Athrun Zala (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
infinitejustice) wrote2012-02-17 04:22 pm
infinitejustice) wrote2012-02-17 04:22 pm
Seventy-Third Launch
[Action; private; Goldenrod City]
[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.]]
[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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I should be asking you that question ...
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Are you okay enough to accept company?
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[With that, Athrun opens the door wider, and steps back.]
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I do know that. I wasn't sure because ... I know Rise was important to you too.
[ She probably still is even though she was not in this world anymore. ]
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...Did I ever tell you that she promised to travel to the Pokémon League with me?
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I remember. She wanted to support you. Support you for all of us...
... I don't know what to say, Athrun. I wish there was something more I could say than I'm sorry.
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Speaking of which...have you seen Yayoi in the past few days?
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[ Shaking her head. ] ... no I haven't. I assumed she would be with Hayate.
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I believe Yayoi is strong, but it can't be easy losing someone who is like a sibling ... I will give her a call when I return ... but there can't be a lot I can say to be of comfort.
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[ Looking away. ]
If it helps, Athrun ... I do know how you feel. You know how I feel about being away from Kira.
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