Roof (Aichi) and (Misaki)
-Aichi wasn't really expecting the hug (especially not from Leos. Sthesia yes, Leos no), but even so he returns it.-
-Leos really is like the older brother he never had...-
"...Leos... Thank you..."
-...Thank you for that.-
-He... never had anyone like that in his life. You know the closest he had?-
-Kai and Blaster Blade.-
-Those two are NOT acceptable older brother figures.-
-He had only met Kai once for several years, and after that he became aloof, cold, and very distant.-
-Blaster Blade is a card, and while he exists he doesn't function as an older sibling figure. At all.-
-And heck, his dad was never around that much so he didn't even have a father figure to look up to!-
-His teachers weren't exactly the most helpful... He was bullied so much, and none of them ever paid attention...-
-...Honestly the most helpful teacher was Mr. Mark, and he was just rather surreal at times.-
-He just had his mom and Emi for so long... and even after he made his friend before appearing here he had peers, not older sibling figures.-
-None of his friends really felt like that type of person.-
-But... when he met Leos, Leos did.-
-He hadn't even thought about it at first, but Leos really does have all of those ideal traits an older brother would have...-
-Aichi honestly admires him. Similarly to Kai... but not in the same way.-
-Somewhere along the line... Aichi view Leos as a big brother.-
-And he can't imagine not thinking of him that way.-
-Misaki smiles a little. Aichi's healing. Slowly but surely, he's healing from the pain inflicted on him.-
-She exhales out of relief quietly.-
-Sthesia should be able to tell that she seems relieved.-
-Aichi then hears Cross, however he's still in the hug with Leos (He doesn't really break off hugs because he doesn't want to be rude).-
"...That's good..."
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Main Room (108)
"It was given to me. I was designated Number 108 from the moment I became aware."
-...'Aichi'...-
"...My handler chose to call me 'Aichi'."
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Upstairs Hallway (Survivor Aichi)
-He just can't help a hint of a sheepish expression as she says that last part, but...-
-...He's glad that she's so willing to try to help him.-
"...Thank you, Rottytops..."
-And...-
"...I won't let him hurt you or anyone else either!"
-A bit more strength comes to his voice, as he's empowered by friendship (as corny as it sounds).-
-If there is one thing that always grants him strength, it's friendship.-
A fruit loop?
-He briefly looks annoyed by the comment, before getting up and walking over to her beside the pool, hefting the pile of Corpse Bits-
The weapon's not even for me, I'm good on those. It's for a fellow hunter, an acquaintance of mine.
-Yanmark-
Tough enough that your bog-standard armies and weapons won't do jack. You need a specialist.
Edited by MacDuffy on Sep 29th 2018 at 2:39:35 AM
Yes, I know hairy beasts like me are useful in many ways, alive or dead.
It just seems absurd that you could make a weapon with a corpse like this. Sure, the hide is firm, but I doubt you'd get very far with making a blade out of its bones.
I... I do not have any reason to be down here, really.
Though this place is a nice break from Ionia.
DeerMain Room (108)
"Yes. He called me 'Aichi', and I never understood why."
-...This child isn't even remotely normal, Margaret.-
"He taught me rules, regulations, and other valuable knowledge along with assisting me in preparing for my training and missions. He also spoke to our superiors often, updating them on my progress."
-He didn't get to talk to them that much...-
"I spoke to no one other than my handler and my superiors for the majority of my life."
-The only times he got to talk to anyone else were when his handler actually snuck him out so he could experience one day outside of that facility, and when he arrived here.-
-...Security must have had two small holes that day for his handler to get him out and in like that.-
-...Margaret, this child is ANYTHING but normal. He's more like a machine than human, in a way.-
-He is some kind of human, but everything about him... It screams machine. A tool.-
-Wherever this boy is from, it is not somewhere good.-

Roof (Aichi) and (Misaki)
-Misaki nods.-
"Aichi, none of us would ever want to hurt you. You're..."
-She pauses, trying to figure out what to say... She's still not the best at figuring out how to comfort people, but she's still trying.-
"...Too important..."
-...He's very important. Not just to Leos and Sthesia, but to Misaki as well.-
"..."
-And Aichi can tell that she's speaking the truth. Aichi means something to them.-
-Perhaps it sounds strange, but he wasn't really sure he was worth much of anything... Even as a friend, sometimes...-
-But... for them to say such things... They... They mean it...-
-Aichi's not sure whether he's thankful for such wonderful friends or worried that his friends may be placing faith in him when they shouldn't...-
-But... even so... His friends would never give up on him. He could never ask for better friends.-
-Being reminded of this honestly helps him. Sometimes he finds himself forgetting how much they care...-
-...All of those fears of ending up alone again...-
-...They were nothing but that. Fear.-
-There was never any truth to those fears, and it's finally sinking in.-
-Leos, Sthesia, Misaki, Cross...-
-None of them would abandon him...-
-None of his other friends here would...-
-None of his friends back home would...-
-He'll never be alone again. Never again will he walk home empty and lonely...-
-...And...-
-...It... makes him happy... So very happy...-
"...E-Everyone..."
-...No, not again... Not again...! He's tearing up again!-
"I-I'm sorry... I-I keep doing this..."
-He wipes his eyes, absolutely hating how much he's been crying since he came back.-
"...I-It's silly of me to cry, but I... I-I'm happy... H-Hearing you say that... I-It reminded me..."
-He manages a small smile.-
"...T-That I'm not alone..."
-That those days of loneliness from before he was introduced to Vanguard are long gone, never to return.-
"...T-Thank you...!"
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Main Room (108)
"I do not understand your usage of 'on and off'. What are you turning on and off?"
-...He's completely unfamiliar with such a simple phrase.-
Edited by CrystalMemoria on Sep 29th 2018 at 3:42:41 AM