2nd Arcana Shift [video]

[notsogrimreaper]

[Ryoji's normally a cheerful, or at least enthusiastic presence in Asgard, but he's been gone for a few days, and now that he's returned, he looks a bit worse for wear. He looks like he hasn't been sleeping much, and his voice sounds strangled, like he's holding back tears. He clears his throat and smiles apologetically.]

Um... sorry I haven't been around for a while. I lost my bracelet, so... I didn't know that would happen to me. That going gray thing... but I suppose that it could have been worse, considering what everyone else was going through.

I'm sorry that happened to everyone. If anyone needs any help, and there's anything I can do, please let me know.

[Even if he looks too exhausted to really help out. He sighs heavily and shrugs.]

I... guess I should tell anyone if they didn't know before. Minato Arisato has disappeared.

[He turns the feed off before he loses his composure.]

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[Video]

[no_dreams_for_you]

[His quip is dry, but factual.] I would advise against removing the bracelet.

[Minato Arisato... They've only met once, but Gaara remembers him as the one that came to heal his injury, after being stabbed by Sasuke.]

I see. [Granted, Gaara doesn't have any emotional attachment to him, but even he can tell that this individual seems distraught by his departure.] You will be of little use to anyone, in your current condition. It would be prudent to rest, before offering to help others.

[...Gaara is so nice and friendly.]

[Video]

[notsogrimreaper]

Yeah. I won't be anymore, if I can help it. I don't want to experience that again.

[He winces a bit at the matter-of-fact statement, but he has to admit it's the truth.]

...O-Of course. I just thought I'd offer. In case it helped me get my mind off of things.

[Video]

[no_dreams_for_you]

Can you recall when you began to lose your identity? The duration of time required, that is.

[Sorry, Ryoji. Most shinobi are like this. That's why they don't usually see eye-to-eye with civilians.]

...Mmm. [His tone eases up a little, in spite of his stern expression.] There is structural damage inflicted on many of the buildings. Parts of the business district have been affected.

[Video]

[notsogrimreaper]

I... I'm not sure. It felt like it was only a few minutes... but I lost track of time the more I lost myself, so I don't know if that's accurate.

[It's okay. He doesn't expect every new person he talks to to be entirely friendly.]

That doesn't sound good... Are people clearing rubble and rebuilding? I'm not very strong, but I still want to help however I can.

[Audio]

[5thchild]

I'm sorry.

[Audio]

[notsogrimreaper]

There's no need to apologize. It's not your fault at all. I'll be fine.

[Audio]

[5thchild]

Though it's not my fault, I understand the pain when someone you care about leaves.

[Audio]

[notsogrimreaper]

...I know. It's painful, but I'm sure I'll get over it.

[He doesn't really sound convincing, though.]

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[servesthehuman]

[Owen sounds slightly confused and also slightly worried.]

What do you mean 'that going gray thing'?

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[notsogrimreaper]

Oh... it seems that if you drop your bracelet and then don't find it for a while, you start losing colour, and, along with it, your sense of self. For a while, I became one of the natives, until someone found me and gave me back my bracelet.

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[servesthehuman]

Hmm. That's an interesting fact to know. Thank you for passing along the information.

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[notsogrimreaper]

It's not a problem. It's good to know that I helped someone out.

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[detects]

[...Ah... she barely spoke to Minato when they were both here but... she can somewhat understand his feelings right now.

Her tone is sympathetic.]

I take it Minato-san was a close friend of yours?

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[notsogrimreaper]

...He was very close, yes. We were good friends in school, and when we met here, that bond only became stronger. It's a bit of a shock to have him gone so quickly.

[...But maybe he and Minato were never meant to have much time together. They had less than two months when Ryoji first transferred, and then less than two months here. Even in the Seal, Minato can't hear Ryoji speaking to him.]

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[detects]

I see. [So people really do just leave here without warning... She's not sure she could deal with that well if it happened to any of her close friends.]

My sympathies. It's possible he could return someday, however, yes?

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[notsogrimreaper]

...I suppose it is possible. I never even imagined that happening.

[With his luck, it probably won't. What are the chances of being brought back from the dead twice?]

[Video]

[themortalhalf]

He's gone?

[Video]

[notsogrimreaper]

Yeah. He was before I lost my bracelet and I still haven't managed to find him.

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[afrozendance]

[Minato....? Oh! The boy whom she confided on upon recovering her Ninis's Grace, and who later helped her clean up the Welcome Hall. And now he's gone?]

... I'm so sorry. Was your friend, if you don't mind me asking?

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[notsogrimreaper]

...H-He was. He was a very close friend, if I'm honest, but I didn't realize how important he was until it was too late.

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[afrozendance]

... I guess such things are normal, if rather regrettable. I cannot say I was close to him, but he was very kind whenever we spoke...

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[notsogrimreaper]

He was a very kind person, no matter who he spoke to. He... He kept trying to make me happy even though seeing him around was what made me happiest.

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[multifacets]

[She doesn't know Ryoji very well, but it's always the worst losing a member of your team.]

You okay?

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[notsogrimreaper]

[He's not okay. He's not even close to okay, but he'll nod anyways.]

I'll be fine. It was just a bit surprising, you know?

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[multifacets]

It’s hard when you lose a friend like that. They don’t warn you when they send people home, and sometimes…it’s just the worst timing.

I like Asgard, but that part always bothers me.