A wish.

[livingimpaired]

[ The Holy Grail. He does not recall exactly what it is, but from what he gathers from the brief memory with the "King of Heroes," it is something to wish upon. And Kei's other self would allow that man to "wish for death." What does that mean? No, he understands it simply, but there is more said and unsaid than he can unravel. ]

With all this business going on, some frivolousness ponderings might be an enjoyable distraction.

Well, then. If you could wish for anything, what would it be? [ A pause. Kei thinks of sending it like that yet he feels that may be too telling. Too telling of what? He's uncertain, but adds more to cover up his uncertainty. ] Though, with Valentine's Day is coming, most are thinking of just wishing for someone to spend that day with, hm? :)

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[livingimpaired]

A third person, hm?

Well, don't force it.
They'll come when they come.
And you may regret wondering.
Still, if it is anger for another person, I apologize for how I teased Howard just now.

[beneathmoonlight]

It sounds odd to say, but I think that might be accurate for him.

Maybe it wasn’t for the person in my memory, but for him...

I think it could be true.

[livingimpaired]

Well.

Yes, it very much is.
But I mean that with the uttermost kindness. Probably.

Still, a woman talking about that to some third party.
I wonder that could mean.
But I suppose with it broken up as it is, there's no way of knowing for certain.
Yet if it was an unjust statement, it's nice you felt anger for them.

[beneathmoonlight]

Yeah...

Maybe I’ll remember more things soon.

I just hope that they’re good things this time.

[livingimpaired]

If not...

Are you making good memories in the fishing village, Atsushi?

[beneathmoonlight]

So far.

Except there’s some kind of mind-link thing going on between me and my partner Theo, and we can hear each other’s thoughts. Or, more specifically, the ones we don’t want to be heard.

[livingimpaired]

That sounds unfortunate.

I'm feeling a little more relieved that I am someone considered beyond useless to not go on this mission. But as for the thoughts that you are hearing, mostly embarrassing or, well, are you all right?

[beneathmoonlight]

I don’t even know why I was picked. I’m pretty useless myself when it comes to fighting.

Oh, well. Theo complains a lot, and he thinks I’m too soft, but nothing too mean.

[livingimpaired]

Not everything has to be handled through violence. I'm actually fairly against violence, myself.

Is that so? That is good to hear. Nobody needs to hear the negative thoughts of someone about themselves or others.

[beneathmoonlight]

Yeah...

I’ll try to do as you said and help Howard-san, regardless.

[livingimpaired]

Will you?

Thank you. You have my gratitude for accepting such a selfish request from me.

[beneathmoonlight]

I don’t think it’s selfish at all, but you’re welcome.

How are things in the city?

[livingimpaired]

It's kind of you to think so.

They're aren't terrible. The mayor is presently missing along with a few other people. Though, when I say missing, I mean that I'm fully aware as to where he is and it seems like only those with the app are aware and can save them. Also, love is in the air -- with violent explosions of rose petals and body disfigurements.

[beneathmoonlight]

WHAT????

Is everyone okay?? Body disfigurements???

[livingimpaired]

Yes, our pupils are morphing into heart-shapes. Also, sometimes our emotions are going haywire. People that we feel amicable toward are treated harshly and even maliciously to.

[beneathmoonlight]

[HERE HE WAS THINKING EVERYONE TURNED INTO ELDRITCH ABOMINATIONS.]

Oh...I hope they turn back...even if that sounds kind of cute.

Oh, that’s no good, treating people you like badly...that’s terrible...even if it’s not on purpose.

[livingimpaired]

In theory, it is cute. In practice, it is mildly horrifying.

I agree. I would not wish to treat anyone badly. And even if you can give an apology about it, even if it is understood that those were not your real feelings, if things were different, if somehow a schism was created, what was said could become real.

[beneathmoonlight]

Yeah. Maybe it’s a good thing that I left the city...

I’m worried about Shuji-kun and the others, though. Have you talked to him lately? Is he out there looking for the mayor?

[livingimpaired]

It seems we are both feeling lucky.

I'm uncertain if he did go look out for the mayor. But the two of us did speak. We spoke on love, of all things, and so I'm not thinking he is going to risk his life so recklessly.

[beneathmoonlight]

Love?

He did say he had a boyfriend.

I don’t really know much about love, but I think you’re right. He wouldn’t want to make his boyfriend sad by getting hurt.

[livingimpaired]

Indeed. He has a lot of love for his boyfriend. [ Atsushi cannot hear how tired Kei sounds, but the man is very tired. ]

You don't know about love? Well, your words still sound a little younger than myself. You will get there. Most likely.

[beneathmoonlight]

I’m eighteen. Some people still treat me like a kid though.

I guess I am, in some ways, but I support myself, so there’s that.

[livingimpaired]

I apologize if you've ever felt I was treating you as such, Atsushi.

That is something to be quite proud of. The rest is just experience, and no one should look down on another due to not having as many life experiences as another. Especially given that we shall be receiving experiences from other lifetimes.

[beneathmoonlight]

Oh, no, I haven’t felt that way from any of our conversations. It’s mostly people asking me if I have a date for Valentine’s Day, and then I end up admitting that I’ve never been in a date, or kissed anyone, or anything like that.

And thank you. I’ll get there, I’m sure, if I keep working hard.

[livingimpaired]

I haven't done any of those things, either, Atsushi. So, you needn't worry about anything. Everyone should do what will make them happiest, and so I'm certain you will find your path.

So, you're welcome.