...yuri is really much softer than he likes to let on, but - vulpecula thinks that's fairly obvious. or maybe it's just obvious to them (because they read his file).
there's a pause, where they don't seem to know what to say, and then, quietly -]
It's a good thing to remember them, though. Whether it's something that makes you feel better or not... remembering the people who have passed on can help.
...yes. There are people I'd never want to forget, even if I couldn't see them again - whether it's because they've died, or because we've simply parted ways.
Maybe we do, maybe we don't. That's a secret. Mystery, remember?
[secrets are all well and good, but some things just don't get to stay secret. the stardust earlier was a warning - this time it's vulpecula's turn to get showered by it.
You wake up.
It's another day in this place, and you - you're tired, but you know you can't just stay in bed all day, so you resolve to get up. It takes you a moment, because the pillows and blankets are really more comfortable than they have any right to be.
You sit up, swing your legs over the side of the bed, and stand -
"AUGH!"
And fall, because it isn't legs, plural, anymore. It's leg. One leg. You're missing one of your legs, and you really don't have anyone to blame for it but yourself. ...yourself, and the hateful situation you went through, that wretched creature that got ahold of you, but -
No. It's your own fault. Your actions led to that particular outcome, and you shouldn't blame others for it.
One must take responsibility for the things they do, after all.
Gritting your teeth, you use your arms to push yourself back up into a sitting position, then hold onto your bed to keep your balance as you get up on one leg. You have the feeling you'll get scolded if you get caught hopping around, so you'll have to figure out something to use as a crutch. But you'll figure it out. You've always been more resourceful than most people give you credit for, you remind yourself.
Even your brother would be astounded - and you hope, a little impressed? - if he saw what you had accomplished without him.
...one step at a time. This missing leg won't keep you down for long.
[ he pulls them into a hug. it’s brief and firm, and angled just enough that it looks like he’s slinging an arm around their shoulder to draw them in and ask them something, which he actually does— ]
In very important work related matters that can’t wait… I’m working my way through the spa’s beauty section and absolutely need second opinions on their polishes. Care to lend a hand?
[ handwaveable if need be (“becks are you just trying to paint at least one mod’s npc’s nails per mod?”) yeah i’m predictable. ]
[help me. someone else painted their nails in another thread but i think that one was set on tuesday so you know what, yuri can paint one hand and the other person can paint the other.]
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Your air of mystery is in the way.
[ and then because life is suffering there’s a little pop of stardust and a memory (7:23 - 9:21) doing this on mobile is hell. ]
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...yuri is really much softer than he likes to let on, but - vulpecula thinks that's fairly obvious. or maybe it's just obvious to them (because they read his file).
there's a pause, where they don't seem to know what to say, and then, quietly -]
...are you... keeping a notebook here, too?
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[ he shrugs. ]
Old habits and the like.
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...it's kind of you, to remember them.
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It's not exactly alturistic when all I'm doing is making myself feel better.
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...yes. There are people I'd never want to forget, even if I couldn't see them again - whether it's because they've died, or because we've simply parted ways.
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[they hum, a little thoughtful.]
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[secrets are all well and good, but some things just don't get to stay secret. the stardust earlier was a warning - this time it's vulpecula's turn to get showered by it.
...they go quiet.]
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for a decently long time actually!!!!
he’s just looking at her actually!!!!!! ]
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they fidget.]
If you keep staring at me like that you're going to make me self-conscious.
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Is that so.
You lost a leg then?
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Shh! You didn't see that!
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Must’ve been a trick of the imagination then.
[ … and then he motions with one arm, like a come here kind of gesture. ]
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...and, well. when he motions for them to come closer, they do.]
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In very important work related matters that can’t wait… I’m working my way through the spa’s beauty section and absolutely need second opinions on their polishes. Care to lend a hand?
[ handwaveable if need be (“becks are you just trying to paint at least one mod’s npc’s nails per mod?”) yeah i’m predictable. ]
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Well, who am I to refuse a guest's request?
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Exactly.
[ he’ll offer an arm out. ]
Shall we?
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Certainly!
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