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[sangforhope.livejournal.com]

[Well now. Seems this Tear hit the jackpot! She's walked into a room surrounded by stuffed animals and a few stray puppies walking around. See how big her eyes are getting? She's very discreetly peering around the room, checking towards the door to make sure no one is around before she bends down and picks up a puppy. Her search for Luke and the others can wait for a minute, right? Besides no one can see her caving...]

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[sangforhope.livejournal.com]

..Master?

[fonicfraccion.livejournal.com]

Szayel Aporro Granz, the Octava Espada.

[...dammit, Tear, he can sense your disappointment, and it actually makes his stomach twist.]

...forgive me. He made many alterations to me... I suppose I don't seem like 'Luke' anymore to you.

[sangforhope.livejournal.com]

I've never heard that sort of name..or term..

You idiot. Don't apologize for things you can't control.

[fonicfraccion.livejournal.com]

As I said, I had arrived on a different world. What I am and what my master is has never been seen on Auldrant.

[...human logic; he doesn't really get it.]

Still, I suppose it's only fair that I apologize, since I allowed the events that led to this to occur.

[sangforhope.livejournal.com]

But you're still you...



..So you didn't try to come back, is that what you mean?

[fonicfraccion.livejournal.com]

...

[Luke paused, not sure how to answer that.]

...no matter what modifications are made to me, I suppose I will always be 'Luke fon Fabre'. As for going home... I suppose I didn't try, no.

[sangforhope.livejournal.com]

..I..see.

[fonicfraccion.livejournal.com]

[Luke flinched at that sound; strange, that, he hadn't felt like that in a long time. Not since... Hesitantly, he stepped toward her, his feet feeling heavy as he approached and stopped just inches from her. Another moment passed, before he reached up awkwardly, brushing hair from her face.]

...I didn't forget, though.

[sangforhope.livejournal.com]

I suppose..I'm grateful for that.

[fonicfraccion.livejournal.com]

[...goddammit, Tear, stop bringing out feelings in him. He hesitated a moment, before leaning over and placing a soft kiss on her forehead. Admittedly, it probably felt like he jabbed her with an ice cube, but it was the message that counted, right?]

[sangforhope.livejournal.com]

It's still you. I know it is.

[fonicfraccion.livejournal.com]

[Having your DNA fused with something that was dead does that to you. He slipped his hand (thankfully gloved) into hers gingerly, giving it a squeeze.]

...I may not regret what's happened, but... I still miss you.

[sangforhope.livejournal.com]

I guess I'll just always be waiting then.

[fonicfraccion.livejournal.com]

I'm sure I'll find a way back to you somehow. If not... there's still this place.

[sangforhope.livejournal.com]

That's right. I have to hold my part of the promise too. Although..I guess I didn't do a good enough job.

[fonicfraccion.livejournal.com]

You watched over me until the end. You couldn't have done a better job. Just... someone took over for you in this new world.

[He pauses as she touches his mask.]

...though perhaps master had a little too much fun in the process.

[sangforhope.livejournal.com]

...he hurt you didn't he?

[fonicfraccion.livejournal.com]

...yes. While I was still human, I wasn't exactly agreeable.

[sangforhope.livejournal.com]

Agreeable? It sounds like he tortured you!

[fonicfraccion.livejournal.com]

Well, I wasn't conscious through most of it. Master did have the decency to knock me out.

[sangforhope.livejournal.com]

...

[fonicfraccion.livejournal.com]

What?

[t-totally doesn't understand why she's upset.]

[sangforhope.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[fonicfraccion.livejournal.com]

[Wait, NOW why was she sorry? Ugh, humans. He just didn't understand... but still, it was nice to get a hug from her. After a moment, he wrapped his arms around her, giving her a light squeeze in return.]

[sangforhope.livejournal.com]

It must have hurt..did no one try to help you escape? That's not right, Luke!