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overworker) wrote2021-01-14 09:07 pm
overworker) wrote2021-01-14 09:07 pm
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[At some point, Noctua is knocking on her door.]
[Sticking her finger in her book she hops up to open the door.]
Oh-- hey Noct. Is there something I can help you with?
Oh-- hey Noct. Is there something I can help you with?
[Hm.
She folds the page of her book and sets it down immediately.]
Of course. Come in. [She steps aside.] Would you like some tea?
She folds the page of her book and sets it down immediately.]
Of course. Come in. [She steps aside.] Would you like some tea?
If you don't mind. Thank you.
[coming on in.]
[coming on in.]
I don't mind at all. Please-- make yourself comfortable.
[There's a small sitting area where she'd been reading. She pours him a cup of tea and takes the next seat over.]
[There's a small sitting area where she'd been reading. She pours him a cup of tea and takes the next seat over.]
[he seats himself comfortably, accepts the tea with a polite noise, and... stares into it, trying to work himself up to actually saying things.]
[She had a feeling it wasn't something easy for him, so she sits and waits patiently with a soft, understanding smile on her face.]
[Celes hums thoughtfully for a second.]
I think he's an independent, resourceful person. He can be kind and friendly-- but not always to himself. And it's not easy for him to rely on others, even though I think it's probably lonely for him.
He's one of my housemates so-- I care deeply for him, and I want to support him the best I can.
[...]
Why do you ask?
I think he's an independent, resourceful person. He can be kind and friendly-- but not always to himself. And it's not easy for him to rely on others, even though I think it's probably lonely for him.
He's one of my housemates so-- I care deeply for him, and I want to support him the best I can.
[...]
Why do you ask?
[It does surprise her, though only a small fraction.
...she puts aside her own feelings without a blink of an eye, just a small breath and she's fine.]
...that's wonderful! You two really have come a long way in the short time we've been here. I couldn't be happier for you both.
[...]
But then, what's troubling you?
...she puts aside her own feelings without a blink of an eye, just a small breath and she's fine.]
...that's wonderful! You two really have come a long way in the short time we've been here. I couldn't be happier for you both.
[...]
But then, what's troubling you?
[he folds his hands together, checking on her reaction subtly]
I don't... know what to do with that love, with the way this place is.
I don't... know what to do with that love, with the way this place is.
For starters... try to focus on what you have control over. When it comes to the things we can't control-- the rest of us might be able to help you. I'll do everything I can to try protect the two of you from whatever the fairies throw our way. Even if I can't guarantee it will always work.
[She puts a gentle hand on his shoulder.]
The rest is up to the two of you. What kind of relationship you want... the boundaries you want to set... People want different things from relationships. It's important that you talk about those things. Not just for him, but for you too.
[She puts a gentle hand on his shoulder.]
The rest is up to the two of you. What kind of relationship you want... the boundaries you want to set... People want different things from relationships. It's important that you talk about those things. Not just for him, but for you too.
I don't... want you to be taking hits for me. And he wouldn't want you taking them for him.
I know it's not ideal. But I care about the both of you. I'd feel worse not doing anything.
[STARES STRAIGHT INTO HER TEA.]
Besides, I-- don't have anyone like that. So it's not something I... really have to worry about.
[STARES STRAIGHT INTO HER TEA.]
Besides, I-- don't have anyone like that. So it's not something I... really have to worry about.
Stop right there.
[Lifts her head up and reaches up to pull on both of his cheeks for a brief moment.]
...I'm happy you felt like you could come talk to me about something so important to you. So please... don't worry about me. I want you to be happy. And I'll help you however I can. There's nothing for you to feel sorry for. So don't...
[Lifts her head up and reaches up to pull on both of his cheeks for a brief moment.]
...I'm happy you felt like you could come talk to me about something so important to you. So please... don't worry about me. I want you to be happy. And I'll help you however I can. There's nothing for you to feel sorry for. So don't...
[makes a disgruntled noise, but leans into her hands.]
Of course I worry about you. I wouldn't have come to you if you weren't very important to me and someone I trust.
But I didn't give it enough thought, given our... relations. How it might be, to ask this of you.
Of course I worry about you. I wouldn't have come to you if you weren't very important to me and someone I trust.
But I didn't give it enough thought, given our... relations. How it might be, to ask this of you.
[Relaxes her fingers and cradles his cheeks for a moment.]
That's... I'm sorry. I didn't want to bring it up because I knew that would only make things more difficult for you.
[She takes a deep breath and looks at him.]
What happened back then... wasn't your fault. And my feelings aren't your burden to bear. Rather than apologize... focus on your own happiness. I'd like that a lot more.
That's... I'm sorry. I didn't want to bring it up because I knew that would only make things more difficult for you.
[She takes a deep breath and looks at him.]
What happened back then... wasn't your fault. And my feelings aren't your burden to bear. Rather than apologize... focus on your own happiness. I'd like that a lot more.
[he bites his lip.]
...It isn't fair, how much I care for you. Especially not with the current situation.
...It isn't fair, how much I care for you. Especially not with the current situation.
How much you...?
[blinks. there's a small flash of surprise on her face. that almost sounds like... hmm! best not to make assumptions though. whatever care it is--]
Just knowing that... that's more than enough for me. I don't want to make things more difficult for you.
[blinks. there's a small flash of surprise on her face. that almost sounds like... hmm! best not to make assumptions though. whatever care it is--]
Just knowing that... that's more than enough for me. I don't want to make things more difficult for you.
...Okay.
[reaches out... to reel her into a hug.]
[reaches out... to reel her into a hug.]
[she hugs him as tightly as her small arms will allow.]
...and you can always come talk to me, no matter what it's about. My door is always open. Don't forget it.
...and you can always come talk to me, no matter what it's about. My door is always open. Don't forget it.
[HOLD THIS TINY WOMAN.]
...I won't forget. Thank you for your kindness, Celes.
...I won't forget. Thank you for your kindness, Celes.
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