the thing about it is, yes, this makes sense. when it's framed like that, it makes complete and total sense that perhaps, due to certain choices in history, the stories could manifest as two different versions. some people may remember how things were "supposed to go", and others may remember how it "really went." but...]
Very few people know the truth, including the people who were actually there. When one is outside of the events of history, it's much easier to see the clear picture.
In that sense then...do you believe these two courses of history can actually coexist somehow? [or is there still one true history?]
... I have gone to the past countless times, and I have met the same friends countless times... and they never remember that we are friends. [but he says it factually - and even if his eyes flash with sadness, there is a sincerely amused curl to his lips] But each time... they are never necessarily the same.
Part of this may be due to the interference of our enemy - those who truly wish to change history. To kill people before their time, to start wars that never existed, and the like... but sometimes it is simply because the very same people might be ever so slightly different based on the course of their life.
Even now, I believe history to be like a big river - it can change its course, and continue to flow. Some may dictate that some events cannot be altered for the sake of the future....
But there are times I wish to see how those planted seeds might bloom.
The Revisionists, correct? I think...perhaps there's something to be said about exploring possibilities and wishing to see how things would change. Have you spoken with Yoo Joonghyuk about this? I believe the two of you may have some similar views on things.
...I think it isn't exactly a bad view either, if only because time is fluid, and things can change.
[maybe there's more to say about that, but there's a smattering of stardust then. it twinkles and falls and soon mikazuki is greeted with a memory.
The dirt of the ravine beneath your paws shifts, a little cooler to the touch than the ground out in the sun. You listen to your new friend carefully as she explains the dire circumstances that’ve fallen on her kingdom.
“So you’re saying this guy is your king. You want us to take down your king?”
She nods, staring at you imploringly for a moment before you ask her to wait a moment, leaping back toward your friends.
“We can’t just go around knocking kings off their thrones. Then again, if they see that I’m stronger than their king, maybe they’ll ask me to be their next king!”
Your knight shakes his head, saying your name in that faux-chiding sort of way as you laugh teasingly. You would refuse, of course. You have a bigger job to do, but you still think it’s best to look around the area.
“You guys don’t mind lending ‘em a paw, do you?”
You don’t even wait for an answer as you hear the rustling feathers of your mage behind you. Your new friend leaves, running ahead to tell the others of her kingdom of your arrival. You follow after her, coming upon the sleeping forms of the people she knows as you make your way forward. Your knight and your mage follow, and soon she appears with a wise elder who gives you an appraising look. He pauses, whispering something into her ear before she bows her head.
“He says it won’t work. You see, whoever saves the kingdom will be our next king…and he has to have the right qualities.”
“Meaning…?” You’re afraid to ask.
Unfortunately, your knight answers for you. “I think she means you’re not cut out for the job.”
You sigh, but you can’t feel too upset when she apologizes and urges you to leave for your own safety. The warning isn’t fast enough though. You find yourself surrounded by three larger creatures, mangy and matted and angry as they cackle in glee. Their heckling is soon cut off as the king appears behind them, along with the henchmen of one of your enemies.
There isn’t time to discuss anything either. Your friends are soon surrounded, but as the king approaches to take a bite out of you, your new friend comes to your rescue. She tells you to run, leading you down a hill and out into the wilderness to hide once again.
“I’m sorry I got you involved in this,” she says, tail and head bowed low. You reassure her the best you can, pointedly ignoring the other two bringing up your previous conversation about being the king. It makes you think though, and you ask her if there’s anyone else who could possibly be king.
“There was…but he died when he was young. He was the prince. If only he were here…”
She says his name, and it shocks you.
“But he’s just fine! He was fighting right beside us not that long ago.” Dead? She truly thought he was dead? How was that possible? You would have to be cruel to deny her request to hear more about him, even if you can’t answer where he is now.
It’s a question you’re wondering yourself, too. Maybe if you could find him…he could become the one true king.
the tone of this memory probably is incredibly stupid, but here we are.]
[this is kicking my ass i love you sora kingdom hearts
mikazuki is about to open his mouth to say that yes, actually, yoo joonghyuk is hilariously someone that mikazuki finds very agreeable, despite everything.
and then.
he smiles, curious and wondering.]
... much more animalistic than I expected, dear Gemini.
[obviously jiji doesn't get to know any of this, but gemini heard that and knowing what they know, they assume this applied to sol as well which means that lune really did actually take care of their other and their friends, and they're extremely grateful for that. there's so much gratitude there that they can't quite express, especially knowing a little about mikazuki himself and having seen how his memories affect him and the things he's experienced in his long lifetime.
after everything, a person like that who still wants to look after others...
...well, anyway.]
Do you suppose? [lightly, like it's conversational and not that they actually know exactly what he means.] I think there will always be exceptions. And we mustn't shy away from those when they present themselves.
[sometimes you just have to do things to change history for the better of other people.]
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the thing about it is, yes, this makes sense. when it's framed like that, it makes complete and total sense that perhaps, due to certain choices in history, the stories could manifest as two different versions. some people may remember how things were "supposed to go", and others may remember how it "really went." but...]
Very few people know the truth, including the people who were actually there. When one is outside of the events of history, it's much easier to see the clear picture.
In that sense then...do you believe these two courses of history can actually coexist somehow? [or is there still one true history?]
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Part of this may be due to the interference of our enemy - those who truly wish to change history. To kill people before their time, to start wars that never existed, and the like... but sometimes it is simply because the very same people might be ever so slightly different based on the course of their life.
Even now, I believe history to be like a big river - it can change its course, and continue to flow. Some may dictate that some events cannot be altered for the sake of the future....
But there are times I wish to see how those planted seeds might bloom.
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...I think it isn't exactly a bad view either, if only because time is fluid, and things can change.
[maybe there's more to say about that, but there's a smattering of stardust then. it twinkles and falls and soon mikazuki is greeted with a memory.
the tone of this memory probably is incredibly stupid, but here we are.]
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mikazuki is about to open his mouth to say that yes, actually, yoo joonghyuk is hilariously someone that mikazuki finds very agreeable, despite everything.
and then.
he smiles, curious and wondering.]
... much more animalistic than I expected, dear Gemini.
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...my apologies. I'm not quite sure what that was.
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Is that the truth?
Or what you believe you must say for the time being?
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["Please keep this to yourself."]
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Perhaps I merely wanted to hear you say it.
[ . . . but he will press a finger to his own lips. secret's safe.
and he will drop it and move on]
... do let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
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[which is just as important as the role of handling customer complaints?]
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[they. suddenly sound more like they did in the memory than they usually do because jiji, what does your grandpa status have to do with anything????]
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Because it is often the inclination of those with more years than they can bear, to look after others.
And so I shall look after everyone, including you.
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i'm not gonna go into all of the emotional garbage that just slammed into gemini from hearing that so! instead! jiji gets a slow nod.]
Understandable. Though I think I would prefer if people could look after one another, if they are able to.
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Ha ha ha... I have said the same, and I will continue to do so.
... but you know, if you are sharing the same sentiments as that old man, I believe it only makes me more worried.
[jiji is elegant and all but he thinks it's pretty clear from his memories that when he's messy,
he's very messy]
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after everything, a person like that who still wants to look after others...
...well, anyway.]
Do you suppose? [lightly, like it's conversational and not that they actually know exactly what he means.] I think there will always be exceptions. And we mustn't shy away from those when they present themselves.
[sometimes you just have to do things to change history for the better of other people.]
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another grandson......]
Certainly I agree.
.... but it is still important to exercise caution, before you yourself are lost before anyone can think to chase after you.
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...a degree of caution is never a bad thing to hold onto. [though.] Do people chase after you when necessary?
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They attempt to.
[ . . . ]
And I have begun to allow it.
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[a tilt of his head]
And you, dear Gemini? Do you allow people to chase after you?
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...only if it won't hurt them in the end, I suppose. If it's best not to, I would prefer they did not.
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... then would that not mean that you will be hurt by yourself instead?
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It has been brought to my attention this week that acting that way may very well still hurt those that we wish to protect.
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