[Canon: Chrono Cross]

[pink_socks]

[Serge smiles, trying to be reassuring. He doesn't mind waiting for his mun to finish the game. He gets to see his friends again, and go on another adventure. He's kind of surprised, but he's sure his mun only has good things planned. Right?

/sobs he's still so naive

Still, he can't help but to shoot a disapproving look regarding his username.]

Comments

[sweetcountrygirl]

Serge! You're here too?

[pink_socks]

[he nods and smiles hopefully.]

Are you coming too?

[sweetcountrygirl]

Going...where?

Are you leaving?

[pink_socks]

[he's caught off guard, his eyes growing wide. was he? he hadn't meant it like that, but...

he shakes his head and frowns, reaching to take both her hands.]

[sweetcountrygirl]

[ she looks down a little sadly, then looks to Serge's hands as he takes her's ]

I think I have to stay behind. I've...got to watch the kids again, and the adults who act like children too.

But, I'll always be here if you decide to come back. I'm not going anywhere else!

[pink_socks]

[his expression saddens, and he shakes his head more adamantly this time.

it had been different while traveling because he had been able to see her--and the other her. he didn't want to think that they might not see eachother for a long time.

it would feel like a piece of home was missing, and he didn't want to think about that. it would be like getting lost in the ocean.

he stares at her, his eyes expressing his wishes that she would reconsider. but he wanted her to be happy doing what she wanted...]

[sweetcountrygirl]

It's going to be okay... [ she said, trying to be strong for the both of them. her voice cracked at the end and she paused, smiling confidently ]

Promise me something, okay? Don't do anything you would regret, eat well - fruits and vegetables, and don't get yourself hurt!

...And don't forget about me, Serge. Please.

[pink_socks]

[he gazes at her pleadingly, but he's already starting to feel defeated.

she had made her decision. and he was being pulled into another journey.

why couldn't he be with all his friends?

but he nods, firmly, his mouth a tight line.]

I promise.

[sweetcountrygirl]

[ she smiles, reaching out to pat his cheek affectionately ] Good!

[ gasping quietly as she thinks of something, she takes the Komodo scales from herself and puts them in his hands. she closes his hands over them, patting it also ] I want you to keep them...this time.

[pink_socks]

[he smiles slightly, leaning his head in.]

[he pauses, glancing down at the Komodo scales. he holds onto them carefully, not wanting to ruin them. he looks back at Leena, staring at her with such certainty. he would never forget about her.]

[sweetcountrygirl]

[ she smiles, looking down to hide the tears that threaten to spill. Serge was her friend, probably her best friend. she didn't want to leave him or feel as if they need to go their separate ways ]

Good luck! I'll see you later.

[pink_socks]

[he brings his free gloved hand up to brush her cheek just in case she cried. it hurt him too. he nods. he'll find a way to still see her.]

[sweetcountrygirl]

[ she pushes his hand away, not wanting him to know that she of all people was getting emotional at a time like this ]

Bring me back a souvenir too!

[pink_socks]

[he shoves his hands and the scales into his pockets. he pretends to look amused, making a show of rolling his eyes before he smiles and nods. of course he would bring her a souvenir.]

[sweetcountrygirl]

I mean it too. Nothing cheesy either. [ she pokes him in the chest, amused too ]

[kissthemoons]

( she's tapping her foot impatiently ) Well c'mon! What's takin' ya so long??

[pink_socks]

[he looks at her patiently.] You can thank my mun.