( it's a relief to hear he's not the only one to see what he sees when listening to the conversations taking place on that broadcast. maybe it's because Rinwell lived in Cyslodia her whole life and he hadn't, but Law's tended to assume the best of people in most cases that allow him the luxury of it in a way that sometimes put his judgment at odds with hers. still, he hasn't forgotten those silent glances they'd sometimes shoot at each other—even about their own friends. he kind of missed that reassurance. the yeah, seems sus to me too. )
Well, yeah. It not that part, exactly. It's just... ugh...
( getting the words out of his mouth feel impossible, but after a false start he finally manages it: )
I just feel... protective of him. I guess. A-A little.
( not a little, a lot. but Rinwell wouldn't know just how much the game has changed since Cysloden—hasn't seen the letter he found, or noticed the way they act around each other. but then again, would anyone else really get it, either? he hasn't talked about it. )
Why wouldn't he want to hear from you? He saw you before you, uh, lost your memory or whatever happened, and if he was like me, hasn't seen you since. And you guys knew each other, right? So...
[ 'The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.'
Growing up with Renan broadcasts means the one over the medallions is beyond childish by comparison - and poorly scripted, given the literal brawl that seemed to occur earlier. That doesn't mean Rinwell trusts those words, even as Viper had, eventually, started answering the questions she'd peppered her with.
She can't help the tiny smile that forms at Law's admittance, however, not that he can see it. Might be audible, though. ]
I'd be too, in your shoes. I mean, he's your family. [softly] You got your father back, Law.
[ Of course you'd be extra protective. Who wouldn't be? ]
Oh. I guess.. [..If he's been here as long as Law has, then...There's a faint groan.] This memory lapse...thing is really annoying.
( soft, awkward, but a little mollified. it doesn't quite strike at the heart of the matter, but if his surface-level feelings are validated, then at least that gives him some purchase. he's not really sure what to make of the smile, though. and this is a sensitive topic for Rinwell—he hasn't forgotten the last time, what if he messes it up again?
just. don't say anything critically stupid this time, Law. how hard is it?? )
It probably should've been complicated, and I guess it is, but I just kinda... I don't care about all that. The stuff in the past. Just that he's here, and I, uh... it's the only chance we're gonna get.
( he opts for "we" instead of "I" because it's safer. )
No kidding. I still don't get... eh, it's okay, though. We'll get you back up to speed. All that matters is you're safe.
Feelings make stuff way more complicated than they probably should be. Even when they're valid ones to be having.
[ Good feelings, as well as the bad and sad ones. It's very easy to be blinded by them, whether you're ready for them or not.
There's a soft churrr in her ear (and no doubt audible on the line) as Hootle reclaims his shoulder perch and cuddles close under her chin, and she gives him a light scritch just above his beak. ]
So you don't care about the past, but you're still letting it hold you back - theirs and yours?
[she picks gently at the logic there; she's always been better at that than emotions - but she's trying. that's the important part, right?]
If this really is the only chance you both have, then what are you waiting for, Law?
[ She wouldn't, if she was in his shoes. And maybe, someday, she might be. This world is crazy enough that it's a possibility - and that's a different level of frightening thoughts to have all together. ]
..I'd feel safer if we were all safe together.
[she's reluctant to admit that, but it's true nonetheless. the stray feral mageling misses having a friend unit in one place to rely on.]
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Date: 2022-01-30 07:55 pm (UTC)Well, yeah. It not that part, exactly. It's just... ugh...
( getting the words out of his mouth feel impossible, but after a false start he finally manages it: )
I just feel... protective of him. I guess. A-A little.
( not a little, a lot. but Rinwell wouldn't know just how much the game has changed since Cysloden—hasn't seen the letter he found, or noticed the way they act around each other. but then again, would anyone else really get it, either? he hasn't talked about it. )
Why wouldn't he want to hear from you? He saw you before you, uh, lost your memory or whatever happened, and if he was like me, hasn't seen you since. And you guys knew each other, right? So...
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Date: 2022-01-30 08:29 pm (UTC)Growing up with Renan broadcasts means the one over the medallions is beyond childish by comparison - and poorly scripted, given the literal brawl that seemed to occur earlier. That doesn't mean Rinwell trusts those words, even as Viper had, eventually, started answering the questions she'd peppered her with.
She can't help the tiny smile that forms at Law's admittance, however, not that he can see it. Might be audible, though. ]
I'd be too, in your shoes. I mean, he's your family. [softly] You got your father back, Law.
[ Of course you'd be extra protective. Who wouldn't be? ]
Oh. I guess.. [..If he's been here as long as Law has, then...There's a faint groan.] This memory lapse...thing is really annoying.
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Date: 2022-02-01 08:56 pm (UTC)( soft, awkward, but a little mollified. it doesn't quite strike at the heart of the matter, but if his surface-level feelings are validated, then at least that gives him some purchase. he's not really sure what to make of the smile, though. and this is a sensitive topic for Rinwell—he hasn't forgotten the last time, what if he messes it up again?
just. don't say anything critically stupid this time, Law. how hard is it?? )
It probably should've been complicated, and I guess it is, but I just kinda... I don't care about all that. The stuff in the past. Just that he's here, and I, uh... it's the only chance we're gonna get.
( he opts for "we" instead of "I" because it's safer. )
No kidding. I still don't get... eh, it's okay, though. We'll get you back up to speed. All that matters is you're safe.
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Date: 2022-02-01 09:22 pm (UTC)[ Good feelings, as well as the bad and sad ones. It's very easy to be blinded by them, whether you're ready for them or not.
There's a soft churrr in her ear (and no doubt audible on the line) as Hootle reclaims his shoulder perch and cuddles close under her chin, and she gives him a light scritch just above his beak. ]
So you don't care about the past, but you're still letting it hold you back - theirs and yours?
[she picks gently at the logic there; she's always been better at that than emotions - but she's trying. that's the important part, right?]
If this really is the only chance you both have, then what are you waiting for, Law?
[ She wouldn't, if she was in his shoes. And maybe, someday, she might be. This world is crazy enough that it's a possibility - and that's a different level of frightening thoughts to have all together. ]
..I'd feel safer if we were all safe together.
[she's reluctant to admit that, but it's true nonetheless. the stray feral mageling misses having a friend unit in one place to rely on.]