[For a time, he merely deluded himself into thinking that it would be possible. If he'd given into that delusion, he would've created more consequences with his subsequent actions.]
Don't worry about it. It's nothing I can't handle. I'm just looking for someone.
As much as he'd like to pass on, reality is neither that easy nor simple. He'll probably end up living as he has done for the last six hundred years. Hundreds upon hundreds of days later, he'll be teasing everyone's descendants then, just like he has been now—and the world will hopefully have become a safer place.
But what of the days in-between? A thoughtful pause later, Sieghart cranes his neck toward Lucretia.]
If everything goes well, I'll have more time on my hands than I'll know what to do with.
[she considers quietly, for a few moments. she'd already more or less decided this, but still thinks about it one more time before she says anything.
lucretia knows what she wants, here. knows she's going to remain busy, that if all goes well she'll have more time than she expected, too. and the time it's taken here to get to where she is has been-- it's been lonely. even though her family should be reunited again, staying together isn't a guarantee either, what they think of her isn't one. but for the time they've had, sieghart is someone here who's made her feel less alone.]
[So much of what lies ahead is uncertain. One never knows what one will find at the end of the road. That's the beauty of life. Even for someone like him, who's traversed far too many roads together and alone, this holds true.
He can't say that he saw this particular road ending this way. Even so, his smile widens.
Are the people of this era just that kind? Or is it he who's changed for this to happen in such rapid succession? First Elesis, and now . . . ]
You just got back twenty years. You've got plenty to spare now, don't you? Then I should keep you company when it gets too quiet.
[she smiles, at that, reaching over to take his hand again.]
Well, I don't know how quiet it's going to get. I think my world will be all right, but-- it's still under attack, and we're going to have a lot of work to do to make sure everything gets rebuilt. I might have to ask you to help with that, or... I might need you to get me to take a little bit of a break when it's needed.
[His hand gives an almost imperceptible twitch at the contact. This is fine. This is just a part of the path on which they stand. It does nothing to hinder his response.]
It's no good to work all the time. You'll knock yourself out, and then what will happen? You're the director.
But you can always count on me for a fight. After all, I'm the legendary genius gladiator of Kanavan!
I've managed this long, you know, and I'm going to have a little more energy to work with now.
[she Will work and you can't stop her.
after his answers, though-- that smile's not going anywhere. she's a little more relaxed, a little happier in a way she hasn't let herself be in a while. what she's going back to is going to be difficult, but right now, she can have this.]
Think a legendary genius gladiator like yourself could handle some more repair work, too?
[she's lived with lost time for several years, now, knowing she would run out before she was meant to. even with that fixed, she sees no reason to waste any of it.
making something of the time they had here was also a priority, then, before it truly started running again back home, but-- there are important things to return to in both of their worlds, and she knows he wanted to go already. they've talked about what they need to, for now.
still-- she wants to steal a little more first. just a little.]
...I'll be here when you're finished, Sieghart. Come meet me when you can.
[and she leans in to give him one more kiss before they separate, to seal that promise.]
[She leans in to steal his breath. And he, ever the constant and pink in the face, sits in place with a thoughtful mien once she draws back.
Sooner than later, it'll hurt. If all ends well and he goes to meet her, there will eventually come a day when she won't be there to receive him, just as he knows his future another six hundred years from now. Already, his immortality has done away with the injuries he sustained on their last trip to the North, tricking the naked eye into believing that he's impervious to change. Such is the transient nature of a mortal against the permanence of an immortal.
(But there's much and more that the once mortal heart desires.)
Then he, too, will take advantage. Ichiro's kindness has blessed them with twenty more precious years when even ten years by themselves would've been plenty. At the end of the day, the worlds aren't so unkind.]
. . . Mm.
[Finally, Sieghart nods before pulling away. Parting is such sweet sorrow, yet it instills within him a renewed sense of urgency to do what he must. Thus he takes Soluna by the grip and stands, holding Lucretia's gaze fondly the while.
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[That, despite all the hardship, she found people to care about and people who care about her.]
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And what about you, Sieghart?
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[His gaze drifts to a nondescript spot on the floor.]
I just wanted everyone to be able to leave this place.
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[a slight pause, before:]
If there's anything you can't accomplish with your wish alone, Sieghart, then I hope you know I would help you.
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[For a time, he merely deluded himself into thinking that it would be possible. If he'd given into that delusion, he would've created more consequences with his subsequent actions.]
Don't worry about it. It's nothing I can't handle. I'm just looking for someone.
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If you're going to have time for it, in the future, then-- I'd like to see you again.
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As much as he'd like to pass on, reality is neither that easy nor simple. He'll probably end up living as he has done for the last six hundred years. Hundreds upon hundreds of days later, he'll be teasing everyone's descendants then, just like he has been now—and the world will hopefully have become a safer place.
But what of the days in-between? A thoughtful pause later, Sieghart cranes his neck toward Lucretia.]
If everything goes well, I'll have more time on my hands than I'll know what to do with.
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lucretia knows what she wants, here. knows she's going to remain busy, that if all goes well she'll have more time than she expected, too. and the time it's taken here to get to where she is has been-- it's been lonely. even though her family should be reunited again, staying together isn't a guarantee either, what they think of her isn't one. but for the time they've had, sieghart is someone here who's made her feel less alone.]
If that's the case--
Spend some of that time with me, Sieghart.
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He can't say that he saw this particular road ending this way. Even so, his smile widens.
Are the people of this era just that kind? Or is it he who's changed for this to happen in such rapid succession? First Elesis, and now . . . ]
You just got back twenty years. You've got plenty to spare now, don't you? Then I should keep you company when it gets too quiet.
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Well, I don't know how quiet it's going to get. I think my world will be all right, but-- it's still under attack, and we're going to have a lot of work to do to make sure everything gets rebuilt. I might have to ask you to help with that, or... I might need you to get me to take a little bit of a break when it's needed.
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It's no good to work all the time. You'll knock yourself out, and then what will happen? You're the director.
But you can always count on me for a fight. After all, I'm the legendary genius gladiator of Kanavan!
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[she Will work and you can't stop her.
after his answers, though-- that smile's not going anywhere. she's a little more relaxed, a little happier in a way she hasn't let herself be in a while. what she's going back to is going to be difficult, but right now, she can have this.]
Think a legendary genius gladiator like yourself could handle some more repair work, too?
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Ugh . . . what kind of repair work?
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[it brings the mood down, somewhat, but it's just the reality of the situation. the hunger was already attacking.]
Reconstruction is going to be something we'll need help with.
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I suppose I could lend a hand if there's a need to hunt for materials . . .
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[but-- well.]
Your company's still more valuable than your capability, though, I hope you know.
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[That's such a corny thing to say. He's enamored.]
You don't have to go that far . . .
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[she's just lightly teasing, though.]
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. . . Don't worry. I'll be as capable as my company is valuable, or my name isn't Sieghart!
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I'll be sure to hold you to that, then.
[no being lazy about it.]
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Lucretia.
[Even so, they can't sit here forever. He already fidgeted enough during the ceremony. Time is waiting to tick again.]
I'll try not to keep you waiting. Until then, take advantage of the time you've been given.
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[she's lived with lost time for several years, now, knowing she would run out before she was meant to. even with that fixed, she sees no reason to waste any of it.
making something of the time they had here was also a priority, then, before it truly started running again back home, but-- there are important things to return to in both of their worlds, and she knows he wanted to go already. they've talked about what they need to, for now.
still-- she wants to steal a little more first. just a little.]
...I'll be here when you're finished, Sieghart. Come meet me when you can.
[and she leans in to give him one more kiss before they separate, to seal that promise.]
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Sooner than later, it'll hurt. If all ends well and he goes to meet her, there will eventually come a day when she won't be there to receive him, just as he knows his future another six hundred years from now. Already, his immortality has done away with the injuries he sustained on their last trip to the North, tricking the naked eye into believing that he's impervious to change. Such is the transient nature of a mortal against the permanence of an immortal.
(But there's much and more that the once mortal heart desires.)
Then he, too, will take advantage. Ichiro's kindness has blessed them with twenty more precious years when even ten years by themselves would've been plenty. At the end of the day, the worlds aren't so unkind.]
. . . Mm.
[Finally, Sieghart nods before pulling away. Parting is such sweet sorrow, yet it instills within him a renewed sense of urgency to do what he must. Thus he takes Soluna by the grip and stands, holding Lucretia's gaze fondly the while.
Perhaps, this time, he will return as promised.]
Take care.