He and I will become one, and I will finally leave this tower.
[His hand gently squeezes back.]
I was worried ...that I might not have ever woken back up. We felt a loss so great, I fell into a deep slumber, a darkness swallowed me, but I called out and you answered. Thank you.
That was never within your control. Don't... think that that is a guilt you have to carry, okay?
( and then he does that and she can't help but fluster because it's shadow milk, but it's not, but it's the man she had admired so and despite everything she really doesn't have a lot of this sort of experience- he may be amused by a little squeak that she's pretending didn't happen.
...
after a moment, lily leans forward, cupping his cheek opposite of the cracks with her own free hand and presses a soft kiss against said cracks. making her own move does not make the blush on her cheeks fade any. )
... I... do too. But what happens now that I'm here?
Oh, my dear ...The guilt I carry has brought ruin to civilizations.
[But maybe that's something else they have in common.]
[Before he can say anything else, she is leaning forward and- oh! That ...such a soft gesture. He looks gobsmacked for a moment, truly caught off guard, but then his cheeks flush and he has to avert his eyes for a moment. Goodness. Spin his stardust hair around his fingers.]
I- W-well! This is ...but a dream. It will fade in time. Would you like to help me water the flowers until then? The Milkcrown have ...have really gotten out of hand...
( she's quiet for a moment. he and vanilla may have been two halves of a whole... but she and this man... are mirrors. good intent leads to hell, knowledge leads to madness, despair leads to carnage. and all that remains in the aftermath are them- bullet shells, hollow with grief.
maybe, with how much she hates herself- the lily who left vanny behind at the spire, and dark enchantress, and yes, herself as she is now- maybe she never would have liked shadow milk cookie off the bat.
...
at least he's cute when he's flustered. normal things to think about a man you definitely don't have any feelings for. )
[Ah, he settles down a little. The Fount of Knowledge was not flustered, he is an illustrious professional! He braids his hair a bit out of nerves, or perhaps excitement? Before he is looking for the edge of a table to try and pull himself to his feet with.]
There is a watering can ...ah.
[He must have dropped it at some point, its over on the ground some distance away. There's still a bit of water left in it, though.]
...I seem to have made a mess before falling asleep. Forgive me.
[But yes, just so. The can fills with water as soon as she has it righted. He stands there a bit holding onto the edge of the table, trying not to make it too obvious he needs the support. He's fine, he's doing very well. He smiles.]
Is that so? You should tell me a little more about yourself, I would be interesting in knowing more.
[He knows quite a lot already, but its no fun to just Know. He likes hearing it from the person.]
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[His hand gently squeezes back.]
I was worried ...that I might not have ever woken back up. We felt a loss so great, I fell into a deep slumber, a darkness swallowed me, but I called out and you answered. Thank you.
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( she knows she's not who they yearn for. her gaze falls. )
But I'll be there all the same. I promise. ... And, I will be there when you call.
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[He lifts their hands to give hers a gentle little kiss.]
I look forward to the day we can see each other on the other side.
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( and then he does that and she can't help but fluster because it's shadow milk, but it's not, but it's the man she had admired so and despite everything she really doesn't have a lot of this sort of experience- he may be amused by a little squeak that she's pretending didn't happen.
...
after a moment, lily leans forward, cupping his cheek opposite of the cracks with her own free hand and presses a soft kiss against said cracks. making her own move does not make the blush on her cheeks fade any. )
... I... do too. But what happens now that I'm here?
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[But maybe that's something else they have in common.]
[Before he can say anything else, she is leaning forward and- oh! That ...such a soft gesture. He looks gobsmacked for a moment, truly caught off guard, but then his cheeks flush and he has to avert his eyes for a moment. Goodness. Spin his stardust hair around his fingers.]
I- W-well! This is ...but a dream. It will fade in time. Would you like to help me water the flowers until then? The Milkcrown have ...have really gotten out of hand...
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maybe, with how much she hates herself- the lily who left vanny behind at the spire, and dark enchantress, and yes, herself as she is now- maybe she never would have liked shadow milk cookie off the bat.
...
at least he's cute when he's flustered. normal things to think about a man you definitely don't have any feelings for. )
Yes, I can do that.
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There is a watering can ...ah.
[He must have dropped it at some point, its over on the ground some distance away. There's still a bit of water left in it, though.]
...I seem to have made a mess before falling asleep. Forgive me.
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( silly.
lily takes the can- if it's a dream, could she just... will it to be full once more? )
... You remind me of myself. How strange.
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[But yes, just so. The can fills with water as soon as she has it righted. He stands there a bit holding onto the edge of the table, trying not to make it too obvious he needs the support. He's fine, he's doing very well. He smiles.]
Is that so? You should tell me a little more about yourself, I would be interesting in knowing more.
[He knows quite a lot already, but its no fun to just Know. He likes hearing it from the person.]