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feel_nevermore[The feed switches on. Raven is sitting by the lake, staring at the water. The sun is setting behind the horizon. It's almost completely gone. Perfect date setting. Raven talks quietly as if someone was there with her.]
It's the first time you've ever stood me up, Harry. [A slight smirk.] ...And I can't even blame you for it.
[She picks up the PCD and looks just as impassible as always.]
For those who knew him, my boyfriend, Harry Potter is not here anymore.
And it seems that Spike has been sent back too. So if anyone else needs something to bleach their hair, just ask me. I'd hate to see the solution I prepared for him go to waste.
[And she cuts the feed. See Rei? She's learning. It doesn't hurt any less but at least she's getting better at hiding it.]
[Private video to Horst]
We could meet tonight at the bar? If you need to feed. Or whatever.
It's the first time you've ever stood me up, Harry. [A slight smirk.] ...And I can't even blame you for it.
[She picks up the PCD and looks just as impassible as always.]
For those who knew him, my boyfriend, Harry Potter is not here anymore.
And it seems that Spike has been sent back too. So if anyone else needs something to bleach their hair, just ask me. I'd hate to see the solution I prepared for him go to waste.
[And she cuts the feed. See Rei? She's learning. It doesn't hurt any less but at least she's getting better at hiding it.]
[Private video to Horst]
We could meet tonight at the bar? If you need to feed. Or whatever.
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Date: 2011-09-04 04:13 pm (UTC)But, Raven, what if it was the other way around? You wouldn't want to put him in danger like that, would you? Just like he didn't want to endanger you.
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Date: 2011-09-04 04:39 pm (UTC)...But he probably wouldn't listen to me. Just as my teammates back home didn't. Just as I didn't listen when he told me to stay away.
If you love someone here, it's already too late. He will get involved.
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Date: 2011-09-04 05:00 pm (UTC)[Well, she's probably still going to do that. She's stubborn. But at least it's progress.]
[Raven's right, and Sango knows it. Especially with her conversation with Inuyasha echoing in her head (people are going to get hurt either way) and her own nature (because it's true, she wouldn't listen if someone told her to stay away in a situation like that--and neither would Riku, because he's just as stubborn as she).]
[But that last statement is actually kind of terrifying. It's already too late. He will get involved. Words she never wanted to hear, words she wants to struggle against and beat back with futile logic. Words she's been avoiding for far too long. Naraku is here. People are already involved...]
You know... I hate to say it, but you might be right.
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Date: 2011-09-04 10:32 pm (UTC)[Another sip of tea.] Do I know him? You don't have to answer this if you don't want to.
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Date: 2011-09-04 11:11 pm (UTC)It's only fair, isn't it? You talked about Harry for me.
I think you know Riku, right? [She pauses.] Earlier today. He... asked about it. And I can't exactly say I, personally, don't want to, but... well, you know the kinds of complications. Naraku. Getting sent home. Any multitude of the Animus' games...
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Date: 2011-09-04 11:53 pm (UTC)[She stares down at her cup with a frown.] ...it's been five months, and I've had a lot of time for reflection. And even when we were back home... sometimes I thought so, sometimes I didn't. Most of the time I didn't--the only reason I say maybe now is because Kururu blasted me with his confession beam at one point and the first thing I blurted out was that I had feelings for him.
But... he's a womanizer, a pervert, and he's always extorting someone. On the other hand, he is brave, wise, and under the less virtuous things... he is a good person, and a bit of a broken one, and maybe that's why he does those other things. But... he and I never seemed to go anywhere. He'd just as soon grope me as ask another woman to bear his children. [Sigh.] Anything of any significance he said to me was immediately negated by some ridiculous antic of his right afterwards. I never knew--never know where I stand with him. Frustrating is an understatement.
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Date: 2011-09-05 12:10 am (UTC)If you've already thought about it, I guess you've got your answer, right?
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Date: 2011-09-05 12:17 am (UTC)[She nods at the second part.]
I just don't want to do anything hasty, but I told Riku I'd have his answer by Friday. [She shoots a thankful look at Raven.] Talking to you has helped a lot. Thank you.
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Date: 2011-09-05 08:24 am (UTC)[Raven looks surprised but in a good way.] It did? Oh. Well I'm glad, then.
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Date: 2011-09-05 08:00 pm (UTC)Yes, it did. [Have a mildly amused mini-smile.] Funny. Here I came to try and cheer you up and you're the one doing all the helping.
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