Heart Game: Duality - Round 2

[idolpro]

Your sleep is restless, and it's hard to settle as your eyelids refusing to stop twitching, and you can feel an itch at the back of your mind, flashes of uncomfortable thoughts dipping in and out of your dreams, constantly interrupting your tries to relax. ... Are you even asleep?



...



Apparently you were, because you wake up with a start, cheek pressed uncomfortably to steel flooring and flickering lights overhead. Unfortunately, you don't feel very rested at all.

Comments

[firstworldproblem]

Delightful. He recognizes you. I do think he was fearful of myself not knowing who I was. He is probably best off with you.

[Yes, he is trying to dump the child on you.]

[learntofly]

Well, he is our teammate, so that's probably for the best.

[firstworldproblem]

You do seem to get along so splendidly.

I would be cautious up ahead. 'Tis a freezing lake. Not that I don't believe you and Intensity can handle the situation, but you do bring along friends that might not.

[Motioning to the child and she has a cat in her arms. I think I remembered she has one.]

There is yet a maze behind me of which I have not fully explored.

[learntofly]

[ There's definitely a cat around somewhere ]

The maze is...pretty bad. Full of bad memories. I'd avoid it if I were you.

[firstworldproblem]

There was one particularly harsh memory ahead.

Though I'm not sure how much avoidance I can manage. I suppose now that my hands are free, I could return to the frozen lake with the other Duality.

Are you alright?

[learntofly]

No, but there's really not time to deal with that right now.

[ Gestures at the kid. She's pretty sure there doesn't need to be more explanation than that ]

[firstworldproblem]

I disagree.

You can make the time if you wish. I can remain here and keep a watchful eye over him if you need a few minutes to yourself. This section seems stable enough if we do not move around corners.

[learntofly]

Thank you, but...I think I'd feel too bad leaving him with someone else. I don't get many chances to really help him out, so I don't want to slack off now.

[firstworldproblem]

Such kindness. Truth be told I do not know much of your unit mate. Is he rather closed off?

[learntofly]

I'm...not sure? I'm still new, so it might only be because of that. It's a lot of heavy stuff he's dealing with, so I can't blame him for not wanting to open up to someone who just got here.

[firstworldproblem]

Well all have our secrets even if we have to pay for them back bit by bit.

I will leave the child and this particular cat with you and Intensity. This feline was stranded cold in the small island on a pool of ice. I do believe warmth would it treat it well.

[learntofly]

Oh, poor thing... I can wrap it up in my jacket until it's warmed up enough.

Thank you for looking after them until now.

[firstworldproblem]

Of course. 'Twas a pleasure honestly.

Now that these two are in the proper hands I will take my leave. I did wish to speak to the Duality in the ice cave more, but had more pressing matters.

[learntofly]

That doesn't surprise me. There's a lot pressing about this place.

Thanks again, and be careful, okay?

[firstworldproblem]

You're concern is truly touching. I will.

Safe travel to you and yours as well.