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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.]
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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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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That's right! Just one day. I live one day as a mortal, and at the end of the day, I die. I do it,because we should all understand that we need to be compassionate. That we need to live our lives to the fullest, because one day, we'll be gone. One day, you'll be gone, and Eric, and then, at the very end, I'll be gone.
[She smiles, covering his hand with hers.] You can come to me for anything. And, probably more often then not, I'll come to you! I love doing things. This city is so vibrant, so alive... there's so much to do, here.
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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.]
I'm so sorry this is late, if you don't want to continue I understand!
That's what I like to do, too. No one should be afraid. I know why they are, but... I like to think I'm kind of friendly. Sometimes. [She pauses, taking a sip of her coffee.]
I try not to be. I try to accept it, tell myself, this is how it is. And it is how it is, there's no changing it. But I've always been more of a hand holder then a hand holdee.
But I'd like that. Let's try and do something at least once a week together. And Eric can come too, if he ever wants to. I know he might not, but he is always welcome.
Don't worry we can keep this up all you want <3
[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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[She nods.] I like being a friend. Someone to be with them, just to reassure them that it's all going to turn out okay.
Well... there is someone who's there with me! It's just me, but that's okay. And I always make a new friend, too. Last time I made a good friend, his name is Sexton, and we had such a nice adventure!
[She grins.] We'll have some good adventures, too. I have so many things to show you!
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[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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Books are nice, for a time. I love books! But sometimes you need to take a nice walk. Feed some birds. Go dip your feet in the ocean. We'll do all of those things!
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[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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[Smiles.] I like the sound of that! Just walking. We'll start someplace fun, though! Like the beach. It's so pretty this time of year.
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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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[Excited like a kid in a candy store..]
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[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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[He blushes a little bit reaching to adjust his glasses. Maybe he was a bit obvious.]
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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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[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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I'd be willing to bet on that one!
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[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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It's a win win situation for you. If he doesn't, then I lose. But if he does, then you win.
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[He runs a hand through his own hair and laughs softly. I guess you're right.
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