headed for star_kingdom once reserves & apps open!

[burningstorm]

You finally came to a decision, then? Good. For a while there, I thought I was never going to see the light of day, but I can't fault you for being cautious.

It'll be good to see Ami again. I've been worried about her, especially with that Kunzite who used lurk around there. [Is that a disapproving frown? Why, yes it is!] Usagi will be joining us as well, I heard.

Hurry and finish that application then, Mun. I want to be there as soon as I can.

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[geniustheveil]

[She's just going to ignore the giant elephant of that certain comment.]

I'll be glad to see you, too, Rei-chan. [Soft, quiet.]

[burningstorm]

[Not so fast, Ami! She's not going to let it drop so easily-- but she'll do it tactfully. For now, she looks a little sad-- worried.]

I'm sorry you've had to go through so much on your own.

[geniustheveil]

Setsuna-san and Michiru-san are here with me.

[burningstorm]

That's good, I'm glad. [But they didn't keep that man away from you. 8|] He didn't hurt you, did he? [You know exactly who she means.]

[geniustheveil]

[She'd love to pretend that she has no idea. At least she can honestly shake her head.]

Rei-chan, it's nothing like that. They were healed from Beryl already in their world, Kunzite and Zoisite both.

[burningstorm]

[Rei is just... not sure. Don't think she hasn't listened in on some of the conversations your mun and hers have had. She just wants to make sure you're okay.]

I still don't trust it, but... as long as neither of them hurt you. [She breathes deeply but silently.] I just wish I had gotten there sooner. [Just waiting now is getting on her nerves.]

[geniustheveil]

You were here for awhile. It will be a relief to know you're alright again. That's the important thing.

[burningstorm]

[She smiles again and this time it actually stays put.]

That's right. [Time for a more cheerful subject?] How do you pass the time over there, anyway?

[geniustheveil]

Whatever is needed. I'm assigned to protect the world I live in here, Agrabah. I fight the Heartless that threaten it, and I've tried improvement projects like the new well.

When I can, I research the worlds here.

[honorsword]

Oho? [He sounds amused, if anything, and he'll entirely assume this relates to taking Mercury to the Dark Kingdom.]

Sailor Mercury has made her choice, and become a servant of the Great Evil. [He says this as though there's no use blaming him for it.]

[burningstorm]

[Defensive posture? Check. Fiery glare of strong dislike? Super check.]

She would never join you or the side of evil. You can just keep your creep hands to yourself.

[honorsword]

How quickly a senshi forgets. You've already seen that she has.

[burningstorm]

[That almost catches her off guard, but her expression becomes more steely. Why would Ami...?] Forget it. I'm not falling for your tricks.

[honorsword]

A trick? You've heard it from Mercury's own mouth before now. Is the trick hers, then?

Even if that's so, wouldn't you think it means she has her own reasons for wanting to be rid of you?

I FAIL AT THREADJACKS WOO HOO

[runningisfutile]

Kunzite.

Sailor Mars is my prey.

[honorsword]

That might be so - if you were effective. Until then, I'll act as I see fit. Go, Mercury. [He dismisses her with barely a nod.]

[runningisfutile]

[Oh no. She's not done yet.]

I don't like being bossed around.

[burningstorm]

Why would she do that? [The question is half-rhetorical, half-genuine. Where would the Senshi be without Ami? Losing her, or any of the Senshi, would be like losing a piece of the heart.] We're friends. [Her expression becomes a little cold now.] Do you even understand the meaning of friendship and love?

[honorsword]

No. [He speaks bluntly.] I have no use for them.

[burningstorm]

Then I pity you. The bond of friendship is strong. Things will always come and test those bonds, but the fact that we persevere each time makes it even stronger. I don't know what kind of twisted reality you're trying to shape here, but we will always have each other and I won't let you near Ami.

[honorsword]

How sweet. [Read: naive.]

I will do as you wish, of course. [It doesn't take much to notice the smugness that means the opposite, and worse: means he's entirely confident he won't need to do more.]

[mooneclipse]

...'great evil'??

[honorsword]

Hardly your concern, Princess.

[1/2]

[mooneclipse]

.........................

[mooneclipse]

...That's right! Kunzite-sama is always getting things under control.

[Nod nod!]

Good luck then, Kunzite-sama!

[mooneclipse]

...You know Kunzite-sama?

[WELCOME TO THE MULTIVERSE, REI. HAVE FUN WHILE YOUR BRAIN EXPLODES.]

[burningstorm]

...Kunzite-sama?

[Forget the question. That's not right and Rei is giving a very scrutinizing look right now.]

[mooneclipse]

That's right! Kunzite-sama is one of the glorious Shitennou who serves the great and beautiful moon princess, Beryl!

['Not quite right' is sort of an understatement really.]

[share_a_parfait]

[There's that other girl Usagi had started hanging out with. The one from the shrine]

You mean it? You'll be able to escape the darkness too?

[Wait]

Usagi is coming back too?!

[burningstorm]

I have to try.

[She smiles a little.]

If what my mun's friend says is true, then yes. You're... a friend of Usagi's, right?

[share_a_parfait]

I'm sure you can do it. You always seemed so... [How do I put this politely] strong-willed before.

I sure am. [Geeze, I must not have left much of an impression] We go to the same school and everything.

[burningstorm]

[Sorry, Naru. ; ; She promises to get to know you better at Star Kingdom!]

That's right. I thought I recognized you. She speaks fondly of you.

[share_a_parfait]

[She'll forgive you. they hadn't really hung out a lot or anything]

I wasn't sure if she'd ever mentioned me or not. You work at that shrine, right? [Looking for any sort of topic for conversation]

[wieldstheglaive]

I'm glad some one will be there with her. It is better if we aren't made to fight all alone.

[burningstorm]

I agree. We're a team-- all of us. No one should have to stand alone against so much darkness.

[wieldstheglaive]

And don't forget as long as you believe in our Princess then everything will work out.

because she DID mention the issue. XD

[waterfell]

[Since when have any of them bothered to be concerned about what happens to her?

Of course, this is precisely why Mercury is drawn here, even as she tells herself of course it's not her Mars is worried for, but the Ami she knows in her own world.]

Sailor Mars. I'll take care of my own business.

[obstinates]

Oh, hey. I know that place. I think mom and I are gonna hang out there soon as we can, y'know.