infinitejustice: (Despair)
Athrun Zala ([personal profile] 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.]]
idlewanderlust: (Adieu! Or is it salut?)

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[personal profile] idlewanderlust 2012-02-19 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
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.
idlewanderlust: (Just another manic Monday...)

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[personal profile] idlewanderlust 2012-02-19 07:08 am (UTC)(link)
Perhaps! Though I have no plans to attend right now...
It wouldn't feel right to go to a gathering like that by myself.
idlewanderlust: (This is far too much improv...)

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[personal profile] idlewanderlust 2012-02-19 08:43 am (UTC)(link)
That's a bit too sudden, Athrun-kun...
More importantly, even if I did want to go... I don't have anything proper to wear.
idlewanderlust: (How do you say "sorry" in sign language?)

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[personal profile] idlewanderlust 2012-02-21 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
I know there are stores around, but I'm still not sure I could get a dress in time... It would be rather difficult for me to find them, after all...
idlewanderlust: (Just another manic Monday...)

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[personal profile] idlewanderlust 2012-02-21 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
Well, yes, there might be... But it would still be rather sudden. I wouldn't want to rush out a thing like this...