Rebecca Gales (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
throwabookatit) wrote2018-08-25 09:36 pm
throwabookatit) wrote2018-08-25 09:36 pm
jogging and trust falls
stupid sexy terra
[ It's been...a long fucking day. Rebecca wants to wake up and have it all be one big bad dream, but-
Well, while it wouldn't be out of line with her usual dreams, she's found so far...that wish has yet to come true.
Maybe some air will help? Sometime after the sun's set, when the moon is high, she finds herself wandering. Into the garden, to let herself breathe. ]
At least it's a clear night.
Well, while it wouldn't be out of line with her usual dreams, she's found so far...that wish has yet to come true.
Maybe some air will help? Sometime after the sun's set, when the moon is high, she finds herself wandering. Into the garden, to let herself breathe. ]
At least it's a clear night.
[ Terra could say the same--he would like for all of today to wind up just equating to a bad dream and instead everything that's today and yesterday would've never happened. Instead, they got all of this -- a douse of the coldness that is some twisted reality.
It was times like these that he found himself wandering over to the garden, and it was honestly for some peace of mind. Otherwise he might try to punch someone out again if they said something wrong and no one would want that. ]
Isn't it?
And even looking over from here, the moon isn't a bad sight either.
[ He didn't expect anyone else to be here, but he's actually okay with that. ]
It was times like these that he found himself wandering over to the garden, and it was honestly for some peace of mind. Otherwise he might try to punch someone out again if they said something wrong and no one would want that. ]
Isn't it?
And even looking over from here, the moon isn't a bad sight either.
[ He didn't expect anyone else to be here, but he's actually okay with that. ]
[ With a small start, Rebecca turns at the sound of Terra's voice, but she relaxes fast enough. ]
Terra! Oh, have...you been here long? Sorry, I didn't notice...
Terra! Oh, have...you been here long? Sorry, I didn't notice...
Don't worry, I haven't been standing around here that long. I sort of just walked in right now, actually.
[ ... ]
Do you come here a lot?
[ He figures he should ask; some people do too. ]
[ ... ]
Do you come here a lot?
[ He figures he should ask; some people do too. ]
[ She lets out a humorless laugh. ]
No, I'm not really one for star-seeing. I live in the city, after all.
...But, really...it's lovely, isn't it?
No, I'm not really one for star-seeing. I live in the city, after all.
...But, really...it's lovely, isn't it?
Yeah, it is.
[ The brunet looked from her to back up at the sky, at the stars.
The brunet reminds so many times when the three of them would sit around in the Land of Departure, gazing up at the starry sky.
Another memory comes to mind. His own words: "Being a Keyblade Master is all I dreamed about." Then, a certain blue-haired woman smiled and said, “Well, you’re not the only one.”
“...I know. You, me, and Ven all share the same dream.”
Terra didn't even realize how long it'd been since he'd last seen them. Granted he was sure it wasn't at least two years or so, but still, he missed them all the same. ]
...Back home -- at the Land of Departure, I along with my friends used to sit around night-time, gaze up at the stars and then begin to just talk about our dreams or whatever else came to mind at the time. It was nice, and I kind of miss it.
[ The brunet looked from her to back up at the sky, at the stars.
The brunet reminds so many times when the three of them would sit around in the Land of Departure, gazing up at the starry sky.
Another memory comes to mind. His own words: "Being a Keyblade Master is all I dreamed about." Then, a certain blue-haired woman smiled and said, “Well, you’re not the only one.”
“...I know. You, me, and Ven all share the same dream.”
Terra didn't even realize how long it'd been since he'd last seen them. Granted he was sure it wasn't at least two years or so, but still, he missed them all the same. ]
...Back home -- at the Land of Departure, I along with my friends used to sit around night-time, gaze up at the stars and then begin to just talk about our dreams or whatever else came to mind at the time. It was nice, and I kind of miss it.
That sounds so nice, to have a tradition like that. ...You've been away from them for so long, haven't you?
[ All of them who were here before. Months, they said. Months. ]
Could you tell me about them? Your friends.
[ All of them who were here before. Months, they said. Months. ]
Could you tell me about them? Your friends.
Yeah.
[ Give or take 6 months~, so yep. ]
Heh, well, first of all there's Ven -- he has more energy than most people can handle, and he's such a good kid; he's probably the most enthusiastic out of the three of us hands down. He's also quick on his feet and he tries his best; you can't miss those blue eyes and spiky blond hair no matter where he is. He...reminds me a little of Yoosung, actually.
[ There's a small pause and he moves on. Yep, not going to linger on that thought. ]
Aqua, she's -- well she's kind of like you, actually. Mature, loves reading, is already following in Master's footsteps as a good teacher. A Keyblade Master isn't just about saving the world and having special abilities, even if that's about most of it, after all. She's clever, and she's talented in anything she decides to try her hand at. She also cares deeply about all of us, and I've never met someone as kind as she is.
... She also made charms for us, including herself, kind of like something to hold onto even when we're far apart. I have it on me right now, actually since I've just gotten it back.
[ Terra will take out a certain wayfinder now to show Rebecca. ]
[ Give or take 6 months~, so yep. ]
Heh, well, first of all there's Ven -- he has more energy than most people can handle, and he's such a good kid; he's probably the most enthusiastic out of the three of us hands down. He's also quick on his feet and he tries his best; you can't miss those blue eyes and spiky blond hair no matter where he is. He...reminds me a little of Yoosung, actually.
[ There's a small pause and he moves on. Yep, not going to linger on that thought. ]
Aqua, she's -- well she's kind of like you, actually. Mature, loves reading, is already following in Master's footsteps as a good teacher. A Keyblade Master isn't just about saving the world and having special abilities, even if that's about most of it, after all. She's clever, and she's talented in anything she decides to try her hand at. She also cares deeply about all of us, and I've never met someone as kind as she is.
... She also made charms for us, including herself, kind of like something to hold onto even when we're far apart. I have it on me right now, actually since I've just gotten it back.
[ Terra will take out a certain wayfinder now to show Rebecca. ]
Edited 2018-08-26 20:02 (UTC)
[ She walks a bit closer, to examine it. ]
Oh... Terra, it's beautiful. They both sound...like wonderful people. [ The way it sparkles in the moonlight...
And then she can't help but- ] Is...Ven short for anything? I can't help but notice- your name, and your friend Aqua's, they both...mean something, in a language I'm familiar with.
Oh... Terra, it's beautiful. They both sound...like wonderful people. [ The way it sparkles in the moonlight...
And then she can't help but- ] Is...Ven short for anything? I can't help but notice- your name, and your friend Aqua's, they both...mean something, in a language I'm familiar with.
[ In reality, though, he's glad someone else likes it! It's a well-made charm, after all. ]
Ven is short for Ventus.
I know my name means 'earth', and well, it's obvious 'aqua' is just another name for water, but what about Ven's?
[ He's curious, because even though his and Aqua's names are obvious, he never knew it was considered to be in another language. Which he knows he hasn't really studied... ]
Ven is short for Ventus.
I know my name means 'earth', and well, it's obvious 'aqua' is just another name for water, but what about Ven's?
[ He's curious, because even though his and Aqua's names are obvious, he never knew it was considered to be in another language. Which he knows he hasn't really studied... ]
Edited 2018-08-27 01:02 (UTC)
Ventus... Why, that's what I thought. It means 'air', in Latin. It almost sounds like the three of you were meant to be together.
[ Terra will laugh at that, but it's a good one. He feels like he's heard someone say that before, but he can't quite remember when. ]
It definitely does sound like it. Earth, Air, and Water...I wonder if it's some kind of destiny at play here. Something like someone somewhere went, 'Well let's make sure these three people are named after these elements, have them meet up, and make it so that there's an unbreakable bond between the both of them. The bond of ultimate friendship.'
[ ...Sorry, he's so dorky, he can't help it sometimes. ]
It definitely does sound like it. Earth, Air, and Water...I wonder if it's some kind of destiny at play here. Something like someone somewhere went, 'Well let's make sure these three people are named after these elements, have them meet up, and make it so that there's an unbreakable bond between the both of them. The bond of ultimate friendship.'
[ ...Sorry, he's so dorky, he can't help it sometimes. ]
[ Oh no, that's...really charming? She can't help but laugh too. ]
I'd say it's a mighty big coincidence, but if you want to believe in destiny, and in it being that cheesy.
[ She's teasing. But. ]
It does sound kind of nice, doesn't it?
I'd say it's a mighty big coincidence, but if you want to believe in destiny, and in it being that cheesy.
[ She's teasing. But. ]
It does sound kind of nice, doesn't it?
[ At that, he's going to put one hand on his hip and look like he's exasperated, but since they're just playing around it's obvious he doesn't actually feel it. It makes him feel like he was almost back at home, actually. ]
Calling it cheesy now? I'll remember you said that.
[ ... ]
It does. And speaking of friends, you mentioned Ashton as one of yours, but I didn't know if you had any others.
[ He's...admittedly kind of curious now. ]
Calling it cheesy now? I'll remember you said that.
[ ... ]
It does. And speaking of friends, you mentioned Ashton as one of yours, but I didn't know if you had any others.
[ He's...admittedly kind of curious now. ]
[ Just being able to spark a smile feels like a victory tonight. Everything today was such an exhausting mess, and for a moment, it all seems alright...
...but that moment ends, and her face falls. ]
Well, I... I do, it's just...kind of complicated, right now. [ ... ] Before we were kidnapped, I... I had just...lost one, actually.
...but that moment ends, and her face falls. ]
Well, I... I do, it's just...kind of complicated, right now. [ ... ] Before we were kidnapped, I... I had just...lost one, actually.
[ At first she says complicated and then that she lost one. Lost h-- oh, no he thinks can figure out the 'how'. He...thinks. ]
...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bring up painful memories.
...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bring up painful memories.
[ She shakes her head lightly, eyes on the garden. ]
It's not your fault, really. It's...hard to mourn in a place like this, so...everything reminds me of her, truthfully.
[ A breath, a few moments to collect herself. ]
She was a sweet girl, she was. A...strong woman. [ Stronger than Rebecca ever gave her credit for. ] I think, given the opportunity, she would've gotten along with most people here.
It's not your fault, really. It's...hard to mourn in a place like this, so...everything reminds me of her, truthfully.
[ A breath, a few moments to collect herself. ]
She was a sweet girl, she was. A...strong woman. [ Stronger than Rebecca ever gave her credit for. ] I think, given the opportunity, she would've gotten along with most people here.
[ He thinks he can understand the idea of constant reminders, as he considered Yoosung a friend, and there are subjects where he'll definitely draw to the blond's memory even if it had nothing to do with him originally.
He can only imagine, however, if he had been thinking that from the start of his arrival here due to someone's passing. He had been fortunate to avoid the misfortune earlier on. ]
I don't doubt it. I know I don't know much about her, either, but I believe it.
[ There's no reason to question it; his blue eyes are still focused on the stars above them, before they flicker back over to her. ]
I know I don't know much about your situation, but once you return home to your friends, I hope you'll be able to work things out with them.
He can only imagine, however, if he had been thinking that from the start of his arrival here due to someone's passing. He had been fortunate to avoid the misfortune earlier on. ]
I don't doubt it. I know I don't know much about her, either, but I believe it.
[ There's no reason to question it; his blue eyes are still focused on the stars above them, before they flicker back over to her. ]
I know I don't know much about your situation, but once you return home to your friends, I hope you'll be able to work things out with them.
...Me too. The only comfort I have is- well, apparently, time's not...passing, back home. I don't know if I entirely believe that, but...I hope so.
[ She gives a humorless laugh. ]
I can only imagine how the guys would be going out of their minds, if, on top of Isabella's murder, I just...vanished. [ And shakes her head, lightly. ] I... I'm sure this is the last thing you want to be talking about right now, give everything that's happened.
[ She gives a humorless laugh. ]
I can only imagine how the guys would be going out of their minds, if, on top of Isabella's murder, I just...vanished. [ And shakes her head, lightly. ] I... I'm sure this is the last thing you want to be talking about right now, give everything that's happened.
I don't think I ever believed that either. It just didn't seem right.
[ He literally has no proof of that though so he's kept that thought to himself.
The brunet takes pause at that; he hadn't known how the woman had died and it seemed rude to ask, but the fact she was murdered...Terra doesn't answer for a moment, considering what she's said. ]
...Not exactly. But I'm not going to blame you or anything that it came up. Sometimes it just happens to pan out that way. A few moments ago we began this with talking about my friends back home, which was nice enough.
[ Plus, even if it's sad, he has a chance to know more about her, but he's not sure if it's right to say something like that because of the topic. ]
[ He literally has no proof of that though so he's kept that thought to himself.
The brunet takes pause at that; he hadn't known how the woman had died and it seemed rude to ask, but the fact she was murdered...Terra doesn't answer for a moment, considering what she's said. ]
...Not exactly. But I'm not going to blame you or anything that it came up. Sometimes it just happens to pan out that way. A few moments ago we began this with talking about my friends back home, which was nice enough.
[ Plus, even if it's sad, he has a chance to know more about her, but he's not sure if it's right to say something like that because of the topic. ]
[ The mention of his friends draws that mirthless smile. ]
They really do sound lovely... [ And she turns her gaze back to Terra, at last. ] I... Tell me more about them? I swear, I... I want to tell people about them. Ashton, Zachary, and...even Isabella. But...just not yet. When it's...less fresh.
They really do sound lovely... [ And she turns her gaze back to Terra, at last. ] I... Tell me more about them? I swear, I... I want to tell people about them. Ashton, Zachary, and...even Isabella. But...just not yet. When it's...less fresh.
Hey, I understand. I would like to hear about your friends too, but only when you want to, so no pressure.
[ The brunet's smiling a little at that, despite the grim nature of their conversation, maybe trying to be a little reassuring but also just generally being himself. He honestly means it, after all.
He can be kind of awkward sometimes, but pushing people is not his thing unless it's life or death. Which it isn't here. ]
Well, Aqua and I've been friends since we were children, but Ven's the one who came along about...four or five years ago, I believe. Master Xehanort, a good friend of my Master, had brought him in to be taken under my Master's wing. I'm kind of glad that he did since it brought all three of us together, and made things more lively.
Ven's also the youngest out of all of us--he was about eleven when he came to see us. He kind of had a lot of catching up to do. I even let him use my old Wooden Keyblade when he started getting more up to speed.
I think I already told you everything about Aqua. She's talented, skilled, kind, amazing...[ He trails off before he coughs awkwardly. ] and you know the rest. I probably already told you this, but she also loves reading books. [ Or he might not have, it's fine. ] Kind of the complete opposite of me and Ven on that one.
[ Ventus would fall asleep reading a novel, and Terra's mind would wonder most of the time. But he did try his best... ]
[ The brunet's smiling a little at that, despite the grim nature of their conversation, maybe trying to be a little reassuring but also just generally being himself. He honestly means it, after all.
He can be kind of awkward sometimes, but pushing people is not his thing unless it's life or death. Which it isn't here. ]
Well, Aqua and I've been friends since we were children, but Ven's the one who came along about...four or five years ago, I believe. Master Xehanort, a good friend of my Master, had brought him in to be taken under my Master's wing. I'm kind of glad that he did since it brought all three of us together, and made things more lively.
Ven's also the youngest out of all of us--he was about eleven when he came to see us. He kind of had a lot of catching up to do. I even let him use my old Wooden Keyblade when he started getting more up to speed.
I think I already told you everything about Aqua. She's talented, skilled, kind, amazing...[ He trails off before he coughs awkwardly. ] and you know the rest. I probably already told you this, but she also loves reading books. [ Or he might not have, it's fine. ] Kind of the complete opposite of me and Ven on that one.
[ Ventus would fall asleep reading a novel, and Terra's mind would wonder most of the time. But he did try his best... ]
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[ Rebecca listens, quietly. It all sounds...relaxing? Just the nature of it, how close they all sound. How they've been together for so long... ]
The three of you... You do everything together, don't you? It sounds like you know...everything about each other.
[ It reminds her of...her and Ashton, really. When they were younger. When it was just the two of them. ]
The three of you... You do everything together, don't you? It sounds like you know...everything about each other.
[ It reminds her of...her and Ashton, really. When they were younger. When it was just the two of them. ]
As far as I know, we do.
Once you get to know each other like we did, it's hard not to, if you know what I mean.
[ He can't help but ease back into somewhat of a good mood just talking about this--he feels a little guilty because he knows that things are more complicated for her. ]
Once you get to know each other like we did, it's hard not to, if you know what I mean.
[ He can't help but ease back into somewhat of a good mood just talking about this--he feels a little guilty because he knows that things are more complicated for her. ]
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