6th Howl | Video

[okamichild]

[ to the video Ame comes up. His ears are standing up, his black wet nose is pointed at the camera, and he is sitting inside a room with flowers and other plants around. ]

When I was little, I was afraid of everything. I was afraid of lizards, I was afraid of cats, I was afraid of owls. My mother used to pet me as she said “it’s alright”, to tell me that she was there with me.

One day during winter, I was catching a bird by the river and I fell in. I almost drowned. When I woke up, I told my mom “Mom, I got it. I got the bird. All by myself”. But she was angry and I didn’t understand why - all I could think of was that I was able to catch the bird and I felt like I could do anything. But when I looked at mom again, I saw her crying and shaking and she was so scared. [ Ame’s ears drop a little, but only momentarily ]

I decided that I could do a lot of things, yeah. But what I wanted the most was to tell my mom “it’s alright”, that she doesn’t have to be afraid because I’m there.

I want to do the same in this place. I met a lot of people and I like a lot of people, and I want to show them it’s alright. Even if I look like a kid, I still think I can do a lot of things. And you, too. Everyone can. And it’s okay to be scared and angry, but there are still others and they are there. And together we make it alright. [ he hopes so, at least. Because the last attack to the city was rough, but they still made it, and he thinks they can win, in the end.

aaaand that was about it. Ame pauses, one of his ear moves, not sure how to end this ] That’s all I wanted to say.

[ the pup finally turns off his video feed. Yes, this is werewolf encouragement. He tries. ]

Comments

[intelligently]

That was nice.

( So much better than the conversation about how soon they'd die - here or back home - that she'd had the other day. Reassurances were nice )

And it will be alright.

[okamichild]

[ Ame nods ] yes, it will.

How are you, Miss Lydia?

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[yamagishi]

[At first, Fuuka was blinking at the video in front of her. Was that a dog? But afterwards...]

Yes, I am sure that everything will be okay as long as have each other.

This war is difficult but I want to believe things will get better somehow.

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[okamichild]

I think so too. if everyone tries to help in their own way, if everyone is there for everyone else.

We have each other, after all.

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[saving_sound]

[Ame you did what.]

Sh-she must have been really worried! That sounds so scary...

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[okamichild]

[ thank Yuki for being the best sister and saving him ]

I wasn't scared. But she was.

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[mccallmemaybe]

[ Scott looks so proud. ]

Nice speech, Ame.

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[okamichild]

[ he wags his tail ]

Hello, Scott. How are you?

[allpurposescarf]

Very well said. In fact, I'm not certain I could have put it better myself.

[okamichild]

[ Ame smiles ] I don't know if it'll help. I hope it does.

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[beyondmeasure]

( The feed turns on the face of blonde teenager, a soft smile on her face. )

I'm new here, but everyone I've met thus far has been very friendly.

Why were you so afraid, when you were little?

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[okamichild]

[ he nods ] Most people are.

I had a weak body, so I was afraid of getting hurt or sick.

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[afrozendance]

I can understand your mother's feelings... When a child is in danger, it's very scary and sad. [And she still prays to all Higher Powers for Nils's safety.] But I'm glad to see you were fine in the end, and I do hope your words reach all of us...

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[okamichild]

Hm. Yuki saved me.

And I hope so too. I want everyone to be alright, and I think it's the best if we stick together.

[hollowchild]

You have a great deal of hope. It's an admirable thing.

[okamichild]

without it, we can't do much.

[bythewaves]

Wise and brave and true, pitya nauro [ Maglor smiles ]

As long as there are hearts as true as yours, I think me that the Enemy will struggle to overcome.

[okamichild]

I hope there will be more thinking like this. It's good to be a good fighter, but I don't think it'll do much if nobody helps each other.

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[gymnast]

Well said, Ame. [ Especially since it's true. Even if Allison helps out and fights as much as she can, she's still terrified, though she definitely doesn't let it show - if she can help it - and wouldn't admit it. ]

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[okamichild]

[ ame smiles and nods ]

How are you, miss Allison?

[realmenknitplushies]

...Yeah. Yeah, I know that feeling. [Kanji smiles softly, sadly - damn. Moments like this he really does miss ma.]

You've got the right attitude. Long as we've got each other's backs, huh?

[okamichild]

Hm. Like that, we can all fight together and win together.

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[thralls]

Those are very wise words.

[He nods once, respectfully.]

Especially coming from one so young.

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[okamichild]

[ ame nods back, before his ears stand up again ]

Even the young ones have good things to say, I think.

[made_4_ritsuka]

Your mom was probably really scared too. Mom worries about me all the time. [The thought makes Yuiko a little homesick but she still smiles a bit at the same time.]

Remember that we're all here to you too Ame-kun!

[okamichild]

How is your mom like, Yuiko-chan?

[ but he smiles at those last words and nods ] I know, I haven't forgotten. It's because of that, it's easier to be here.

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[comeonthensexy]

[ Aww, this is the sweetest thing. And the Doctor has the widest smile on his face. People still being optimistic makes him fear less for the future. ]

Did you tell her?

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[okamichild]

My mom?

[ a small nod. ] She understands what I want. [ her house is up in the mountain he protects, so he won't be too far away, either ]