bravestknight | Seasons Events

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[Flynn wants to cry out! He watches the emerald crystal descend hitting the white marble floor crushing the man he knew as his leader and the leader of the knights. The impact sends up a large cloud of dust that hangs in the air. He is bodily shoved out of the way, and that’s where the memory goes dark…

After a while, the memory fades back in. Flynn is lying in a hospital ward with the smell of antiseptic in his nose, and his chest bandaged up lightly. Next to him a girl with pink hair sits, hands clasped in front of her face as if she’s praying.]

"Lady Estellise?"

"Flynn! Thank goodness you’re awake."

[He slowly raises himself up into a sitting position, his body heavy from exertion. He’s relieved to see her. But, she’s not the one that’s on his mind. No, he looks around at the room looking for his friend.]

"Where’s Yuri…?"

[Lady Estellise’s face crumples as she presses a hand over her mouth. It takes her a long while before she pulls her hand away, tears shining in her eyes.]

"Your knight said she saw him fall from Zaude."

[Surprise zips through him, then a heaviness in his chest settles and something cracks. He reaches up and presses a hand to the center where the wound was the most tender. The stinging pain is nothing compared to the tremendous ache as he struggles to catch his breath at the news.]

"No."

"Flynn I-"

"No."

"Get Sodia."

"There’s no way he died like that."

[Flynn cuts the girl off, it’s probably the first time he’s been so rude to her. He feels a twinge of regret as he notices her flinch. But he’s in severe pain]

"Please."

[The memory ends there. Flynn blinks and turns looking at the viewer with a rueful smile. ]

“This was a very hard time for me. I’d appreciate it if we can keep it between us. I don’t want to burden Yuri with this.”

Edited Date: 2023-05-20 01:32 am (UTC)

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manastacks

[ At the present moment, Theo doesn't going to immediately connect Flynn and Yuri together. It could be a coincidence, after all. Though he is familiar with waking in a room after very near death experience. How disorienting it is. How the brain doesn't quite function in that moment and only immediate questions - the things that are most important, come to surface.

For this man, it is his friend. The well being a friend left behind. A friend that seems to, perhaps, no longer cease to be.

And it is emotional. Theo has lost more than his fair share of comrades. Some have gripped his heart more than others, of course, but they all meant something to someone. he's watched the fall out happen.

He looks up as the blonde finally speaks. That's when it occurs to him the two might be connected. ]

Would he be burdened by it or tease you for it?

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bravestknight

[Flynn sighs and runs a hand through his hair.]

I think he'd be burdened by it. These feelings are my own, and I don't want to bother him with them.

[It was hard to see this memory, and it stung a bit. It had taken forever to learn the other was alive and even longer to see him again afterward. The look on his face is someone who is pining for someone else.

It would help if they could talk but--]

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manastacks

I will keep your secret. Though, burden or not, I feel it wise to express such thoughts.

[ If they are as close as what this memory might suggest? Should they not share in that burden? Shouldn't this man tell his friend how much he had missed him in those moments? ]

Do not live regretting the silence.

[ Theo's only other true regret in this life is not being able to express his emotions as freely as other Spoken races. ]

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bravestknight

Maybe one day, but I don't want to lose him.

[He shrugs and looks away as he speaks softly.]

As long as he stays by my side, I'll be satisfied. There's no reason for me to worry about him knowing these things.

[He wants to protect Yuri in his own way.]

Well, since you know more about me than you probably wanted to, I'm Flynn Scifo. And you are?

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manastacks

You fear that expressing your concerns at the time might do just that?

[ Seems like a bit of an extreme reaction, to Theo. Who would end a friendship just because one had been concerned and emotionally compromised by the other?

He recalls being downright adamant about his own companions sacrificing themselves. Yet they still linger by his side to this day.

Baffling. But also not his place to judge. It seems like there is far more going on here than what is being explained. ]

Theo. Though I suspect that anyone tumbling into anyone's memory is about to learn more than what they have bargained for.

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bravestknight

I wasn't really expecting people to be able to see my memories, but I have a feeling that if this is the worst of mine, then I think I'm good.

[He's seen some really odd and invasive ones.]

It's nice to meet you Theo, why don't we get away from the magical portals. Do you have anywhere you were heading to when you made it here?

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manastacks

Does anyone expect for another to see their memories? [ A chuckle. ] I suppose I should mention that I possess such an "ability" even normally. However it is entirely random.

[ The Echo doesn't trigger reliably. However he should at least tell this man about it. If memories are a concern and the desire is that they need concealment? Best be upfront about it.

At the suggestion to leave, the Viera starts the process of looking for the way out. ]

Well met yourself, Flynn. As for where I was headed, it was to pick up my companion.

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bravestknight

No, I don't think anyone wants someone doing that.

[He can't help but chuckle himself, shaking his head. Flynn starts to look around so that they can make it out, finally spotting the opening where his door normally would be.

Well, that was easy at least.]

If we go through there I think we can make it out easily. I don't want to delay you in going to pick up your companion.

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manastacks

That is an answer one would give if they feel as though there is something yet to hide.

[ Not that Theo doesn't have his own moments, mind you. He does... But if someone were to see them, then that is that. ]

Oh I wouldn't worry about my companion too much. He will only be a bit hungry.

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bravestknight

Well, I can't say I don't have things I want to keep private in my heart, but I don't have many secrets at all.

[Flynn moves towards the opening and steps out of the memory and back into reality. He waits patiently for Theo to appear outside the portal as well.]

I would hate to keep someone hungry, but I do like talking to new people.

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manastacks

People you say...

[ Theo chuckles. Because he isn't talking about a person. Not at all. His companion is of flesh and blood, yes. Though does not speak the tongues of man.

In fact, said creature is already there, greeting them. Quito gives a soft "wark."

Be careful. He likes to go after hair. ]

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outofoffice

[ Even knowing there must have been a happy outcome (unless Yuri is hiding something major from him), it stings to watch.

But it confirms some things for Venti, too. That they're both so worried about burdening the other that they're silencing themselves. ]

Would it be a burden?

[ hi Flynn, sorry for barging into your memory ]

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bravestknight

[Flynn shrugs and turns to look at Venti. He recognizes him and winces as he turns back around and looks back at the portal they had just come out from.]

It probably would be. I don't want him knowing exactly how I felt at that moment in time.

[He turns his back on the portal, his cheeks flushing as he rubbed the back of his neck.]

Of course, depending on who sees this, I might not get a choice on him knowing.

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outofoffice

[ Venti quietly notes the wince, files it away. ]

It's okay. I won't say anything.

Just . . .

I think he'd like to know how much you care about him. No one is immune to doubt.

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bravestknight

[Flynn noticeably relaxes and when he hears what Venti has to say, he further flushes and shakes his head.]

I don't want to bring up bad memories for him either. I can't imagine falling and nearly dying is something anyone would want to think about.

He's doing well here, and doesn't need the reminder of that.

[He has a wistful look on his face, but he isn't hiding anything. It's all written there for anyone to see.]

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outofoffice

[ I can't imagine nearly dying is something anyone would want to think about.

Has Yuri told Flynn about Imeeji . . . ? Archons. ]

This is just my guess . . . but the affirmation would mean much more to him than any discomfort from bringing up a bad memory. He's pretty durable that way.

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bravestknight

I know. That's never changed. He always picks the harder path for himself it seems.

[He probably did need to talk to him. There is no telling if these portals stayed up longer than was comfortable.]

He's important to me.

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outofoffice

[ Venti don't stick your nose in where it doesn't belong challenge-- ]

How important?

[ --FAILED ]

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bravestknight

[Looks at him kind of funny, but he shakes his head and looks at him with a small smile.]

Important enough I want to keep him close to me, and I do would anything to protect him from something like this if I could.

[They're idiots.]

But, I don't want to push.

Edited Date: 2023-06-07 03:06 am (UTC)

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outofoffice

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I think you should push.

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bravestknight

What?

[He just stares at Venti as his face goes tomato red and he turns away from Venti.]

What are you trying to say ?

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outofoffice

If,

[ MAKING STEADY, MEANINGFUL EYE-CONTACT ]

You chose to brave leaping into the unknown, you might just find a steady updraft catches your wings and lifts you higher than you've ever been before.

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bravestknight

[The other is keeping eye contact, so Flynn keeps the eye contact and listens. Something feels odd between them right then.]

Maybe you're right.

[He'll take it under advisement.]

What is your world like?