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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[beneathmoonlight]

[He’s not entirely sure that he’s capable of not feeling guilty, but Kei’s words do make him feel like what he’s been doing hasn’t been entirely pointless. Someone is proud of him for once, and he should be grateful, and he really is, but he might still need a while to fully realize his own value.]

It’s okay

To hear that you’re proud of me is

It’s the best reward

That might sound strange but

I don’t know, it’s nice to be praised sometimes

[livingimpaired]

Then I am happy that I was able to think of a reward for you.

And so, that gives me an idea of how I shall reward you. You adamantly said that you did not wish to hurt a friend. That means that you made one other than myself out on your mission, then.

So, for all your hard work and for all that you sacrificed, I shall be certain to praise you properly when we meet face-to-face. I believe that will be a better reward for you than what I had in mind, anyway.

[beneathmoonlight]

Yeah, I guess you’re right. I hope I make even more friends soon.

What else were you thinking of giving me?

[livingimpaired]

I'm certain you will, Atsushi.

And I was debating that to myself. A few free meals sounded like that would go over the best.

[beneathmoonlight]

I do love food.

[livingimpaired]

I'm aware.

I may be kind enough to offer both food and praise. I don't know if that will be adequate to ease my own guilt about this whole situation, but it seems like a good start.

[beneathmoonlight]

That sounds perfect, as long as you know you don’t have to.

I promise I’ll keep looking after Howard-san.

[livingimpaired]

I do have to do it, Atsushi.
But I'm not doing it out of obligation.

Thank you. I know that you will.
I have complete faith that things will go well from here.