[His words sound so hollow to her ears, as though he's been repeating them to himself over and over, somehow separating them from the reality in his heart. Even so, she knows them to be the truth. Yuuki... Zero... they are some of the strongest people she's ever met. Mentally and Physically. After the things they overcame together in Haven, there would be no doubt in her mind that they couldn't overcome this... that is, if it was anything but this.
To not remember any of it. It would be like Hak not remembering her father or that he is her bodyguard. It would be like finding herself in a world where Hak's memories were before her sixteenth birthday. He already has no recollection of Lili, one of their dear friends. But Haven is a monster, a nightmare. To go through that with someone you care about it and to be the only one to remember it is so very cruel.
Her arms relax, now barely touching his back as they slide down to her sides. Yona nods, her mannerisms a bit numb and mechanical, except for the deep, fiery hue in her eyes, blazing brilliantly as they lift and look toward the door leading into the school.]
It's true... You and Yuuki will both be okay. [But she's tired of just being okay. What does okay buy them? Her gaze lowers again, a barely audible sigh falling from her mouth.]
Hak... he doesn't remember you either. I wonder... what's more cruel? To tell them about Haven or to leave them in the dark?
[There isn't always anything good in just being 'okay.' At times there's a fine line between that, and barely keeping things together. For Zero, it has blurred more often than not. He cherishes every second he has with Yuuki, here. He never wants to leave her side, should he be able to help it. However all at once, those same seconds in her presence feel as though a blade is twisting deep into his stomach, and his heart pressing hard right up against his rib cage.
It hurts. It HURTS. And there isn't very much he can even do about it. There's only time. He's grown into a very patient person within the past year or so (Haven aside, even), but sometimes it's too much.]
It could go either way, I think.
[He finally replies after drawing away from Yona once more, as well.]
I briefly mentioned it to Hak upon his arrival. We're in the same homeroom. When he awoke, alarmed, 'Princess' was the first word from his mouth. I led him to where you were. I didn't describe very much to him, otherwise, though. Just that you were someone important to me, and that I promised to have you two reunited. That I knew where you were, in the first place.
[Long story short, to him, the fact that Hak doesn't remember isn't something that especially affects him. However he knows it's not the same in Yona's case.
He's silent for a few moments before continuing.]
Yuuki. . . One of the things she hates most in the world is when things are kept from her. She went over half her life having no memories of her past. So I. . . At first, when we arrived, I didn't say anything. She was very confused why I was treating her the way I was. [another stalled pause] The 'Zero' of her time is distant. It was a difficult time. Eventually I opened up about Haven to her. Although, there's still so much she doesn't know.
[His chest tightens again.] She knows I have feelings for her, but not to the extent. [a bit quieter] That she's the love of my life.
I know. . . if I told her more, it may put us even further apart, here. More so though I— our time differences, from home, is quite awhile. There are things I can't tell her, otherwise she would break. Or be angry with me. But at the same time, I know if she ever goes home, then returns with those new memories. . . something will also break.
. . . When that happened in Haven, she was infuriated with me because I knew all along what she was going to have to experience, and the heartbreak she would suffer from.
[Hak and Zero are in the same "homeroom," everyone seems to be calling it. That brings a sudden rush of relief. Yona doesn't even know where Hak's education room is. But she's glad that Zero is there with him. Hopefully Hak will grow to trust him again like he did in Haven.
She smiles warmly at Zero, appreciative of how he took care of Hak when he arrived.]
Thank you for bringing him to me. [As surprised as Hak likely was that Zero was familiar with her, she knows how alarmed he would have been appearing in a foreign place with her nowhere in sight.
Yona continues to listen silently, her lavender eyes gentle as she watches him. But then her thoughts stumble for a moment.
Did he say—?
Feelings. Love. Is that what Zero is to her? Or was? Yona's mouth falls open. All this time... she thought they were close, like siblings. Like her and Hak. Or something like that. But they are... were...
It hurts. The constricting sensation in her chest. This is the haunted expression she sees in his eyes. This is the excruciating agony she's witnessing in every breath he takes. This is beyond unfair or cruel. This is the worst type of torture imaginable. Something they could expect to happen in a place like Haven, except that it has become very clear they are somewhere else. She doesn't know how long Zero and Yuuki have been here, but it has at least been a couple of months if he was here when Hak arrived.
Yona recalls the time Yuuki disappeared in Haven, coming back some time after with more memories from her own world. She remembers how devastated she was, how she shook in her arms, sobbing over the things she witnessed. She also knew that it was something Zero failed to tell her, and how hurt she was by that. And it's difficult for her to judge. There are things she cannot tell Hak because it would be too painful. By the same token, there are things she would likely want to know about her future that her companions might have experienced.
Regardless...]
Well you have me, at least. Another person that remembers the Yuuki in Haven. [She smiles wanly.] I know that it isn't much, but I will do everything in my power to protect her and take care of her just like I would have before.
[She hesitates.] If she asks me questions about Haven... is there anything...? [She trails off because her question is clear. Is there anything she shouldn't tell her?]
[Way to completely break her brain, Zeno! Yona finds herself staring at him for a long time, her mind trying to catch up with the information he's revealed to her. She has no problem grasping the time differences. She discovered that oddity her first day in Haven. It's all the details that follow that have her gaping at him, mouth hanging wide open as she blinks in a rhythmic fashion so rapidly anyone passing by might think she's having a seizure.
She would like to think she's used to these collision courses with the yellow dragon, in which he leaves her to muddle through shocking information. But no... she isn't. Not. At. All. One can never predict Zeno's actions. Of all the dragons, he seems to be the most straightforward, and yet Yona knows somewhere deep down that this is far from the truth. So, please pardon all the stuttering as she tries her best to decipher the many bombshells he's left her with.]
... p-previous... Seiryuu? [She shakes her head.] Sssslow down, Zeno. D-Did you just say wife?
[And the last one leaves Yona searching the sea of faces around them, concern creeping into her voice.] ... Lili.
[He figured that if he threw in the information about the previous Seiryuu and his wife in the middle that it would be easier to take but it seems to leave her speechless. Not really surprising considering he didn't look that much older than her and certainly didn't always act like it. The boys had been surprised when they found out too.
But Zeno couldn't leave Kaya out and so had brought into their circle, introducing his long-dead wife to the friends of his present. All of them had accepted her fairly well though Kija was constantly trying to question him about why he'd leave her when she's sick or why he hadn't mentioned being a dragon to her - or mentioned her to them. Honestly it wasn't something he thought would ever happen until arriving in this place.]
Our Seiryuu named the squirrel after him. [Beaming as if that's the funniest thing ever.] Yep, Zeno said wife. Kaya has come to the school and Zeno will introduce you to her.
[He already knows who she's looking for.] Don't worry, the other Miss was safe when Zeno last saw her.
[She stares speechless for awhile. That the previous Seiryuu is here... does that mean the dead can—?
Yona blinks, an unexpected tightness creeping into her heart, her gaze falling to the floor.
Did Zeno have a wife all this time while he was traveling with them? If so, why didn't his wife come with him?
She has so many questions. But she knows better than to ask them all at once. Zeno has a way of revealing this type of information at his own pace. It's something she can appreciate about him. It's a lot to take in, but his calm grin does have a special way of transmitting to those around him, and she cannot help but mimic his actions.]
Kaya. What a beautiful name. I would love to hear more about her. When can I meet her?
[And Ao. The same name as their Ao. Yona immediately understands how their squirrel friend came by her name. It's a very Shin-Ah thing to do. She wonders about the former blue dragon, his personality, the tribulations of his past, living in that town, another lonely soul, swimming against the currents of time by himself.]
[Yona freezes when she hears the question. Interrupting? A smile lifts the corners of her mouth as she turns around to greet the stranger.
But that friendly smile quickly turns into a gasp of surprise when she recognizes the person standing there.]
You! I remember... [But the words end there because she realizes she met him in Haven. Not Inugami. Yona's expression falls. For a moment there, she thought she finally remembered something from her first appearance in Inugami.]
Ah. Sorry. No, you're not interrupting me at all.
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[Yona smiles a bit sheepishly, color darkening her cheeks.]
I do. But not from a place you likely remember. [She laughs.] What was it you called me again?
Yo... Yog... Yoda? Yoda, I think it was. I never did figure out who Yoda was while I was in Haven.
[Nor did he ever tell her his name. Maybe he will this time around. She bows her head gracefully, eyes lifting to look at him.] My name is Yo~na. With an "n." What's yours?
[Nickname isn't exactly it. But she doesn't comment on that. Instead, have a mischievious smile.
As Kallen explains the bulletin, Yona's expression turns curious. She isn't sure what ads is or are, but she gets the jist. It kind of sounds like an announcement area of sorts. She's seen things like that in their travels. Especially wanted posters with the inaccurate drawings of some of her close friends.
It will be nice to be able to write messages again. They were forbidden to use any sort of written language in Haven. It was a punishable act. She spent a little bit of time in the library in Haven North, until the books began to crumble. She's heard there's a library here too, and hopes it will be open soon. ]
That's very clever. I'm looking forward to seeing it. It sounds like a convenient way to meet new people.
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I can show you what it looks like if you want. It's located near the study hall.
[Normally, Kallen doesn't bother with offering tours as she's not exactly the most ideal of all tour guides, opting to warn everyone on the horrors of Inugami instead of going, "and to your left is the music room!" in a pseudo-cheery voice. She's too brusque and frank for such a role, anyway.
But every once in a while she makes exceptions, and this is one of those times. Yona knowing about the bulletin board will be necessary to contact people, and at least she seems eager to learn.]
[Eager might be putting it lightly. One of the only things she enjoyed about Haven (aside from meeting so many wonderful people) was learning about the food and conveniences they didn't have in her own world. Though a bulletin board may not seem like much, she prefers it to using the weird communication devices. She had just gotten used to responding to and making moving pictures, and after so many months of not being able to write anything, she's looking forward to reading other people's messages.
Although she can guess what a Study Hall is used for, she hasn't had much luck navigating the hallways. It's part of the reason why she came out to the courtyard. She didn't have to worry about getting turned around out here.]
Thank you so much~! That's very kind of you, Kallen.
[She cannot help but smile at his question, his concern for her. And Yona finds herself nodding.]
It does seem a lot like amnesia, doesn't it? I hope my memories return to me someday. I regret forgetting any of the new friends I've made here.
[And Teddie's words are so full of warmth and certainty that she doesn't doubt them for a second. His sincerity is as legible as the smile on his face. It seems she has a lot of catching up to do here. Now is as good a time as any.]
I appreciate your kindness, Teddie. I was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing what you remember of our interactions together. Perhaps it would help jog my memory.
[Sometimes, it feels better if you don't remember things - is almost what he wants to say, but he tries to keep that down.]
Don't worry about it too much. I'm sure everyone will be happy to be your friend again, since Yona-chan is quite charming!
[Jog her memory, but it really wasn't that much to begin with, if he was honest. It carried heavy meaning for him, but he doubted it was the same for her.]
When I first arrived, you just got your fancy clothes! You were actually the first person I talked to in this place, and you were really nice! You showed me around school a bit, even if the hallways are so complicated.
[Charming. Teddie is so exuberant that she finds herself laughing a little.
Glancing down at her uniform, she remembers what Hak and Jae-Ha told her earlier about randomly receiving items that belonged to them in their own world. Did that mean she would get her clothes back again this time? She sure hopes so. Yona doesn't think she will ever get comfortable in the outfit she was provided with.]
Ah. I see. And now here you are showing me around~ [True, he only showed her into the bathroom, but until Teddie came along, it seemed like such a daunting place.]
[Ah! She knows what the bulletin board is now. Kallen explained its purpose to her earlier. She will definitely have to take a closer look at it. No matter what forces she and her friends may be up against, it is important that she become stronger. Her experiences in Haven have taught her that even if she dies or disappears or undergoes psychological torture, she cannot give up on the people she cares most about. For them, she will continue to fight and protect them with her life.
She's thinking all of this, but her thoughts only register briefly on her features before the smile lifts her mouth again. And Yona cannot help but laugh.]
No. Not always. [Never as princess of Kouka Kingdom did she dare to think she might one day lift up a weapon or take up arms to protect the country. But those days are a distant memory now.]
To be honest, I didn't think much about it until recently. But I enjoy training and want to continue overcoming the physical weaknesses I may have. [She hesitates for a moment.] There are people I wish to protect.
[ It was a collective indolence, a mental blockade that kept the majority from allowing their mind to expand that far. Fighting wasn't meant to train, but to serve as a therapeutic means to temporarily liberate the mentality of war that had been nurtured, hoarded into an unrelenting yearning for victory in strength throughout their childhood. A noble reply - scarce, if not nearly nonexistent from the place he came from, but it wasn't something he could register in empathy. The statement following after, however compiled idle confusion into warm familiarity. In his own way, perhaps he can understand now.
Akira would have questioned her, if he remained stagnant, never-changing. But, that subtle conviction reminded him of what he had vehemently rejected in the past, what he had gradually honed with every lingering absence of several hours that entered metamorphosis that developed into days. He began to wonder for the first time since he had arrived if he would be able to protect anyone, his friend in particular, with the way he was now, if it was in his best interest to ignore the general dissatisfaction of working with others to achieve what he currently aimed for. ]
The people you want to protect, are they here, too?
[Her lips tighten, but the warm smile still remains somehow as she nods. Though the thought brings a sense of relief, the feeling is often overridden by guilt. Sometimes she tells herself she feels better knowing they are safe somewhere that she can see with her own eyes, but given the plethora of inconsistencies that occur living in a place like this, she knows if they weren't in Inugami, or Haven before she was kidnapped and brought here, their chances of survival would be much higher.]
Fortunately or unfortunately, many of my friends were here when I arrived. The same was true in Haven; although, I was kidnapped before they were.
[She pauses, her expression hardening, and the young girl of sixteen disappearing from her gaze. She's not only seen tragedy, endured suffering, she's seen the carnage that is war. There was once a time when the thought of taking a life wouldn't have crossed her mind. But that's in the past, and the future is the resolution that burns brightly in her eyes.
And so... with or without weapons... I will continue to fight and protect them with my life.
Ryuunosuke. [She repeats the name so that she can better commit it to memory.] It's a pleasure to meet you as well. [Yona bows her head in a graceful manner.
Her question isn't easy to answer, however. There really is nothing Yona needs to hide here. Not like in Kouka, where her life depended on keeping her identity as the late emperor's daughter a secret. She is no longer a princess. She was forced to flee the castle when the person she trusted most assassinated her father. In the past few months, it is something she's slowly come to terms with. And yet, it's not something she's comfortable discussing.]
Ah, well some would call us traveling entertainers. [A lie.] We visited villages and... [Her expression relaxes a little.] ...met lots of wonderful people. [A truth.
After her father's reign, it's the least she can do. Protect the people of Kouka from those that would bring harm to them.]
[ Traveling entertainers, huh? Though, it wasn't like Ryuunosuke wasn't used to moving here and there, thanks to her dad. Of course, the lie goes way over her head, as she really has no idea what to think about Yona. It had to be rough, but she didn't seem to be too torn up about it. ]
But-- I mean, it had t'be tough on you, never gettin' to settle in one place for a bit. An', unless they're the ones that sent ya here, [ Which she still considers a possibility, ] they've gotta be worried sick about ya.
[The soft expression and smile never leaves her face.]
Not really. To me, home isn't defined by any place or residence. Home is where the people you care most about are. Being with them, creating memories with them, taking care of each other, it was fun. I was thankful for every day with my friends.
[Her smile might have turned a little sad.]
As much as it shames me to admit, I'm glad most of them are here with me.
[A pause, and then her eyes lift to look at Ryuunosuke.] What about you? What kind of home did you come from?
[B-Boyfriend? She's heard the word before and yet it still sounds so foreign to her ears. That brings a smile with a slight blush.]
That's wonderful, Saki. To be united with someone you care about... I'm very glad to hear it. [She pauses, her words thoughtful.] Did you arrive at the same time?
[Yona nods.] Friends of mine. Some of them I knew from my own world... [She pauses, considering her next words.] ...and some I knew from the world or place that kidnapped me before this.
[She still can't believe it. There was no way any of them could escape from Haven. Some of the captives had been there for years. Any yet, she somehow was taken here. She can only guess that it was another kidnapping. But that doesn't explain why most of her friends don't remember Haven. Why her? Why did she retain her memories from that horrible nightmare, but then have no previous memories of this place?
She smiles sheepishly, sadness lifting to the lavender hue of her eyes.] It's a bit complicated and difficult to comprehend, even for me.
That kind of sucks. [What else can he say to an explanation like that? Apologies won't really mean much, comfort isn't really viable when they aren't close and she's more confused than anything else right now. At least is seems that way.
Instead he opts for asking her something else instead.] Was the other world just as bad as this one?
[Though she probably can't answer that for sure, just yet. She might have some sort of idea though and that's what he's hoping for.]
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[His words sound so hollow to her ears, as though he's been repeating them to himself over and over, somehow separating them from the reality in his heart. Even so, she knows them to be the truth. Yuuki... Zero... they are some of the strongest people she's ever met. Mentally and Physically. After the things they overcame together in Haven, there would be no doubt in her mind that they couldn't overcome this... that is, if it was anything but this.
To not remember any of it. It would be like Hak not remembering her father or that he is her bodyguard. It would be like finding herself in a world where Hak's memories were before her sixteenth birthday. He already has no recollection of Lili, one of their dear friends. But Haven is a monster, a nightmare. To go through that with someone you care about it and to be the only one to remember it is so very cruel.
Her arms relax, now barely touching his back as they slide down to her sides. Yona nods, her mannerisms a bit numb and mechanical, except for the deep, fiery hue in her eyes, blazing brilliantly as they lift and look toward the door leading into the school.]
It's true... You and Yuuki will both be okay. [But she's tired of just being okay. What does okay buy them? Her gaze lowers again, a barely audible sigh falling from her mouth.]
Hak... he doesn't remember you either. I wonder... what's more cruel? To tell them about Haven or to leave them in the dark?
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It hurts. It HURTS. And there isn't very much he can even do about it. There's only time. He's grown into a very patient person within the past year or so (Haven aside, even), but sometimes it's too much.]
It could go either way, I think.
[He finally replies after drawing away from Yona once more, as well.]
I briefly mentioned it to Hak upon his arrival. We're in the same homeroom. When he awoke, alarmed, 'Princess' was the first word from his mouth. I led him to where you were. I didn't describe very much to him, otherwise, though. Just that you were someone important to me, and that I promised to have you two reunited. That I knew where you were, in the first place.
[Long story short, to him, the fact that Hak doesn't remember isn't something that especially affects him. However he knows it's not the same in Yona's case.
He's silent for a few moments before continuing.]
Yuuki. . . One of the things she hates most in the world is when things are kept from her. She went over half her life having no memories of her past. So I. . . At first, when we arrived, I didn't say anything. She was very confused why I was treating her the way I was. [another stalled pause] The 'Zero' of her time is distant. It was a difficult time. Eventually I opened up about Haven to her. Although, there's still so much she doesn't know.
[His chest tightens again.] She knows I have feelings for her, but not to the extent. [a bit quieter] That she's the love of my life.
I know. . . if I told her more, it may put us even further apart, here. More so though I— our time differences, from home, is quite awhile. There are things I can't tell her, otherwise she would break. Or be angry with me. But at the same time, I know if she ever goes home, then returns with those new memories. . . something will also break.
. . . When that happened in Haven, she was infuriated with me because I knew all along what she was going to have to experience, and the heartbreak she would suffer from.
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She smiles warmly at Zero, appreciative of how he took care of Hak when he arrived.]
Thank you for bringing him to me. [As surprised as Hak likely was that Zero was familiar with her, she knows how alarmed he would have been appearing in a foreign place with her nowhere in sight.
Yona continues to listen silently, her lavender eyes gentle as she watches him. But then her thoughts stumble for a moment.
Did he say—?
Feelings. Love. Is that what Zero is to her? Or was? Yona's mouth falls open. All this time... she thought they were close, like siblings. Like her and Hak. Or something like that. But they are... were...
It hurts. The constricting sensation in her chest. This is the haunted expression she sees in his eyes. This is the excruciating agony she's witnessing in every breath he takes. This is beyond unfair or cruel. This is the worst type of torture imaginable. Something they could expect to happen in a place like Haven, except that it has become very clear they are somewhere else. She doesn't know how long Zero and Yuuki have been here, but it has at least been a couple of months if he was here when Hak arrived.
Yona recalls the time Yuuki disappeared in Haven, coming back some time after with more memories from her own world. She remembers how devastated she was, how she shook in her arms, sobbing over the things she witnessed. She also knew that it was something Zero failed to tell her, and how hurt she was by that. And it's difficult for her to judge. There are things she cannot tell Hak because it would be too painful. By the same token, there are things she would likely want to know about her future that her companions might have experienced.
Regardless...]
Well you have me, at least. Another person that remembers the Yuuki in Haven. [She smiles wanly.] I know that it isn't much, but I will do everything in my power to protect her and take care of her just like I would have before.
[She hesitates.] If she asks me questions about Haven... is there anything...? [She trails off because her question is clear. Is there anything she shouldn't tell her?]
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[Way to completely break her brain, Zeno! Yona finds herself staring at him for a long time, her mind trying to catch up with the information he's revealed to her. She has no problem grasping the time differences. She discovered that oddity her first day in Haven. It's all the details that follow that have her gaping at him, mouth hanging wide open as she blinks in a rhythmic fashion so rapidly anyone passing by might think she's having a seizure.
She would like to think she's used to these collision courses with the yellow dragon, in which he leaves her to muddle through shocking information. But no... she isn't. Not. At. All. One can never predict Zeno's actions. Of all the dragons, he seems to be the most straightforward, and yet Yona knows somewhere deep down that this is far from the truth. So, please pardon all the stuttering as she tries her best to decipher the many bombshells he's left her with.]
... p-previous... Seiryuu? [She shakes her head.] Sssslow down, Zeno. D-Did you just say wife?
[And the last one leaves Yona searching the sea of faces around them, concern creeping into her voice.] ... Lili.
/wanders in here late with Starbucks
But Zeno couldn't leave Kaya out and so had brought into their circle, introducing his long-dead wife to the friends of his present. All of them had accepted her fairly well though Kija was constantly trying to question him about why he'd leave her when she's sick or why he hadn't mentioned being a dragon to her - or mentioned her to them. Honestly it wasn't something he thought would ever happen until arriving in this place.]
Our Seiryuu named the squirrel after him. [Beaming as if that's the funniest thing ever.] Yep, Zeno said wife. Kaya has come to the school and Zeno will introduce you to her.
[He already knows who she's looking for.] Don't worry, the other Miss was safe when Zeno last saw her.
<-- the latest of all!
Yona blinks, an unexpected tightness creeping into her heart, her gaze falling to the floor.
Did Zeno have a wife all this time while he was traveling with them? If so, why didn't his wife come with him?
She has so many questions. But she knows better than to ask them all at once. Zeno has a way of revealing this type of information at his own pace. It's something she can appreciate about him. It's a lot to take in, but his calm grin does have a special way of transmitting to those around him, and she cannot help but mimic his actions.]
Kaya. What a beautiful name. I would love to hear more about her. When can I meet her?
[And Ao. The same name as their Ao. Yona immediately understands how their squirrel friend came by her name. It's a very Shin-Ah thing to do. She wonders about the former blue dragon, his personality, the tribulations of his past, living in that town, another lonely soul, swimming against the currents of time by himself.]
I look forward to meeting them both.
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[Yona freezes when she hears the question. Interrupting? A smile lifts the corners of her mouth as she turns around to greet the stranger.
But that friendly smile quickly turns into a gasp of surprise when she recognizes the person standing there.]
You! I remember... [But the words end there because she realizes she met him in Haven. Not Inugami. Yona's expression falls. For a moment there, she thought she finally remembered something from her first appearance in Inugami.]
Ah. Sorry. No, you're not interrupting me at all.
((ooc: there was a previous Yona in Inugami, and she's has no memories of that time here.))
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[At this point in his life, drink after drink has chipped away at his memory, but he should remember this.
Her type of girl doesn't frequent the places where he spends his free time.]
From where? I don't...
Were we friends or somethin'?
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I do. But not from a place you likely remember. [She laughs.] What was it you called me again?
Yo... Yog... Yoda? Yoda, I think it was. I never did figure out who Yoda was while I was in Haven.
[Nor did he ever tell her his name. Maybe he will this time around. She bows her head gracefully, eyes lifting to look at him.] My name is Yo~na. With an "n." What's yours?
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[Nickname isn't exactly it. But she doesn't comment on that. Instead, have a mischievious smile.
As Kallen explains the bulletin, Yona's expression turns curious. She isn't sure what ads is or are, but she gets the jist. It kind of sounds like an announcement area of sorts. She's seen things like that in their travels. Especially wanted posters with the inaccurate drawings of some of her close friends.
It will be nice to be able to write messages again. They were forbidden to use any sort of written language in Haven. It was a punishable act. She spent a little bit of time in the library in Haven North, until the books began to crumble. She's heard there's a library here too, and hopes it will be open soon. ]
That's very clever. I'm looking forward to seeing it. It sounds like a convenient way to meet new people.
I apologize for the delay! this notif got lost orz
[Normally, Kallen doesn't bother with offering tours as she's not exactly the most ideal of all tour guides, opting to warn everyone on the horrors of Inugami instead of going, "and to your left is the music room!" in a pseudo-cheery voice. She's too brusque and frank for such a role, anyway.
But every once in a while she makes exceptions, and this is one of those times. Yona knowing about the bulletin board will be necessary to contact people, and at least she seems eager to learn.]
no worries~! as you can see, i'm no better.
[Eager might be putting it lightly. One of the only things she enjoyed about Haven (aside from meeting so many wonderful people) was learning about the food and conveniences they didn't have in her own world. Though a bulletin board may not seem like much, she prefers it to using the weird communication devices. She had just gotten used to responding to and making moving pictures, and after so many months of not being able to write anything, she's looking forward to reading other people's messages.
Although she can guess what a Study Hall is used for, she hasn't had much luck navigating the hallways. It's part of the reason why she came out to the courtyard. She didn't have to worry about getting turned around out here.]
Thank you so much~! That's very kind of you, Kallen.
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[She cannot help but smile at his question, his concern for her. And Yona finds herself nodding.]
It does seem a lot like amnesia, doesn't it? I hope my memories return to me someday. I regret forgetting any of the new friends I've made here.
[And Teddie's words are so full of warmth and certainty that she doesn't doubt them for a second. His sincerity is as legible as the smile on his face. It seems she has a lot of catching up to do here. Now is as good a time as any.]
I appreciate your kindness, Teddie. I was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing what you remember of our interactions together. Perhaps it would help jog my memory.
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Don't worry about it too much. I'm sure everyone will be happy to be your friend again, since Yona-chan is quite charming!
[Jog her memory, but it really wasn't that much to begin with, if he was honest. It carried heavy meaning for him, but he doubted it was the same for her.]
When I first arrived, you just got your fancy clothes! You were actually the first person I talked to in this place, and you were really nice! You showed me around school a bit, even if the hallways are so complicated.
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Glancing down at her uniform, she remembers what Hak and Jae-Ha told her earlier about randomly receiving items that belonged to them in their own world. Did that mean she would get her clothes back again this time? She sure hopes so. Yona doesn't think she will ever get comfortable in the outfit she was provided with.]
Ah. I see. And now here you are showing me around~ [True, he only showed her into the bathroom, but until Teddie came along, it seemed like such a daunting place.]
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[Ah! She knows what the bulletin board is now. Kallen explained its purpose to her earlier. She will definitely have to take a closer look at it. No matter what forces she and her friends may be up against, it is important that she become stronger. Her experiences in Haven have taught her that even if she dies or disappears or undergoes psychological torture, she cannot give up on the people she cares most about. For them, she will continue to fight and protect them with her life.
She's thinking all of this, but her thoughts only register briefly on her features before the smile lifts her mouth again. And Yona cannot help but laugh.]
No. Not always. [Never as princess of Kouka Kingdom did she dare to think she might one day lift up a weapon or take up arms to protect the country. But those days are a distant memory now.]
To be honest, I didn't think much about it until recently. But I enjoy training and want to continue overcoming the physical weaknesses I may have. [She hesitates for a moment.] There are people I wish to protect.
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Akira would have questioned her, if he remained stagnant, never-changing. But, that subtle conviction reminded him of what he had vehemently rejected in the past, what he had gradually honed with every lingering absence of several hours that entered metamorphosis that developed into days. He began to wonder for the first time since he had arrived if he would be able to protect anyone, his friend in particular, with the way he was now, if it was in his best interest to ignore the general dissatisfaction of working with others to achieve what he currently aimed for. ]
The people you want to protect, are they here, too?
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Fortunately or unfortunately, many of my friends were here when I arrived. The same was true in Haven; although, I was kidnapped before they were.
[She pauses, her expression hardening, and the young girl of sixteen disappearing from her gaze. She's not only seen tragedy, endured suffering, she's seen the carnage that is war. There was once a time when the thought of taking a life wouldn't have crossed her mind. But that's in the past, and the future is the resolution that burns brightly in her eyes.
And so... with or without weapons... I will continue to fight and protect them with my life.
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Ryuunosuke. [She repeats the name so that she can better commit it to memory.] It's a pleasure to meet you as well. [Yona bows her head in a graceful manner.
Her question isn't easy to answer, however. There really is nothing Yona needs to hide here. Not like in Kouka, where her life depended on keeping her identity as the late emperor's daughter a secret. She is no longer a princess. She was forced to flee the castle when the person she trusted most assassinated her father. In the past few months, it is something she's slowly come to terms with. And yet, it's not something she's comfortable discussing.]
Ah, well some would call us traveling entertainers. [A lie.] We visited villages and... [Her expression relaxes a little.] ...met lots of wonderful people. [A truth.
After her father's reign, it's the least she can do. Protect the people of Kouka from those that would bring harm to them.]
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[ Traveling entertainers, huh? Though, it wasn't like Ryuunosuke wasn't used to moving here and there, thanks to her dad. Of course, the lie goes way over her head, as she really has no idea what to think about Yona. It had to be rough, but she didn't seem to be too torn up about it. ]
But-- I mean, it had t'be tough on you, never gettin' to settle in one place for a bit. An', unless they're the ones that sent ya here, [ Which she still considers a possibility, ] they've gotta be worried sick about ya.
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Not really. To me, home isn't defined by any place or residence. Home is where the people you care most about are. Being with them, creating memories with them, taking care of each other, it was fun. I was thankful for every day with my friends.
[Her smile might have turned a little sad.]
As much as it shames me to admit, I'm glad most of them are here with me.
[A pause, and then her eyes lift to look at Ryuunosuke.] What about you? What kind of home did you come from?
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[B-Boyfriend? She's heard the word before and yet it still sounds so foreign to her ears. That brings a smile with a slight blush.]
That's wonderful, Saki. To be united with someone you care about... I'm very glad to hear it. [She pauses, her words thoughtful.] Did you arrive at the same time?
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[ She tilts her head. ] How about you and your friends?
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[Yona nods.] Friends of mine. Some of them I knew from my own world... [She pauses, considering her next words.] ...and some I knew from the world or place that kidnapped me before this.
[She still can't believe it. There was no way any of them could escape from Haven. Some of the captives had been there for years. Any yet, she somehow was taken here. She can only guess that it was another kidnapping. But that doesn't explain why most of her friends don't remember Haven. Why her? Why did she retain her memories from that horrible nightmare, but then have no previous memories of this place?
She smiles sheepishly, sadness lifting to the lavender hue of her eyes.] It's a bit complicated and difficult to comprehend, even for me.
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Instead he opts for asking her something else instead.] Was the other world just as bad as this one?
[Though she probably can't answer that for sure, just yet. She might have some sort of idea though and that's what he's hoping for.]
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