infinitejustice | Seventy-Third Launch

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Seventy-Third Launch

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[Valentine's Day. This was a day for sharing your love with the people you care about.

...And yet one of the people here was in his room, staring in horror at the bouquet in his hands and the Furret at his feet.

Athrun had sent a dozen red roses to Rise for the day, only to find that Kanzeon brought them back to his room, then curled up around his feet. It wasn't hard to guess the meaning here.

One of the first friends he made here, and the closest friend he had made here. Gone. Unable to fulfill her promise. Unable to reassure him. Unable to cheer him on.

And to make matters worse, it happened on the anniversary of his mother's death.

It was too much for him to handle. So, he tossed the bouquet aside and scooped the Furret up in his arms. And, for the first time since he'd gotten here, he cried.]

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I apologize for being scarce lately, but I've needed some private time. If you need me, send me a message or come find me in my hotel room or at the department store.

[[OoC: The rest of Athrun's Valentine's Day gifts went out. Lacus got a bouquet of white roses, and Yayoi a bouquet of white carnations. Azusa, Ur, and Kobato got a trio of pink carnations each.]]

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[ Well, it seems that her worst fear had came true. She never expected Rise to suddenly disappear like this. Wanting to wish her a Happy Valentines, Lacus attempted to call Rise but she couldn't get in touch with her.

She could think of only one reason why.

Rise was gone.

Athrun was probably very affected by it, so for the next few days she decided not to call him. Or visit. After this text, she thought maybe it was alright to now. Knocking on the door --- ]

Athrun? It's me.

[There's the sound of someone getting off his bed and walking over to the door, before it opens, revealing Athrun.]

Is something wrong, Lacus?

[ Short pause --- then slow shaking of her head. ]

I should be asking you that question ...

...That's something you probably know already.

[ Nods. ] That is why I didn't ask.

infinitejustice - 2012-02-18 17:21 (UTC) - Expand

*Completely oblivious to the TURMOIL, Azusa is just going to send a proper thank you.*

Thank you very much for the flowers, Athrun-kun. They were a pleasant surprise. I hope your private time is going well!

You're welcome, and I'm glad you were pleased with them. I'm sorry to deprive you of the chance to thank me in person, though.

It's quite alright, Athrun-kun. Everyone needs to take some time to themselves sometimes.
I'll just thank you properly when you're less private.

I may still go to the masquerade this weekend. Maybe I'll see you there?

Perhaps! Though I have no plans to attend right now...
It wouldn't feel right to go to a gathering like that by myself.

infinitejustice - 2012-02-21 04:59 (UTC) - Expand

... Athrun? Are you all right?

[There's a gap in time as Athrun contemplates what to say to Rika.]

Did you know Rise Kujikawa?

I believe I met her once or twice.

Well, she was a very close friend of mine here. And she just got sent home.

... I'm sorry. Having friends sent home is a difficult loss to deal with.

[and one that she's had to deal with quite a bit this past month or so]

It is. Especially when they come from different places.

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complexrestart - 2012-02-20 09:02 (UTC) - Expand

[ Here's another one who's completely oblivious to Athrun's pain. ]

Thanks for the flowers, Athrun-san, and I hope you got the chocolates I sent you. I hope you had a nice, private Valentine's Day.

I did. Thank you.

[ ... Yayoi WAS going to give Athrun a video feed thanking him for the bouquet, but she... honestly couldn't do it. She couldn't keep a smile up, no matter what she did. So instead, she sends him a text message. ]

athrun, i

i got the flowers

thank you, i really

[ And it seems to end there. ]

[Great, this just makes Athrun feel worse. He has to try to fix this.]

Yayoi, if you have the chance, I want you to come see me.

ok

[ And- soon enough, there's going to be a knocking on Athrun's door. ]

[Athrun opens the door.]

Hey. Come on in.

M-Mm. Hi, Athrun...

[ And Yayoi walks in, looking like she's had all the air punched out of her. She's definitely looking out of sorts, at that. ]

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