Still, it's more than she thought he may share so she is glad to take it. People move at their own pace and as inherently curious as Himeka is, she's also incredibly patient when it comes to this kind of thing. She'll respect his desire for brevity. ]
I suppose confrontation is kind of inevitable then, isn't it?
[ As long as they have access to one another. ]
Have you considered coming to Greentruth? Not permanently, mind you, but as something of a getaway.
[ Relief makes itself known between their Communion at not being pressed any further, along with gratitude. He hadn't known what to expect at her suddenly contacting him like this, but with how easily they move on, it pushes aside some of his nervousness.
Which is then replaced by hesitation. Her question gets him thinking for a moment, and he'll readily admit he hadn't thought of Greentruth at all during this troubling time. ]
I've already made a mess of things in Godsblood. [ True facts. ] Who knows what I'll be capable of in Greentruth?
[ There's an attempt to make it into a sort of self-deprecating joke, but it falls a bit flat upon delivery. After all, it is a very real concern with his track record. ]
[ The combination of relief and gratitude makes her smile. What he's going through cannot be easy, nor being hounded by several others for "his own good", if that is how he would feel about it. Having comrades who are willing to understand is the most important, she thinks.
Himeka does chuckle at his response, picking up on that it's a bit of a put down as well. She can appreciate a little dark humor all the same. ]
Oh I'm sure there's plenty of trouble you could get up to. But that's half the fun, isn't it?
[ It's trouble away from the Kenoma and this Gen in particular that matters the most. ]
Sometimes I find a change of scenery is nice. We recently went on a bit of a tour to acquaint ourselves with the variety of scalekin in the forest. Did you know there are dinosaurs that are as tall as the trees themselves?
[ So... what she's suggesting is... death by dinosaurs?
He's literally only been to Greentruth one time, and that had been for that party he felt obligated to attend. His stay had lasted for basically two seconds max before he'd felt overwhelmed and headed back home, but it had been a getaway.
And Abel had suggested something similar when they'd gone on their camping trip... Maybe there's something there. ]
The last time I came across a dinosaur, it nearly ate me.
[ And this wasn't even at Greentruth. ]
I'll... think about it. It's not like I'm particularly attached to Godsblood.
[ It nearly ate him? Well...that's bound to happen every now and then. No harm, no foul. (That was definitely a harm.) ]
Oh I don't mean as any sort of permanent relocation, unless that's what you wanted, but...more of a small vacation? We're all open as Aions there. And man-eating dinosaurs aside, there's room for everyone.
[ Thinking about it is really all she can ask for. She hadn't expected he would readily agree. ]
If you want to visit, I'd be happy to give you a tour.
[ Hm, he's been looking to move out of Godsblood since its citizens think he's a Kenoma Aion and who knows how long he has until his landlord hears the news and kicks him out of his little hidey-hole.
So he's giving this Greentruth visit real thought. He'd avoided the place at first, not really interested in joining up with the resistance, but with only a few options in existence for him... ]
A small vacation, [ he repeats it, tone doubtful. After everything he's done, he's not sure if he deserves anything resembling a vacation. ] Before that, can I ask who told you? About me.
[ There's no denying that it's troubling to know that his burdens are now being placed on others. ]
[ She sees no sense in lying. She would also want to know if this situations were reversed. ]
But he didn't ask me to reach out to you. I came up with that on my own.
[ Granted, Abel encouraged her when she brought up the idea to him, but it had still been hers in the fist place. She just knew that Abel knows Dokja better than she does. ]
[ Ah, that figures. Ernesto had been the one to see the outcome of Dokja's encounter with Gen. It makes sense that he'd gone out of his way to warn the other Pleroma about what happened.
That should have been Dokja had he not been drowning in self-pity and misery. ]
Well, thank you for reaching out to me, Himeka. You didn't have to, but it was considerate of you.
[ And he genuinely means it, their Communion making that obvious. ]
I think I'm going to end up in a life's debt with how much help you've been to me.
[ That it's genuine is all that she needs, really. She'd been a little worried that her offer would come off as demanding or untoward, so that he is taking it seriously is more than enough.
Still, a debt? ]
Hmm...~
[ She hums a little too sing-song in consideration. ]
Yes, I suppose you have. Then I'll have to cash in on it sometime and you'll have to try something for me, okay?
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. ]
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.
[ 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.
[ 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. ]
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Still, it's more than she thought he may share so she is glad to take it. People move at their own pace and as inherently curious as Himeka is, she's also incredibly patient when it comes to this kind of thing. She'll respect his desire for brevity. ]
I suppose confrontation is kind of inevitable then, isn't it?
[ As long as they have access to one another. ]
Have you considered coming to Greentruth? Not permanently, mind you, but as something of a getaway.
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Which is then replaced by hesitation. Her question gets him thinking for a moment, and he'll readily admit he hadn't thought of Greentruth at all during this troubling time. ]
I've already made a mess of things in Godsblood. [ True facts. ] Who knows what I'll be capable of in Greentruth?
[ There's an attempt to make it into a sort of self-deprecating joke, but it falls a bit flat upon delivery. After all, it is a very real concern with his track record. ]
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Himeka does chuckle at his response, picking up on that it's a bit of a put down as well. She can appreciate a little dark humor all the same. ]
Oh I'm sure there's plenty of trouble you could get up to. But that's half the fun, isn't it?
[ It's trouble away from the Kenoma and this Gen in particular that matters the most. ]
Sometimes I find a change of scenery is nice. We recently went on a bit of a tour to acquaint ourselves with the variety of scalekin in the forest. Did you know there are dinosaurs that are as tall as the trees themselves?
[ This is totally a good sell, right? ]
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He's literally only been to Greentruth one time, and that had been for that party he felt obligated to attend. His stay had lasted for basically two seconds max before he'd felt overwhelmed and headed back home, but it had been a getaway.
And Abel had suggested something similar when they'd gone on their camping trip... Maybe there's something there. ]
The last time I came across a dinosaur, it nearly ate me.
[ And this wasn't even at Greentruth. ]
I'll... think about it. It's not like I'm particularly attached to Godsblood.
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Oh I don't mean as any sort of permanent relocation, unless that's what you wanted, but...more of a small vacation? We're all open as Aions there. And man-eating dinosaurs aside, there's room for everyone.
[ Thinking about it is really all she can ask for. She hadn't expected he would readily agree. ]
If you want to visit, I'd be happy to give you a tour.
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So he's giving this Greentruth visit real thought. He'd avoided the place at first, not really interested in joining up with the resistance, but with only a few options in existence for him... ]
A small vacation, [ he repeats it, tone doubtful. After everything he's done, he's not sure if he deserves anything resembling a vacation. ] Before that, can I ask who told you? About me.
[ There's no denying that it's troubling to know that his burdens are now being placed on others. ]
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[ She sees no sense in lying. She would also want to know if this situations were reversed. ]
But he didn't ask me to reach out to you. I came up with that on my own.
[ Granted, Abel encouraged her when she brought up the idea to him, but it had still been hers in the fist place. She just knew that Abel knows Dokja better than she does. ]
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That should have been Dokja had he not been drowning in self-pity and misery. ]
Well, thank you for reaching out to me, Himeka. You didn't have to, but it was considerate of you.
[ And he genuinely means it, their Communion making that obvious. ]
I think I'm going to end up in a life's debt with how much help you've been to me.
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Still, a debt? ]
Hmm...~
[ She hums a little too sing-song in consideration. ]
Yes, I suppose you have. Then I'll have to cash in on it sometime and you'll have to try something for me, okay?
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He's a fool to have said anything at all.
Even so, owing her something is the very least he can do when he's been trouble for her and all of the other Pleromas. ]
As long as it isn't anything outrageous, I think I can do that.
[ SWEATS NERVOUSLY. ]
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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?
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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?
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A carefully prepared omelette over a mound of rice, drizzled with a tomato-based sauce? I usually prefer mine with fried noodles.
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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. ]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. ]
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I'll hold you to that! Take care of yourself until then, alright?
i'm in shambles
I'll try. You do the same, please.
[ This is a wobbly, tentative smile coming through their connection. ]
See you in a bit.