[Open] Come In From The Cold...

[inlikethebrume]

Who: House Darkness Residents and OPEN
When: All of February
Where: House Darkness in the Haven
What: It's an open log!
Warnings: Shadowbringers Spoilers in some threads possible, possible talk of the Snatched Event

[If anyone knows the residents of the house, it might seem strange that such a group have selected a cozy abode for their home in the city. However, it is not to be said that they are unwelcoming (depending on who) and usually when someone comes to visit, there's always a warm cup of tea ready for them...and maybe some food to go along with it. Feels like a crime if someone doesn't get fed. And despite the hardships of the previous month, the house does welcome guests for any particular reasons whether a visit for the soul, a chat to catch up on events, or even maybe go a few rounds with the poor striking dummy in the backyard.

When you live with sword users and have stress, it gets used, ok?

It might be chilly outside but strange enough, the house itself is pretty warm. Just mind the gaelkitten and Flood running around from time to time.]


((OOC: Feel free to make a top level if you wish! Open to all!))

Comments

[inlikethebrume]

[SHE WILL FUCKING TRY.]

Considering you and Emet-Selch seem to have scolded me otherwise and I would personally wish to NOT fall down again...

[darkcharge]

Again? So this makes what? Two times you've collapsed?

[ GO AHEAD AND TRY. THAT WILL JUST MAKE IT 3 TIMES. ]

Look, you have to know it's bad when the old man thinks to scold you too. Regardless, that's still not an answer, Mira.~

ShB Spoilers

[inlikethebrume]

[And have a flashback to after you defeat the final Lightwarden and hear almost the same words spoken. It's pretty chilling to be honest.

AND SHE WILL SUCCEED THIS TIME THANK YOU VERY MUCH.]

If I must say it: then I will try to stay down unless needed.

[darkcharge]

Personally I think you should just stay down until you're recovered. But hey... I'm not your guardian.

[ Casual shrug. ]

But I can always fetch plenty of people that would guilt you into it.

[inlikethebrume]

[Look, shower and privy is important care tools.]

You make it sound as if I would sneak out a window.

[darkcharge]

Are you trying to tell me you wouldn't?

[inlikethebrume]

I would not be able to catch myself if I did that. Not when I am not at full strength.

[darkcharge]

Might not stop you from trying it.

[inlikethebrume]

If that is the case, why am I still here?

[Seriously, why is she?]

[darkcharge]

The guilt you would feel if you attempted it, hurt yourself, and then one of us finding you after keeps you rooted to the spot.

[inlikethebrume]

And there is the answer.

[Ding ding!]

Emet-Selch already had to carry me here and I don't think he teleported either. While still recovering. Imagine if either of you had to do the same...it is not a great feeling.

[darkcharge]

[ Of course he had known that to be the answer! ]

Might not have had to do it at all if you just would have listened in the first place.

[inlikethebrume]

Aye aye I already realized that too late.

[darkcharge]

[ Vanitas gives a dramatic sigh. ]

And the old man says I'm the disobedient one. Like mother like son, I suppose.

[inlikethebrume]

[At the mention of 'mother', Mira goes red in the face.]

I still do not understand how that came to be other than appearances. Do I truly act like one?

[darkcharge]

[ Just the reaction he had hoped for. Despite his smirky grin, Van shrugs. ]

How could I know? What memories of whatever mother I had are long gone.

[ Now... ]

Maybe you should ask your husband.

[inlikethebrume]

My-?! What?!

[Oh Halone, strike her down as she buries her face in her hands.]

We're not-!

[darkcharge]

[ Kufufufu. This is kind of great. ]

Oh you're telling me you have no feelings for the Ascian at all, Mira?

[inlikethebrume]

[DAMMIT VANI! But that's the question wasn't it. She admitted to Emet that she does care about him but just didn't know how to describe it. And then before the kidnappings where she had felt for a brief moment, something positive from his side of their Bond and what came next.

And then when they happened, it was painful about the Bond being smothered. Why though?]

Of course I do! I even told him that I care about him!

[Those are feelings, right?]

[darkcharge]

That sounds like someone who isn't entirely certain of the depth of "care."

[ ANOTHER SHRUG. ]

But then again what do I know about caring and all that stuff? The guardians of Light also go through some pretty extreme things to protect those that they "care" about.

[inlikethebrume]

You came after him too, didn't you? Does that not count?

[She honestly hasn't thought about the depth, she just assumed caring was caring.]

[darkcharge]

[ Now don't go and turn this back on him. ]

That's what allies are supposed to do, right?

[inlikethebrume]

[Too late.]

That is what is supposed to happen, aye. But sometimes allies do nothing at all.

[darkcharge]

Now that I know a thing or two about.

[ The Organization was filled with people like that. ]

[inlikethebrume]

[Oof. Mira can't help but move in and pat him gently on the shoulder.]

My apologies. 'Twas not my intent.