It's similar, and very different from fighting an Akuma, from fighting his own friends. This time, he's seeing it from the other side, from someone who hasn't lost herself, determinedly on, trying to reach someone precious to her.
It's how it ends that makes him look at her, wide-eyed, once the memory ends.]
You... [she'd saved her friend, but] Is that what you meant when you said you got separated from them?
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It's similar, and very different from fighting an Akuma, from fighting his own friends. This time, he's seeing it from the other side, from someone who hasn't lost herself, determinedly on, trying to reach someone precious to her.
It's how it ends that makes him look at her, wide-eyed, once the memory ends.]
You... [she'd saved her friend, but] Is that what you meant when you said you got separated from them?
[INTO AN ETERNAL ABYSS???]
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but ah, she can only nod to that. ]
...Yes. I've been trapped in the Realm of Darkness for a long time, now.
[ she didn't fall endlessly... she landed at some point, and has been walking ever since. ]
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his brow is furrowed and he looks extremely concerned!!!! he doesn't like that!!!!]
Aqua... [...] What was it like?
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...Time doesn't pass there, so it felt like walking through an endless dream. [ nightmare. ] You start to question yourself, and the bonds you have.
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also this sounds terrifying. what the fck.]
How'd you keep yourself sane?
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[ she fishes into a sleeve and holds out her wayfinder charm for him to see. ]
This was one of the few things I had with me in the darkness. I'd made matching charms for my best friends, too, before we left home.
There's magic in them that keeps us connected, and it was a reminder for me, the times I felt like I couldn't keep going.
[ though of course, it's a bit more than just that. a steady resolve, and a heart filled with light. ]
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...Then I'm glad it came here with you.
[beeguns you if you didn't bring it as aqua's personal ITEM]
It looks real nice. I didn't know you could do crafts, but I'm not surprised after our bouquets.