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un: Memoir 10/28

[murrmoire]

Have you seen the sky?

[regressive]

It's hard to miss it, you know.
Something big is coming.
Make sure to stock up on healing items.

[murrmoire]

I will.
Be careful out there, Punisher.
I'll fight with you when I can.

[regressive]

[ Hoping that it won't come to that seems rather foolish now. ]

You too.
Have you got a Strange Core recently?

[ He assumes everyone did, but it's better to check on Memoir just in case. What if he was sleeping and missed it or something. ]

[murrmoire]

[ it would be such a noé thing to miss it but. ]

I did. I'll use it as best as I can.
I'm glad Zelkova could get them to us before it was too late. These fights won't be easy.

[regressive]

I know you will.
We'd be fucked without them, wouldn't we?

[ Gasps and covers Noé's ears. ]

It's a good thing we got them, but...
It's frustrating that we can't do it on our own.
With our own power.

[murrmoire]

I think so, and I agree. We worked hard to get here...but I think we can do a mix of both.

We've learned a lot with our classes and abilities. I think we're all crafty enough to use those things to our advantage, even with the cores.

[regressive]

If we want to succeed... yeah.

[ As far as he's concerned, they must succeed. ]

We're trying to get everyone out of here, but...
Do you think that there's someone out there who would rather stay?

[murrmoire]

Yes. I know of someone who is staying.
It's not like she has much of a choice, as far as we know, anyway.

[regressive]

What do you mean?
Everyone has a choice.

[ WELL... ]

[murrmoire]

It's Uta.
She doesn't believe she has a choice, but...
She said she's happier here.
I think she would choose to stay, either way.

[regressive]

[ That's a lot to take in. ]

Do you know her offline?

[ Know might be too much of a word. Actually, Joonghyuk realizes that he might not know Uta at all if that's what she said. It's not surprising, all things considered, but it's still a little painful. ]

[murrmoire]

Not personally, offline.
But we talked about it recently.
I don't know the specifics of her circumstances.

It doesn't mean I won't fight for her, however. Of course I will. I believe in the chance that she may still be alive there.

[regressive]

I see.
I don't know her personally either.
Just... watched her streams.
Listened to her music.
If a fan hurt her, I will

[ He will do exactly nothing, especially when he's trapped in the game. ]

The news might be fake.

[murrmoire]

...It could be. I haven't discounted that, but she really, really believes in Lily, and believes he will pave the way to end our suffering.

We'll have to do our best to help her, Punisher.

[regressive]

That's...

[ He doesn't even know what to say to that. Just how much Uta has been suffering? ]

I wonder how we can convince her.
It would have been easier if we could just restrain her and drag her back.

[murrmoire]

Maybe so, but would that make her happier?
I don't know. I thought I did, but...
All I know she doesn't deserve to be under his influence, at least. She deserves the right to choose how she wants to live her life.

[regressive]

It wouldn't, unfortunately.
If things were that easy, we wouldn't be trapped here in the first place probably.
Are you suspecting that she's not herself now?

[murrmoire]

Maybe...
I spoke to Mithrun. He says his name is Macha, now. I just...worry that the same will happen to her, too.
I guess her siding with Lily is ultimately her own choice, but losing herself in the process...is that really worth it?

[regressive]

Mithrun...

[ He was always a little odd but that sounds concerning. ]

If it happens to her too, we'll just bring her back.
There's no telling if it's her own choice.
She might feel... indebted. I don't know.
I shouldn't be making assumptions here, but...

[ Trying to make it make sense is tough. ]

Have you heard any of her songs?

[murrmoire]

We will. I know we can.

And...I think I have.
I can't remember the specifics, but I'm certain that I've heard her sing before.
Which one are you thinking of?

[regressive]

[ Time to out himself as Uta fan... ]

This one.

Ah, truly, what a wonderful world
And so, once again today, my own unsightliness confuses me
And yes, this feeling of wanting to be loved by another
Is what makes me suffer

Ugly, honestly, my face is as if
God drew it with his left hand
Inevitably, all the love songs this world has to offer
Certainly not a single one is written for me

Kisses I can't use, pity cast upon me
Protecting my body is a scar of spangles
Enough to make me unlovable

Dazzlingly, I shine and swallow the dark of the night
Rap-tap-tap-tap
Now, watch this love
1mg of fireworks sting my eyes
Drag on, drag on
How funny, this world is bizarre
Gira, giragira, gira

Even to the Buddha in his enlightenment I remain unknown
It seems like I've surely gone insane
Is it the world at fault, or is it me?
Co-existing was impossible from the start

How sad would I be if I were just an imitation, so I just ran with all I had
Before the heavy acid rain washes it away
I hold my fluorescent scar dearly

Blazing, I am a wolf of the night, spewing fire
Rap-tap-tap-tap
Stay there and watch this dance
Be strong, with your own unique makeup
Flap up, flap up
Suddenly, anxiety strikes

Loneliness is my gasoline, as I run through this abject town
Close your eyes. Are you ready? Are you ready?
If God was left-handed, I can't imagine how happy I would be

Dazzlingly, I shine and swallow the dark of the night
Rap-tap-tap-tap
Now, watch this love
1mg of fireworks sting my eyes
Drag on, drag on
How funny, this world is bizarre

Gira, giragira, gira
Give love, the flowers will bloom (giragira)

I can't stay the way I am, no one can
What a wonderful world!
I will shine on

[murrmoire]

[ Punisher?? Hardcore! Memoir is in awe!!! ]

You remembered all of that?
Uta would be so proud.
I'm so impressed! What a beautiful set of lyrics!!!

[regressive]

Don't tell her.
It makes me look like a creep.
I just like her songs.

[ A normal amount. So does his little sister. ]

The world we're trying to go back to...
I wouldn't call it beautiful, but it's not ugly either.
It's our world.
I can't believe she'd want to give it up.

[murrmoire]

[ what a simp ]

I see, I see! I won't say anything, but still! You're a great fan.

I can't, either, but it sounds like she's been through a lot. We'll just have to remind her that we'll be here for her, no matter what.

Do you consider her a friend, too?