lucas catchall

[florescences]

i hope someone kisses him in heaven

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[faithkept]

[He will not...... He's too busy trying not to think about how much this reminds him of Relivers.]

...If you don't mind, I would like to know.

[florescences]

[ she is reliver adjacent. (you: elysia is too healthy for him. me: ok)

it's primarily because the mirrors could reflect it that she doesn't try to deflect. ]

The Herrscher of Corruption had entered the Elysian Realm. That's the memory realm I live in. [ lived. ] I couldn't let her leave the realm to corrupt the real world, so I went to face her and ended up here in the process.

[faithkept]

[HELP MEEEEE YOU JUST THERE LIKE ARE U SURE ABOUT THAT. It's fine it's fine...

He just listens to that, though. This is like some horrific combination between Reliver tech and the technology he's heard about in someone else's world and it really does rub up against his conditioning horribly. His arms cross over his middle, the gesture a bit self-protective by look, but he's mostly just trying to keep himself grounded in a small way.]

...Were you able to keep her from leaving?

[Quietly. Even mentally agitated, he hates the idea of her having sacrificed her life for nothing.]

[florescences]

Not yet.

[ she hasn't accomplished it yet. yet is the operative term because she's confident she'll be returned.

or that with time, she can. she watches his arms, unsure what's causing this reaction but noting it. ]

But even if I can't, there are others outside who will be able to. I don't want it to come to that, though.

[faithkept]

I don't imagine you would.

[Considering she'd been trying to keep it from spilling outside in the first place.]

Then you intend to return once the trials are over so that you can defeat her? Will you be able to avoid your death...?

[florescences]

Uh-huh. I'll be able to defeat her. I'll be able to call for my friends to help.

[ she flashes a victory sign. she continues to have the confidence. ]

[faithkept]

[She and Uruha can communicate peace sign to peace sign...

His arms drop away from his middle again at that, perhaps looking like whatever momentary discomfort has passed.]

Then I'll pray for a swift success, and as little loss of life as possible.

[florescences]

I'll make sure of it.

[ ... ]

Lucas, was there something I said that made you uncomfortable?

[faithkept]

[There is a tiny little furrow of his brow, barely noticeable beneath his stupid fringe.]

What do you mean?

[florescences]

[ she crosses her arms over her middle, a mirror of what he did earlier. ]

That.

[faithkept]

Ah... [Crossing his arms over his middle again so he's mirroring her mirroring him.] No, I was only thinking. It just sounds like such a complicated, difficult situation.

[florescences]

[ ...

she's known him long enough that she thinks that's not true. ]

That might be part of it. I don't think that's all of it.

[faithkept]

[This is the problem with letting people into your house even by one step, damn... They know you too well and then call your ass out.]

There really isn't anything I'd be uncomfortable about, though.

[florescences]

[ unfortunately for him, she has spent her life observing people so she could remember them in order to keep loving them. ]

You don't have to lie to me. Just say it's not something you want to address.

[faithkept]

[OPENS HIS MOUTH. Closes his mouth.]

...It really isn't discomfort... [It is insanity.] But I would also rather not discuss it.

[florescences]

I won't ask why for now, but if it isn't discomfort, what is it?

[ she isn't that polite. ]

[faithkept]

[She isn't Robin letting him escape, damn.]

I was just reminded of something. I suppose it's more upsetting than discomforting.

[florescences]

[ robin doesn't want to be asked back sometimes.... elysia has no fear. ]

Am I upsetting you somehow?

[ that's not impossible or unheard of. ]

[faithkept]

[SHE REALLY DOESN'T. He does look a little apologetic at that, though.]

It isn't you. I apologize if I've made it seem like it is.

[florescences]

[ she's thoughtful, considering. ]

It isn't me, but it is something about me. Isn't it?

[ they've mostly been talking about her the past few minutes. ]

[faithkept]

[They have and Lucas is trying to run again.]

May we not discuss this further?

[florescences]

[ he could run, literally. he could walk out. he could leave. ]

You're going to make me sad, Lucas.

[faithkept]

[He could but that would be rude...]

Weren't you the one who said that I could simply say this is something I don't wish to address?

[florescences]

[ he can be rude.... ]

I did. I wanted to hear a truth from you instead of a lie or a deflection. I didn't say I'd accept it without saying anything back.

[ she didn't say she'd respect his wish. ]

[faithkept]

[No... He will not be rude... Though he does laugh with some faint wryness.]

I suppose that's the case. I ought to be more cautious with you.

[But he will hold out a hand! And not answer.]