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Post by Arashi Tento on Mar 1, 2023 16:37:53 GMT -5
Arashi could slightly understand where she came from with that, not being sure of where you're going or why is something he felt too, While his journey might be more planned, he did also take it mostly day by day, seeing where the wind and stars would take him. "I do remember." He smiled and looked up at the sky it was still mostly blue but sunset was approaching and as such the moon was already visible and some of the brightest stars would be so too in not much longer.
"That's all any of us can do really..." Enjoying the journey was as noble a goal as any other, in fact he would say it was the only real one out there, after all life is a journey and like any journey it will have difficulties, ups, downs, and an end. When you read a book, you don't base how good the book is on just its ending, but rather the story, the progress the characters made, their journey and how enjoyable it was. He was happy that Celeste's journey hadn't ended that day, and that she was looking to the future.
"Not really... I always wanted to visit other places, know other cultures, so Sol City seemed like a place I had to at least visit once." He had realized how much Celeste was trying to avoid bringing up the past, the trailing off to avoid talking opr mentioning specific things made it obvious enough, and unbeknownst to them both he wondered the same as her... What else could they talk about... so it came to mind to talk about something else.
"And how about the future, Do you have any plans? anything you want to do to make your journey more enjoyable?" He wondered, it might be a bad idea, since whatever she said was probably going to be motivated by the past, and specifically that moment. But he still wanted to ask, Nothing ventured nothing gained. Besides he would like to know, in case he could help.
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Post by Celeste on Mar 2, 2023 20:20:05 GMT -5
As they spoke, they arrived at a bar. Celeste stopped and opened the door for him as she contemplated the conversation. “I would like to figure out what happened to my brother,” She responds quietly. “Unfortunately, I can’t return back home, for obvious reasons, but….” She shrugs. “There’s nothing I can do about that.”
She found a spot pretty easily. The two sat, and she watched Arashi closely for a moment. “I think I do need to find a spot to… settle down. I’m just not sure where right now. But I have so many things to deal with… Just finding a place, a job… a home. I need some stability in my life right now, I guess. Maybe once I’m settled I could consider going back to Starlight City.” Celeste flags down a bar wench, smiling sweetly at her. "Hey, could I get some wine? Your cheapest is fine."
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Post by Arashi Tento on Mar 3, 2023 12:42:51 GMT -5
Arashi Followed Celeste in, after they sat down, he replied "Well I know you might not trust me to do it but... I can try to find something out, Can't really promise I'll be able to find out much, but I'll be sure to try."Ah stability honestly while he looked for adventure, that's also something he would like to achieve someday. While he has had it growing up he also lacked the ability to just go out and explore which is why he wanted to do so now. But it was also something he knew was important, and would like to create for himself at some point. He's also always wanted to be relied on and seen as a safe place, so achieving stability and sharing it with someone was something on his to-do list. "I understand, Do you have a preferred weather? that could help you decide. Otherwise... I guess while not the cheapest place to live in, Sol City does offer a lot of opportunities, If not I guess Moonglade could be a good option, You'd be able to keep an eye on what happens over at the Isles, and probably no-one would recognize you there."
Then the Wine arrived, The bar maid opened it and served them both. Arashi thanked the girl before looking back at Celeste. "I hope you manage to create that stability for yourself, you know that if you need help for something, I'll try my best to help you if you let me." He grabbed his drink and lifted it slightly towards Celeste in a sort of toast motion.
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Post by Celeste on Mar 8, 2023 18:46:01 GMT -5
Celeste scoffs. “I’m not going back to Moonglade. I’m not going back to the Isles. Not yet. But you’re right. Sol city does offer a lot… But maybe I’ll explore a bit more before I decide for sure?” His offer of help was, of course, appreciated. Celeste, of course, was just a bit hesitant. Though, she was trying this new thing where she doesn’t trust as easily. Still, she held up her drink for a toast, and took a sip.
“If, and that is a big if, I decided to let you look into my brother’s… what happened to him, I would ask that you be careful. I don’t think bringing us up would go over so well.” Celeste sets her drink down and looks to Arashi with a bit of seriousness. “What would you do if you found something interesting out? While I don’t expect it, think of it as wishful thinking, but… What do you think would happen?”
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Post by Arashi Tento on Mar 9, 2023 13:28:09 GMT -5
"Yeah, I wouldn't bring it up either, I'd like to think I'm more careful now..." Arashi took a sip of his wine. As Celeste looked at him with a serious expression he set his drink down too "Honestly, I'd just try to contact you, find you to tell you what I learned. I do have some ties to the council, so I might be able to get a chance to look at some classified documents, I know it's not much but... I feel like I should at least try."
He looked at her with a bit of sadness "I don't intend to come back into your life if that's what you're asking, I'll try to help but, I don't expect you to fully forgive me or accept me back. I just..." He looked at the hole in his hand, which was still bleeding, thankfully no major veins or arteries were severed, otherwise he'd be bleeding more profusely. "I know I can't make it better, doesn't mean I don't want to try and help you..." he put his hand back below the table and looked at Celeste with a more serious expression "If you want you may just think of me as a tool, as long as I'm of use I can be kept around, otherwise... don't hesitate to dispose of me"
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Post by Celeste on Mar 23, 2023 19:09:39 GMT -5
“You know… Rashi. I really haven’t changed that much from when we were younger.” She said, giving him a slight disapproving glare. “I’m not a monster. I know it may seem like I could be. You know, military vampire noble family, and all… But I’m still the same girl I was. I’m not going to off you just for annoying me.” She sat forward a bit. “I’ll only off you if you betray me.” She added, with a small smirk.
She glanced down. “I… am sorry about the hand. I truly did think you knew something, but I can’t in good conscience let you be the point of my blame for everything your parents did. I do not expect my brother to be alive, so there is no real reason to look… And I do wish things were different. We are, unfortunately, dealt the cards we’re dealt.”
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Post by Arashi Tento on Apr 10, 2023 19:47:26 GMT -5
"No, no! I don't think you're a monster, I've never thought that! That's not why I said what I said..." He looked down a bit, disappointed in himself, "It has nothing to do with your upbringing... You know I never thought ill of you for that. you've always been nice to me, but I did think you might've changed, simply because of the hand you were dealt... I'm glad you haven't."
"Oh and don't worry about the hand, I've had worse injuries, I was just making sure that it didn't need attention. I rather be careful than catch an infection, or bleed out without realizing it" he chuckled a little while he picked his wine cup with his uninjured hand and down what was left of it. "thank you for not taking it out on me though, I'm really glad we can talk again. You were dealt a pretty bad hand, but I'm glad it didn't change the sparkling gem that you've always been. It takes a lot more than just strength to keep true to yourself when the world would rather destroy you, than have you be who you are..."
As he finished saying that he looked a bit embarrassed as he blushed a little. "I... sorry that might've come out wrong..." he felt awkward now. "I just mean that, I'm glad you haven't changed."
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Post by Celeste on Apr 17, 2023 12:16:32 GMT -5
Celeste’s rather pale face did redden up a little, but she brushed it off, looking off to the side to avoid him seeing it. She shakes her head, and laughs a little. “I should go, Arashi. I’ve got places to be…. Is there a way for us to keep in contact maybe?” She wasn’t sure why she wanted to keep in contact, but nonetheless. She thought it a good idea.
She had to think about it for a minute. She really didn’t want to leave it like this, so she sighed. “You know, I’m glad you haven’t really changed either.” She says with a shrug. “I’m sorry. I’m not entirely sure how to leave this….” Celeste shakes her head, but she stands up, leaving a couple of solars on the table. “Let’s keep it simple. I’ll see you around, Rashi.”
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