[twenty-fifth launch - voice: Japanese]

[a_lone_flame]

Hm. Perhaps things are looking up from here on out.

[ LOCKED TO MERYL | NOT HACKABLE | ENGLISH ]
Hey, I want to talk to you. Got a minute?

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[a-lone-flame.livejournal.com]

[ Kai looks away, obviously feeling his past creep up on him. Of all the things his grandfather inflicted on him, he definitely has his reasons to shy away from parental attachments. ]

My reasons... aren't meant to be known. [ Otherwise known as 'please don't make me delve into my past. I don't want to.' ]

[ He nods at the whole 'respect his wishes'. At least Meryl has the decency to do that for him. ]

It's... hard, okay? It's hard for me to accept this whole situation, alright?

[ He clenches his hands into fists, taking in a few breaths to calm himself down. ]

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[medanmyboy.livejournal.com]

[meryl's bad feeling-ometer skyrockets. he...has to tread carefully, now. obviously this is not a good topic for kai. at the same time he has an urge to comfort the boy.

gently.]

Is being cared for such an upsetting situation?

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[a-lone-flame.livejournal.com]

[ If Meryl tries to comfort Kai, he'll end up smacking Meryl's hands away and go hide in a corner or something. Sorry, Meryl. D| ]

I'm used to taking care of myself, Meryl. I don't lean on other people for my strength. Call it a pride thing, but it's something I've grown up to know. Expecting someone to suddenly change what they're used to is going to take time.

[...]

You understand, don't you?

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[medanmyboy.livejournal.com]

[he frowns further. not angry at him - he just isn't sure what to do.]

I'm trying to understand. As much as I can.

[he looks away for a moment.]

I won't try your generosity. But give us to the morning to leave?

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[a-lone-flame.livejournal.com]

[ Give him time to come around, Meryl. This is a difficult situation for him. ]

I appreciate that, and I do thank you for all that you've done. I'm not going to cut the ties I have with Elysia or you, and I'll still be around to come visit. Just... I need my space.

[ Kai nods his head. ] Okay. That works for me.

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[medanmyboy.livejournal.com]

[he wouldn't expect the boy to "cut ties" with Elysia. he's seen how kai cares for her. little girls are perhaps less threatening than grown men. after another moment he looks back.]

There is no shame in leaning on another, Kai. Whether for need or want.

[...]

Thank you. I'll take Elysia home in the morning, then.

[... again.]

If ever you do need another...for whatever reason...I will be there for you.

[and that's all the mushiness for now.]

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[a-lone-flame.livejournal.com]

[ For Elysia, I'd protect her with everything I've got. That, and she offered me a place to stay when I first came here. ]

Even so.

[...]

Don't mention it, and I'll assure her that I'll come over and play, or whatever big brothers do.

[...]

Thanks. I'll keep it in mind, Meryl.

[ Did Meryl just get a small smile from Kai? Yes. Yes, he did. ]

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[medanmyboy.livejournal.com]

[he smiles a little at the "whatever big brothers do" thing. how cute. then...

w-wait, what? IS THE WORLD ENDING?]

Ah...

[s-smile!]

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[a-lone-flame.livejournal.com]

... Don't get used to it.

[ And then, just like that, the smile dies. ]

[locked] dsgjjfg what a grumpy face

[medanmyboy.livejournal.com]

[bam, so does his. except he is secretly smiling on the inside.]

Of course.

[and getting up.]

I won't keep you up.

[locked] He's the king of grumpy faces.

[a-lone-flame.livejournal.com]

[ I downed an entire bottle of grumpy pills. ]

Alright.

[ Kai sighs quietly, happy that something ended peacefully for once. ]