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[second_star]

You would never do something like that without a reason.

[ A kind voice resounded in his head, as blades clashed just inches from his face, each strike narrowly being deflected by the sword in his hand. He couldn't believe what was happening before his eyes. Before him, attacking him, was a girl, dressed in all white, her light, short pink hair blowing with each swift movement she made. Her green eyes, her whole facial expression, was lifeless. Even as she stood before him, this wasn't the girl he knew. He couldn't believe this. The blood red atmosphere around them sent gusts that almost seem to flow with their dance. He could hear the cries from behind him, his fellow party members, all too defeated to fight anymore, begging for this to stop. He didn't know how he was keeping up anymore. ]

If you ever end up pointing your sword at me, I’m sure I will have done something to deserve it.

[ There that voice went again. Her voice. The words she had said to him before. She swiped for this side, as Yuri moved again to block it. He couldn't bring himself to strike back. This wasn't supposed to be happening. Even with her expressionless body, signs of fatigue were beginning to show on her. She was at her limit too, but she couldn't stop. It wasn't in her control. And all he could do was clench his teeth in pure anger and frustration. He was helpless to do anything. If this was anyone else, he knew he could win. He knew he could fight back, he could strike them down. Ragou, Cumore, Yeager, Flynn, anyone else! But-

Why her? ]

You understand, don't you? Save who you can.

[ He was hearing things. It wasn't her voice now. Male. Deep. But just as kind to him. Like it was trying to tell him this wasn't all his fault. That it was okay if he couldn't save everyone. But it wasn't. He couldn't save him before. And now he was beginning to think...he couldn't save her either. She sent a powerful blow now, right towards his torso, as he held up his own blade with both hands to stop it. They stood there, interlocked, her eyes staring back at him blankly as she opened her mouth. ]

Please.... [ Stop. ]

Before I hurt anymore people... [ Stop. ]

Please... [ The gusts of wind, the voices of his party, even the sound of his own heart beat racing, all began to die down. As all other noise went away, he wanted to tell her to stop. Everything went silent, as his eyes stared into hers, her voice almost a whisper now. ]

Kill me. [ His body reacted on it's own, as he gave a shove forward, throwing her strength off of him. He panted. He couldn't take anymore of this. The look of shock, of despair, that his face must have carried throughout this fight, left him. His eyes narrowed. A glare. Indifferent to the girl standing before him. All he could do now, was reply. ]

I'll set you free. [ And grant her one last wish. She ran towards him, her sword outstretched. And obvious, simple, predictable move. He easily dodged and countered, his eyes coldly locked onto hers, but just as lifeless, as if they did not want to register what was happening anymore. She stopped. Blood began to drip from her mouth, and down her white dress, as his sword went deeper and deeper through her chest. He grabbed onto her as she began to fall limp, carrying her weight, her own arm holding onto his as she dropped her weapon. He could feel something wet on his shoulder. She was crying, with a faint whisper. ]

Thank you. [ Her arm slowly lost it's grip, as his own grew tighter on her hold body. His emotionless eyes narrowed even further, though now, they were filled with something else. Regret. ]

...I'm sorry.

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[jailbirds]

[ at first, she was going to be angry. she was going to yell at him for making her worry, letting her panic, for not killing that girl in a split second, but... ]

... Yuri?

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[second_star]

[ ...Goddammit. What, the community couldn't stay out of his fucking life for just one day? Of all the things it had to record and show...

Why did she, of all people, need to see it? He leaned against the dark wall. Where ever he was, it wasn't well lit, and it was obvious night had fallen. He wasn't even looking at the camera when he replied, instead, staring off to some point in the room. His eyes looked blank, the moonlight coming in from a window playing off his expressionless face. ]

...Hey, Minatsuki. [ His voice sounded weak, quiet. There was almost no effort behind it. He didn't know if he wanted to even talk. He didn't know what to say. ]

[jailbirds]

[ she doesn't know why she responded to this at all (that's not entirely true - she was worried about him, so she just did it without thinking) and she has no idea how to deal with it. everything she thinks to say seems like the kind of things other people would get angry at her for saying. who was she? or what the fuck was that; yelling at him for being in danger, or the true height of sensitivity, nice moves.

she hates things like this these days. even i'm glad you're not dead sounds stupid. ]

If you want me to go, just say so. I'm not gonna be handing out any comfort or kind words.

[second_star]

[ He stayed silent at her words, still not looking at her. Heh...that sounded just like her. He wanted to give her a small smile or something. Her words, for some reason, brought with them a strange sort of comfort...that not everything had gone wrong in the world. He couldn't, though. He closed his eyes, finally breaking the silence. ]

It's fine... [ His voice trailed off, before he spoke again, quieter now. ]

Sorry. You had to see that.

[jailbirds]

[ she scoffs, but the tension and sharpness from a second ago is gone. she's a little relieved that he didn't actually tell her to fuck right off, especially when she'd been expecting him to. ]

Oh, please. It's a big deal to you, dipshit, not me. I've both seen and done worse than whatever the fuck was going on there.

Permavid;

[omnomsgods]

[ This wouldn't be the first time she is unsure of what to say. But the video is already recording, so she feels she has to reply with something. ] Was that... your friend?

[ The difference between fighting and killing a stranger, and fighting and killing a friend is important to her. For Utsuho, regret should only accompany the latter. ]

[second_star]

[ He didn't want to answer that. She wasn't just one of his friends. She'd been the reason for his journey, the one was with him since the beginning, the one he trusted most and...fuck.

His eyes were closed, as if he was pretending to sleep, his face not looking at the camera. ]

...She was just someone I knew.

[omnomsgods]

[ It didn't seem like it was someone he "just knew"... but if he said so, she believes him. ] Then get up and move on already.

[second_star]

[ ...Move on already? From what?...Move on from what? ]

I'm just tired. [ He put his head against the darkened room's wall. There was no energy behind his voice. ] I'll get up later.

voice;

[denies]

I guess saying 'you probably did what had to be done' won't mean much coming from someone who doesn't understand the situation. [ although this would mostly just be Ange trying to keep herself stoic as ever. ] So I won't say it.

[second_star]

[ A voice post. Strangely...he appreciated that. He didn't have to avoid someone's eyes. ]

It's fine. [ His responses just felt so automatic now. He wasn't thinking. He didn't want to think. ]

There was no other way.

[denies]

[ ange knows all about it, really, hence why she went with voice - she doesn't like facing people too much either way.. ]

It's not fine, is it? Anyone could tell. But at the same time.. there's nothing to be done about it anymore.

[second_star]

[ ...She was right about that. There wasn't anything he could have done before, and there wasn't anything he could do now. He knew that but...why did he hate this so much? ]

It's fine. I'm just tired, right now. [ Again, with the automatic responses. ]

[mightletyouknowme]

[Wow. Sena had always seen his eyes through a certain kind of lens. Everything would work out for him because that was how it worked in those games and shows. He'd struggle but win the last fight, get the perfect ending, yadda yadda yadda.

Now, that lens comes off. She won't say anything, won't even intentionally record. Instead, he can get a picture of her stunned impression.]

[second_star]

[ He can feel someone looking at him. Even though he doesn't want to look to the camera, he sparred a quit glance.

Shit. Sena. He didn't move his gaze away, instead just closing his eyes. ]

...Do you still think I'm a hero now?

[mightletyouknowme]

I didn't...didn't know you had that kind of story.

[Tragic hero.]

[second_star]

[ He sighed. ]

It's not like it was your fault. Don't worry about it.

video.

[pawful]

[ she watches the broadcast in silence, but nothing surfaces on her face at the end of it. Her eyes are flat with disinterest as always. ]

... Ah. How cliché.

video.

[second_star]

[ A hollow reply. Even the sarcastic energy wasn't there behind it. The moonlight coming in through a high up window barely illuminates his face. It's not like he was looking towards the camera anyway. ]

Sorry it wasn't exciting.

video.

[pawful]

I'm not disappointed. It's not like I don't have a variety to choose from.

video.

[second_star]

Hmph. [ Argh, why did the community have to post it? ]

What, this all some kind of show to you?

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[soulfist]

[ Morrigan stares at the video for the longest time. it was so upsetting to her... death was something she was used to, but she was always the one killing people that didn't matter to herself. but for everyone she had killed in her world, she knew how it felt to lose someone like that. she frowned sadly, just watching to see if something else might happen ]

[ video ]

[second_star]

[ It'd been a few hours since. The community just wouldn't leave him alone today, huh? ]

Hey, Morrigan...need something?

[ video ]

[soulfist]

No... I'm sorry.

[ video ]

[second_star]

[ He was sick of hearing apologies. That's all anyone could say right now. It was better if they didn't say anything at all. They didn't do anything. It wasn't their fault. It was his. ]

Don't be. There wasn't anything you could do. [ He looked away. ] Don't worry about it.