The apocalypse is nigh!

[mieudesuno.livejournal.com]

Asch agreeing to a drink with Emperor Peony? Luke studying more or less willingly? Asch chuckling? Uncle Jade?

It would appear Abyss Dressing Room has inexplicably stumbled upon the four signs of the apocalypse. This must explain why there is suddenly a horde of monsters poised to attack. Redheads! Denizens! Defend your nexus!

...Just be careful with those artes. Looks like the apocalypse is a lot fuzzier and noisier than anticipated. As such, every arte used spawns at least two dozen cheagles. And Mystic Artes spawn about fifty.

Good luck. And welcome to Luke's Asch's anyone who isn't Tear or Ion's hell.

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[scionofhispower]

... [ In some ways, he can understand that. After all, Asch had his own reasons for wanting to remain Van's student as long as he did. But... ] Just take it one step at a time.

[inlonelyexile.livejournal.com]

[Luke buries his face in his arms, breath hitching occasionally. He's just going to think for a while. Or maybe he's going to try not to think for a while.]

[scionofhispower]

[ Asch watches him carefully for a few moments before placing a hand on his shoulder; if Luke reacts badly, he'll leave him be, but he's not quite sure the idiot replica kid should be alone right now. ]

[inlonelyexile.livejournal.com]

[Luke flinches a little at the touch, but barely seems to register it otherwise. He doesn't exactly want to be alone, but he doesn't want to have to face anyone, either.

Mostly what he wants is for the last conversation to not have happened, but that's not an option anymore, and by his own decision.]

[scionofhispower]

...Maybe we should get you somewhere a little less prone to monster attacks.

[inlonelyexile.livejournal.com]

[he'd actually pretty much forgotten about the monsters]

[scionofhispower]

[ Asch rises and offers a hand to Luke; he's not sure exactly where he intends to take him, but he figures, if nothing else, he can let Luke hang at his house for at least a little while, until he's feeling at least a little less overwhelmed by what he's learned. ]

[inlonelyexile.livejournal.com]

[Luke takes the proffered hand after a moment of hesitation, climbing to his feet. He has his head bowed, his expression hidden behind his hair, but he'll probably be okay to follow Asch to... wherever.]

[scionofhispower]

[ Well, then. Asch will lead him back to his house for now. ]

[inlonelyexile.livejournal.com]

[Luke follows after obediently, more or less on autopilot, vaguely reminded of those first couple of days trying to get out of Kimlasca, when the world just stopped making sense and didn't start again for a long time.]

[scionofhispower]

[ Once they're inside, he kind of... tries to lead Luke to a couch so he can at least be comfortable. ] Luke.

[inlonelyexile.livejournal.com]

[Luke slumps heavily into the couch, although he does look up when Asch calls his name, his gaze still unfocused.]

[scionofhispower]

[ How to go about this... ] ...I'll be back in a moment. [ He's going to get Luke some tea or something to help sooth his nerves. ]

[inlonelyexile.livejournal.com]

[Luke just nods a little and blinks slowly in the general direction of Asch's retreating back. At least it seems like more is registering with him now.]

[scionofhispower]

[ After a bit, Asch returns with that tea. And some sandwiches. ]

[inlonelyexile.livejournal.com]

[he's still pretty nauseous and food doesn't seem like the best idea, but he's going to try drinking some tea. If it's hot, he doesn't notice, but he does relax a fraction]

[scionofhispower]

[ Asch is just going to watch him and wait to see if Luke feels like talking things out. ]

[inlonelyexile.livejournal.com]

[Luke's not going to be up for talking for a while yet; he's never really been good at talking or sorting out his feelings unless it involves a lot of yelling. There's a part of him that knows he can't just stop here, but still, he can't bring himself to - ]