one wants to. ]
Perhaps I am. But in my own world, I was hard of heart, and I don't think I am in danger of forgetting how to be that. I think now that I had better learn to feel compassion whenever I can.
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「And Curufin might be seeing what Atem's friends might be talking about, he would never talk to a friend like that, he would never be so ruthless about something like compassion, he had learned that unity and kindness were the only way to sail through life, a better life. He doesn't seem to notice at all, of course. It's his own anger towards Yukari, his own fears and the Eye's influence that clings onto them, twisting his perspective to the best of its abilities.」
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But it's a little disconcerting to hear Atem saying such things. There is a discontinuity here, between what Atem normally expresses and what he is saying now. And that is worrisome. ]
How long have you been having these thoughts, Atem?
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「He says after a pause, in which he looked through and through at Curufin (maybe looking more than he should, and more into his thoughts), then he scoffs.」
Is it so hard to believe that I can too have dark thoughts? The fact that I don't say them doesn't mean I don't have them.
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[ Sometimes Curufin forgets that Atem has ability to read his thoughts at times. But that look reminds him. ]
I guess it's not that hard to believe. Everybody puts up a front, including me. And you, to some extent. We have to. Ordinary life would not be possible without it. But if you have dark thoughts, you are welcome to share them with me. You do not have to be alone with them.
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Atem looks away as he seems to deflate a little, still confused, having expected an entirely different reaction.
He just nods after a moment.」
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Atem, you're strong, as I was saying. And a strong person has strong emotions -- the whole spectrum! -- joy, sorrow, love, hate, confidence, fear, compassion, anger. You don't have to be less than you are. Not when you're around me, anyway.
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It's like you're asking for trouble...
「Not that he wouldn't want the very same from his friends...」
Want to wrap this one and pick up a new thread?
Maybe. But you have a right to be yourself.
sure thing
I would like that...
「Whatever that means. The bitterness in his voice is long gone now, his features seem to smooth over.」
Thank you, Curufin.
「For everything.」
<3
You're welcome. And thank you as well, my friend.
[ A discussion with a felicitous ending. ]