Good morning. The pictures are ready for developing whenever you're free. There's a photography lab at [street name here] that should work, so let's meet there. --Ukyo.
[ text sent off, ukyo will be waiting where he said he'd be even if aerith doesn't confirm that she's on her way. even on a random streetcorner he stands out with his long green hair, height, and fashion sense, camera bag slung over his shoulder with a non descript paperbag in one hand. ]
[ He certainly does stand out, enough so that Aerith doesn't have much trouble finding him once she's on the right street. In fact, it makes it real easy for to stroll right up to him. ]
[ that gets a chuckle from him, because even he saw this question coming. ]
Not yet, I was hoping we could eat together. Though if you had already eaten, I would have just waited until later. I'm used to eating whenever I get the chance, so skipping a meal or two doesn't bother me. [ look he'll even make good on his word and pluck out a cherry danish for himself. ]
Or looking over my shoulder everywhere I go. [ a beat. ] Well, I'm still doing that but that's out of habit.
Do you think it'll stay like this? [ contrary to how aerith sounds, ukyo sounds more unsure. part of it is just his nature, always expecting disaster to strike no matter what the circumstances. ]
[ Habit, huh? He does seem like the kind of person to worry a lot, so that isn't too surprising. ]
I want it to. [ But is that a surprise? ] Maybe if we try hard enough, things will stay just like this. But where I'm from, things only get more dangerous, so... part of me really thinks that'll happen here too.
[ ...this isn't ukyo realizing he just gave her such an earnest compliment just now. he's definitely not the one who's supposed to look sheepish here, but he is. luckily he can finish off his danish to help regain his composure. ]
You can talk to the planet...that makes you sound like some kind of princess. What does it say?
Oh, umm... [ he could try to talk around it like he just did, but that looks of hers compels him to answer honestly. he's not very good at lying anyway, and she just shared something important with him.
(maybe it'll sound less weird considering she just told him that she talks to her planet). ]
I've lived the month of August, 20XX, over and over again. I'd tell you how many times but I honestly don't remember, but it's in the thousands. It's the August of various timelines but the same people, with big and small differences. So I've gotten good at being able to tell what's going to happen, even if never happens in quite the same way.
Some people are fated to die when they turn twenty, or others when they take a certain job, or go to a certain place. It's impossible to really avoid fate altogether but...you can cheat it or postpone it, at least for a little while. I've been living the same month over and over again, so I guess you can say I'm good at spotting it?
So I try to help people when I can, even if a lot of the times—most of the times, no, I guess all of the times...it's just a temporary measure.
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week 2, post persona
[ text sent off, ukyo will be waiting where he said he'd be even if aerith doesn't confirm that she's on her way. even on a random streetcorner he stands out with his long green hair, height, and fashion sense, camera bag slung over his shoulder with a non descript paperbag in one hand. ]
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I'll be right over! :)
[ He certainly does stand out, enough so that Aerith doesn't have much trouble finding him once she's on the right street. In fact, it makes it real easy for to stroll right up to him. ]
Hey! Didn't wait too long, did you?
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Did you eat breakfast before coming here? The whole process will take about an hour or so, so I brought some pastries if you're hungry.
[ if she takes the bag or just peaks inside, there are fresh danishes and croissants 🥐. ]
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[ She'll take the bag and peer inside, her face lighting up at the contents. ]
I actually didn't eat, so this works out perfectly!
[ So don't mind her as she takes a croissant out of the bag and tears off a piece to eat. ]
Have you eaten?
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Not yet, I was hoping we could eat together. Though if you had already eaten, I would have just waited until later. I'm used to eating whenever I get the chance, so skipping a meal or two doesn't bother me. [ look he'll even make good on his word and pluck out a cherry danish for himself. ]
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Sorry, but you're not gonna be waiting on me to eat. Not on my watch.
[ It's a relief he actually takes one, though, but she watches him for a moment to make sure he starts on eating it. ]
But... looks like we got lucky this time.
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munch, munch. ]
Lucky? Usually I'd say I'm pretty unlucky, haha.
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Then consider today different! The weather isn't too bad, we're both getting to enjoy breakfast, and I get to see you develop some pictures.
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Yeah, I can believe that just for today, I think. [ he'll do his best! ]
This world does seem to be more peaceful than I'm used to, though it's early yet.
[ yes, he says this even with the whole persona thing. ]
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You know... same here. This world is really quiet.
[ Despite the whole persona thing. But the way she says it suggests it's not an unwelcome thing. ]
I'm used to running into someone I have to fight around every corner. So, this is new.
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Do you think it'll stay like this? [ contrary to how aerith sounds, ukyo sounds more unsure. part of it is just his nature, always expecting disaster to strike no matter what the circumstances. ]
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I want it to. [ But is that a surprise? ] Maybe if we try hard enough, things will stay just like this. But where I'm from, things only get more dangerous, so... part of me really thinks that'll happen here too.
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[ things can't be good all the time? or at least that seems to be how he views the world. ]
Though I'm not sure what I would do if things remained this calm. I've always wanted that, but it's been so long...it's impossible for me to imagine.
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[ Those are just a few of her suggestions, but... ]
I kinda know what you mean, though. It feels weird to just... stop and take things in, doesn't it?
[ She's no longer used to it. ]
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[ that's the more pressing concern judging by how he says it, though there's a small smile on his face. ]
And you want to go back to your world, right?
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I do. I have to go back.
[ Aerith takes another bite of her croissant, using the time it takes her to chew to contemplate. ]
It sounds kind of dramatic, but I have to go back and save the planet.
[ May as well say the whole of it upfront. ]
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And I believe you. You seem like the type of person who could save the world, even if no one else can.
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[ She laughs softly. It's a bit of a dramatic compliment too, so maybe they're just both dramatic. Definitely a good thing, she thinks. ]
But... you're kinda onto something there. I'm a Cetra, which means I can talk to the planet back home.
[ Not as well as she'd like to, but that she can do it at all is notable. ]
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You can talk to the planet...that makes you sound like some kind of princess. What does it say?
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[ Sorry, Ukyo, the sheepish look on his face is too amusing for her to let it slip by. ]
It's like... a feeling. I've never heard words, but I can feel if it's in danger, or if someone's soul has returned to the planet. That sort of thing.
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Whoa, that's amazing. I can see why you need to go back if you're able to communicate with it like that, your friends would be lost without you.
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[ Or trying to find her, most likely. But she doesn't want to think about that right now. ]
So, what about you? Got any world saving you're doing?
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No, nothing that grand. I don't have any special powers I think, either. [ *asterisk required but maybe she will get to call him out one day~. ]
I'm just trying to make sure everyone lives a happy life, even if that's not what fate has planned for them.
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On the last bite of her croissant, she fixes Ukyo with a curious look at she finishes chewing. ]
What do you mean by that?
[ Donating to charity? Taking portraits? She has no idea. ]
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(maybe it'll sound less weird considering she just told him that she talks to her planet). ]
I've lived the month of August, 20XX, over and over again. I'd tell you how many times but I honestly don't remember, but it's in the thousands. It's the August of various timelines but the same people, with big and small differences. So I've gotten good at being able to tell what's going to happen, even if never happens in quite the same way.
Some people are fated to die when they turn twenty, or others when they take a certain job, or go to a certain place. It's impossible to really avoid fate altogether but...you can cheat it or postpone it, at least for a little while. I've been living the same month over and over again, so I guess you can say I'm good at spotting it?
So I try to help people when I can, even if a lot of the times—most of the times, no, I guess all of the times...it's just a temporary measure.
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