persephone heart game; (run 1)

[idolpro]

In the flicker of a candle-flame, in the stir of still water, in the fluttering of flower petals, there is a voice...

Once, there were...
...shadows in the window.
...footsteps at the gates of life.
...whispering at the door:
"Should I live or die? Am I living or dead?"
"To know the world is to choose it," says the Void.

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Re: In The Garden 1 (start)

[firstworldproblem]

Since you are his mother, I will be rather direct.

I simply seek to have him learn to lean on others. Ever does he hold everything close to his heart. He has a subtle strength, a sharp wisdom, and a kind heart. I simply wish he did not bear it all on his own.

Re: In The Garden 1 (start)

[worthathousand]

[ Her smile softens, then, and goes warm. ]

In all of that, we are of one mind.
His worth extends so much further than his suffering. And where suffering cannot be avoided, he need not suffer alone—nor make himself a sacrifice.

Re: In The Garden 1 (start)

[firstworldproblem]

Then I will do my best, but ever can he be stubborn.

Re: In The Garden 1 (start)

[worthathousand]

That is why it is a work for more than one.

Re: In The Garden 1 (start)

[firstworldproblem]

Shall I leave the husband to you then?

Re: In The Garden 1 (start)

[worthathousand]

...Miura Hiroto, you mean?

With him... we shall see. To think I saw such potential in him, once.

Re: In The Garden 1 (start)

[firstworldproblem]

Had he struck a different path, we might not be having this conversation. But he did. And in Persephone's heart, the least power he has the better.

Re: In The Garden 1 (start)

[worthathousand]

True.

[ some discomfort there still, but her expression, at least, is resolute. ]

This place is too precious to allow this worst of all versions of Miura any sway in it.

Re: In The Garden 1 (start)

[firstworldproblem]

Then by your permission I will spare him no quarter.

Though I do not have my abilities here, and I imagine he will, so we will see how successful I am.

[And Nadeko has it out for Emet doesn't help matters.]

Re: In The Garden 1 (start)

[worthathousand]

See if you cannot remind him of his better self.
[ a beat ] And then spare him absolutely no quarter.

...But do not hesitate to ask me for combat instruction some time, if you would value it. I specialize in the staff and glaive, and with your height, your reach with either would be formidable.

Re: In The Garden 1 (start)

[firstworldproblem]

[He laughs sharply but amused.]

But of course.

I suppose I could go with instruction. 'Tis not that I do not know is that I am unused to not having the magics that go with it, hence it feels unbalanced.

[He's actually not a half bad tank when he wants to be.]

Re: In The Garden 1 (start)

[worthathousand]

[ calmly instructive, shifting into the tone with ease of habit— ]

In a situation such as ours, where any charm we are granted to learn may just as easily be taken away, better to build your technique upon a more reliable foundation.

[ a lip quirks, and she swaps back to a more casual affect ]

Of course, if you already know your way around a weapon, I always appreciate a chance to skip ahead to the really fun techniques.

Re: In The Garden 1 (start)

[firstworldproblem]

If I must complain, I do miss my magics. It feels hollow without them.

[He nods.]

Staves and swords mostly. I imagine guns are not in your repertoire.