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[ Goodness, it's like he doesn't trust her at all.She's a healer, the party's life is in her hands. He doesn't have a choice.
Himeka clicks her tongue and that is definitely transmitted through the communion. She's feeling playful, yes, but Dokja needn't worry. ]
No, I've just been gathering more supplies while I'm in Godsblood. Is there a certain recipe from your star that you like and miss?
[ Goodness, it's like he doesn't trust her at all.
Himeka clicks her tongue and that is definitely transmitted through the communion. She's feeling playful, yes, but Dokja needn't worry. ]
No, I've just been gathering more supplies while I'm in Godsblood. Is there a certain recipe from your star that you like and miss?
[ It's Hard when he's lived as long as he has and his memories are only half of what they used to be.....
He's even struggling to remember his birthday. ]
... February.
[ That month sounds right. ]
He's even struggling to remember his birthday. ]
... February.
[ That month sounds right. ]
[ Here's the thing about Dokja:
He's bad at eating. Or more like, he has some very bad eating habits. Some days he forgets to eat anything at all and that's not great! It used to be that he didn't need to eat so that's carried over to Horos, but... Yeah, he's found that he's actually capable of getting hungry in this place.
And there's one dish in particular that he ends up craving. ]
Oh, um. Do you know what omurice is?
He's bad at eating. Or more like, he has some very bad eating habits. Some days he forgets to eat anything at all and that's not great! It used to be that he didn't need to eat so that's carried over to Horos, but... Yeah, he's found that he's actually capable of getting hungry in this place.
And there's one dish in particular that he ends up craving. ]
Oh, um. Do you know what omurice is?
[ yes, because struggling to remember your birth month is a common occurrence...
...Abel's silent for a moment, and maybe there is a deepening of some Concern that ripples through their shared connection as Martyrs. hm. just-- perhaps? y-yeah, ]
I see... and what did you do to celebrate your last one?
[ Abel's asking for a reason, here, seeing if being more specific might jog memories for his friend... or, maybe, gauging just how Concerned he needs to be about his swiss cheese brain, ]
...Abel's silent for a moment, and maybe there is a deepening of some Concern that ripples through their shared connection as Martyrs. hm. just-- perhaps? y-yeah, ]
I see... and what did you do to celebrate your last one?
[ Abel's asking for a reason, here, seeing if being more specific might jog memories for his friend... or, maybe, gauging just how Concerned he needs to be about his swiss cheese brain, ]
[ Oh Dokja. Dokja. If you allow it you will never go hungry again. ]
A carefully prepared omelette over a mound of rice, drizzled with a tomato-based sauce? I usually prefer mine with fried noodles.
A carefully prepared omelette over a mound of rice, drizzled with a tomato-based sauce? I usually prefer mine with fried noodles.
[ Why does that feel like a threat??
But oh no, she does know it!! Where are all his excuses going to go now? ]
That's right. I've never tried it with fried noodles before.
[ His attention is CAUGHT. ]
But oh no, she does know it!! Where are all his excuses going to go now? ]
That's right. I've never tried it with fried noodles before.
[ His attention is CAUGHT. ]
[ His last birthday?? Well, he spent quite a few of them alone, that's for sure.
Abel's concern is honestly warranted because Dokja is blanking on these personal questions. It could be that it's been too long or it could be that he gave those memories away to the other half of himself. He's not quite certain.
But he does know one thing, ]
I don't celebrate my birthdays.
[ In fact, he's pretty sure he just ended up crying at the last one he remembers. ]
Abel's concern is honestly warranted because Dokja is blanking on these personal questions. It could be that it's been too long or it could be that he gave those memories away to the other half of himself. He's not quite certain.
But he does know one thing, ]
I don't celebrate my birthdays.
[ In fact, he's pretty sure he just ended up crying at the last one he remembers. ]
[ ...oh, Dokja; Abel is humming softly in response to that, and don't mind him if he is fixing his friend with a steady look of that Concern. yes, a big hearty helping of it, in fact - the sort that just radiates "bro? you good bro? no? ok" energy, yeah, ]
Hm. I'm not sure what month it is here in Horos considering the calendar, but... it seems like your birthday would've been coming up shortly if we were going off of where time was left in my world. So, maybe we ought to have a little get-together, one of these days?
[ a nice reason to get the gang in one place... to enjoy some relaxation in good company. that wouldn't be too bad, would it? ]
Hm. I'm not sure what month it is here in Horos considering the calendar, but... it seems like your birthday would've been coming up shortly if we were going off of where time was left in my world. So, maybe we ought to have a little get-together, one of these days?
[ a nice reason to get the gang in one place... to enjoy some relaxation in good company. that wouldn't be too bad, would it? ]
[ He is fine?? Not in the conventional sense of the word, but he is Existing as well as he can.
... Which is very poorly.
Dokja's very much taken aback by the offer, though. No one's ever suggested they do something for his birthday before, not after his family had splintered apart when he'd been too young, so this is... Weird. It's weird, right? ]
You don't have to do that. [ SERIOUSLY. ] Really, I should be asking you if you want to do anything for your birthday. It feels like you're always so busy taking care of others.
... Which is very poorly.
Dokja's very much taken aback by the offer, though. No one's ever suggested they do something for his birthday before, not after his family had splintered apart when he'd been too young, so this is... Weird. It's weird, right? ]
You don't have to do that. [ SERIOUSLY. ] Really, I should be asking you if you want to do anything for your birthday. It feels like you're always so busy taking care of others.
[ Because it is! A threat and a promise. ]
Well then, this is the perfect opportunity for you to try! Do you like anything special with yours? I may not have all the exact same ingredients but I like to think I'm decent at improvisation in the kitchen.
Well then, this is the perfect opportunity for you to try! Do you like anything special with yours? I may not have all the exact same ingredients but I like to think I'm decent at improvisation in the kitchen.
[ Can't believe someone offering to cook for him is making him emotional. And while he's doing his best not to leak that through this Communion, he's bad at keeping his emotions in check so it becomes a little too obvious that he's touched by the offer.
This is why he prefers face to face interaction. ]
Are you sure? You don't have to go out of your way to do this, you know.
This is why he prefers face to face interaction. ]
Are you sure? You don't have to go out of your way to do this, you know.
[ ah. deflection again; he sees this, and he's waving his hand in the same way he must have at least a dozen times thus far as they continue along through the flowery fields of the Valley. ]
Of course I don't have to do that, but it would be nice! Don't you think so...? Do you have a restaurant or bar you like to go to in particular, Dokja? Or maybe we could get together in Greentruth somewhere a little more private and low key, just a little group of us... mm? What do you think?
[ clearly he isn't going to accept 'no,' so. you know, perhaps it's best to pick his poison? is he sure he wants to leave it in Abel's hands...........
because they both surely know where that might lead to, right, ]
Of course I don't have to do that, but it would be nice! Don't you think so...? Do you have a restaurant or bar you like to go to in particular, Dokja? Or maybe we could get together in Greentruth somewhere a little more private and low key, just a little group of us... mm? What do you think?
[ clearly he isn't going to accept 'no,' so. you know, perhaps it's best to pick his poison? is he sure he wants to leave it in Abel's hands...........
because they both surely know where that might lead to, right, ]
[ Oh Dokja...don't worry. If there's one thing that she thinks is a good sign is someone knowing the value of a well-cooked meal. He's quickly endearing himself. There's no judgement here, just excitement! ]
Of course! People underestimate the importance of good food. We're all so far away from what we know, having a little taste of home is worth the effort. All I ask is that you give me your honest opinion when you try it.
Of course! People underestimate the importance of good food. We're all so far away from what we know, having a little taste of home is worth the effort. All I ask is that you give me your honest opinion when you try it.
[ They're going to get to this campsite eventually.
And GOD, okay, fine. He just has to rip this off like a band-aid. Abel is too persistent for his own good, but that's also how he's managed to get Dokja this far, so. ]
I guess I would prefer private and with a smaller group.
[ Because what about him screams "party guy"? Take one look at him and anyone can see he's a shut-in. But if it's just a few people, then he doesn't see any issue with that... ]
And GOD, okay, fine. He just has to rip this off like a band-aid. Abel is too persistent for his own good, but that's also how he's managed to get Dokja this far, so. ]
I guess I would prefer private and with a smaller group.
[ Because what about him screams "party guy"? Take one look at him and anyone can see he's a shut-in. But if it's just a few people, then he doesn't see any issue with that... ]
[ Why is she being so kind to him!! He doesn't understand!!
It's just been people trying to take care of him one after the other and it's. A lot. It's a lot when he's been trying to distance himself from everyone with the knowledge that there will be an eventual end for him. Possibly sooner than he had considered with the rate things have been moving.
He's questioning himself now. Hesitating, even. This was supposed to be a straightforward plan and now... ]
Thank you, Himeka. I'll... visit soon, okay? And I promise to be honest with you when I try your cooking.
[ Liar. He'll tell her it's the best he's ever had no matter what. ]
It's just been people trying to take care of him one after the other and it's. A lot. It's a lot when he's been trying to distance himself from everyone with the knowledge that there will be an eventual end for him. Possibly sooner than he had considered with the rate things have been moving.
He's questioning himself now. Hesitating, even. This was supposed to be a straightforward plan and now... ]
Thank you, Himeka. I'll... visit soon, okay? And I promise to be honest with you when I try your cooking.
[ Liar. He'll tell her it's the best he's ever had no matter what. ]
[ i might be drawing it out to see how long it takes for you to say something 🥰
okay whatever they're coming up on it now, because this thread will take literally 80 years if i keep trolling you. which I'm fine with bc everything else is suffering rn but you know,
Abel's "campsite" isn't... conventional; there is no tent or shelter - but there doesn't truly need to be considering that, oddly enough, the weather in the valley is always pleasant and temperate and does not suffer the pitfalls of other regions of Horos. there's a clearing a bit from the edges of the wildflowers' bloom, one that leads directly into the fresh, clean stretch of river. it's peaceful; it's quiet.
and the priest is hauling the pack off his shoulder, settling it down right into the grass... and flopping to sit right there without further preamble. ]
Private and with a smaller group... mm, mm, that's definitely doable~! So, Ernesto would definitely be in for sure... hm. Who else would you say is on your shortlist to invite? Who are you chummy with, anyway?
okay whatever they're coming up on it now, because this thread will take literally 80 years if i keep trolling you. which I'm fine with bc everything else is suffering rn but you know,
Abel's "campsite" isn't... conventional; there is no tent or shelter - but there doesn't truly need to be considering that, oddly enough, the weather in the valley is always pleasant and temperate and does not suffer the pitfalls of other regions of Horos. there's a clearing a bit from the edges of the wildflowers' bloom, one that leads directly into the fresh, clean stretch of river. it's peaceful; it's quiet.
and the priest is hauling the pack off his shoulder, settling it down right into the grass... and flopping to sit right there without further preamble. ]
Private and with a smaller group... mm, mm, that's definitely doable~! So, Ernesto would definitely be in for sure... hm. Who else would you say is on your shortlist to invite? Who are you chummy with, anyway?
[ PRINCE???
The long awaited campsite is literally camp-less and Dokja is not even a little bit surprised by this. He follows suit in dumping his own pack on the ground before taking a seat, all the while looking around and taking in their surroundings.
It's... nice? He hasn't been here since escaping the suffer cave and he'd never really paused to admire how beautiful the valley is, so this is almost brand new for him. Maybe he really should come by here more often and he's so deep in thought he almost misses Abel's question. ]
Oh. [ Is two people not enough? Three including Dokja? That's a whole group right there! ] What about Dextera?
[ He likes Dextera... And that's about the whole group right there. He's been working his damned hardest to keep people at arm's length. ]
The long awaited campsite is literally camp-less and Dokja is not even a little bit surprised by this. He follows suit in dumping his own pack on the ground before taking a seat, all the while looking around and taking in their surroundings.
It's... nice? He hasn't been here since escaping the suffer cave and he'd never really paused to admire how beautiful the valley is, so this is almost brand new for him. Maybe he really should come by here more often and he's so deep in thought he almost misses Abel's question. ]
Oh. [ Is two people not enough? Three including Dokja? That's a whole group right there! ] What about Dextera?
[ He likes Dextera... And that's about the whole group right there. He's been working his damned hardest to keep people at arm's length. ]
Dextera! Yes, of course, I'm sure he would be more than happy to come with...! Especially if there's food involved, naturally.
[ but as Abel says this, he is fixing Dokja with an expectant, happily patient look. as if he is, indeed, waiting for the rest of all Dokja's friends to come pouring out of his mouth any second now, haha. just wait for it!! the list has GOT to be huge, right? enormous!! you can fit so much friendship in this bad boy,
...
okay he's only getting like one more name tops isn't he, ]
[ but as Abel says this, he is fixing Dokja with an expectant, happily patient look. as if he is, indeed, waiting for the rest of all Dokja's friends to come pouring out of his mouth any second now, haha. just wait for it!! the list has GOT to be huge, right? enormous!! you can fit so much friendship in this bad boy,
...
okay he's only getting like one more name tops isn't he, ]
[ IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE A SMALL GROUP
Dokja....... stares back. Like he's not sure what Abel is waiting for. D-does he want more names?? Well, he can think of a couple of others, but they're, uh. They're Kenoma.
But Abel looks so expectant so he might as well say one more name. ]
... Ci... el...?
Dokja....... stares back. Like he's not sure what Abel is waiting for. D-does he want more names?? Well, he can think of a couple of others, but they're, uh. They're Kenoma.
But Abel looks so expectant so he might as well say one more name. ]
... Ci... el...?
[ So much for getting the family back together. ]
That's where my list ends, Abel.
[ Eustace would definitely not join. ]
That's where my list ends, Abel.
[ Eustace would definitely not join. ]
Why is Ciel even on it?! Are you two suddenly... friendly? Did something happen I'm not privy to?!
[ he huffs this petulantly while digging into his pack; Abel is pulling out two surprisingly cutely wrapped pastries - some kind of honey rolls - and passing Dokja one. ]
[ he huffs this petulantly while digging into his pack; Abel is pulling out two surprisingly cutely wrapped pastries - some kind of honey rolls - and passing Dokja one. ]
[ Ah, food. Why is everyone trying to make him EAT.
He'll take it but he'll give it dubious looks the entire time it's in his hands. ]
Weren't you the one who told me there's something about her? Well, I saw it. Some of it. Back at Venera.
[ When everyone was sick. ]
He'll take it but he'll give it dubious looks the entire time it's in his hands. ]
Weren't you the one who told me there's something about her? Well, I saw it. Some of it. Back at Venera.
[ When everyone was sick. ]
[ ...ah.
Abel's expression becomes far less Dumb as Shit and more... surprised, before he takes a look at the treat in his hands instead of watching his companion. a momentary beat of silence lingers between them before he heaves a quiet exhale. ]
I see.
[ ... ]
Did you... talk?
[ was Ciel amenable to that? ...though the circumstances were likely less than ideal, maybe this might help them - this opening of a gap between them. both of them. ]
Abel's expression becomes far less Dumb as Shit and more... surprised, before he takes a look at the treat in his hands instead of watching his companion. a momentary beat of silence lingers between them before he heaves a quiet exhale. ]
I see.
[ ... ]
Did you... talk?
[ was Ciel amenable to that? ...though the circumstances were likely less than ideal, maybe this might help them - this opening of a gap between them. both of them. ]
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