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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.
[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.
private video.
As long as that works. 「And he gives a little shrug.」
private video.
If they could see me, going with the Legion to fight and carrying on with a Rimborian, they'd fade into nothing.
[but as much as she fights it, she can't be a super-hero forever. and once she retires, she'll probably turn to the same sort of work her mother does. that's assuming she's not dead already, which she isn't quite sure about]
private video.
private video.
Jo joined up with the Emerald Dragons--that's a gang--at five. The only way he got out was getting powers and joining the Workforce.
private video.
「He smirks a little, obviously teasing her a little.」
Like Romeo and Juliet.
「Or something.」
private video.
[she smirks back]
With a happier ending, I hope.
private video.
「Well, technically, Romeo and Juliet did get their happy ending... kind of. It's the rest who didn't. But he gets what she means.」
You mean, and they lived happily ever after? Isn't that a little cliché?
「That's not how life works, sadly.」
private video.
[she's already afraid that she's dead, she doesn't want to even consider the possibility that Jo could be dead as well]
A little, but sometimes things do work out for the best.
[she'd like to believe it's true in their case]
private video.
「Someday.」
Oh no, don't get me wrong, I think I may like cliches more than I'd like to admit. Happy endings it's what this place needs. I hope you get yours.
private video.
[because her mother had seemed awfully firm in her opinion of Jo the last time they spoke.
she smiles] I hope I do, too. And I will. As soon as I get out of here.
private video.
Yeah, just... more cliches but, you mother loves you and just wants the best for you. It's not about the family, it's not about what others would say, even if it seems like it. It's for you. When she understands you're happy with him, she'll change her mind.
「He sounds so sure about it, but the truth is, he doesn't know, he can only hope.」
private video.
[she's choosing to focus on that instead of the fact that she's probably dead in her world]
private video.
That should be all that matters.
private video.
I think so. He has some rough edges. . . but a good heart.
private video.
Anyway, if there anything you need, let me know. I might not have super powers but I'll try my best, okay?
private video.
All right, I'll do that. Thank you.