abyssdressing | (no subject)

...! M...aster Van...?

...Yes, it's me, Luke.

...it's been a long time.

Has it? When do you remember seeing me last?

As unbelievable as this is probably going to sound to you, about ten years ago.

...Ten years ago?

You don't seem to be any older.

I know... call it Lorelei's divine joke, coming back to life as a child.

...I see. So you actually older than you appear?

You could say that. Or it's more like I'm finally really as old as I look.

Ah, of course.

Tell me. Has Auldrant truly succeeded in freeing itself from the Score?

Yeah, it did. It took a bit, for everyone to finally let go, but there's only small groups that keep trying to cling to the past now, even though everything about what it said finally came out.

Although... that doesn't mean we're completely without problems. Now, instead of the world destroying itself, there's people ruining everything... it's... [bites his lip] Master... do you think there's a chance for good to exist in everyone's heart, no matter what they may end up doing?

...You're asking me that question?

...at least, in spite of everything you'd done, it wasn't as cold-blooded and selfish as what they're doing. They're... killing people, just so that they can steal fonons and be able to live as easily as they want. Because, things aren't as easy without the Planet Storm.

They're killing one another for a reason such as that?

...Perhaps it would have been better for me to let the world meet its end.

No, it wouldn't!

This... this whole thing is my fault. Even though Jade said there'd be trouble if we stopped the Planet Storm, I thought it'd be okay. I thought, once Lorelei was free, that'd be it, and everything would be fine. It should've balanced things, right? I guess I really should've paid a little more attention to studying back then.

Asch and I... we're trying to fix it. But it's really hard to keep believing it'll be alright sometimes... will there really always be people who are that selfish...?

Don't blame yourself for the actions of others, this isn't your fault.

This was why I thought of the replica plan. It's impossible to expect others to be willing to change and work for themselves after over 2000 years of having everything given to them.

I'm the one that stopped it, so I at least have some of the blame.

That plan was no better than what they were doing. People... people can change. Even if it takes them a while, I'm sure that they can. Maybe not all of them, but... I mean, if Asch and I can get along, then anyone should be able to at least try. They should...

No, that is a poor excuse. You may have part of the blame in reducing the planet's source of fonons, but you can't be blamed for the actions of others. If you wish to carry the burden for everyone's actions, then you best find another excuse.

Do you wholeheartedly believe, after everything you've seen, that people can change?

I do. After all... I've changed. Everyone did, back then... even if it was just a little bit. And, if I could, then I really think most anyone can. I mean... you can't get much worse than how I used to be.

...Perhaps.

However, it took a great tragedy for you to change. If they can't change after this, then what would be needed for them to change?

...that's what Asch and I are trying to figure out. Or, were trying to, before I ended up here...

Have you come up with anything?

Nothing definite. But we've got some leads.

I see...

...If you do return to your time, then I wish you luck in succeeding.

Thank you.

...you know, Tear would probably be really happy to hear you say that.