post-hearts

[idolpro]

Who: Sleepyheads
Where: Honmachi Sakura Park
When: Day 326

[ After a long, long, long night, you wake in the dead zone, having slept more deeply than you've ever slept before.

Perhaps more restfully than you've ever slept before, even—do you remember your dreams? Is it all coming back to you, now?

For certain dreamers, the flower markings have disappeared, though if you wake early enough you can catch them glowing bright before burning away painlessly. With that, it feels as though maybe a weight's been lifted off your shoulders—maybe you really needed that sleep.

For certain dreamers, you may find yourself waking up with something new—was that always in your hands? Where did you get that from? Do you remember?

And, for a certain few unlucky dreamers, you may find yourself waking with pain, wounds or scars that remind you that what happened last night was not entirely a dream.

But then, who could ever believe it was a dream anyway?

The sun shines bright; Heaven's chain shines brighter. In the distance, white clouds roll toward the city, threatening rain.

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Comments

[time5kip]

That's because you're basically never appropriate. I have some bouts of decency from time to time.

[temperedinpride]

Ah that is true. You are a far better person than I.

[time5kip]

[ he's making a face at that ]

That's not what I meant.

[temperedinpride]

[He's laughing but pulling Five closer.]

I do mean it, but not in a self- deprecating way. You are a good man, Five.

[time5kip]

That's not making it any better.

And to begin with should you be the one laughing when you're dressed like that?

[temperedinpride]

Does is not look fetching?

[time5kip]

It's very charming but it does come with a certain loss of credibility. Which is why you're absolutely not allowed to laugh at me.

[ a pause, and then he adds - more seriously ]

I'm simply still not used to dying. Regardless of how well I can push that aside when I have something to do.

[temperedinpride]

I was not laughing at you Five.

[He wraps an arm around his shoulders, squeezing.]

That is not something to push aside. But we will hold you until you feel a bit better.

[time5kip]

Isn't it? I will keep dying more times still.

[temperedinpride]

That does not mean you need get used to it.

[time5kip]

It would be easier if I did.

[ he sighs, then he just leans against him ]

And in either case I was the one who was reckless, so. I can't exactly complain about it.

[temperedinpride]

Will you tell me what happened?

[This is his Five to hold then.]

[time5kip]

I wanted to make sure I wouldn't miss anything important for Vergil so I went to that field of flowers three times, and died the first two. The best way I can describe it is that I was slowly drained by flowers.

It wasn't pleasant and that's not the kind of pain I enjoy. There is something else I'm feeling unsettled about but I can't place my finger on it. It's like the memory is missing, so I'm just left with this vague feeling that something is out of place.

[temperedinpride]

Ah... if it comes to you let me know.

....it was very stubborn, to keep returning to that field. Did you accomplish what you wanted?

[time5kip]

I did. I reached for the book that was discarded there and it took me to a different library, one in which Raven was sleeping in. But I left him alone — I didn't want to mess with Vergil's sense of self too much.

[temperedinpride]

Interesting. I encountered that as well. But it seemed the exact same as the library from Raven's own soul.

[time5kip]

Oh. You were in Raven's soul as well?

[temperedinpride]

And Nero's. I feel as if there was more as well.

[time5kip]

I can't remember who else I was in either, but I was definitely less busy than you have been.

[temperedinpride]

I suppose that depends on the definition of busy.

[He'll lead them into Baritones, heading for Emet's room.]

I do not recall dying.

[time5kip]

Oh, should I inquire in the ways you've been busy? I'm sure you have some surprises lined up there.

[temperedinpride]

I think there are some things you'd rather not know.

[time5kip]

Really.

When you put it like that I feel like I'm only getting more curious about it.

[temperedinpride]

[He laughs, pulling the hat and beard and mask etc off, ushering Five to the bathroom. Time to clean up. Five may or may not be covered in blood but he definitely is.]

Ask me later. For now let us get comfortable. We may all just have woken but I suspect there will be need of cuddling for a bit.

[time5kip]

[ He looks a little surprised that he's guiding him with him, but doesn't comment on it, and instead follows, taking the time to remove his clothes as well ]

I'll take care of washing you.