Post-Event Reaction Log!

[lucetimods]

Who: Everybody
What: Post-Event Reactions
When: Today (and tomorrow too)
Where: Anywhere
Summary: Most of Luceti was back to their normal selves. Not only that, but they now remembered their trips to other worlds. So how 'bout that?
Rating: Whatever

This is for today and tomorrow, since not everyone will be fully reverted until then. Remember to tag your characters in!

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[oftheyin]

[His offer surprised her, but she shook her head.]

No. I'm not hungry anyway.

[She is, but she doesn't want to share with Ling. Actually she doesn't even want to be in the same room with him at the time being.]

And I made it for you. Please eat, my lord.

[avaricious]

[After everything, he decided it best not to press the issue. If Ran Fan got hungry, there were other places she could find food. So best to let it lie.]

Very well. Be sure to find something later, then.

[oftheyin]

Yes. Would you like a cup of tea as well?

[She really didn't know what else to say, but she couldn't just leave him completely alone.]

[avaricious]

[A head shake.]

I'm fine. Thank you.

[oftheyin]

Ah... Yes, of course.

[She was about to walk away, but instead she slips off her mask, setting it down on the table before him. She didn't want to say it, but she felt that it would be best if she left his side for the time being. If she couldn't get over her feelings for him, then she could never be a proper bodyguard for him.]

[avaricious]

[... she took her mask off. Maybe it was going to be okay, then. He starts to smile.]

I'm glad you're here, Ran Fan. You're the one person I know I will always be able to count on.

[oftheyin]

No, I'm not. [She bows her head.] You deserve a better bodyguard. I'm sorry.

[avaricious]

[There is no chance for him to ponder on that, reflect, think of a way to make it better. His reaction is quick and sharp.]

Don't you dare say that, Ran Fan.

[oftheyin]

I have no right to be your bodyguard. If I cannot control my feelings-- You should not have some as weak as I am.

[avaricious]

[He stood up abruptly when it was clear she was determined about this. It wasn't that he was angry at her, far from it. He was furious that Luceti had driven her to the point to think this was the case. He did nothing to hide it.]

That's crap and you know it. I'm the weak one, remember? You've always known what it took to see things through to the end. Even when it cost you your arm. Even when it cost you your grandfather. I almost lost it when we lost Fu, but you were strong enough to keep going. You put yourself in danger again just to make sure I could keep moving forward. You even fought in that automail long before you should have been able to. How can you possibly think that you're weak after all that? What would Fu think if he heard that kind of talk? He'd never stand for it.

[In fact, Fu would probably smack her right then and there. Ling wouldn't. He could never strike her. He had only his words to drive sense into her.]

[oftheyin]

[Tears filled her eyes.] That... [Crap. She can't say why. It meant admitting her feelings for him.]

He wouldn't stand how I am now. He'd want me to leave now and come back when I'm able to be the bodyguard you deserve, but he isn't here, so I'm doing the right thing. I won't be gone for long.

[avaricious]

[Damn. Maybe there isn't any getting through to her. He closes his eyes, crossing his arms. What is he supposed to do? Demand she stay? He has always accepted her loyalty, but has never demanded it.]

You should know that anything I said or did the past week was not the real me. I don't hold you at fault for anything. [Such as the comment about not needing her.]

[oftheyin]

It isn't about what you did. [She turns away, feeling her face heat up from blushing.]

[avaricious]

I don't hold you responsible for what you did either. You kept up the end of a bet you made. That's all. It was... a kiss. Nothing more than that. It didn't mean anything.

[oftheyin]

[She couldn't hold it back anymore. The tears flowed from her eyes.]

It did. [Quickly, she covers her face with her hands.]

[avaricious]

[... not the response he was expecting.]

... Ran Fan?

[oftheyin]

[She drops her hands, looking away from him.]

I'm sorry. I... I haven't been honest with you, my lord.

[avaricious]

[... he thinks he knows where this is going. He didn't ever imagine she might feel that way, but hearing it for himself... that temptation could be his undoing. So. He inhales. He exhales. And then he sits back down.]

If you think you need to prepare more, then you may do so. I won't stop you.

[He doesn't want her to go. But. It's better she move on. For both their sakes. For Xing's sake.]

[oftheyin]

Obi-Wan is going to teach me how to rid myself of emotions. [Not all, but the only emotion she cares about right now.] I'm sorry I have failed you, but I promise that when I return I will be someone both you and my grandfather will be proud of.

[She bowed, still crying. Even though she shouldn't care, his reply was a bit of a rejection. This was how it was supposed to be though, and she needed to accept that.]

[avaricious]

[... get rid of her emotions. Is that something he wants to happen to her? He's torn.

He bows his head, not able to bring himself to look at her.]

You've never failed me. But if this is something you think you need, you have my leave.

[oftheyin]

Thank you, my lord.

[She place her hand on her mask, pushing it toward him.]

I will be worthy to wear this, I promise.

[avaricious]

[Wordlessly, he takes the mask. It's hard to believe it's really come to this. Somehow, it doesn't feel real.]

[oftheyin]

Goodbye.

[She bows before finally leaving Ling to his breakfast. Staying here would just be too awkward now.]

[avaricious]

[He can't bring himself to say the same. So he remains here. Alone. By himself.

Not knowing what to do next.]