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[scionofhispower]

[ It appears someone has set up some training dummies on a certain couple's lawn. Who would do a thing like that? Why, Asch would, that's who. It would appear his intentions are to get some training in; far be it from him to let his fighting skills get rusty.

This means he is in plain sight of anyone who happens to have come out this way. Just be careful about sneaking up on him or anything like that. Why? Because apparently Asch doesn't practice with wooden swords; he's using a recently sharpened blade.

This said, he probably won't actually stab anyone even if they don't announce their presence. But he might come close to it.

Hey, it's not his fault he's not expecting any visitors. ]

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[one-and-zero.livejournal.com]

「He fidgets a bit in the resulting silence, not quite sure what to do with himself, before he speaks up again.」

Hey, Asch? What's your world like?

[scionofhispower]

My world? ...It's Auldrant. Not really much different from any other, really, although perhaps further along than some. Six years ago, we defeated - and killed - Van to put a stop to his plans to create a replica world. There are a number of replicas who do exist and have been granted protection as the world's leaders help create a true home for them, however slow that process has been. On the other hand, our efforts have brought about a fairly sustainable peace. [ Although he and Luke haven't really experienced much of it first-hand as they remained secluded since their respective rebirths. ]

[one-and-zero.livejournal.com]

So all that stuff happens 'outside', huh? 「Have a proper, albeit kind of sad, smile.」 Sounds nice. I'd like to see it. And uhh. Sorry for bothering your training. 「Scratches the back of his head a little.」

[scionofhispower]

Consider it this way: while you're here, you are outside as well. Strive to stay here as long as you can. You wouldn't be the first to consider this place your home.

[one-and-zero.livejournal.com]

Yeah. You're right. I'd like to stay here, but... I decided that one of the things I 'strive' to do is to help the others in my 'inside' be able to one day see 'outside' too. Just like the closest to zero wanted.

[scionofhispower]

...

[ Surely, 0.00127 is imagining that affectionate laugh from Asch. ]

[one-and-zero.livejournal.com]

「You overestimate the imaginative prowess of one so socially malnourished.

He uses a sleeve to wipe his nose sheepishly.」

Is that funny?

[scionofhispower]

Not at all. You simply remind me of my replica is all.

[one-and-zero.livejournal.com]

Really? Is he a 'Luke'? What's he like?

[scionofhispower]

She's Luke, yes. And she's... easily excited at times, but she would do anything to protect the people around her and assure their happiness. [ That's the simplest way to put it. ]

[one-and-zero.livejournal.com]

「His mind trips and stumbles on 'she' for a bit. He's not really familiar with the concept of gender, but he knows he's never had to use 'he' to refer to a 'Luke' before.」

Your 'Luke' is a 'she'?

[scionofhispower]

Yes. Although that wasn't always the case.

[one-and-zero.livejournal.com]

Did 'they' do something to 'her'?

[scionofhispower]

[ He raises an eyebrow at this. ] "They"?

[ But then he shakes his head. ] It happened when I brought her back.

Or alternatively, I can do the same thing twice. orz

[one-and-zero.livejournal.com]

「His relief is apparent.」 Oh, good. I meant the 'doctors', you know?

Where did she go?

Aww *hugs* (...sowrongfromanAschaccountsososowrong)

[scionofhispower]

...

[ ...Asch really doesn't want to tell him... ]

Yes. That is weird. But somewhat wonderful. 8D

[one-and-zero.livejournal.com]

「He tilts his head to the side, relief slowly giving way to slight concern.」

Was it really far away?

[scionofhispower]

...Something like that.

[one-and-zero.livejournal.com]

But you brought her back, so it's okay now, right?

[scionofhispower]

Yeah, everything's alright now. Or, perhaps you could say it's more than alright.

[one-and-zero.livejournal.com]

Then that's what matters, right? Is your 'Luke' 'here'?

[scionofhispower]

She is, as is our son. [ And that would be why it's better than alright. ]

[one-and-zero.livejournal.com]

「Have a real thoughtful look as 0.00127 wracks his brains for a bit and comes up with nothing.」

What's a 'son'?

[scionofhispower]

[ ...Oh boy. ] ...Our child.

[one-and-zero.livejournal.com]

「Processing... processing...」

...uh. What's a 'child'?