On waking up Tron, who's having a nightmare, after seeing what that nightmare IS...

[tanks4thememory]

Oh, man... this is just... How'd I ever let you talk me into this? I TOLD you this was a bad idea! I can't even calculate how many bad outcomes there are for this scenario, but you still wanted me to try it. And Tron's mun is no better. 'Doesn't matter if it's a good outcome or a bad outcome' my glowing yellow ass... It matters to me, ya know!

Bad enough you plan to have me get attacked by Abraxas. At least that  ends up helping other programs and eventually leads to some make-up cuddling with Radia at the energy spring. This, though? This is just a disaster in the making! You... I just... argh! *head-desk*

...This is gonna end with me needing to visit a recompiler, isn't it?

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[radiant_synergy]

*quivers in his hold, hands gripping the fabric of her gown at her sides as she fights to keep her composure* It is so difficult. Both in the game and within my Mun. Especially the latter to an empath like me. *she quiets for a few moments, looking down* He cries you know. I hear him all the time. Even when no one else hears or knows. *murmurs*

*straightens after mentally shaking herself* You are correct...I am not exactly accustomed to dangerous times such as these. There was a degree of tension of course in the cycles before the coup - but the open violence itself against my kind was rather quick and brutal. *shudders* Now - just when I thought that maybe I could figure out how to function on this Free Grid...it all falls apart again. *whispers* I am frightened. I've never really had to be afraid before....

[tanks4thememory]

*hugs her a bit closer as she quivers, wanting to reassure her* So I've heard, yeah. One of my mun's other characters has been doing her best to try and cheer him up. *slight smile* I think she may have her sights set on cheering up all the sad or depressed programs she comes across. She's got her work cut out for her, but you've gotta admire her enthusiasm.

And there's nothing wrong with being afraid. You've got reason to be. But you've also got lots of friends who'll be there to help you, protect you, or even just talk with you whenever you need them to. All of them can and will help you be brave, and I know you can be brave. I've seen it. You're a very strong woman, and even though I know it might not seem that way sometimes, you're not alone. And you never will be, if I have anything to say about it.

...Whatever happens in game, I'll always protect you, however I can. Just like I promised when we first met, remember?

[radiant_synergy]

Radia was quiet for a few moments, hugging her arms around his as she leaned her back subconsciously against his chest. She was glad that someone was helping Lizor. It had been absolutely heart breaking watching him go through his trials, and feeling so wretchedly alone. Though lately he had been allowing Kweri into his space. Radia could only hope that between her and this other character, the warrior would be all right.

Sighing, she nodded at Clu's words, head bowing.

"Flynn had said similar things." She murmured. "I am grateful for you and the others. I truly am." She idly stroked slender fingers along his forearm in a restless movement, seeking comfort in it. His assurances and his reminder of his promise almost caused tears to well up in her eyes. She knew. She could feel it. She could feel him. Turning in his arms, she leaned into his chest and tucked her head against his shoulder by his chin.

"I don't want to die Clu." She murmured in a whisper - fingers spread along his collarbone and shoulder. "I don't want you to either. Please be careful...this thread....and this thing with Abraxas and this separation. It worries me."

[tanks4thememory]

Clu continued to hold Radia, attempting to comfort her with his presence. "She's teaching him how to play her flute," Clu said of Wiley-Kit, the other character he'd mentioned. "And since he mentioned ISOs to her, she's very interested in meeting one." The subtle hint there was that Radia may meet Kit sooner or later as well. He actually hoped such, since Kit might be able to help Radia feel better too.

Clu shifted his grip a bit when she turned to face him, slipping his arms around her protectively to hold her close as she tucked her head against his shoulder. Her soft, plaintive murmur about not wanting to die struck deep, though, and Clu briefly tightened his hold on her, as if to deny the very possibility, his usually gentle protectiveness becoming fiercer for a moment.

Once he finds his voice again, he murmurs quietly, "You're not going to die, Radia. Not while I have anything to say about it." 'Not again. Not EVER.' He rested his cheek lightly against the soft fuzz of her hair. "And neither am I. It took a horde of recognizers, a squad of memory guards, and the MCP itself to derezz me the first time." Small, gentle smirk. "One thing about us Flynn programs; for better or worse, we don't go down easily."

[radiant_synergy]

Radia hadn't met Wiley-kit - but the thought of someone trying to teach Lizor how to play an instrument to cheer him up was rather endearing. She hoped to meet this person, since they seemed interested in ISO's.

Her mind soon shifted to other matters and concerns though - and her grip around Clu's waist tightened when his did around hers. She heard his quiet words after a long moment - felt him rest his cheek to her hair. Closing her eyes she let out a shaky sigh, tears in her eyelashes.

"There are some moments, especially now where I wish I had that courage in the face of adversity." She was able to face down quite gracefully her own previous demise without losing much of her calm poise - but reflecting on it, it could have been shock too. That dreamlike state one found themselves in, wondering if it was really happening.