lucas catchall

[florescences]

i hope someone kisses him in heaven

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[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.]

[florescences]

[ she takes his hand. in no timeline would she never take it. she can't force him to answer, but she isn't going to keep her opinions to herself. ]

Please don't. I'd be happier if you weren't. If I didn't care, I wouldn't have said anything, Lucas. Should I make myself clearer?

[faithkept]

[JUST THROW THE WHOLE MAN OUT THE WINDOW. He will gently hold her hand and start to lead her out of the mirror of mazes, though.]

I was only teasing. [Was he, though.] I understand that you care and I appreciate that you do, but really, it's nothing worth speaking on. Why don't we focus on finding our way out before we're made to see anything else?

[florescences]

[ that's fine... she can take the hint. ]

You're frustrating, dear Lucas. I can see you rebuilding your walls.

[ she sighs softly and lets herself be led out. she won't resist. ]

[faithkept]

[She is too good for him.]

I don't mean to be. [Frustrating. There's a note of something apologetic in his tone. As they walk through the maze, he's quiet for a short while, and then:]

Technology like that is often misused in my world. It reminded me of that—that's all.

[florescences]

[ she's not. she lets the silence linger as they walk, but when he gives the smallest allowance, a smile blooms across her face.

she comes in closer to kiss him on the cheek while still keeping in step. ]

Thanks. That's all I wanted. [ for now. since she doesn't know she's going to die again. ] I was one of the first who tested the technology in my world because it wasn't considered humane.

[faithkept]

[Positive reinforcement... He's a little surprised by the gesture, but there's a flicker of a smile that follows.]

You don't need to thank me for that. [He knows she won't stop at this... But he also doesn't know she's going to die again. His smile fades a little at the rest of this, though.]

...Did you do so willingly?

[florescences]

[ it is positive reinforcement. she is trying so much with him. ]

But I wanted to. I always want to thank you.

[ as for his question, she nods. ]

Yeah, it was better if it was me or someone like me. We quickly figured out it shouldn't be used on anyone else.

[faithkept]

[SHE IS TRYING TOO MUCH WITH HIM.]

I haven't done anything to be thanked for, even so.

[He will still allow it though, HE GUESSES. The rest of this distracts him anyway because it sounds awful. They really did this to Elysia even if she agreed.]

...Why did you come to that conclusion?

[florescences]

[ LET HER BE. SHE DOES WHATEVER SHE WANTS. ]

Can't I thank you for being you? For allowing me to get one more glimpse of another side of you? For trying to be less frustrating for me? For trying at all?

[ he didn't give into her too much, but it was more than she expected. ]

The process itself... if I had to describe it, it's kind of like eating peanuts with your eyes while riding a roller coaster. [ does lucas know what a roller coaster is. ] It's like a mini train that moves at thrill-seeking speeds that goes up and down high hills and in loops. They recognized it shouldn't be done on a massive scale because having your memories all combed through, transformed, and returned to you over and over again for each individual memory isn't a pleasant thing to go through.

[faithkept]

[HE GAVE HER NEXT TO NOTHING. Likewise he will give her next to nothing here, simply offering a fleeting smile and a lil hand squeeze in response. ignores my castmate wreaking havoc on main to leisurely tag back my dead cr

THIS DESCRIPTION MAKES NO SENSE TO HIM. EATING PEANUTS WITH YOUR EYES?????? HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT A ROLLERCOASTER IS but fortunately she describes it.]

...No, it doesn't sound pleasant in the least. Even Relivers don't have to endure such a thing. [The upload and download process is so seamless and painless actually? Wild.] But you were able to endure...?

[florescences]

[ you're so funny. she knows enough to piece things together from what he gave her. i wish she were dumb, but she's not. yves really had to midtrial. it's fine.

she thinks she has the next few weeks to annoy more out of him. it's fine.... ]

I'm here, aren't I? My age on the profiles would be different, if I couldn't.

[ an elysia who hasn't spent thousands of years waiting for something. ]

[faithkept]

[LISTEN... Also stop putting things together, you stop that. Good thing Lucas can't see into the future and watch Yves do this shit, just like he can't see into the future and realize Elysia will not be here to annoy more out of him.]

I know that you persisted, but I meant-- I was wondering how well you handled the transition, I suppose.

[florescences]

It was fine. I was fine.

[ she seems fine. she is fine about it. ]

[faithkept]

...If you say so.

[He is very careful to watch his body language this time so he doesn't give away the faint discomfort he feels.]

[florescences]

[ bitch..... ]

It's the only way for their story to be known.

[faithkept]

[:3c]

Ah... For the story of you and the others who lived back then, you mean?

[florescences]

[ she would snap him like a twig if she weren't nerfed (she wouldn't). ]

Yeah. That's the most important thing to me. I didn't want them to be forgotten.

[faithkept]

[She should... He is not worth anything more than being snapped like a twig. TRADE PLACES WITH HIM ELYSIA YOU SHOULD BE ALIVE RIGHT NOW.]

...It's a very kind thing for you to do. Preservation of memories is such an important task, and a heavy one.

[florescences]

[ no, no.... she's existed more years than he's lived across all his alternate timelines.... he should be alive (dead) instead of dead (dead). ]

It's also a bit of a selfish one. [ she smiles a little. ] I want them to be known for the people they are, for all their flaws and contradictions, as much as they should be remembered for what they did to create a better future.

[faithkept]

[No he should definitely be dead (dead).]

Why do you think of that as selfish...?

[A curious little lilt to his tone. To him, it still sounds fairly selfless. Wanting to honor the people you love doesn't read as an act of someone who only cares for themselves and their own desires.]

[florescences]

[ then die and join me.

she smiles. ]

You'll have to go on another date with me. ♪

[ if he can stand the discomfort. they don't know they're getting love arrowed yet. ]

[faithkept]

[WAIT FOR ME!!!!!!

There's a little laugh at that, though, some amusement sparkling in his expression.]

I'd say you drive a hard bargain, but I think many would be quite jealous to know that I've been able to enjoy more than one date with you, my dear. You have yourself a deal.

[THEY HAVE ANOTHER DATE BUT THEY'RE SO BUSY BEING IN FAKE REAL LOVE.]