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Who: Lux and others!
When: Throughout October
Where: Various places around town
What: Quests and other goings on during the month. Featuring Rux & Rudy, Turnt Turnips, Garden Troubles, and Lights Between the Trees. Girl does not know what it means to chill.
Warnings: None current, will update if this changes.


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[ That's surprisingly charming, his recounting bringing a smile to her face. Akira is sparse on the details when it comes to his companion, but she assumes he must be some sort of familiar. ]

And you didn't get caught bringing him with you?

[ That might be the most surprising development here. ]

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No way. [ Somehow. There were plenty of "is that a cat?" close calls. Not to mention how much of a solid the guy who sat behind him did by never reporting it. ] We're sneaker than that.

[ Akira's gaze flickers over to Lux, warm. ]

They'd like you, you know. [ He has no doubt that Lux would like them, too, judging by the emotions he feels rolling off of her. ] The feeling I get from you is like the one I get when I'm with them.

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[ Oh. That's unexpected, clearly telegraphed in the surprise she wears on her face. Hearing something like that from him makes her surprisingly happy, that feeling rippling through their connection even as she looks away. ]

That's... That's very kind of you.

[ What does she say to something like that? She's never had a place, or people with whom she feels like she belongs. He leaves very little room for her to doubt, his warmth genuine and impossibly bright.

With a shy smile, Lux directs it towards him. ]

I wish I could meet them. They sound like wonderful people.

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Maybe one day.

[ He recognizes how unlikely that is, given how little control they currently have over when they arrive here and when they leave. But it doesn't stop him from wanting to believe that he won't have to give up something dear to him.

He debates saying more but soon settles on a brief silence. If she lets him, Akira can really talk all night about them, and Lux should probably sleep at some point. Himself too. ]

Thanks for listening to me. Really [ He came here to comfort her and somehow ended up getting some of it in return. How does this always happen with her? ] I should get to bed soon, though. [ He nods towards her cup. ] I can take that down if you're done with it.

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[ The only way she would feasibly be able to meet any of them is if they came here, and Lux can't reasonably wish that fate upon anyone. Being pulled away from one's home, from the people and places they care about... No, it's better if they didn't. But she can appreciate the sentiment. Even if she never meets them, the quiet warmth of knowing she might belong is enough.

For once, Lux lets the silence settle without insisting on filling it, her gaze sliding to the side before drawing back towards him. She shakes her head. ]

That's all right. I think I'll be up for a little longer, so I can do it. And I'm happy to listen, any time you want to talk.

[ She enjoys it, more than she could say in words. ]

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[ With a nod, Akira pushes himself away from the windowsill. Before he gets to his feet, though, he pauses and then reaches out to pat a hand on her shoulder, a small gesture of support. ]

Same goes to you, you know.

[ He lets it fall away to collect his cup and rises the rest of the way. ]

I'll see you tomorrow. [ When tomorrow is up in the air. She's been rather elusive lately. Lux might even be our of the house before he even wakes up. ] Good night, Lux.

[ And with one last smile, he sees himself out of the attic. ]