prismatica | ( video, un: koriel - slightly forward-dated )

[ on the morning of the 14th, everyone’s feeds get to enjoy what appears to be a somber-looking video of a somber-looking man. his shoulders are hunched, his eyes downcast, and one might wonder why he’s making a video if he’s going to look this sad while doing it. don’t worry about it. ]

It’s…

[ he falters. he should have planned this out a little better. ]

I’m sorry to bring them up again, but what was said about the Oracles of the Sinless has been weighing on my mind. One of those members mentioned wanting to “reset” the world…

[ a new game+, as tarn put it. ]

My world is… I… [ although he can't finish his thoughts, it doesn't sound like he's getting emotional. his voice is quiet, but even-toned. ] It’s been destroyed. Most people are dead, and those that aren’t are… unwell. And when I think about that, the idea of resetting the world doesn’t seem wrong.

[ he seems to realize that he’s dangerously close to spreading cult propaganda, and he looks up at the camera with the first fluctuation of emotion—from a kind of downtrodden pensiveness to concern. ]

But I don’t think it seems right, either. I don’t know. [ he glances away from the camera once again. ] The Sinless must be scared. They don’t want the world to get worse. Our arrival here… it makes beautiful things, but maybe…

…um. I wanted to know what everyone else thinks.

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It's all right to be scared especially when there's a lot of change happening.

But being scared isn't an excuse for becoming a terrorist or joining a cult. And the blame should be placed on those who are directly responsible for the destruction instead of the changes themselves or us. That just hurts people who didn't do anything wrong to begin with.

[Like hating psychic powers because a few people use it to hurt people!]

As for resetting the world...the future belongs to everyone who lives there. It's not something that a single person or a small group can decide.

[But also...]

Are you all right?

[ dextera just doesn’t have it in him to argue with kaoru about all the reasons someone might join a cult, and he doesn’t have much of a desire to, either. she’s right. being scared doesn’t have to mean lashing out, even if it’s all dextera has ever known.

so he merely nods along, until she asks the all-important question. ]

I’m… confused.

[ he’ll go with that. ]

I just needed to get all these thoughts out of my head.

[She also knows a lot of reasons why someone might join a cult. It doesn't mean it's right.]

Would you like some company?

…

[ yes, and no. dextera doesn’t want to turn her down, but at the same time, wholeheartedly accepting wouldn’t be right either. when he said he was confused, he truly, truly meant it. ]

Yes, but…

[.........she can't say for sure without knowing him better but his hesitation is even more worrying.

Still, instead of acting on it she huffs.]

But nothing! Just tell me where to find you!

[ that’s the kaoru he knows. dextera clearly debates in his head about whether or not he wants to let her meet with him, and he decides that he does. his guilt will come later, when he’s alone again, but he can’t disappoint kaoru simply because he’s ashamed. ]

Can we go to the park?

The park is fine. Name the time and place! [After all, this place has a few parks. But after a pause she adds,] Actually, just name the place. The time is right now.

[ kaoru’s certainty actually makes him laugh—but even with his voice perfectly in tact, it’s merely a silent shake of his shoulders. although, he covers his mouth like he’s expecting sound. ]

Yes… yes. How about this one?

[ and he sends her the address of a park he particularly likes. ]

[She's pleased with herself for making him laugh...but he better not be laughing at her!]

That one's good! I'll see you there!

[ actually going there is harder than dextera actually anticipated. it’s not kaoru’s fault, and dextera doesn’t even think it’s his fault, either. it’s just the weight of the day makes his body so tired, and he spends a long time looking at himself in the mirror before he feels like he’s able to even try mobilizing.

eventually, though, after a series of successive, apologetic texts to push back the time, the evening air gives him something to clear his head. ]

…Kaoru?

[ he checks his device, making sure that this is the time that was settled after a couple hours’ indecision. ]

[She does her best to be patient. Sometimes adults need time to think! But the more the time gets pushed back the more her mood shifts.

From worried and understanding, to just worried to...actually kind of pissed off!?

It's good that he finally did settle on a time and commit because she was about five seconds from just finding where he lives and breaking down his door.

So she doesn't even being fashionably late this time, and is there already when he arrived.]

Geez! You really know how to make a girl wait!

[She pouts as she reaches out to link arms with him. There's a rebuke in her tone, but she's a little mollified by him finally showing up.]

…sorry.

[ and he is, really, which is why he lets her link their arms. it’s not a punishment, but allowing her to just sort of manipulate his position however she wants is the best he can do without dripping his apologies all over the place. ]

I kept getting scared… and tired. But the weather is nice now… so I’m happy.

[ it’s dark outside, but not pitch-black. the there are people around, enjoying the cool breeze. ]

[She holds the pout for a little longer.]

You better be!

[But then she frowns, looking concerned.]

What were you scared of?

You’ll get mad at me if I say it.

[ he doesn’t actually seem scared, though. he just acknowledges that he’s earning kaoru’s ire. ]

I’m not scared anymore, though… seeing you.

Then you may as well just tell me or I'll just be mad at you not saying anything.

[She's only joking! Well, mostly joking.

Well, either way, she leans against him and smiles a little, a soft sincere thing.]

But I guess I can't be too mad when you say things like that.

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