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Um...no?
What's up, Hani? Why the weird question? LOL
Um...no?
What's up, Hani? Why the weird question? LOL
[ irl, they wave at her! and then a song plays from their phone speaker. and another one! ]
Are you sure? Maybe in your eyes like the song says?
Are you sure? Maybe in your eyes like the song says?
[ Oh...my god... Hani??? ]
Oh!! Did you just discover this song? Is this your new favorite?
Wait what does Shakira have to do with this
Oh!! Did you just discover this song? Is this your new favorite?
Wait what does Shakira have to do with this
Yes. I heard it over the radio the other day. I haven't decided whether or not it's a favorite yet, but I'm making a playlist for freckles since there are two songs now that mention them.
Shakira says she would climb the Andes Mountains to count the freckles on your body. It's very suteki.
Shakira says she would climb the Andes Mountains to count the freckles on your body. It's very suteki.
Hang on, why freckles specifically? I mean, they’re cute, but is that what you’re attracted to now, Hani?
[ oh! good question. they give themselves a moment to ponder this. ]
I'm not opposed.
[ so that's a maybe. ]
But these songs are about being in love, right? [ actual question. ] So I was wondering what it means for me, specifically, as a person who would climb over something tall to count the freckles on your body. I think it could be interesting. We could have snacks at the top.
I'm not opposed.
[ so that's a maybe. ]
But these songs are about being in love, right? [ actual question. ] So I was wondering what it means for me, specifically, as a person who would climb over something tall to count the freckles on your body. I think it could be interesting. We could have snacks at the top.
[ … ]
Ohhh. I get it!
Are you flirting with me, Hani? :P Or is this hypothetical?
I couldn’t tell you what being in love is like, though.
I don’t think I ever could.
Ohhh. I get it!
Are you flirting with me, Hani? :P Or is this hypothetical?
I couldn’t tell you what being in love is like, though.
I don’t think I ever could.
Edited 2023-08-09 03:48 (UTC)
[ they toss her a vague smile that doesn't really answer her question about flirting. ]
I mean that I say. [ she knows that. ] Forever is a long time, Kara.
[ it's easier, isn't it, to say things over text sometimes. if the words won't leave her mouth, physically can't leave her mouth, well... it's not admitting weakness. it's almost like she's not giving up anything. they've seen other people do this before. a text goodbye the night before with nobody to see them off the day of. ]
Do you feel you're broken or have you not learned how to yet? I'm not really sure, myself.
I mean that I say. [ she knows that. ] Forever is a long time, Kara.
[ it's easier, isn't it, to say things over text sometimes. if the words won't leave her mouth, physically can't leave her mouth, well... it's not admitting weakness. it's almost like she's not giving up anything. they've seen other people do this before. a text goodbye the night before with nobody to see them off the day of. ]
Do you feel you're broken or have you not learned how to yet? I'm not really sure, myself.
Forever? You think such a thing exists?
[ Is it supposed to be condescending? Who knows. It's up for them to answer, though.
She's maintaining her composure, impressively so, but Hani's question makes her stomach churn. She's going to try to guide their attention elsewhere -- ]
I don't know, but I don't think it matters either way, does it? Why are you not so sure of it, yourself?
[ Is it supposed to be condescending? Who knows. It's up for them to answer, though.
She's maintaining her composure, impressively so, but Hani's question makes her stomach churn. She's going to try to guide their attention elsewhere -- ]
I don't know, but I don't think it matters either way, does it? Why are you not so sure of it, yourself?
[ forever? they stick out their tongue. ]
No. I think we all have our own paths, and our beginnings and endings are outside of our control. But what happens in-between can be wonderful and terrible. I don't think "ever" is a good word, Kara. In this case.
[ "But I'm not asking you to love anyone, if you feel like you can't." ]
If it happens, however, would you be happy?
No. I think we all have our own paths, and our beginnings and endings are outside of our control. But what happens in-between can be wonderful and terrible. I don't think "ever" is a good word, Kara. In this case.
[ "But I'm not asking you to love anyone, if you feel like you can't." ]
If it happens, however, would you be happy?
That, I don't disagree with. Most things are out of our control, overall, especially other people.
[ It takes her a while to answer their last question. ]
Perhaps. It's hard to say. :)
[ The answer is yes.
Yes, she would be. ]
[ It takes her a while to answer their last question. ]
Perhaps. It's hard to say. :)
[ The answer is yes.
Yes, she would be. ]
I think I'd like it a lot if you could be happy.
I can recognize when people feel certain emotions, though I've never felt much of them. At least, not to the extent that others seem to. Almost everyone else seems to... macerate in these feelings.
Like you, I don't know if I'll ever change. Or learn, I suppose. I won't rule it out. But I do think I'd be happy - [ "Or something close to that." ] - if you could be happy.
I can recognize when people feel certain emotions, though I've never felt much of them. At least, not to the extent that others seem to. Almost everyone else seems to... macerate in these feelings.
Like you, I don't know if I'll ever change. Or learn, I suppose. I won't rule it out. But I do think I'd be happy - [ "Or something close to that." ] - if you could be happy.
What makes you think I'm not already happy? Aren't I always in a good mood, Hani? Have I done anything to tell you otherwise?
You should be happy for yourself, you know! Placing your happiness in someone else's hands is a dangerous idea. Just be happy because of what you've got going on in your life, okay?
Don't allow me to influence you. In the end, all we have is ourselves.
You should be happy for yourself, you know! Placing your happiness in someone else's hands is a dangerous idea. Just be happy because of what you've got going on in your life, okay?
Don't allow me to influence you. In the end, all we have is ourselves.
[ hani's smile, which is serene as always, spreads. perhaps that's the worst part, the most unnerving part, that they could maintain a smile even through all of that - whatever she's going through. as if they would be happy even if she wasn't.
but they would prefer one option over the other. they think. they're pretty sure. ]
Did I misunderstand your words earlier? Well, I know being happy can be a burden, too.
Would you like me to believe you're happy? I can do that.
but they would prefer one option over the other. they think. they're pretty sure. ]
Did I misunderstand your words earlier? Well, I know being happy can be a burden, too.
Would you like me to believe you're happy? I can do that.
I would prefer that, yes – but that's your choice.
[ Hani is truly unflappable, aren't they? Completely and utterly unfazed by anything she's just said. And honestly, she'd prefer that, too. The less likely they are to be concerned, the less they'll pry. She can carry on, living life selfishly and without guilt.
...Well, the latter isn't entirely true. There's some guilt there, because she feels bad for her message. This is Hani, after all. Someone she...
... ]
Haha, I'm sorry about that, though. I think text made my messages convey my emotions more harshly than I intended to. xP
[ That's a lie. ]
Let's go get ice cream after this?
[ Hani is truly unflappable, aren't they? Completely and utterly unfazed by anything she's just said. And honestly, she'd prefer that, too. The less likely they are to be concerned, the less they'll pry. She can carry on, living life selfishly and without guilt.
...Well, the latter isn't entirely true. There's some guilt there, because she feels bad for her message. This is Hani, after all. Someone she...
... ]
Haha, I'm sorry about that, though. I think text made my messages convey my emotions more harshly than I intended to. xP
[ That's a lie. ]
Let's go get ice cream after this?
[ there’s no reply over text or e-mail.
in their apartment, hani puts down their phone and gets up from their seat. they walk over and offer her a hug. she can hide her face if she wants; she doesn’t have to face them.
they don’t care how harsh her words are, but she cares. and that matters to them, as much as anything matters. so she doesn’t need to take back her words. they won’t say anything else about it for now. after a long hug, if she allows one, they’ll pull away slightly to say: ]
Take me to get ice cream, Kara. We’ll get your favorite.
in their apartment, hani puts down their phone and gets up from their seat. they walk over and offer her a hug. she can hide her face if she wants; she doesn’t have to face them.
they don’t care how harsh her words are, but she cares. and that matters to them, as much as anything matters. so she doesn’t need to take back her words. they won’t say anything else about it for now. after a long hug, if she allows one, they’ll pull away slightly to say: ]
Take me to get ice cream, Kara. We’ll get your favorite.
[ Hani approaches, and Kara braces herself, wears her best smile and turns to face them head-on. There's no running from this. They live together. And Hani will surely never mention this --
they don't. They don't say a word as their arms wrap around her. Kara is still, but there's an audible gasp that escapes her lips. She doesn't tense up, though. She just stands there, unmoving.
A moment passes. Hani will be able to feel her shake. She lowers her head and her forehead crashes onto their shoulder. She raises a hand up to hide her face, and while she doesn't return the embrace, the now minimal proximity between them says that she would like to stay here for a bit.
And if she's sniffling? That's just their imagination. ]
...Yeah...okay.
they don't. They don't say a word as their arms wrap around her. Kara is still, but there's an audible gasp that escapes her lips. She doesn't tense up, though. She just stands there, unmoving.
A moment passes. Hani will be able to feel her shake. She lowers her head and her forehead crashes onto their shoulder. She raises a hand up to hide her face, and while she doesn't return the embrace, the now minimal proximity between them says that she would like to stay here for a bit.
And if she's sniffling? That's just their imagination. ]
...Yeah...okay.
[ !! ]
Hey Levi :)
I played one where you catch little critters and tame them. You battle with them and stuff! It's super cute and fun!!
Also one called Tales of the Abyss Order? That one was great. I've got more in my arsenal but those are my faves.
Hey Levi :)
I played one where you catch little critters and tame them. You battle with them and stuff! It's super cute and fun!!
Also one called Tales of the Abyss Order? That one was great. I've got more in my arsenal but those are my faves.
[Nothing's screaming "hardcore" to him, especially when she doesn't even remember the name of a mega-popular franchise...but that's okay. He's just happy she knows some RPGs at all.]
Mononokemon FTW! Which version did you play, if you can remember? And did you know there's a new mobile game out for it? It's called Mononoke Land! It's an IRL thing where you walk around and catch Mononokemon that pop up on your route!
Tales of the Abyss Order is a GREAT entry in the Tales of series! Excellent taste, Kara!
Mononokemon FTW! Which version did you play, if you can remember? And did you know there's a new mobile game out for it? It's called Mononoke Land! It's an IRL thing where you walk around and catch Mononokemon that pop up on your route!
Tales of the Abyss Order is a GREAT entry in the Tales of series! Excellent taste, Kara!
Yes! That's the one. I have the mobile game :D Hatched a ton of eggs recently with all the traveling I've been doing! LOL
You got any faves/recs?
You got any faves/recs?
Oh nice! I'm a little jealous lol I haven't gotten many new eggs lately. There aren't a ton of Nokestops around my house so supplies are scarce. >_<;; We should add each other in-game though!
I GOTTA rec Devil's Quest for SURE. It has some of the best storytelling and character arcs I've seen in a long time, PLUS the battle system and art is amazing. I just couldn't put it down! I had to drop everything else and focus on the game until I beat it 100%.
Another I've been playing a lot of recently is Eightroad Wanderer II. It's got a really cool nostalgic feel to it, especially with the big push toward super-realistic VR in games lately. And it's like, the epitome of a sequel. It improves on basically everything from the first game, and that one was incredible on its own! Lots of little QOL improvements seriously add up!
I can go into detail on the stories of those games if you want. But this message is already getting long as it is so I didn't want to go TOO TL;DR on you. ^^;
I GOTTA rec Devil's Quest for SURE. It has some of the best storytelling and character arcs I've seen in a long time, PLUS the battle system and art is amazing. I just couldn't put it down! I had to drop everything else and focus on the game until I beat it 100%.
Another I've been playing a lot of recently is Eightroad Wanderer II. It's got a really cool nostalgic feel to it, especially with the big push toward super-realistic VR in games lately. And it's like, the epitome of a sequel. It improves on basically everything from the first game, and that one was incredible on its own! Lots of little QOL improvements seriously add up!
I can go into detail on the stories of those games if you want. But this message is already getting long as it is so I didn't want to go TOO TL;DR on you. ^^;
[ Oh. Oh, this is cute... ]
I'm KaraBear there too. I'll send you gifts! I play daily so sorry for gift spam xD
You know what's funny though
I've played both!! :D I didn't finish Eightpath Wanderer II since I need more time to do it, but this game is distracting xD Devil's Quest 10/10 though. I agree!!!
Also both games look great, yeah! Honestly, I'm pretty particular about art style and character designs. Those two are pretty charming though. :)
Cosplayed from either of them before?
I'm KaraBear there too. I'll send you gifts! I play daily so sorry for gift spam xD
You know what's funny though
I've played both!! :D I didn't finish Eightpath Wanderer II since I need more time to do it, but this game is distracting xD Devil's Quest 10/10 though. I agree!!!
Also both games look great, yeah! Honestly, I'm pretty particular about art style and character designs. Those two are pretty charming though. :)
Cosplayed from either of them before?
I'll send you a friend request after I log off for the night! I'm Leviachan there. You probably would've figured out it was me but I thought I'd mention the difference just in case. XDDD And don't be sorry! I am always in need of gifts! I got my brothers into the game so they could gift me stuff but they all fell off playing pretty quick. e_e
[Finally, he'll have an active friend again...]
OH. EM. GEE. No way!! Can we discuss Devil's Quest in-depth sometime? I wanna know all of your favorite moments and what you thought of the characters and themes!
I won't spoil anything for EW2 but you're seriously in for a treat re: the final chapters!!
I haven't cosplayed from them YET but I definitely have plans to for the next con I'm going to! I wanna cosplay the MC from Devil's Quest for SURE.
[Finally, he'll have an active friend again...]
OH. EM. GEE. No way!! Can we discuss Devil's Quest in-depth sometime? I wanna know all of your favorite moments and what you thought of the characters and themes!
I won't spoil anything for EW2 but you're seriously in for a treat re: the final chapters!!
I haven't cosplayed from them YET but I definitely have plans to for the next con I'm going to! I wanna cosplay the MC from Devil's Quest for SURE.
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