promises promises;

[prodigiousson.livejournal.com]

[by some luck of being far away and in his own little world for so long, he's not been hit. But he does look a little dazed from sleeping so much lately. How unprincely. So he wanders, curiously looking at the animal people. He doesn't have a distinct destination, so he could be anywhere]

By what strange and wondrous trickery is this?

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[prodigiousson.livejournal.com]

I have made many acquaintances in this odd world, many of them becoming quite dear to me, but you are much more dear to me than any of them.... if I may be so bold to say.

[memory-forger.livejournal.com]

...am...am I really that important to you? [Maybe if she stares at her fins long enough they'll turn into legs.]

[prodigiousson.livejournal.com]

One of the most... Though I wished not to offend you by speaking in such a bold way.

[and maybe he'll just fiddle with the edge of a sleeve to preoccupy his mind]

[memory-forger.livejournal.com]

No, no you don't offend me...actually...

[Closes her eyes, taking a deep breath. Fine, so she's throwing away all that she was ever taught with this next statement] ...I... I feel the same.

[prodigiousson.livejournal.com]

[and now he's sporting the lightest of smiles, not wanting to seem over eager by that statement]

Then, Namine my lady, I promise to stay by your side despite any and all odds.

[memory-forger.livejournal.com]

[Smiles hopefully up at him]

I hope for it. I promise too.

[prodigiousson.livejournal.com]

[smiles and takes her hand]

Then I shall stay here until this sorcery has been lifted.

[memory-forger.livejournal.com]

Sorry for my concern but is it really fine with you? [Squeezes his hand]

[prodigiousson.livejournal.com]

As long as it is your company I keep, I shall not mind it.

[memory-forger.livejournal.com]

Then I'm really grateful. Still.... [Sigh] it's infuriating I have to be like this, especially now.

[prodigiousson.livejournal.com]

Hopefully, it shall pass post haste.

[memory-forger.livejournal.com]

[Small smile]

Now I know what that mermaid in that fairy tale felt like.

[prodigiousson.livejournal.com]

But that tale is a depressing one.

[memory-forger.livejournal.com]

Mm, true, but we're similar right now in some ways.

But yes, I wished it had a happier ending.

[prodigiousson.livejournal.com]

I would agree.

In my youth, I had wished for many of those stories to be merrier.

[memory-forger.livejournal.com]

Fifteen in age, seeing the world through water...[small giggle, looking up at him] ...they even got the prince right.

[prodigiousson.livejournal.com]

I should certainly hope I am gallant enough to be alikened to a fairy tale prince.

[memory-forger.livejournal.com]

Don't worry, you are. Though I like you best of all than any of them.

[prodigiousson.livejournal.com]

[oh no, his face isn't turning pink whatsoever]

I.. I thank you.

[memory-forger.livejournal.com]

So you still hope to go home someday?

[prodigiousson.livejournal.com]

I believe that many here feel much the same. Mayhaps not all, but many. But being here makes it harder to wish to go back.

[memory-forger.livejournal.com]

Would you think of it horrible of me that I don't wish to return anymore?

[prodigiousson.livejournal.com]

No, I would not think anything like that of you over a matter as such.

[memory-forger.livejournal.com]

[Looks around the dressing room fondly]

There are a lot of people here that I wouldn't wish to leave behind. ...ever since I arrived here...I felt that my existence actually made sense.

[prodigiousson.livejournal.com]

I have perhaps learned more tolerance towards others. A wise lesson to learn.