[ there is definitely a moment of hesitation there where hawke just sort of ??? at the "no, i'm joking" but she moves right along because. well. sousei's more interesting. ]
For a moment, I was going to be incredibly offended you didn't invite me along but.
[ she shrugs and takes a moment to take in the rest of him. that uniform sure is new. usually he's just in normal clothes. has something happened, she wonders? ]
There's a story here. Did you get into a ViViD accident?
[He crosses his arms before him now, posture still neat and military precise.
There is a bit more laxness to it too, though.]
I returned to my world. I was there for over a year before I was dragged back here.
[For...whatever reason. However that works. Sousei's not sure, but it does make him feel better about this entire Cerealia thing somehow. Either way, home... is out there somewhere.]
[ for once, sousei gets a vaguely startled looking hawke. she didn't even know he was gone -- and a year? oh. oh, wow. for a moment, she wants to ask if her forgot about her but that's kind of silly so instead, she takes a drink from her paper bag. after, she clears her throat and moves right along. ]
And in that span of time you... acquired a haircut, burned half your face and decided to change up your sense of fashion? I never knew you were so adventurous.
[ huh. that makes sense, since hawke's also had to change her sense of style while in cerealia. the armor was a bit hindering. so she gives a shake of her head at his question and after staring at him for another long moment, she takes a long drink from her brown bag and steps away a moment to toss the empty bottle away.
then she comes back to stand in front of him and ... takes his hat. yes, she just takes his hat, inspects it a little before putting it on her own head. then she reaches out to smooth out his jacket. ]
Not a problem at all, serah. I have to admit, you look quite dashing like this. It's a shame there's no need for it here.
[What.... what are you even doing, Hawke. Sousei gives her the flattest look as she lifts his hat, though he doesn't stop her. Yeah, do what you want... he's not super attached to this uniform, unlike his Yamainu one.
Why are you touching him though.]
I'm not certain if I should be thanking you or not. [A beat.] I'm going to assume not, knowing how you are.
[Honestly...]
Meanwhile, you are a mess. What are you doing with yourself, Hawke?
[ she's keeping this hat, friend. but after she's done, she takes a step back and tucks her hands into her pockets, smiling. ]
More of a degradation towards the previous you, no?
[ but that's insulting! wow, sousei. some friend you are. ]
A mess? A very attractive one, I hope. Either way, I've just been keeping myself entertained. I misplaced my CereVice a few weeks ago, which is fine since nothing's been happening. [ a pause. ] Oh, I think my roommate's gone home. Or died? Whatever happens when you leave this place. I'm not quite sure what to do with his things. Otherwise... that's really it. Terribly boring, actually.
[... that's so much to process. But Hawke... oh Hawke. Why you gotta be so Hawke?]
You seem entirely distraught over it, I see. [not.] Are you going to commandeer his apartment, or is that why you're acting like a homeless woman in the park?
Terribly so. [ not. ] And I'm not quite sure yet. On one hand, it's right there -- just for my taking! But on the other... the whole thing is a bit macabre. I'll probably see after his things and then finally find myself my own place again. After all, if my sister were to arrive, it'd be very embarrassing to explain this to her.
Well. Clearly something's happened between the two of you again so I just won't inquire about that. Are you sure you aren't romantically involved with him?
It's not terribly disgusting, Sousei. But it would explain your reaction to him. Surely someone who is simply just a friend shouldn't invoke such strong emotion, right? The only time I see you emote at all is when it comes to Tenka.
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A dragon.
[He lets that sit for approximately three seconds.]
No, I'm joking. It was just an extension of doing my duty. [still a giant monster though.]
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For a moment, I was going to be incredibly offended you didn't invite me along but.
[ she shrugs and takes a moment to take in the rest of him. that uniform sure is new. usually he's just in normal clothes. has something happened, she wonders? ]
There's a story here. Did you get into a ViViD accident?
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[He crosses his arms before him now, posture still neat and military precise.
There is a bit more laxness to it too, though.]
I returned to my world. I was there for over a year before I was dragged back here.
[For...whatever reason. However that works. Sousei's not sure, but it does make him feel better about this entire Cerealia thing somehow. Either way, home... is out there somewhere.]
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[ for once, sousei gets a vaguely startled looking hawke. she didn't even know he was gone -- and a year? oh. oh, wow. for a moment, she wants to ask if her forgot about her but that's kind of silly so instead, she takes a drink from her paper bag. after, she clears her throat and moves right along. ]
And in that span of time you... acquired a haircut, burned half your face and decided to change up your sense of fashion? I never knew you were so adventurous.
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Oh. Right.]
I've always been in uniform. Not in Cerealia, naturally, as I'm not a soldier here, but this is not a large change. [Duh.]
As for the rest...yes. [It just happened.] Is that a problem?
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then she comes back to stand in front of him and ... takes his hat. yes, she just takes his hat, inspects it a little before putting it on her own head. then she reaches out to smooth out his jacket. ]
Not a problem at all, serah. I have to admit, you look quite dashing like this. It's a shame there's no need for it here.
[ a pause and -- ]
The scar makes you look much more masculine too.
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Why are you touching him though.]
I'm not certain if I should be thanking you or not. [A beat.] I'm going to assume not, knowing how you are.
[Honestly...]
Meanwhile, you are a mess. What are you doing with yourself, Hawke?
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More of a degradation towards the previous you, no?
[ but that's insulting! wow, sousei. some friend you are. ]
A mess? A very attractive one, I hope. Either way, I've just been keeping myself entertained. I misplaced my CereVice a few weeks ago, which is fine since nothing's been happening. [ a pause. ] Oh, I think my roommate's gone home. Or died? Whatever happens when you leave this place. I'm not quite sure what to do with his things. Otherwise... that's really it. Terribly boring, actually.
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You seem entirely distraught over it, I see. [not.] Are you going to commandeer his apartment, or is that why you're acting like a homeless woman in the park?
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Terribly so. [ not. ] And I'm not quite sure yet. On one hand, it's right there -- just for my taking! But on the other... the whole thing is a bit macabre. I'll probably see after his things and then finally find myself my own place again. After all, if my sister were to arrive, it'd be very embarrassing to explain this to her.
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[On the other hand, it's just an apartment??? Sousei doesn't really see the fuss either way.]
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[ kinda sounds like you're talking about a dead body there, hawke. but okay! ]
Did your partner leave with you too?
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[Quite frankly.]
Yes, he did. He returned with me as well, for whatever value that has.
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[ geez........ jerk. ]
Weren't you terribly down on yourself when you were parted before? Shouldn't this be something that makes you happy?
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I don't know what you're talking about.
[Clearly!!!!]
If you are that interested in Tenka, you can go speak with him yourself.
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Well. Clearly something's happened between the two of you again so I just won't inquire about that. Are you sure you aren't romantically involved with him?
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We are not romantically involved! [WHY DOES EVERYONE KEEP SAYING THAT.]
That's disgusting.
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It's not terribly disgusting, Sousei. But it would explain your reaction to him. Surely someone who is simply just a friend shouldn't invoke such strong emotion, right? The only time I see you emote at all is when it comes to Tenka.
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And after a short pause, he sighs.]
... Tenka is like family. His parents brought me into his family when I was very young, and we grew up together.