[Traumaprom]

[tatsumi_textiles]

[WE LIVE, WE DIE, WE LIVE AGAIN]

Comments

[eluvianathema]

You underestimate what you mean to him, I think. If it's important enough to save your life, it must be as important to him.

But I don't think it's a bad idea.

[tatsumi_textiles]

Yeah, I- yeah.

[He falls silent at that, before nodding firmly.]

Besides, it ain't like people won't notice it's missing. At th' very least, Ed'll know.

[eluvianathema]

You should tell me what you want to say to him. I'll pass it along.

[tatsumi_textiles]

Uh- Just tell him I gave up Peony, he'll know what ta do.

[eluvianathema]

Peony?

[tatsumi_textiles]

Uh- yeah. He's on Dawon.

[Please don't make him explain this]

[eluvianathema]

I haven't met him yet. What's he look like?

[tatsumi_textiles]

Oh, he's almost as tall as I am and he's got a lotta red hair. He's got this- he kinda glows, almost. Like ya can't not look at him.

[eluvianathema]

My, I wonder why I haven't noticed him before, then. Glowing must be awfully convenient when it gets too dark.

[tatsumi_textiles]

Well, it like he actually glows, it's just kinda- kinda like a feelin'.

[Int was his dump stat, he doesn't know how to describe a charisma status effect]

[eluvianathema]

[but then it clicks, and Daisy gasps]

Is he your lover??

[tatsumi_textiles]

[just kill him now]

And?

/2

[eluvianathema]

Oh Mythal, that's so wonderful, that's--

[eluvianathema]

That's who you're going to forget?

[D: D: D: D: D:]

[tatsumi_textiles]

Like I said, it ain't for forever, and you said you didn't want anyone ta die.

This is the only thing I can think of.

[eluvianathema]

[her lip trembles]

Ochre...

[tatsumi_textiles]

What?

[Stop making him second guess his choices, damn it!]

/2

[eluvianathema]

If... if you insist on it. It is something very important to you, after all. I'll agree to it... but...

[eluvianathema]

Only if you write him a love letter first!!

[tatsumi_textiles]

If I do what?

Hell, with what?

[Looking around the room]

We got a quill'nd ink, but I don't see anythin' ta write on. Other'n the walls, anyway.

[eluvianathema]

You must write him a love letter explaining why you're going to do it, and reassure him that you love him very much despite it all, and that you're going to quest to get your feelings back as soon as possible, and that his eyes remind you of the stars on a clear night.

Maybe the Echo can give us some paper to write with?

[cardless]

[There's a metallic thud, and oh look, a blank notebook.]

[tatsumi_textiles]

[...shit. There's no escape.]

Uh- okay, then.

[Picks up the notebook, eyeing it warily]

So, what, just tell him what I did? Wouldn't it be better ta just leave the note ta myself, then?

[eluvianathema]

No, it has to be heartfelt. And--and impassioned. So that he knows how you feel.

Write two copies, perhaps.

[tatsumi_textiles]

[This is going to be a disaster.]

Well. Alright.

[Scoops up the ink and pen, sitting against the wall.]

Uh, so-

[In surprisingly neat handwriting:]

Takuto, I was in the game and decided to give up our relationship so I wouldn't die.