7th Rune [Video]

[sparkling_eyes]

[The feed flicks on to reveal a rather irritated-looking Lyon.  However, the words out of her mouth and the cheerful tone she's using don't match the expression on her face whatsoever.]

You know, I was thinking... maybe I've been too quick to judge the gods and their motives.  I mean, they're making the best of a bad situation, after all.  Actually, it was really nice of them to let us have a say in what happens to our worlds in the first place.

[There's a pause as she grits her teeth, but only praise flows from her mouth when she opens it again.]

We should really be thanking them for everything they've done for us.  After all, it isn't as if they have to give us a place to live or food to eat, or even grant us these powers.  Maybe we should take this opportunity to try to understand them a little more instead of arguing with everything they have to say.

[A deep sigh and a cough.]

Just... think about it, all right?  We've all been a little too hard on them.

[At this point, she lets out a noise not unlike a growl before shutting off the feed.]

((OOC: Lyon's mouthed off on the feed one too many times, and it looks like Heimdall's finally had enough of it.  If anyone has ever heard the phrase 'if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all,' that's more or less what's going on here.  For the next week, whenever Lyon feels the urge to lecture someone, correct them in a harsh tone, disagree with something someone has said or even just complain about things, she will be able to utter only words of glowing praise in place of whatever it is she actually wants to say.))

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[sparkling_eyes]

They've got all of our best interests in mind. After all, our own worlds depend on this too.

[Text]

[lethechained]

[... Well, she does hate to have to disagree with people - even ones who may not currently be expressing their true thoughts on the matter - so she'll just keep it as unoffensive as possible.]

Perhaps. [This would be a lot less confusing if -- No. She rethinks that and erases it.] Someday maybe we'll all know for certain exactly what they want for us. [Or from them, really. It's always been 'from', for her.]

[Text]

[sparkling_eyes]

I'm sure they'll tell us when it becomes important.

[Text]

[lethechained]

I guess we'll see.

[Pause.]

Are you feeling okay?

[Text]

[sparkling_eyes]

I'm feeling fine.

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[lethechained]

[... She's not much of a video person, really, but-- well, this seems to warrant it. She at least has a smile ready, though the focus of this is more Lyon's expression.]

Really?

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[sparkling_eyes]

[Her expression, one of barely restrained anger, should answer that question fairly readily for Namine.]

...Yes.

[Talking about the curse would constitute badmouthing the gods, so unfortunately she can't tell the truth about that either.]

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[lethechained]

[It gets the point across, yes. The blonde's expression sobers, though she manages to keep from frowning. She regards the other girl for a moment, then nods.]

I understand.

[Or at least, she hopes she does. Lyon didn't seem to have problems with her expressions the first time they spoke, after all.]

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[sparkling_eyes]

That's how it is.

[A bit of a double meaning there, but Lyon's pretty sure Namine got the message.]

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[lethechained]

[She did, fortunately. She's fairly perceptive most of the time - even if it is kind of pain to not be able to get proper confirmation. Still, she pauses, then,]

Is there anything that you need? [Naminé may not be sure there's a way to help, but she can try.]

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[sparkling_eyes]

I'll be all right. Thank you, though - you're very kind.

[She actually does smile a little at this.]

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[lethechained]

[The compliment seems to come as quite a surprise, if her blink is any indication, but soon enough, she's smiling, too.]

If you're sure. [That she'll be alright, that is, not about Naminé being kind. She almost denies it, hesitates, then decides against that; no reason to make things more inconvenient for someone who's already having a bad day.] ... You're welcome. And-- thank you, too. Just let me know if you change your mind.

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[sparkling_eyes]

I will. Thank you again.

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[lethechained]

Okay. You're-- welcome again. [Here, have a smile.]

... Good luck, Lyon.