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Death ([personal profile] thehighcost) wrote in [community profile] sirenspull_logs2012-04-14 02:04 am
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Everything falling down around me...

Who: Death and Alan Humphries
When:...This is backdated to 3/14. Which is a long time ago, I know.
Where: The S.S. Kahve in Sector 3.
Summary: Death and Alan have a little chat.
Warnings: Talk of death. Of course.

[She still liked to hold her meetings at Kahve, even if she didn't own the place anymore. Roxas had done such a nice job of setting it up, everything was perfect. What could she ask for from a better meeting place? And she was excited to see Alan. It had been so long, and while Eric was a nice guy, he kept flying off the handle. Or over the handle. Or whatever the phrase actually was.

So, she was in a nice little corner, two armchairs at the ready, and a mug of coffee for her. She'd gotten him some tea; if he didn't want tea, she could get something else, easily. And a muffin. Xion was getting pretty good with muffins, though she did think the cookies were better.]
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[personal profile] amongthethorns 2012-04-25 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
[The words are certainly reassuring. It won't change how he feels about it but it is nice to know someone doesn't think that. Someone that doesn't see it as him being weak or him needing to be coddled.]

I'll have to do that at some point. Maybe if I understood it better - even if I doubt there's a reason to really understand. [He just assumed it was his fate, he'd gotten past the point of asking why.]

Really? [Do everything. Well, she did have a point a very big one. He'd always wondered how humans did it, went through years of knowing they'd only cease to be in the end - no certainty of future, no warning other than the fact that they were alive.] Just -one- day? How do you do it?

[Then that was that, wasn't it? He'll reach out touching her arm.] I will do my best. Thank you. Really, this means and helps me so very much.
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[personal profile] amongthethorns 2012-04-27 11:39 pm (UTC)(link)
So he could tell me why? [Because he's always wondered why. He knew it wouldn't change anything but it would be comforting to have some kind of reason.] I'll certainly do that. Most of them aren't when you get to know them, it's just that initial approach.

That- that's true. [And just like this Didi's earned every bit of his respect because being able to do this.] I try to help people at the end, be friendly; make their last moments something they're not afraid of if I can. [He didn't want to think about that about his last breath, Eric's or anyone's in his little ragtag family. It sent a pang into his chest.]

You're not scared? I mean the end when everyone else is gone. There's not going to be anyone there with you to hold your hand or tell you you lived well. [He frowned at this slightly upset by that fact. It wasn't fair at all. That everyone else have someone there when their door to this life closes.

His breath catches just slightly at the flare up of distress but he'll close his eyes and take a deep breath to force it away.] I'll be coming to you often and you're more than welcome to come pick me up from Eric's.
You can teach me all about this living life to the fullest thing and I'll... I'll be here for you if you ever need it. [Because he wants to offer something, anything even if it's just a hand to hold and someone to sip tea with.]
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Don't worry we can keep this up all you want <3

[personal profile] amongthethorns 2012-05-07 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
If he doesn't he doesn't. I'll never know til I try and it certainly can't hurt to ask.

[He sips at his tea nodding at that.] I figure of they're wanting to lighten their hearts and see me as some kind of friend there in their last moments. Well, I've got nothing against that.

That's really quite brave. I don't think I could do that. Not have someone there or die over and over...

That sounds like a good plan. It won't matter what it is, I don't really do much so any little thing will be completely new to me. [He pauses and smiles.] If he doesn't come that's his loss but if he does it'll be perfect.
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[personal profile] amongthethorns 2012-05-12 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
Well, that's good. You'll have to tell me about your adventures, the people you met - if you don't mind, if it's not too prying or personal. [He can't help it he just is that curious. Unknowingly, Didi has just made herself an example to Alan as to how to live and just be.] It sounds really interesting to live a life in just a single day.

[The grin is contagious as is her enthusiasm bringing a bright smile to his face and drawing out a happy laugh.] Wonderful. I don't think I've ever really had an actual adventure before. Most of mine are in-between pages and covers; I'm afraid I'm a bit of a bookish little homebody. I'll be more than happy to see anything, everything you have in mind.
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[personal profile] amongthethorns 2012-05-18 07:09 am (UTC)(link)
But most people don't want to. They're afraid of you and us; all that death is. I have to admit even sometimes people from the other departments are afraid of me which all and all is sad because you shouldn't be afraid of what you don't understand but you are because you just don't know any better inside.

[But he smiles all the same leaning forward elbows on the arm of his chair turned towards her, pointing with a finger.]

I used to be like that bit I think you've changed my mind. I'm going to start living like you. Having fun, actually living rather than fantasizing. We'll start with those walks first and work up to bigger things, crawling before walking; baby steps before running.

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[personal profile] amongthethorns 2012-05-20 06:25 am (UTC)(link)
That's the best way to see it. It makes it easier when you think of it that way.

The beach sounds good. Since we're already going to be there we might as well have a bit of fun - collect seashells. [He smiled looking almost boyish.]
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[personal profile] amongthethorns 2012-05-22 03:18 pm (UTC)(link)
They're beautiful and interesting. [He smiles and nods.] I'd like that. It would be great. I've always liked handy little crafty things. Making things has always been a hobby of mine.
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[personal profile] amongthethorns 2012-05-23 01:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Most of my time is in the kitchen baking things - cookies & cakes. They're pretty much my only successes; unless flower arranging counts then again that isn't so difficult. I have done a bit of sewing and needle work and tried my hand at more things than I can count.
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[personal profile] amongthethorns 2012-05-28 09:06 pm (UTC)(link)
I haven't tried either of those. We should try together. We have to try all of the arts. Maybe we can find some really neat hidden talent we didn't know we had.

[Excited like a kid in a candy store..]
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[personal profile] amongthethorns 2012-05-31 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
Well it's Eric's house I just kind of live there.

[And he laughs nervously at that after all he already feels like he should give Eric his space back but he knows Eric too. Well enough to know that one way or another they'd end up just as they are under one roof.]

But I'd still like to do it anyway. He'd repaint the entire place if I said I wanted the walls purple with orange polka-dots.
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[personal profile] amongthethorns 2012-06-01 02:19 am (UTC)(link)
That's cute. Actually, it's really sweet, I just might do that.

[He blushes a little bit reaching to adjust his glasses. Maybe he was a bit obvious.]
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[personal profile] amongthethorns 2012-06-05 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[He fidgeted slightly, a gloved hand coming to rest against his mouth. What could he say? What should he say? Then again this was Death and she was all but family to him. It would be fine to just admit it here with here right?

Right. Even if he'd never put it like that before - at least not consciously. When he speaks it's quiet, shy almost.]


Yes. And it's terrible and wonderful.
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[personal profile] amongthethorns 2012-06-07 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Always? Well that is a bit comforting. [His interest sparks and he grins; he's like an eager child asking for a story.] Who was it? What were they like?

[His expression shifts from an eager grin back to a shy and uncertain smile a faint flush to his cheeks.] I know he cares for me dearly but I'm not so sure that it's that kind of care, Miss Didi. He feels responsible for me that's all.
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[personal profile] amongthethorns 2012-06-09 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh. [And that smile falls to a frown, a hand reaching to touch her shoulder gently.] That must have been difficult for you.

[He draws his hand away giving a soft nervous laugh.] Bet? I don't know that I want to lose that bet even if there was a chance.
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[personal profile] amongthethorns 2012-06-12 06:14 am (UTC)(link)
Well it is more happy than sad. After all love is one of those wonderful things in life right?

[He runs a hand through his own hair and laughs softly. I guess you're right.
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[personal profile] amongthethorns 2012-06-13 02:22 pm (UTC)(link)
I do. I'm a bit of a sap like that.