dear_mun | Tentatively...voice testing. Go easy on him ;;

Famous or forgotten, hardly matters in these circles. In some cases you simply need to push a bit harder to get yourself out there, ja?

I suppose...But it's not something to be so "paranoid" over, in either case. But unless she is confident she takes precautions, lest she make a bad impression. I can see why that might be.

...D-Dad...

[Don't mind her, she's just...having a moment.]

K..kay?

[To him it hadn't been more than moments that he'd been away from her, and though time had taken its toll so that perhaps he wouldn't recognize her immediately her face looks so familiar and not unlike his that she can't be anyone but his little girl.]

You're...so big.

[Those beautiful bright green eyes that used to look up at him with the pure adoration of a child's was prove enough. But where once there was a child's face, there was starting to be a young woman's.]

You look just like your mother now...

You didn't go and break your promise, did you? Daddy wanted to see you again before you grew old enough to get a boyfriend.

[He smiles softly.]

I'm sorry Kay. I didn't mean to stay away so long.

[Her hands literally tremble as he speaks, reaching out to him as if he were some weird ghost, hallucination, or even a mirage. When it reaches his jacket, her hand presses flush against it, her eyes widening and looking back up.

Promise...of course she'd kept that! Ever since that incident, she'd kept every promise as close to heart as she could...well, almost all of them. The whole speaking-to-strangers thing she couldn't help, if everyone was a stranger.]

...

[She's silent for a minute after he speaks-]

Dad!!

[Her arms throw themselves around his chest, clinging to him almost to the point of preventing air from getting in. She'd never been so happy to see him...alive. Alive and well.

That face of hers is buried, a mix between wanting to cry and smile, ending up with some weird choked laughter.]

You're back...

[He knows it's been far longer for her now..Her sorrow and her pain was plain as day, and for that, because it was his fault in part, he was truly sorry. He felt tears spring up to his own eyes, but he squeezed her and held her in only the way a loving father could. Tender and tight, but never too hard. What he wouldn't give to see her smile for him...

His palm lays gently on the top of her crown, stroking through her raven black locks in as comforting a fashion as he could muster. His own hand was shaking a little too, because such an emotional reunion like this...! It broke his heart to see her so sad.]

Kay, you're a good girl. I know it's been difficult for you but you've worked so hard to keep all your promises. And I'm proud of you.

So don't cry okay? Chin up. I hope you never forgot that I always loved you the most.

[Words can't even begin to describe how happy she feels. Just him running his hands through her hair is enough to get a little happy squeak out of her, and she looks up at him, eyes fighting back tears of joy. ]

Of course I kept my promises...! You'd be upset if I didn't!

[When he says that, she immediately wipes her eyes and smiles.]

Dad, you're such a dork.

[The way she says it is so affectionate, though, as she nuzzles into him.]
I know that

I'm very proud of you, Kay...I really am. Heh. I'll try not to overdo it if it means I get to keep seeing you like this.

[Such a good girl. He always knew she would be.

He's very happy she's here.]

Uncle Badd still around? I told him to keep his eye on you. Two, if he has time to spare them.

I'd really like that, Dad. It's been...hard without you. My mun didn't really help with that, either!

[Just seeing her dad again is such a relief, she's usually all alone.]

Oh uhm...yeah! He's uhm, he turned himself in. From the...

[She sheepishly points to her Yatagarasu pin]

I...I'd like that too...I'm sorry Kay. I never meant to leave you...

[Since he died he doesn't necessarily know what happened.]

...

[He seems sorrowful for a moment when he heard about Tyrell, but he doesn't say anything, only mustering one of those smiles. The unspoken question of "he gonna be alright?" is in his worried expression yet...]

Y-you...? You took up....? Alone?

[But he isn't displeased necessarily. Yet did she think of him as merely a criminal or was its purpose clear? One way to find out.]

Kay...I...You were never meant to find out what happened, but. Is it all out in the open now?

[There's her winning smile for awhile, at least until his expression drops. Hers then matches it.]

He'll be okay. Calisto Yew on the other hand...

[Her fists seem to shake. Yeah, she caught her and brought her to justice, but...]

I won't ever forgive her, dad. Ever.

[Her shaky hands go to her scarf, pulling it up closer to her mouth.]

I had to find her...it's what a hero of justice does.

[Her eyes slightly sparkle at that. No matter what, Byrne, you're always her hero.]

...You be careful, Kay. She's not who I thought she was.

[He can't blame her, honestly. The wicked woman left her without a father. He shouldn't have ever trusted her...He blames himself, too.]

...I don't like the idea of you getting hurt needlessly. You remember what I said about that, don't you?

I will, dad. I promise.

[That hug gets slightly tighter. This...this was real. She wasn't dreaming this.]

Don't let strangers see you cry, right?

I won't! It's just...the place my mun has me at has a lot of...big robots. They'll protect me. Or...some of them will.

...Well, I think I just answered your question.

Then that begs the question...Which question are you answering for me?

Your last one. Now you know who you'll meet here.

Guess it's not often you "meet yourself".

You'll get used to it.

To be honest, I'm not entirely sure what to say.

The normal thing you say when you meet someone— the "Hi, how are you"—doesn't seem to feel right.

[A shake of the head.]

Technically, we've already met, in a way.

You're me. I'm you. How could we not..?

So let's just skip the formalities, all right?

And move on to what else, exactly?

[A shrug.]

Well, who else have you met?

"Try hard and give it her best, and she won't have anything to worry about?"

Hah! That's priceless, coming from you, Faraday!

Mister von Karma.

[Again. Why does he keep running into you? It's like a bad dream keeps following him everywhere, tracking his steps.]

It seems life has been treating you well.

[A bit of a dry statement. He's not happy about your jeering.]

I simply don't see the point in making unfair demands and forcing her to endure unnecessary amounts of stress to her detriment.

[He just folds his arms and glares at Faraday for that flippant remark passing for a greeting.]

Bah. What's unfair about my demands, Faraday? Just because I expect nothing less than pure competence doesn't make it unfair! What is unfair is for fools like you to set a lower standard for our society through your leniency! It goes against everything the Prosecutor's Office stands for!

...Just why are you a prosecutor anyway, if you'd rather practice your inane vigilantism than to properly convict criminals in a court of law? Hmm, Faraday?

[This wasn't the first time they'd gone head to head about their differences in creed and ideals. Faraday did have to wonder though...Why did von Karma keep coming around? Why bother, if he was so "worthless"?]

You have an insane amount of dedication, I give you that. But you're inflexible. And...obsessed with a concept that's not conceivable by any human being, let alone achievable.

Guess it's just not something someone like you would understand.

[Compassion, that is. And being human...Having a conscience.]

Sometimes...if there's something you'd protect, you'd give anything for it. Justice is never done by the courts. Not fully. At least, not for those who think themselves "untouchable". They think they can throw away the law because they're above it. Because they found a way to cheat the system. If that's even possible then the system can't be perfect. That's why...I wanted to make things right. But it didn't turn out that way.

[Another him? Huh. It's been a long time since Byrne's encountered...well, himself, but despite that, he's hardly bothered by it now. ~~Trust him, he's seen weirder things. Way weirder.~~]

Honestly, I don't think either one of you has much to worry about.

[Ah, be careful with him! He's fragile....well, not exactly "fragile" per say but, two selves? Other than himself?
He tries not to stare too much, being as it's not something he's used to, by far.]

My....mun takes that as a great compliment, coming from you and yours. She's not exactly unfamiliar with her—if only by association.

[He shifts, clearing his throat quietly.]

She says...she's not altogether certain about me suddenly taking on a life of my own.

[Don't worry, other self, this Byrne will be careful! ...And quietly amused. But still careful! (He knows what it's like, after all.)]

Is that so? [His smile grows wider - and he hears the mun saying something in return.] Well, my mun is pleased to hear that. And it sounds like she might know who your mun is, too.

[As for the rest... Byrne nods, understanding.] Muns often are uncertain at the start. Mine certainly feels that way every time someone new shows up in the headspace, anyway. But trust me, I'm sure both of you will be fine.

[Guess he's a little "shy" right now. Can't be prevented, given the situation.

Faraday can't help but seem to offer a gentle smile of his own in return. Boy, this is something, alright. A little surreal, maybe.]

Really? Well, it's a small world. She says they might have a friend in common, whose muse is a certain "perfect" prosecutor...

[Shrugs up a little then.]

Isn't that where the saying "practice makes perfect" comes in?

[Understandable, other self. It's definitely something to get used to. ~~Hey, look on the bright side! You could be talking to an alien monster instead!~~]

A...ah. I see. [Aaand Byrne knows exactly who...well, Byrne is referring to. If his sudden (but brief) change in tone is any indication.

But putting his unpleasant experiences with certain "perfect" prosecutors aside...]

Exactly! The only thing you have to be concerned with is...well. [He clears his throat, and-- did his expression just get a bit more serious? Seems so...] Do you know if your mundane has any plans for you yet?

[Yeah. It isn't any better to know that that same prosecutor is also in here, too. Just his luck, huh?]

Considering who I have to contend with in her headspace, I guess he takes precedence over me so she's not all too sure yet.

[Oh, dear...if only this Byrne knew...]

Oh. [He'll just skip asking who 'he' is for now and get right to the point he's trying to make here.]

Well, word of advice. Just make sure to keep an eye on any future plans she comes up with. Muns aren't exactly... [How should he put this...] ...the kindest to us sometimes.

Don't worry. You don't need to sugarcoat the details. I'm not so naive to think I'm supposed to get all warm and cozy in this place.

[It's a fact of life, that that was the way it was meant to be. Nothing was ever so simple as one might wish it to be, where muns were concerned.]

But, maybe I can get a word in edgewise if the others in her head can. I'll keep that in mind, though. Thank you.

Good. Just like a trial: be prepared to face anything. [Slight emphasis on anything.]

Muns can be stubborn with the plans they have for us, but it's better to fight than not, right?

Tentatively...voice testing. Go easy on him ;;

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I'm so sorry orz; Work waiiii ;_;

I know that feel bro ;; is chill

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Who knows who Byrne is to meet here, indeed XDDD (Also, hey bb <3 )

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....HI. (belated)

so late tagging into this but yay, another Byrne! owo

owo Y-youuuu. <3333 Forgiven!

dshjf m-me? o//o but yay! \o/ And SUPER sorry for the delay, RL stuff happened ;;

Yush u! ;; I understand! Me too. Ugh, this week. :/

You can say that again, orz

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