destinystrings | (no subject)

Entry tags:

(no subject)

Who: Open!
Where: All over the city.
Summary: A general 13th Hour log.
Warnings: Standard violence.

Every month, it seems like, something weird happens, and more often than not it involves combat. Naturally, it's best to be prepared. Where will you be when the 13th Hour strikes?

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[He wasn't really expecting her to.]

Don't concern yourself too much with the details. Suffice it to say, memories are powerful things indeed, even when disconnected from their source.

It did make me feel much closer to Xion-san.

Xion...

[He gives the faintest hint of what might be a smile.]

Were you two friends in any way past this - exchange?

We became pretty good friends after it. We didn't know each other that well beforehand.

I see. What did she tell you of her home and origins?

She... didn't like to talk about them very much. I mostly heard about her friends, and how it was her job to fight Heartless.

Did she ever ... name anyone? Any of her friends?

[Long shot, but still...]

There were thirteen others who worked with her. She talked a lot about two of them, Roxas and Axel, and how they went on missions to different worlds together to fight the Heartless.

[And as soon as she says Axel he's not quite listening any more, he looks away almost instinctively. He can almost feel the blade stabbing through his heart.
Could he judge Xion for her choice in friends? Did she even know just what a treacherous snake she'd thrown her lot in with?

And can he judge this strange new keyblade wielder for her choices?

It took him a few long moments, fists clenched, before he manages to speak on. It's a strangled sound as he does.]

...that sounds correct, yes.

U-um... did I say something wrong?

[Nano's looking concerned and a little shamed right now.]

[Even groans, rubs his hand down his face. A moment longer before he goes on-]

You weren't to know. And more fool I for bringing that topic up. But I knew them both - and while Roxas was a boy with potential, Axel was the most [and the floodgates open as he gestures with his free hand] infuriating, disrespectful, treacherous person I have ever had the displeasure to meet! He looked like an upstanding citizen to her, I'm sure, but I'm equally sure that serpent had the girl twisted around his little finger with a smile...

Do me this courtesy. Never mention his name to me again.

[Nano is speechless except for a small frightened nod.]

[Seeing what he's done, Even - freezes, looks down. More quietly-]

My apologies. But this has touched on some sensitive issues.

I'm sorry... she never mentioned anything like that.

[He shakes his head softly.]

She wouldn't have had reason to. It's unlikely she knew.

You mean it didn't happen yet for her?

No. I mean that one does not tell one's young friend that one is a murderer if one wishes to maintain a friendship.

D-does that mean he... you...

You're very astute.

I'm sorry.

[He lets out a long, harsh sigh.]

As I said: you were hardly to know.

Perhaps it would be appropriate if we were to find another topic of discussion.

D-do you like ice cream!

[It was the first thing she thought of, okay.]

[Okay, that gets a wise-eyed look and the faintest of half-smiles. Nice, Nano.]

I can't say I've spent much time on desserts.

Oh...

[Whew. Saved by the moe.]

What about hot springs? Have you ever been to one? There's one here in the city, you know!

[She had to mention hot...]

Unfortunately, I don't tolerate high temperatures well. I... can imagine it'd be pleasant enough if you can, though.

[He's trying his hardest to be civil, but it's not natural for him, especially after that last bombshell.]