I'm just doing what has to be done. Nothing more, nothing less.
[ There's a dim smirk, though there's... also a sharp ache. ]
... Part of that involves keeping you all at a distance. Once this is over, assuming I succeed at restoring your universe, you'll all forget about me. Having friends... or-
[ More... ]
It's pointless. Why bother when I'll be alone, again, in the end?
My parent... Lucifer. And my father, sister... that world...
[ There's a nod at the next question... and then he hesitantly walks back over to sit down... ]
This "universe", to be more precise. I escaped to this place out of desperation when I realized it was all about to end. I read from a book while holding on to Cass... and then we woke up here.
But this place exists because of my power. It's meant to be temporary... no more than 4 or 5 months of existence.
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And his search ends up taking him to the bar. But he doesn't seem to be drinking. Just... sitting by himself.
He frowns, though there's no real hard edge to it as he comes over.]
I thought it was you.
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What?
[ He tilts his head at Akira. . . and then realization hits and he lets out a slow breath. ]
... Heh. Of course.
[ Juuuuust moving to stand, actively fighting panic and discomfort and wariness down as he starts towards the door. ]
So you know. Leave it at that.
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Hey— I get it. If you really want me to...
[He gestures reluctantly with a hand.]
I'll leave and I won't say another word about it.
[He lowers the hand and looks away, brow pinching a bit.]
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... Why are you here, then?
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I just.. thought I'd try.
That's all.
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... Try?
[ ... ]
Why?
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I guess you could say you seemed to conflict yourself a lot.
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I'm just doing what has to be done. Nothing more, nothing less.
[ There's a dim smirk, though there's... also a sharp ache. ]
... Part of that involves keeping you all at a distance. Once this is over, assuming I succeed at restoring your universe, you'll all forget about me. Having friends... or-
[ More... ]
It's pointless. Why bother when I'll be alone, again, in the end?
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He's... quiet for a long while, before he finally leans against the wall.]
Hm...
[...]
At least you have Cass... right?
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Cass isn't-... [ a shaky breath ] ... he doesn't know.
[ That's whispered, and then he holds a blink. ]
... For now. I have him... [ distant smile ] for now.
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...]
So, the power that brought us here...?
tw: suicidal ideation
[ He smiles a little shakily. ]
But... bringing them back will be worth it. And sending you all back? That's the least I could do.
[ There's a slow breath. ]
And... I can't let Cass stay here with me. Once this place collapses, there will be nothing left. I'd rather die alone than let-...
[ But his voice is wavering, faltering - very much reflecting his emotions, right now. ]
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He's really trying for them.
He looks at him for awhile, then walks over and takes a seat in an armchair. He gestures Lucio to do the same, a gentler look in his eye now.]
... "them"? And "this place"... do you mean the castle?
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My parent... Lucifer. And my father, sister... that world...
[ There's a nod at the next question... and then he hesitantly walks back over to sit down... ]
This "universe", to be more precise. I escaped to this place out of desperation when I realized it was all about to end. I read from a book while holding on to Cass... and then we woke up here.
But this place exists because of my power. It's meant to be temporary... no more than 4 or 5 months of existence.
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[And.. wow, this entire universe would be gone, huh... His lips press together.]
Hold on, what was all about to end?
[He feels like he's missing some serious information here.]
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[ A sick twist of grief and regret and guilt... ]
I should have fought harder...
[ That should answer that next question. ]
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Hey—
[He looks down for a moment, then back up, meeting Lucio's gaze if he'll return the favor.]
You don't seem like the kind of guy who does things in halves for his family.
[He frowns.]
Why not just take us all to a stable universe?
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This "universe" is all that's left.
[ He offers Akira a tiny smile. ]
You remind me of me - before... everything was gone. I was still bitter, but... also far too stubborn for my own good.
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... heh. That blows.
[To say the least. He holds a blink, then shakes his head.]
I'm nowhere near as self-sacrificing as you are.
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... Yet.
[ But he looks away after that. ]
I think you're more so than you realize. I am far more selfish than I seem.
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But then, they had claimed to know things about him, right? Lucio and Goro Akechi. Claiming he'd "forgotten" things...
But "yet"?
His brow creases slightly... Before he looks to Lucio.]
Isn't that just the nature of people? Selfishness.
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Most people.
[ He fidgets with something unseen beneath his shirt. ]
I was taught there are a rare few capable of selflessness.