[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.]
.... the one closest to my heart is still mourning me.
[a brief but truthful answer]
I suppose it is only a matter of what you might be able to live with... but there is a hypocrisy - in believing that you get to choose the ways in which you will hurt the people you wish to protect most.
I would like to see to it that you do not walk a similar path to myself. Is that not the least an old man with too much experience can say?
[...someone else has said this to them before, and they thing of it in this moment.
"Don't make the same mistake I did." "I would like to see to it that you do not walk a similar path to myself."
but that's a bit difficult now, isn't it?]
...I will take your words to heart and carry them with me, Mikazuki-san. But it's as you say. We cannot always choose the way in which things happen to protect the people we care for most. [a beat.] But thank you.
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guestservices) wrote2022-06-11 09:46 pm
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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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Prior to this week, I would have said yes.
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[a brief but truthful answer]
I suppose it is only a matter of what you might be able to live with... but there is a hypocrisy - in believing that you get to choose the ways in which you will hurt the people you wish to protect most.
I would like to see to it that you do not walk a similar path to myself. Is that not the least an old man with too much experience can say?
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"Don't make the same mistake I did."
"I would like to see to it that you do not walk a similar path to myself."
but that's a bit difficult now, isn't it?]
...I will take your words to heart and carry them with me, Mikazuki-san. But it's as you say. We cannot always choose the way in which things happen to protect the people we care for most. [a beat.] But thank you.