[He blinks and then his eyes go wide because FUCK THAT'S RIGHT-]
Forget about me, what was that at the end of yours? You're the new pillar? How's that an acceptable solution after what happened ta Emeraude?? [If it means you can't fall in love or anything??? Is Hikaru just gonna be locked up in some tower or whatever too???]
[Her eyes widen a little, before her expression softens, a little sheepish. She'll close the distance, reaching out to take his hand with a gentle touch. ]
The last thing I want is to be Princess Emeraude, Oji-san. I don't want anyone to have to go through what she did... to have to choose between such important things, and to spend your whole life alone.
I... didn't choose to be the Pillar. Not entirely. Not at first. But if it means I can help Cefiro find a better way than what tore Emeraude apart, then... I want to try. I'm going to try, as hard as I can.
I have the memories of everyone at home who was hurt by what happened with Emeraude and who wants to see me live... and I have all these new memories, of people like you, who took care of me and watched me grow up outside of what I knew.
Cefiro is a world of belief, and you've only strengthened mine. I know I'll find a way to make things right, without giving myself up. That's no better than what happened with the princess.
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Forget about me, what was that at the end of yours? You're the new pillar? How's that an acceptable solution after what happened ta Emeraude??
[If it means you can't fall in love or anything??? Is Hikaru just gonna be locked up in some tower or whatever too???]
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The last thing I want is to be Princess Emeraude, Oji-san. I don't want anyone to have to go through what she did... to have to choose between such important things, and to spend your whole life alone.
I... didn't choose to be the Pillar. Not entirely. Not at first. But if it means I can help Cefiro find a better way than what tore Emeraude apart, then... I want to try. I'm going to try, as hard as I can.
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You say that, but I'm still gonna worry. Especially since whatever happens, I'm not gonna be there ta see that yer alright, y'know?
[They haven't really talked about this yet, but why not!! The eventual separation.]
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[squeezing his hand!]
I have the memories of everyone at home who was hurt by what happened with Emeraude and who wants to see me live... and I have all these new memories, of people like you, who took care of me and watched me grow up outside of what I knew.
Cefiro is a world of belief, and you've only strengthened mine. I know I'll find a way to make things right, without giving myself up. That's no better than what happened with the princess.