abyssdressing | Intro; away from the sun

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Intro; away from the sun

If anyone bothers to head outside, there's a Luke leaning against a tree. He looks between being conscious and passing out though. There are small wounds scattered across his body and cuts in his clothes-- A hand twitches and if you look close enough, you can see through him to the tree at some points anyway. He breathes softly ad his eyes crack open. Even though he can't make out the images, he can feel sunlight. Isn't that a good sign?

"...Did.. Did it work?"

[ooc:^{Check out the journal for the information on this guy. Trying it out just to see where it goes. Feel free to ask questions?}]

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Houses? ... This is so cool! You can see the excitement in his eyes. Living outside and at inns all the time isn't exactly cozy so the idea of a house is really blowing his mind.

... You can probably tell what kind of dork this kid is, but oh well. "That's awesome... Where do you live?"

[ It never really occurred to her that the main building was much like a very large, extravagant inn. Without realizing it, she's taken to bouncing on the heels of her feet. This Luke's enthusiasm is contagious. ]

We needed somewhere more quiet, so our house is off that way. You can almost see it from here. [ Points towards a cluster of houses further back, shielding her eyes with the other hand. ]

He nods slowly, looking towards where she's pointing. Trying to make out the clump of houses, he squints his eyes. "I think.. I can see it. The red roof?"

[ She folds her arms up behind her head and grins. ] Yep! If you'd like, I can show you around until you get a better feel over where everything is.

"That'd be really nice! You don't mind at all?" Surprise shows, but he's still looking around.

Why would I mind? Unless you're a psycho version of myself, there's no reason for me not to give you a tour. [ Gives him a teasing wave, starting in the direction of home. ]

He starts to follow, eager to see the place until his mind registers what she just said. "There are loonies here too?"

[ A frown crosses her face when she glances back at him. ] ...that depends one what you count as 'loony'. Some of us have our problems we're working on, and there are a few who think similarly to Van. It's mostly peaceful here, though.

Forgive him being blunt. Just because Guy taught him to be proper doesn't mean he'll always listen.

"Ah... Sorry. It's just there are some really strange guys where I'm from." There is a cult dedicated to the Dark Wings. Why. He bows and looks down at the ground. He needs to watch his words. "Sorry."

[ It's a hard skill for them to learn, she has her moments where her mouth gets her into trouble too. ..though she'd probably agree on a Dark Wings cult being more than a little odd. She brushes off the formal apology with a wave and a huff, going a bit red in the face. ] Don't worry about. I just thought you should know not everything is as it seems, so it's better to think before you talk.

He nods and places a hand behind his back, following like a puppy. Maybe he should say it, since she mentioned it in the first place. The words come out, but they're softer than he wants them to be. ".. I used to think like Van." He worked under him. What was that supposed to say.

[ What. Did he honestly just say what she thought she heard? Without turning around she stops abruptly, clenching a fist at her side. How could he have ever agreed with Van? Maybe his was different from her own and most of the others she had met. She had to know. ]

...

You did? With killing everyone..?

He shakes his head at that part, eyebrows furrowed with frustration. "I never agreed with that part! Just... The idea that the score should be..." He mirrors her movement with his own hand.

".. I was an idiot to think he was doing the right thing. I don't think like that anymore." He breathes as if he's been held underwater. Just thinking about what kind of idiot he was upsets him.

[ It takes a great deal of effort for her to not snap at him for having gone along with Van to begin with. She had seen the damage Van had caused to Tear, Asch, even Guy. Too many people were hurt by that one man. ] I guess if you don't follow him now, then you must have seen that there's no reason for his method of madness. The Score isn't absolute. Our existence is proof of that.

...come on. You probably should rest some more.

"I know... I know that now." Despite that, he believes his existence is because of Guy; had he decided to finish him off that night... Luke wouldn't have even have lived a full year. Shaking that thought away, he nods.

"... Sorry, again." He feels he's upsetting her.

You don't have to apologize for changing, Luke. [ She couldn't fault him for being as much a fool as she'd once been. Having already realized his mistake, what he needed now wasn't to be constantly reminded how he'd been deceived. It was trust. Mieu, Tear, and Guy's support was what allowed her to make it past taking so many lives. ]

...we're almost there.

He nods slowly as she signals their location. That's all he really feels like saying now. He's worried something else might slip out and have her upset. And Luke really hates that.

[ She offers him a small smile as she swings the door open and keeps it there, ushering him into the house with her other hand. She's not the most refined noble but there are some manners she was able to learn. ]

Did you need something to eat or drink?

Yay, someone else with manners~! He shakes his head, looking around. "To be honest, I don't feel really hungry or thirsty. Thanks though." His stomach feels light, but it's more of a prickly feeling than an empty one.

[ Manners are reserved for her parents, people she doesn't know well, and occasionally Asch. But it's so much fun to tease him. ] Ah, I guess not after everything that you've been through recently. [ Veering away from the kitchen, she leads him to living where she flops down onto a good sized sofa and kicks her shoes off. ]

Have a seat if you want.

And this is where we see how Luke's been raised by Guy. While half of him takes that as a cue to sit on the floor, he takes a seat on one of the single chairs, hands folded in his lap, legs up and on the edge of his seat.

"Thanks." He takes a look around and keeps his hands where they are-- Do what you're told, so Guy has told him.

No problem. [ The only part that really surprises her is the placement of his hands. She leans towards him over the arm of the sofa, an amused grin crossing her face. ] What's with sitting so formally?

Red colors his cheeks with embarrassment as she leans over and poses the question. Tilting his head back he moves his hand to the back of his neck, rubbing with a laugh. "Just how Guy taught me, I can't break the habit."

Heh.. That's Guy for you. Don't worry about it though, it's pretty cute. [ Her quiet laughter echoes throughout the vast living room. With his light-hearted attitude she's finding this kid to honestly be a riot to chat with. ]

He nods, trying to chase away the red on his face with a laugh of his own. It makes him a bit more conscious of how he sits but that's fine with him. Always has been. "R-Really? I always thought it was kind of silly but here am I am, unable to quit."

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Bedtime for me, g'night!

Night~!

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