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hadriel2018-08-16 08:42 am
puzzlingly) wrote in hadriel2018-08-16 08:42 am
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duel 11. video (cw: death or dying)
「It's been a while since he's made a video post in which he looks actually serious, he doesn't look sad for a change, just thoughtful.
When he finally speaks he does it uncharacteristically (for him) quietly, even though, firm.」
How do you deal with loss?
When people leave this place or, when you know you will never see someone you care for again?
When they pass away.
Do you try to forget about them... or... 「No, that thought actually hurts.」
What is that helps you to move on?
「If they do at all.
This has been in his mind ever since Maedhros and Celebrimbor were gone, and even way before. He didn't knew them personally, but he could see how much pain their departure had caused — only one person had made him feel that way, but it wasn't Yugi who left, it was him. Atem left them all and he cannot help but wonder, was he the cause of grief among his loved ones, the ones that survived him when he decided to give up his life, and then when he had to move on from the world of the living a second time?
He doesn't wish to think so highly of himself, but it's hard, specially when all his life the world did use to revolve around him. But he worries about those he left behind, they would be fine, wouldn't they? Heh, if only they knew he hasn't moved on at all, that he still talks to his partner in his head all the time... What a little hypocrite.」
「private text: Kaiba Seto」
Mokuba is gone.
「But Atem is sure he already knows. He doesn't expect a reply.」
When he finally speaks he does it uncharacteristically (for him) quietly, even though, firm.」
How do you deal with loss?
When people leave this place or, when you know you will never see someone you care for again?
When they pass away.
Do you try to forget about them... or... 「No, that thought actually hurts.」
What is that helps you to move on?
「If they do at all.
This has been in his mind ever since Maedhros and Celebrimbor were gone, and even way before. He didn't knew them personally, but he could see how much pain their departure had caused — only one person had made him feel that way, but it wasn't Yugi who left, it was him. Atem left them all and he cannot help but wonder, was he the cause of grief among his loved ones, the ones that survived him when he decided to give up his life, and then when he had to move on from the world of the living a second time?
He doesn't wish to think so highly of himself, but it's hard, specially when all his life the world did use to revolve around him. But he worries about those he left behind, they would be fine, wouldn't they? Heh, if only they knew he hasn't moved on at all, that he still talks to his partner in his head all the time... What a little hypocrite.」
「private text: Kaiba Seto」
Mokuba is gone.
「But Atem is sure he already knows. He doesn't expect a reply.」
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And you as well, Atem.
[she can hear the glee in his voice and reflected in his eyes. in a way, it makes her jealous. she knows it will be a long time before she's able to feel something like glee when all she wants to do is go home]
No, I haven't. I arrived a week ago and I'm still getting [she glances around herself and rubs at her arms] settled.
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Anything you need, I could try to help you.
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...I could use a friend?
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I can do that.
「But he can try, and hopefully, he won't disappoint her much.」
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Thank you. Should I tell you a little about myself or would you rather start?
[trying will count for a lot]
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「Often it is easier just to find a common ground and whatnot, but she seems to actually need someone to talk to, he can do that.」
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[she sounds wistful. she misses the Legion like it's a constant ache in her heart]
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「Legion!? Damn! Okay, that was something kind of amazing.」
Wait, what do you mean you were "apparition"?
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[it was amazing. she loved nearly every moment of it. she had more friends than she'd ever had in her entire life and she met her boyfriend because of the Legion]
That was my codename. I can become intangible so that physical attacks, weapons fire, and even magic can't hurt me.
[but her guard was down for just a moment, a moment. and now she's here]
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「Like stuff coming right from a manga. Sure sure, people here had powers too but they weren't superheroes!」
That will help you here more than you can imagine.
「Hopefully...」
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[s lot is an understatement]
Really? What makes you say that?
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This place is dangerous. But I'm sure you might have realized that already.
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I have some idea. I know that the . . . creatures which are not killed make their way to the populace. And I've heard rumor of a [she sounds disbelieving] demon?
private video.
Yeah, the black eyes are a dead give away, just try to stay away from it. It might let you live for all we know.
private video.
So demons are real here. They're only myth where I'm from. Black eyes, though? I haven't met anyone like that. [a short laugh] I guess I should consider myself lucky.
private video.
「What can he say, some people are shortsighted.」
Anyway... I guess it's my turn, right?
「After crossing more than two words with her, he's much more comfortable.」
private video.
[to ally themselves with a demon, she'd say so]
It is, you're right.
[she feels comfortable around him as well]
private video.
「That much he can say, there is still hopes Caedra won't blow it.」
Hmm, well, I'm from Earth, or, one of them, and I'm King of Duelists — of Games, 「Back in his world, that means much, much more than it would anywhere else, that's for sure. But he knows how silly it must sound to people here.
He also doesn't say his age, on purpose it could be very confusing at the moment, but it's not hard to see he's somewhere between sixteen or eighteen.」
That's pretty much the only thing I excel at. 「He's no superhero, even if he has saved his world a couple of times (yes, with card games) but he is a rock start back home! He also was a Pharaoh but, he's not quite sure sharing that would be wise right now, he wouldn't want to confuse her, besides, there is time, right?」 I don't suppose you know what Duel Monsters is, do you?
「After so many disappointments, he no longer expects people to know, he and Kaiba are the only duelist in this place. Not to brag about it, but if she did know, she'd probably know who he is after all.」
private video.
[small hope?]
The King of Games? That sounds like a fun title to have. [it doesn't sound silly to her. she's been around all kinds of different alien cultures thanks to her mother's status as a diplomat and an ambassador. if that's a title he has, she sees no reason why he shouldn't be proud of it]
I'm sure there have got to be other things. You're good to talk to, that's something. [and she shakes her head no] No, I'm afraid not. Is it a 21st century thing? I'm from 2997.
private video.
「It didn't use to hold any meaning, but it does, now. The truth is, he didn't use to care about that title. It wasn't something he ever looked to obtain and it just happened along the way. That changed when Kaiba got here. Maybe one day he'll tell her about it.」
Heh, thanks, you're too. Though, I haven't really found anything else. 「That's a big lie, but he cannot see how much he's grown up in other aspects of his life or how much effort he's put on learning other things. He also has a very hard time seeing that he does help people, just by being his stupid self sometimes.
OH--! But that certainly makes him give her another surprised stare-- then he laughs, just a little musical laugh. He feels so old so sudden!」
Please tell me you have flying cars!
private video.
[she'd understand something about titles that meant a lot back home, but mean nothing here. she still counts herself as a Legionnaire, even though she's far from the rest of the Legion]
Thank you. And I don't think you're giving yourself enough credit. [she hasn't been here long enough to do any real growing and likely won't until she faces the reality that she's probably dead in her world. but she can't let herself entertain that notion, she has to believe that her friends back home are looking for her and will find her soon.
and she feels so young here. back home, she's considered an adult, but here she feels painfully young]
We do have flying cars!
private video.
「He went through hell and back in here to get it back, if that made his friend happy in some way, it had to count for something.
He gives her a gentle shrug, letting that slide and not letting it sink in too much — he can be prideful, but this place has beaten that pride time and time again, it's hard to believe it.」
Did you own one?
「She does seem young after all! Not too different from him in truth.」
private video.
[joining the Legion of Super-Heroes was the first real decision Tinya ever made for herself. her mother ran so much of her life, she thought that she'd never get a chance to break away and live life on her own terms. and for a few glorious months, she did. she had purpose. she found someone to love. now she's here and painfully adrift.
he should believe it. he seems like a good person. that's reason enough to be proud of himself]
Unfortunately, no. We had our flight rings to get around with, though.
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「Of course he would ask.」
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