Bad Habits Coming Back.

[ofradiance.livejournal.com]

[ Angry Irish Mutant is Angry. She's smoking, and she's eying the fire whiskey that was in the shelf (to think she was cured of her alcoholism too). And she looked pissed.

Yes this was a different Aerith. ]

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[dilansummers.livejournal.com]

What troubles you, miss Cassidy?

[ofradiance.livejournal.com]

They say me Da's dead, when I was able t'go back.

[ Practically chewing on the butt of the cigarette now. Eyes close. ]

Can't be.

[dilansummers.livejournal.com]

You went back? [Interesting. But not nearly as concerning as the death of Siryn's father. Dilan looks grim, and apologetic.] I'm sorry, Aerith.

[ofradiance.livejournal.com]

Woke up there, Leon was findin' me.

[ She shakes her head before taking one more breath, finishing it off. Exhales. ]

He'll be back, like everyone's returned. I believe it.

[dilansummers.livejournal.com]

I wish I could offer you some insight on that, but this place suffocates my abilities. [He places a light hand on her shoulder, an expression he hopes will be taken as reassurance.]

[ofradiance.livejournal.com]

[ She takes a deep breath. The kind that tried to hold back things, like tears or explosions. There was a long pause. ]

That's alright. We'll just have t'wait.


Lulu wanted me t'pass a 'hello' t'you too.

[dilansummers.livejournal.com]

[Ah, that got a smile on his face.] Just 'hello'? Ah, how nice of her. She's holding up without me, I presume?

[ofradiance.livejournal.com]

[ The change of topic was good. It got her away from Mr. Cassidy, a small smile on her own. Small. ]

She said that ye weren't lucky here. I think I know why.

[dilansummers.livejournal.com]

She did, hm? And why's that? [At least she's smiling a little. It's better than nothing.]

[ofradiance.livejournal.com]

I think it's b'cause one o'her names happen t'be Lucky Charm, Lady Luck, Lucky. Suppose ye can take a pick, nae?

[dilansummers.livejournal.com]

Hah! Lady Luck suits her, yes. [His smile is renewed, but he's also looking a little wistful.]

[ofradiance.livejournal.com]

[ And she notices things. As her mood's lighter, she became brighter. ]

Dinnae worry about her, now. Ye know she'll be fine, 'specially after Tolliver.

[dilansummers.livejournal.com]

It's not concern, I'm sure she's safe. Just wish I knew how to get out of here.

[ofradiance.livejournal.com]

[ She nods. Whatever works for you, Dilan. ]

I heard from one o'th' boyo's that looked like Braig that their portals work.

[dilansummers.livejournal.com]

One of the things calling themselves 'Xigbar'? Mm, if they're anything like Braig I'm not sure I could put up with them long enough to find out how.[Smirks.]

[ofradiance.livejournal.com]

Aye, one o'them. Want me t'call him f'r ye?

[dilansummers.livejournal.com]

... Hmm... Perhaps not.

[ofradiance.livejournal.com]

An' what got ye concerned about it, if ye dinnae mind me on askin'.

[ The first would be that this Xigbar may be completely different, of course. She wasn't Deputy for nothing. ]

[dilansummers.livejournal.com]

Braig and forms of inter-dimensional travel are two things I do not want to mix.

[deadshooter.livejournal.com]

Hate it when she does that to herself.

[dilansummers.livejournal.com]

If it bothers you, you should say something about it, Braig.

[deadshooter.livejournal.com]

Last time I went looking for her? She was passed out on a bench, lost her voice and all.

[dilansummers.livejournal.com]

All the more reason you shouldn't just stand back and watch. Who knows, maybe she'll listen to you for once.

[deadshooter.livejournal.com]

[ Heavy sigh. ]

This is why my ex-wife left me: I'm not good with this shit.

[ BRB THINKING Mode for Braig. ]

[hellsingagent.livejournal.com]

That can't be good for you.

[just passing by. honestly, it was the smoke that attracted her.]

[ofradiance.livejournal.com]

This be nothin' compared t'what I had t'deal with b'fore, lass.

[hellsingagent.livejournal.com]

What, so you just started again? What happened?

[leans against the wall nearby, inhaling the scent even though she doesn't need to breathe.]

[ofradiance.livejournal.com]

Death of a family member.

[ Pauses. ]

Kairi, aye?

[hellsingagent.livejournal.com]

Those are always painful.

[closes her eyes slowly.]

Kairi Victoria. You can call me... I don't know. Kairi, Victoria, doesn't matter. I'll answer to both.

[ofradiance.livejournal.com]

Very painful, Kairi. But he'll come back.

[ Well, this was a younger Kairi then. ]

Aerith Cassidy.

[hellsingagent.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah? That's pretty lucky.

[is about 19. won't ever look any older than that, either. opens her eyes and smiles half-heartedly at her.]

Nice to meet you.

[ofradiance.livejournal.com]

Dinnae sure how long it'll take, but everyone's been back once.

[ She smiles. It's polite to smile back, which Aerith does so. ]

Pleasure's mine.

[hellsingagent.livejournal.com]

Still... he'll be back. It's more than I can say for any of mine.

[shakes her head after a moment, trying to stop herself from getting depressed again.]

[ofradiance.livejournal.com]

[ Aaand back with the sadface. Somewhat. But then--! ]

They say that th' team yuir in can be considered family.

[hellsingagent.livejournal.com]

[laughs bitterly.]

My team- well, the first one's dead. Second one probably is by now, too.

[ofradiance.livejournal.com]

An' what about people ye consider friends?

[hellsingagent.livejournal.com]

Didn't really have the chance to make any friends after getting Turned, so I guess the closest thing would be... the Wild Geese. Most of which are dead.

[yeah. kind of sucks in that category.]

[ofradiance.livejournal.com]

Well, 'Ri, think of it as a positive thing. Dinnae be nothin' worse now, is there?