Animus?

[holychord]

I know that you have some strange ideas about my relationship with Luke, but I can assure you that you're wrong. There's also the fact that Luke seems to be stuck in the past there. He doesn't remember how he resolved to think and act for himself, or anything else after that...

It's not that I don't want to help Luke change again, but... I really can't say it's wise to take me away from our current mission.

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[bumbling_baku]

But he might need you.

[holychord]

I know, you're right, but--

[She gasps when she actually realizes what she's talking to, and her face turns just the slightest shade of pink.]

Y-you-- So cute...

I couldn't resist. ^^

[bumbling_baku]

Me? I'm cute?

[Not something he hears often, but not a bad thing to hear. His tail wags slowly.]

She doesn't mind at all~ 8D

[holychord]

[She nods, her face taking on a dreamy sort of expression. More so when his tail wags. It's just too much... She can't even speak.]

Always good. I have a ton of cute fuzzies I could throw at her. ^^

[bumbling_baku]

[This makes him happy. Enough that he stands upright and dances, skipping closer.]

She would have the happiest heart attack anyone could ever have... haha

[holychord]

[...................]


[She stares for a bit, transfixed. It's too much to bear. She can't hold it in anymore. She reaches her hand out toward his head. Somewhere she knows it might be insulting to a talking creature, being petted. But it slips from her mind thanks to the pure joy of seeing his precious dance.]

I know. ^^ That's what makes it worthwhile. =)

[bumbling_baku]

[He doesn't mind that at all. It's a lot nicer than people usually are to him. He'll gladly let her pet him.]

You're pretty nice. What's your name?

[holychord]

[She looks so overjoyed, petting gently between his ears. She even laughs softly.]

I'm Tear.

[bumbling_baku]

Tear. It's nice to meet you.

[He leans into the petting, quite content..]

I'm Tumble.

[holychord]

Tumble...

It's nice to meet you too...

[bumbling_baku]

So you're worried about your friend?

[holychord]

Who?

[She nods slowly, not moving her hand away.]

Yes. Luke seems to be doing okay, but he could still get into a lot of trouble there.

[bumbling_baku]

I think you should go for him then.

[holychord]

Maybe so... I would feel guilty about him being there without someone to look out for him.

[bumbling_baku]

Definitely then. Clpse friends are important.

(maybe slight spoilers for Xillia 2? Feel free to ignore if you're steering clear)

[elementless]

[...Mission, huh. Like "her"...]

Is that really so important? If you want to go to him, then go.

Spoil away, I'm not getting to Xillia for a while. ;A;

[holychord]

It's not as simple as what I want...

[She wants to continue. She feels like she just needs to get it out, but she's not comfortable unloading on a stranger.]

Well, I will try to stay light on them anyways o/

[elementless]

Isn't it? What are you, a slave to "duty"? [The tiniest sniff]

Either way, if this mun of yours is already determined for you to go, your mission won't amount to much anyways.

:D

[holychord]

I'm not a slave, I'm a soldier. It's my responsibility to carry out the duties associated with my job.

She may be determined, but so am I...

[elementless]

And what if you can't do that job anymore?

[holychord]

Then... I will have failed.

[elementless]

Hmph... So seriously devoted... [Siiiigh; people like this]

It's going to happen eventually, you know, whether by this way or not. That's why you should just do what you want, already.

[holychord]

I want to fulfill my mission... If I don't, the consequences would be dire for everyone on the planet.

[elementless]

Don't talk like championing for every existence is so common a responsibility. [Seriously, it's a job everyone seems to think they can do]

You seem like some mindless machine, so what will you do with yourself once your mission is finished? What good is something after it's fulfilled its use?

[This isn't getting personal for her, noooope]

[holychord]

....

[She's not even going to touch those first comments. She knows her reasons are sound, and there's no reason to dredge up how hard it's been to decide to fight against someone so dear to her.]

Help regain peace... For replicas and their originals. The world won't be perfect just because it's saved from being destroyed.

[elementless]

[She tenses up swiftly and completely at those words, anger boiling under the surface yet inflected in her tone. She does note the use of different terms, but. Replicas, alternates... either way, it's the same]

Do you really think that fakes could become their own person? That they could reach a point where the original won't constantly be held above them?

[That's hopeless. The differences between her and "her" were always pointed out by the others, and she could see the disappointment in their eyes whenever they realized she wasn't "their Milla" and would never be]

[She was the real "Milla" to only Elle... and him...]

[holychord]

Yes.

[Tear, on the other hand, softens a little. It's almost like hearing Luke talk himself out of having any sense of self worth all over again.]

It won't be easy, but I think it's possible.

[elementless]

--And are you one of them?

[The way she still says it so easily makes her think not. She can't understand...]

[holychord]

...No.

[Does being in love with one count? .-.]

[elementless]

[...Maybe. A little]

Then don't talk like it's your problem!

I herd Tear likes cute fuzzy things? :3

[rrbando_rambo]

Gosh you sound like you could use a hand.

I'm a Rescue Ranger! Is there anythin' I can do for ya miss?

OMG

[holychord]

Ah-- A Rescue Ranger...?

That's precious...

[rrbando_rambo]

Sure am! Well most people don't believe me, but then most people don't know we exist.

Sorta like one of those Leagues of Secret Superheroes. [He smiled sheepishly.]

[holychord]

Secret superheroes?

[She's not following on that one... But imagining little chipmunk soldiers keeping peace is proving to be a very wonderful thought.]

I keep picturing a royal chipmunk army. Wonder if Luke needs a secret army. X3

[rrbando_rambo]

Well, we're not really superheroes. [He shrugged.] There's five of us rodents who pick up cases that the police won't take. That makes us the Rescue Rangers.

You don't look like a regular miss yourself. You're dressed right nice like a guard or somethin'.

She thinks he does.

[holychord]

That's right, I'm a soldier for the Order of Lorelei.

Cutest secret army ever.

[rrbando_rambo]

Gee, that does sound important!

..do ya think I'd be cut out for the job? I'm lookin' fer the kinda job where I can be a real hero.

[tatling]

...oh. You and Luke and relationships, huh Tear?

[holychord]

I-it's not what you're thinking!!

[tatling]

Really? Well, what do you think I'm thinking?

[holychord]

I don't know!

[That she wanted to move into a cottage with him and bake cookies and play board games with Mieu?! It's too much pressure to think clearly! This is spiraling out of control!]

Nothing!