I'm not sure what to call it. Everything got... confusing and I couldn't remember where I was, or... I don't know. I didn't remember much of anything, really. So I followed my instincts, and they brought me to someone who did.
I guess it took about a week to put things back together. I still don't remember my handler's name, at home.
At first I thought it was just the... I thought it was a side effect. But it was only me. I was the only one who came back that way.
So, when you said she wanted to meet her parents, I thought maybe it's something about me. Something that makes my mind... turn things off when they hurt too much.
[...that. Almost makes her cry. Her breath skips a bit, and she shakes when she exhales.]
I...
I hope so. I wonder if they'd like me. They might be afraid of me, too.
But I don't want you to worry about that promise. It wasn't really to me. And I don't--
It hurt you, once. [Killed him, really. But she doesn't like to think about death. More than anything else, even yoma, even Riful... death is what she hates the most. And fears.] I don't want to be the reason you get hurt.
I want to be the reason you smile, Priscilla. I could see you happy again if I kept my promise, which was to you, regardless of what you remember, or don't remember.
[ A brief pause, and then he adds softly... ]
I am certain your family would be proud of you. You've come such a long way, haven't you? And your position here in Anatole is such a respectable one.
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I wondered, because--
Did I tell you what happened to me, when I...
[Died. She chokes a little, on the word.]
...I didn't come back right. I'm okay now! But it took a while.
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[ That curiosity is a touch too genuine. Perhaps for all the wrong reasons, too. ]
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I guess it took about a week to put things back together. I still don't remember my handler's name, at home.
At first I thought it was just the... I thought it was a side effect. But it was only me. I was the only one who came back that way.
So, when you said she wanted to meet her parents, I thought maybe it's something about me. Something that makes my mind... turn things off when they hurt too much.
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Not that I know how it would work but. It does seem to be a pattern or... something.
The way they died... it wasn't exactly fun for me. If I could forget anything, it would be that.
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That being the case, it isn't impossible for you to one day be reunited with your parents... for me to keep my promise to you, after all.
Point to Isley.
I...
I hope so. I wonder if they'd like me. They might be afraid of me, too.
But I don't want you to worry about that promise. It wasn't really to me. And I don't--
It hurt you, once. [Killed him, really. But she doesn't like to think about death. More than anything else, even yoma, even Riful... death is what she hates the most. And fears.] I don't want to be the reason you get hurt.
I know that's a little... ridiculous.
He scores a lot with her. I mean...
[ A brief pause, and then he adds softly... ]
I am certain your family would be proud of you. You've come such a long way, haven't you? And your position here in Anatole is such a respectable one.
Yeah, she's easy. I *mean*...
[...she frowns. Also, in the background - cat meows.]
Anyway, I'm happy enough. Or maybe content is a better word.
[She bites her bottom lip, and then... laughs a little.]
If you keep talking that way, I'm going to start believing you. That's probably bad. I can hear Helen screaming even now.
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Especially when you won't be there to listen to any of it.
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...what do you mean by that?
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[But only a bit.]
I do. That sounds... nice.
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[ And although he's curious why she doesn't have her coat, he doesn't ask why. ]
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I don't get cold, anyway.
It's an odd night, though. The weather is so strange. I think I want to feel it, a little.
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[ Which increases the value of the cloak. ]
I will meet you there, Priscilla.
[ Likely with something small to gift to her in return. ]
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Um. I'll see you then.