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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.」
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.
private video.
「Of course he would ask.」
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「Not the last part, of course.」
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I know it's hard to be here but, it's not always so bad you know? I'm not so sure about how true it is but I've heard that what happens in Hadriel stays in Hadriel. People has returned home at some point, so it's not impossible. People is trying to get more information on the Door that brought us here, for all we know, you may be able to go home and see your friends and family very soon.
「Only he cannot realize she may not be grieving for being here all alone, that there is more going on.」
I'm not... trying to tell you to put up a smile and let it go, no... But, you're not alone here.
「That much he can offer.」
private video.
I hope so. I miss--everyone. I'd even put up with Brainy acting like a jerk over how much smarter he is than the rest of us if it meant that I got to go home.
[she remembers heat and she remembers pain. next thing she knew, she was here.
she bites her lip, then tries to smile] I'll. I'll try to remember that.
private video.
Wanna tell me more about them?
「He can listen if she wants.」
private video.
Are you sure? There's a lot of them. And my boyfriend, he's not even on the team.
[they weren't called the Legion for nothing]
private video.
「He teases, no don't worry he's not I interested. Not like that anyway.」
I don't mind. Whatever makes you comfortable.
private video.
[she gets the teasing. and it makes her smile a little, to think about Jo]
All right, but don't say I didn't warn you.
private video.
「As long as she doesn't start talking to him when he's not there, unlike certain someone.」
Do your worst.
private video.
[...she might. she misses everyone from back home that much]
He's--he's unlike anyone I've met in my entire life. Bold, brash, funny, brave. And handsome. Mother tried introducing me to boys who were "suitable," and none of them were anything like Jo. The first moment I saw him, I knew he was something special. And as we got to know each other, I couldn't help. . . falling for him.
private video.
「A little hypocrite from his part, given his post and the talk he's been having, but truly, is it that bad?」
Suitable? In what way?
「The word makes him lift an eyebrow and pull a little sarcastic tone. No one should dictate who to fall in love with.」
private video.
[and she's not. she's likely a thousand years in the past and who knows how far away from Earth]
Oh, you know. Sons of other ambassadors or representatives. Well-behaved, respectful, earnest. Boring. I wanted a little excitement in life. And love.
[her mother. her mother would dictate who she should associate with and who she should fall in love with]
private video.
「Oh dear, that comes up with a little more flare than it should, his voice, mocking — he's met so many people who just absolutely hate this place. He, as he might be realizing, might be one of them.」
Are you royalty or something?
「He wouldn't be surprised in the slightest at this point.」
private video.
[count her in as one who absolutely hates this place. the technology is primitive at best, there's nothing to do, she misses her friends and her boyfriend like crazy, and she wants to go home. even though she's not sure if she's alive or dead back there]
Descended from it. Bgztl abolished the monarchy about three hundred years ago, but mother can trace our lineage back about a thousand years.
private video.
Why did they abolish it? 「–– okay that's something he's been wondering for a while now, maybe she can explain that a little better than, hey democracy is better (he's got some doubts about that...)」
private video.
[she shrugs] They'd largely been figureheads for about a hundred years before then. They were allowed to keep their wealth, but the old ancestral homes were turned into museums. As for why? Most historians agree that the populace got tired of paying taxes for the upkeep of people who weren't really doing anything.
private video.
「Damn that... is exactly what happened to him. The fact that his home was turned into a huge museum, hurts a little, but it's been a long time for him so...」
And you think the ones in charge actually do things now?
「Can't see the difference.」
private video.
[it's mostly strange to Tinya, to think that her ancestors were royalty. she's been to the museums that were her ancestors' homes and been impressed with the grandeur, but couldn't imagine herself living there]
Well, the entire planet is now ruled by Bgztlgov. We have a Prime Minister and Parliament that people vote on. People love to complain, but it's mostly that, complaining. And my mom still has a lot of influence and so did her parents.
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