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dualislogs2020-01-05 01:20 am
silentnarration) wrote in dualislogs2020-01-05 01:20 am
[Closed] Catch-all
WHO: Squall, misc
WHAT: Catch-all for the month
WHERE: Here and there
WHEN: January
WARNING: Mentions of mind control, child soldiers, other warnings pending.
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WHAT: Catch-all for the month
WHERE: Here and there
WHEN: January
WARNING: Mentions of mind control, child soldiers, other warnings pending.
[Closed starters within. Hit me up if you'd like to plan something. I'm available on Discord: Shirochu#4072 and
awkward conversation time
Ngh. There's an internal wince at that look Seifer is already giving him but he steels himself for the conversation anyway. To him, there's no question that they should try, even if he fucked up kicking off the process.]
Just listen and you can decide where to go from there.
One of them's Rinoa's roommate. That Loki guy, but he's really obnoxious. [So that's probably out, especially with how Squall is scowling thinking about him.]
And a weird couple. The power they use is some kind of life force in their world called the Force. I don't really get it but they drew out some childhood memories for me. [He shrugs.] I think they can be trusted.
The last one is Arkady. She has a lot of mental powers and people like her are rare in her world. I feel like she'd understand more than anyone. She might be our best option.
Seifer is not prepared
Squall's lucky that Seifer's had some time to calm down and reflect on events of the past, or he might have been a hell of a lot more difficult to convince into cooperation. He's willing to give Squall a chance, even if right now he really doesn't want to.]
[As for the command to just listen he rose an eyebrow while simultaneously scowling further, as if about to argue that that's the last thing he's about to do. Still, he just leaves it at the scowl while Squall barrels on.
All of this sounded too outlandish to be true, and deeply concerning given that Squall's allowed them to prod around in his head. Is he an idiot? Clearly he must be an idiot, that's the only answer here. In fact, there's so much conversation just going on in Seifer's expression alone he doesn't even need to use words. The looks he's giving Squall probably say everything loud and clear.]
[Eventually, finally, he finishes, and Seifer sighs, reaching a hand up to pinch the bridge of his nose. Hyne, that's a lot of annoying to try to swallow all at once.]
Fine, tell me more about this Arkady.
[Since Loki sounds out right out of the gate, and the Force people... are a maybe.]
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He folds his arms to wait for Seifer's decision, expression softening with surprise when he's allowed to continue.]
She was one of twelve children born at the same time and in the same place, with similar features - hair color, eyes, pale skin. Born with powers and given up by their parents to the government because of it.
I thought she was weird when I met her but she's nice enough.
[A pause.]
... she thinks I should have asked you before I did this too. Said I should apologize.
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Of course, he can't help the faint smirk at Squall's softening expression. Not expecting him to be willing to listen now, is he? Squall wasn't Garden administration, Seifer had far less reason to fight him tooth and nail on it. Who knows, maybe some good will come out of it in the end anyway?
Thoughtfully he scratched his chin.]
Government... I wonder if I've spoken with her before. Someone on the network was mentionin' stuff like that before. [A beat, and he fixes a fierce stare on him, one eyebrow raised expectantly.] Well?
[Where's the apology?]
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He stares at Seifer dumbly.
Processing...
Connection established.]
Again?
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He waits, continuing to stare Squall down expectantly.
...
About time.]
Yeah. Again. I want one without your girlfriend breathin' down your neck.
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I didn't do it because of Rinoa.
[It definitely served as motivation but it wasn't the only reason. He sighs, fingers pressed against the back of his scalp as he tries to work himself into the right mood.]
I'm sorry.
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In that case it shouldn't be a problem for you.
[He insists, folding his arms. But... alright it might not be the best apology as it's entirely out of duress, but hearing one that didn't sound nearly as dismissive as his half-assed one at the beginning was satisfactory enough. Seifer nods once, curt, but approving. Alright, he'll believe it now.]
So. What are you expectin' out of me in all this?
[Now that the apologies are out of the way.]
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He sighs when Seifer gets back to business. Bossy as always.]
Give it a shot. It won't change anything but maybe you can stop getting sick and feeling out of it every morning.
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Is he surprised?]
Tch. [He narrows his eyes.] Easy for you to say just "give it a shot" like it ain't a big deal.
[A beat, followed by a somewhat resigned tone.] It's the price of failure, better hope you don't get your own taste, Golden Boy.
[Squall's not the one who's already had someone rooting around in his head in the worst possible ways.]
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Failing doesn't have to be the end of everything. [A pause.] I meant it. What I said to you and Rinoa that night. I know now I love you both. I don't know how that works but... Let me help where I can, okay?