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

[firstworldproblem]

It appears the common theme among these is feeling unloved. I wish to check up on Izanagi.

[Forgot to mention he's in a maid outfit, Vergil Hell flower and Izanagi silk flower in his hair, and lantern at his hip.]

Are you bringing Hythlodaeus to BARiTONES?

[temperedinpride]

I am. Lily might want him as well if she is all right herself.

[He is just going to admire the outfit honestly. It's cute.]

Do tell me how Izanagi fares.

[firstworldproblem]

I suppose we can just prop the door to my room open for all the guests we will have.

[He will twirl for him because he can.]

Eichi will probably be with his loved ones, but in the event he is not, well, we should invite him as well.

[temperedinpride]

[He claps appreciatively.]

A slumber party then. There's plenty of room at least.

[firstworldproblem]

And we thought four would be enough for the bed.

[He taps his chin.]

Though to not hide from your earlier question, I am fine. Worried for others, but no lingering doubts about myself. Are you feeling the same?

[temperedinpride]

More or less. I faced nothing that particularly disturbed me. Only worry for friends.

[firstworldproblem]

Then reassurance we will give.

Whom else did you encounter?

[temperedinpride]

Vergil and Jason within Raven's soul, and a young man named Talon in Nero's.

[firstworldproblem]

Vergil, Raven, and Nero.

How unlucky for them.

[temperedinpride]

It did rather feel a tour of the family.

[firstworldproblem]

Did you get any insight on how they feel about Vergil?

[temperedinpride]

Raven, but not Nero.

[firstworldproblem]

And?

[Please, the gossip.]

Unless you wish me not to pry.

[temperedinpride]

Oh, no you may pry. Raven cares for him and is insecure about him. Hardly news to me though, he is not subtle about it.

[firstworldproblem]

Good. That makes it easier. Though it is a pity Pistol is gone.

[temperedinpride]

It is. And I know Dante does care for him. He is not rejected by his family, it is just awkward.

Why?

[firstworldproblem]

Did they not make up?

[temperedinpride]

I have not interfered since the kissing game. Nor asked. I figured they needed some space.

[firstworldproblem]

You, not be nosy.

You really do care for him.

[temperedinpride]

Was that in question?

And even I know when excessive interference will be detrimental to my goals.

[firstworldproblem]

It shows a different level. And I do not doubt your skill to know how to manipulate. You are as good as I am in your own right.

Though I wonder if I should give you my mask to keep. Or at least keep it on your side of the bed seeing is we are never far from each other.

[temperedinpride]

Oh, is it not strange to see it on me?

[firstworldproblem]

A little. Though I think the significance of how comfortable I am with you wearing it outweighs it. I can think of no one better. And truthfully, I rarely wear it.

[temperedinpride]

[He touches the mask, smiling a little.]

Strange that I am comfortable wearing it. But I would rather only be seen by you in it in general, if at all.

[firstworldproblem]

Very few would understand the significance.

[He kisses the top of his head.]

Shall we head back?