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Who: Enkidu & Lio
When: Today, the 13th of August
Where: Ozymandias' cat cafe
What: Friendship intensifies
Warnings: the F for Friendship
Enkidu has been thinking about the notion to be more of a servant to their Master instead of a weapon. It had seemed interesting, something that could be possible in time. And there was that one regret that weighed heavy on their heart. And now...now they're here again and there was no Master, they are a witch and they still have no bond.
And more than ever they realize they need one eventually. Butter Cake would make a good familiar but a small animal could not handle so much magic for a longer period. After spending a day inside their apartment and the second day at Ozymandias' great community garden party they merely ponder about bonding. Who should they bond to? Maybe they should ask Saber since she offered? Or propose bonding to Hakuno until Gil would return. Maybe even Berserker.
But still, deep inside they dislike bonding and Gil's absence still saddens them. Their heart grew heavy all over again when they passed his mirror and saw the cracks. And now they were here, sitting across Lio enjoying a drink at an inn full of kittens.
"How have you been?" It seems a logic question to ask after being away. "Have you been able to get by?" The look on their face is calm and less sad than it used to be. Still, the cracks start to show again. The first sign that they aren't able to contain their magic very well anymore. There's a big one on their arm and a smaller one their cheek.
When: Today, the 13th of August
Where: Ozymandias' cat cafe
What: Friendship intensifies
Warnings: the F for Friendship
Enkidu has been thinking about the notion to be more of a servant to their Master instead of a weapon. It had seemed interesting, something that could be possible in time. And there was that one regret that weighed heavy on their heart. And now...now they're here again and there was no Master, they are a witch and they still have no bond.
And more than ever they realize they need one eventually. Butter Cake would make a good familiar but a small animal could not handle so much magic for a longer period. After spending a day inside their apartment and the second day at Ozymandias' great community garden party they merely ponder about bonding. Who should they bond to? Maybe they should ask Saber since she offered? Or propose bonding to Hakuno until Gil would return. Maybe even Berserker.
But still, deep inside they dislike bonding and Gil's absence still saddens them. Their heart grew heavy all over again when they passed his mirror and saw the cracks. And now they were here, sitting across Lio enjoying a drink at an inn full of kittens.
"How have you been?" It seems a logic question to ask after being away. "Have you been able to get by?" The look on their face is calm and less sad than it used to be. Still, the cracks start to show again. The first sign that they aren't able to contain their magic very well anymore. There's a big one on their arm and a smaller one their cheek.
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"Hmm..." A deep, deep frown appears on their face, eyes narrowing a little when they gaze at their cup.
When they returned to Chaldea they did not visit Gil when they had the chance, even when Ishtar (of all goddesses) told them that he would come running the second he knew they were close they refused. And now they're here they realize they should have never refused.
It means that what has happened here, will be forgotten when they return. Their bonds, all what they might have learned, what they have felt, the spells they know. The intimacy.
"Whatever bond we choose, it all ends up being temporarily in the end... We will not remember one another when we return to the worlds we belong to. If we ever meet outside of this place...we will not remember anything, perhaps not even each other's names."
Enkidu is not sure if they want to allow such growth again and forget it the second they return to Chaldea just to find themselves contemplating changing the relationship with their Master instead.
"I think I would want to remember the kindness you have shown. But I do not wish to burden you with the heaviness of my heart." It still isn't a refusal but they're torn about the matter. Very torn.
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He's used to it. Whether it was obligation from being the leader of the Burnish, the desire to burn by the Promare, or even his own selfish wants and needs, Lio knows he's strong. Even if he doesn't look like it on the outside, which he acknowledges; someone who might look as small as him might not inspire initial confidence. It's why his armor made him look tall and strong.
And when that didn't work? It was his poise that had to make him seem larger than life.
"There's nothing too heavy that I can't handle." God, he sounds like Galo, and internally he shakes his head. "So don't worry about me. My spirit will keep us both afloat."
He holds out a hand.
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A soft laugh escapes their mouth and for a moment their face brightens a little. They shift in their chair to create some space for the cat that wants to sit on their lap. They're silent, thinking deeply, since Lio's words did strike a chord within them.
"You say such interesting things. If anything, I do think you are able to face me at my full strength if we weren't tied to the rules of this world."
Finally they lean forward a little, still with a thoughtful expression on their face.
"Allow me to become your friend, then." Even though there's still hesitation in their movements they take hold of Lio's hand and shake it. They have to bond eventually, and maybe it is better to bond to someone they would like to know further, someone they could spar with.
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"If we weren't tied to the rules of this world... maybe." He knows that as a Burnish, he could fight almost anything and everything and probably make it out unscathed. "But I'm pretty sure you might be able to teach me a thing or two regardless of that."
Because even though Lio is strong, it's not like he's well-trained.
He's a little surprised by Enkidu taking his hand, despite the fact he did offer it. Still... it brought him some comfort. A different kind from what he was already used to.
"I'm glad to have your friendship."
And then a cat leaps up onto his shoulder and Lio flinches.
end here?
"I know the things I can do because the gods have given me that knowledge. I think...in a way, the challenge lies in all the things I might not be able to do. Where my soul cannot grow towards..." Their drink has become cold now. "But if you wish to learn from me...I will try my best to sate that curiosity."
The idea of them teaching humans intrigues them. Sharing the wisdom and knowledge they have gathered over the year is something, yet they wonder if said wisdom is anything new to humans. After all, the Age of Gods is long gone.
Lio's hand feels warm in theirs and they squeeze it a little before they let go.
"I am glad to have yours. I hope it will be a pleasant exchange."
Because, to be fair, the troublesome thing about bonding is how deep such a connection can go. How they both will be able to look into one another's heart and share their feelings.
"Ah, it seems to like you..."