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[Locked to Trucy]

Trucy? ...There is something I would like to give you. A present. I think it will prove useful to you, both in Asgard and at home. And...there is something I wish to tell you along with it.

...It concerns Apollo as well, so I will be inviting him too.

[Locked to Apollo]

Apollo, are you free today? I understand you have a number of projects, but there is something I must tell you and Trucy. And I would not feel right doing it any way except face to face with both of you.

[Action - Freyr common area]

[ Lamiroir is trying to take her nerves off this meeting... it's interesting how easily stage fright can be compartmentalized, but the thought of how these two might react to what she has to say has her tensed up. She distracts herself noting the composition for a song, but considering the subject matter--a reunion--perhaps it's not a complete distraction. ]

Now with your light back in my eyes
I send my voice out to reach you...

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[He blinks. He's not quite sure what it could be that she'd have to tell him and Trucy. That's unexpected, but then, they're the only people she really knows here from home, as far as he knows. It could have something to do with that.

He doesn't hesitate before replying.]

Oh, sure. I am. I'm not doing anything that can't wait.

[He smiles.]

Where should we meet up?

[ Lamiroir's smile brightens a tick immediately, even as it has an edge to it. Any more nerves and her particular "tic" would likely make a reappearance. ] Thank you, Apollo.

Freyr's house is a bit far for both you and Trucy... [ l o l godhouse on the outer edge ] I'll ask her if we can use Loki's house.

[ Which is far for her, but she doesn't mind that nearly as much as she does making her daughter cross this crazy city. @_@ (And okay, it's still a bit far for Apollo, but HE'S OLDER.) ]

[He can pick up that she's nervous about something, though he's definitely not sure why. Not that he blames her. This place can be nerve-wracking.]

Oh, I don't mind. But Loki House is fine, too.

Is everything okay?

To be honest...it's nothing bad, but I still worry what you will think.

[ Pause, and sounding a little more relaxed, even amused, even if it's at herself having been silly: ] And Trucy pointed out that Odin is more convenient for all of us.

You do? [He nods, though he's still not sure what it could be about. Worried about what he'd think? He just can't imagine what she could say that he'd think badly about. He responds with confidence.] I'm sure it'll be fine. I'm glad you're all right.

Sure, you can come here! I'm at the Welcome Hall now. We can meet here, or at the library or a café or something like that.

I am also happy to see you well. Asgard is such a dangerous place... [ twenty days and ICE FAIRIES and STABBINGS and HEADSPLOSIONS AND MELTY INSIDES s-sob ] That is part of why I didn't want to wait. There is something I need to give to Trucy...I hope it will help.

The Welcome Hall will work fine.

It is. [Apollo is not happy about the recent events, so it's good to see everyone he knows all right for now.]

I'm sure she'll appreciate it, Lamiroir. [Whatever it is, although he can't quite understand why she'd have something for Trucy either. For all his perceiving, he is completely clueless.]

I'll be here, then! Since I'm here already. [Obviously.]

[ Obviously. Lamiroir looks bemused at that for a second before giving a small laugh. ] I'll be there soon.

[ Action ]

[ The walk seems much longer than it normally is, given that she keeps fiddling with her bracelet. Not the slender silver with Freyr's dark indigo, but the thick, carved bracelet that had been passed along the Gramarye line. But Trucy seemed uncomfortable about the gift, and Apollo had no idea why he had it, and...

It would be all right. It had to be. Her family had been brought back together, not just thanks to Phoenix's work but a chance meeting that had surely been more than chance...it had been its own kind of magic.

When she reached the god house, she paused just outside the front door, taking a breath to settle herself, and entered with a calm expression. She looked for both Apollo and Trucy, on the off-chance her daughter had been quicker to arrive. ]

[Trucy hadn't been quicker to arrive, as she had been taking her time, trying (and failing) to figure out what Lamiroir had to tell and give them. She isn't far behind, however.]

Hi Lamiroir, Polly!

[Apollo was ready for Lamiroir, having been waiting for her since speaking to her on the bracelet--of course he'd come downstairs at once in order to be there to greet her, spending the time before she arrived awkwardly waiting and wondering what this was all about.]

Hi, it's good to see you. [He came up to greet her politely, then turned to Trucy with a smile as she came in soon after.] Hi, Trucy. Hi, both of you.

[He was the host here, so he would try to be a good one.] Would you like something to drink?

Hello, Trucy. [ It's the first time she's actually seen Trucy in person, not just over video, in a long, long while, and there's an inclination to try to take in as much as she can. But Lamiroir catches herself quickly and simply smiles before turning to Apollo, her arms kept folded with the bracelet just out of sight. ]

Ah... [ She hadn't expected that, even though really, it was only proper. ] Some water, please. [ She's not thirty at all, but maybe she'll need it, to keep her throat clear. ]

[Trucy had to fight staring at Lamiroir. Unlike the two of them, she was currently bracelet-less, and relied entirely on staring at people to try to figure out their ticks.

But it wasn't only that. There was just something so familiar about her seeing her in person, without the blue cloak and mask. Something that ust felt... too familiar, even if she couldn't put her finger on what.]

I'm okay, thanks though!

All right.

[Apollo looked from Lamiroir to Trucy, wondering what she could have to tell both of them. It was odd. Of course, they knew her and liked her, but they didn't know her that well.

He was actually a little nervous, but he told himself to stop being silly. There wasn't any need for that. Everything was fine! Still, he was glad of a delay, even such a slight one.]

No problem! It'll just take a second. I'll be right back.

[(And he'll be back by the time of his next tag.)]

[ Lamiroir does feel awkward at the scrutiny from Trucy, but it's so understandable--and she doesn't want to ignore her for a minute. So after a pause, casting her thoughts about, she tips her head slightly and addresses Trucy directly. ] A lot has changed since Machi's trial... it's easy to see, isn't it?

[Trucy nods.] You're not blind anymore, for starters... And your outfit's a little different too. You look really pretty without the mask and cloak--not that you didn't with it! Just now I can see your face.

[And it's too damn familiar for comfort.]

Hi, I'm back. [Apollo said this as he made his way back from the kitchen, in spite of the fact that his actual appearance made it obvious. He handed Lamiroir the glass of water. He smiled, a little awkwardly, looking at them both again.]

Okay... so! Well, I'm ready if you are. We can--sit down in the lounge over here and talk?

[Fortunately, there doesn't seem to be anyone around right now. Some of his housemates are... weird.]

I don't need an "air of mystery" so much anymore.

[ And Apollo's back! She takes the glass, returning his smile. Hopefully he's smiling at the end of this, too... ]

Yes, that's fine. Trucy, I'll give you your gift first.

[ And indeed, when they get over to the lounge, she sets her glass down and reaches with her other hand to take it off.

...Try to take it off. The bracelets are a perfect fit when the wearer is relaxed, and contract to tension in the muscles. Guess what nervousness does? ]

[ It's not stuck--no, surely not--simply more difficult to remove, and the nervousness doesn't help with that either. She fumbles it, twice, before closing her eyes and letting out a small sigh to relax. Everything will be fine.

There we go. ]

...It's not usually so difficult. Here you are, Trucy. [ She holds out the bracelet on her open palm, easy for them both to see--thick, carved, gleaming, and exactly identical to the one Apollo wears. ] Do you know how these bracelets work?

[Trucy follows the others to the common area, still completely puzzled. Even without focusing she could tell the entire ordeal had Lamiroir nervous, which just made Trucy even more puzzled. What could this news possibly be?

But she started to focus again once Lamiroir began to talk, her eyes drawn down to Lamiroir's wrist as she struggles to get something off.

...Wait.

Wait.

Wait. Wait. Wait.]

[That's Apollo's bracelet.

She quickly glances over at Polly's wrist--he still has his.

Then how did Lamiroir have it? Trucy hadn't noticed her wearing one during the case, but then again under that long cloak it was hard to see her hands.

What was going on?!]

[Okay Trucy, calm down. Act normal.] I didn't know you and Polly had the same bracelet!

He sometimes mentions his bracelet acting up when he sees perceives a habit, but... [She turns to Apollo, still totally faking this. Polly, you totally know what's going on, right? Right??] Is there something special about your bracelet, Apollo?

[Apollo stares for at first, recognizing the bracelet as Lamiroir takes it off (and he can relate to her difficulty with it)--

--and then hands it to Trucy.

What?

He doesn't know what to say while Trucy's talking, because he's not sure what to make of any of it.

...

And then Trucy turns toward him while he's still just STARING, looking utterly startled. He's not as good as hiding his reactions as Trucy is.]

[Come on, Apollo, pull yourself together! He blinks, finally able to speak again (if in a voice louder than a normal indoor one).]

Who, me? [Yes, of course, you. Good one, Apollo.] Well, I--

--I didn't know either. That we had the same bracelet.

[If she'd been wearing it before, it must have been covered up by her robes. But how is that possible? He's never seen another bracelet like his before...

So what does that mean? Not to mention the fact that she's giving it to Trucy, and wanted to speak to both of them. There are ideas in his head, but it's all so confusing and startling.]

[Okay, Lamiroir is going to be able to explain this, so it's not like he has to live on in confusion. He nods.]

It is special. It does act up, like you said, when someone's habit acts up, but that's not the only thing.

[He pauses, his surprised expression turning serious.]

It was also given to me by my real mother. It's the only thing I have from my birth parents.

[ She almost looks away from that serious face, afraid of anger or disappointment, but... he'd kept the bracelet. If she deserved understanding, surely he would give it. So though her gaze dips for a brief moment, it comes back up to meet his, even as it is silently pleading. ] Many memories returned to me during Vera Misham's trial...precious memories.

[ She pauses, and sits down, giving them some time to follow suit if they wish before she continues. ] It used to be that I wore both as a set. Then, I had a beautiful, strong son... [ and she smiles for a moment despite her worry, but as genuine and bright as it is, it slips away as she admits: ] but I myself was not strong enough to keep him.

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