Izanagi's Heart Game - Session #1

[idolpro]

They say
that snowdrops were formed
as a gift from an angel
bequeathed unto Eve
a symbol of hope and rebirth...

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[bondsofsuffering]

...The curse is the biggest problem. It's a death of its own, in a way. "He" won't be himself anymore. And in the worst case scenario, he'll be killed for it by the person he cares for most.

There is one who offered to use his wish to heal everything. But the curse affects Chrysanthemum, too. It needs to be solved for both.

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[firstworldproblem]

Can you not just remove the curse in its entirety with a wish?

And I do wish if I knew if the curse was magical in nature. Does it wind tightly around your soul, I wonder?

[firstworldproblem]

[He pats his hands.]

These are easier questions to answer when you feel you have the support you need. So we can start on that first. One problem at a time.

And do text me anytime if you simply need to speak. I will make time to listen even if it is not always immediate.

[bondsofsuffering]

I'll remember that for him.

Forgive him if he's still a little wary, though. Your help is very unexpected, from his point of view.

[firstworldproblem]

I imagine I sound like a deranged murder of countless individuals. With naught else for information, he would be right to be wary.

I can only open the door. It is up to the two of you to step through. And I do hope he finds others, too. Especially one on his unit he can get close too, but I'm having a hard time considering a candidate.

[bondsofsuffering]

It's all I ask.

...We really do have a rough reputation, don't we?

[firstworldproblem]

Actually no. You are all simply cagey.

The Exarch. Persephone. Lucifel. Dante. Even Thancred. A bravado you wear, tough or demure, but such strength lies underneath. Worries you would not share with others.

I have been trying since I started with Persephone, and I believe I have middle little to no progress. I am seen in a neutral light at best.

You will have to take that first step as terrifying as it is. And you will get hurt from time to time when you open your heart, but it seems you have experienced nothing but disappointment. That we can hopefully change.

[bondsofsuffering]

Persephone is a tough nut to crack. Of course, he has his share of troubles, too.

I'm sure I still have a long fight ahead of me. But even this little push should stop him from sinking any further. It was dire there for a while, you know?

[firstworldproblem]

I will admit I once I read the book I was more than a bit worried.

[He looks around the room.]

There are not many rooms upstairs but ones that are probably more comfortable than this if you would like me to take you.

[bondsofsuffering]

[He shakes his head.]

My place is here - for now, at least. Much like the others stayed at their posts, so will I.

However, if you would like, I can end this dream for you now.

[firstworldproblem]

Let me keep you company until this ends. Besides.

[He holds up both journals.]

I have some light reading to do and I imagine I can go back and gather more books should time permit.

And you can simply rest. But I would like not to leave you alone if I can.

[bondsofsuffering]

I can bring you any books you might want, if that's what you wish. In the end, this is all the result of my wishes pushing things along, here and there.

Although I won't be able to bring you the others' books. Those are for their eyes only.

[firstworldproblem]

That’s fine. I would not want to pry either.

Let your mind calm. Rest. Stare at the ceiling if you wish. But I will stay until this all ends.

[bondsofsuffering]

[Regarding him for a moment before.]

...Understood. I'll take a break, then.

Thank you, Emet-Selch. Or would you prefer I stick with Alexander?

[firstworldproblem]

You can call me Emet-Selch if you wish.

[Patting his knee before he begins reading and just leaving them both in comfortable silence.]