[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.
[ 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.
[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.]
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.]
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I know that you persisted, but I meant-- I was wondering how well you handled the transition, I suppose.
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[ she seems fine. she is fine about it. ]
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[He is very careful to watch his body language this time so he doesn't give away the faint discomfort he feels.]
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It's the only way for their story to be known.
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Ah... For the story of you and the others who lived back then, you mean?
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Yeah. That's the most important thing to me. I didn't want them to be forgotten.
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...It's a very kind thing for you to do. Preservation of memories is such an important task, and a heavy one.
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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.
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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.]
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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. ]
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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.]
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she laughs and shakes her head. ]
Who would be jealous of you? They'd be jealous of me instead, to be able to spend time with someone who's so rarely but so cutely flustered as you~
[ the juxtaposition of our two threads is really taking me out. ]
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Oh, my... You really think someone will be jealous over such a thing? I'd be surprised to see it, really.
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I do, I do~ You'll have to prime yourself to be surprised.
[ she sounds so sure. ]
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I suppose I can manage, for you.
[But they can GET ON OUTTA THIS FUNHOUSE as i gently set this thread go... clings onto my other one forever]
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