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YGO PSL | ❝ you felt the gravity of tempered grace, falling into empty space. ❞
WAKING THE DRAGONS
( welcome to hurt/comfort the psl, where feels are here and the timeline doesn't matter! ♬ tone music )
[ There had been more than once when Lunafreya had questioned quietly why she remained in the orbit of the small band of duelists. The worry of the Egyptian Gods had concluded, and the Nameless Pharaoh able to not only contain but appease them. By conclusion of the event alone she should have said her goodbyes and moved onward. Yet, a feeling nagged in the back of her mind. One that insisted she stay with the small band in Japan. She always felt as if she imposed on anyone far too much if she acted outside of the realm of the Oracle.
What could she ever offer someone beyond that of her station?
Events escalated quickly as they seemed to with Yugi and the Pharaoh. A new enemy, a spirit monster that needed her aid to speak to them, promises made, and an ancient magic that stole souls of those that lost their battles. It was something she had never heard of -- the Power of Orichalcos. Gentiana had said it predated even her time in their reality... which simply made Lunafreya wonder what more help she could give to them. It was Gentiana that insisted they travel with the pair to the United States. Lunafreya after all spoke both languages and could easily aid them in where money might be a concern. She offered her aid, and yet, still felt as if she was an outsider looking in.
The price of being the Oracle is what she had always presumed.
Ravus had always insisted that she had become Oracle too young. It held her back from too much of life. The world could go without the aid of the Oracle long enough for her to have a life of her own. Lunafreya disagreed. It caused more than one argument that eventually led to the strained relationship the two of them had. One she felt might continue until he too was oddly supportive of the venture to America with Yugi and his friends. Perhaps he felt it was a way for her to have even the smallest fraction of life beyond her duty.
Not that any of it quite mattered the moment the group had returned from hunting down Rafael. Lunafreya had elected to stay with Téa and Rebecca; they would need protection should someone come for them. All she could do was stand by and watch the scene unfold as the strongest link in their group broke piece by piece. She wondered if it was obvious to the others that every time they mentioned "the other Yugi" or "get Yugi back" that a bit more of their Pharaoh seemed to wash away. She wished to interject and put a stop to their remarks, but, knew it would do little good. All of them were attempting to handle the shock and grief in their own ways.
She made sure their fare was covered to Flordia. The train ride then the plane ride that would be following it. Joey was over the moon, given their conversation with Kaiba had not been as supportive as they had hoped. Duke decided to stay back with Rebecca and her grandfather, leaving the rest of them to travel to themselves. Lunafreya sat beside Gentiana and simply listened to their conversations. Tristan and Joey attempted to carry on as normal, while Téa did her utmost to try and raise the spirits of their Pharaoh and distract him. It broke her heart to see their close group seemingly fall apart bit by bit. It hurt more to see the strongest of them all shut them out. She had even reached out to grab his sleeve as he had walked by on the train to leave them, but Gentiana had stopped her.
"A time and a place, Lady Lunafreya."
Arguments with the ancient spirit monster were futile and she knew that. Yet, Lunafreya had wanted to chastise her best friend for the first time. Those around her that had been entrusted in her care were hurting and she could do little to help. Gentiana, of course, seemed to know exactly what she was going to say. The colder hands held hers to reassure her.
The train ride was thankfully uneventful as was the ride to the hotel where they'd stay the night until the flight the next morning. With their things checked in, the group tried to fumble their way through the next plan. It was Joey who suddenly elected that he, Tristan and Téa would go to dinner and they would all meet up before their flight. Gentiana supported the notion, even agreeing to go with them. Lunafreya stood in place for a moment, then two, a she debated which path to take. While it was an obvious answer, the young woman had always had difficulty moving to her heart if it felt conflicted with that of her duty.
Lunafreya stops outside the door for the room set aside for Atem. She has dressed in clothing that might seem unusual to her, but, she would rather not bring attention to herself as they attempted to move eastward. She raises her hand to the door and knocks gently with her knuckles. ]
Heika?
[ It's such a formal way of speaking, but, she notices the tone she says it in now. There is an air of endearment, personal respect, and care to it. Almost more akin to a personal nickname than a title. ]
now that's the true ending right there
When Gentiana makes her appearance, he's only dimly aware of her presence there, mostly because the temperature in the room has dropped a few degrees, as is to be expected. Just as Lunafreya doesn't move, neither does Atem, but he knows when her gaze lands on his.
Their time to rest together seems to be finally winding down, but at least they had these few moments together. He stirs just a fraction, still not wanting to wake up, but they'll have to leave this bed before too long.
He intends to wait until Lunafreya has fully roused herself, however, and then he'll follow suit. ]
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She raises a hand to rest her fingers against his jaw. She will not push him to wake faster than he will. If needed? She will simply wake and set about the day while he still sleeps. ]
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So when her fingers rest against his jaw, he lets out a quiet sigh and his eyes slowly open. He reaches for her hand with one of his own and gives it a gentle squeeze.
Eventually, he finds his voice and he says: ]
I suppose that we've laid here long enough. [ Except it hasn't been long enough, not really, although he knows he doesn't have a choice in the matter. ]
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Good morning, heika.
[ If only this was the way she might always start her mornings.
Lunafreya pushes herself up with her other hand, giving his own a squeeze in return. Then, she leans over him and waits. Once he has turned, she leans down and gently kisses him. It most certainly has not been long enough for either of them, but, their next steps and finally eating must be seen to. Especially as he has gone longer than her without eating. ]
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Good morning.
[ He doesn't say much more than that, at least not right away, because he's just content to lie there and lock eyes with her. Of course, he knows that they have tasks they must see to, but it isn't until she pushes herself up that he follows suit.
That kiss she gives him brings a wide smile to his face, though, and it challenges his resolve to get up and moving. ]
Did you sleep well?
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It challenges her resolve to see to duties as well. She wants him to continue to smile, but the trails beyond their temporary home will cause the opposite to take place. ]
As well as one can hope for in our circumstances. [ A pause. ] It was better sleeping here, with you, than on my own.
[ She sits up entirely, fingers slowly trailing down his arms to take his hands into his. Lunafreya presses a kiss to his forehead. ]
Go and change. I will see to getting our dinner from last night prepared.
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Yes, I agree. [ His smile softens, but it's not any less genuine. ] If not for you, I imagine I wouldn't have slept at all.
[ Her presence is comforting and provides him with a peace that he's certain he wouldn't have had if she'd left him on his own. A small voice in his head chimes in then, telling him that he shouldn't rely so much on her but find his own strength, and if he can't manage to do that, then perhaps he really isn't fit for anything or useful to anyone.
It's then that his smile turns into a frown as the seeds of doubt in his mind begin to sprout once more, but at the same time, he tries to cut them down as quickly as they came. And knowing that she won't be able to discern the cause for his sudden change in mood, he forces a smile back onto his face again and tries to act as though nothing happened.
With a nod, he agrees with her plan of action and says: ] All right. And thank you, Luna.
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[ She gently taps the tip of his nose gently before pulling herself off the bed to get things ready for the day. At the very least, they should make their way to the train station. Traveling in such a manner would be slower than the way the others took, but, it might be for the best. It would give him more time to find his footing before the next trail arises.
Compared to her usual attire, Lunafreya seems to almost blend in with a white oversized shirt and shorts. She has done her best to try and be unnoticeable by others that might be able to recognize her. It would seem to be a rather ridiculous notion considering the person she is traveling with is famous and being hunted by a powerful organization. That does not mean that Doma knows it is the Oracle that travels with him. That is something she intends to keep secret as much as possible.
Once at the station, Lunafreya turns to take Atem's hand in hers. The other holds the handle to the luggage case in the other. ]
Are you ready?
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But the way she taps his nose makes him smile again, and for just a moment, some of those fears recede to the back of his mind. When she takes his hand, and asks if he's ready, he nods. ]
As ready as I'll ever be, I suppose. [ He knows that if he had a choice, he would still be back in the hotel room, but that's the problem: he doesn't have a choice here.
He has to move forward whether he's ready or not, but at least he's not doing this alone. ]
I'm sorry. [ He knows she might think that's come out of nowhere, but he has a reason for it. ] Could you remind me again what our plans are? [ She might even laugh at him or poke him on the back of the head, but he honestly can't remember. ]
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Instead of prodding him or any of her other normal gestures, Lunafreya simply squeezes his hand. ]
I had hoped to have more information to share by now... however, Gentiana has yet to return since this morning. [ Her eyes turn towards the train tracks. ] Gentiana is searching for a way that we might be able to find Yugi-sama. Or, at the very least, make contact with him. It may help us find a way to restore his soul.
[ She pauses for a moment. ] Once we have achieved that, I had hoped to reunite you with the others.
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He knows that he needs the help of all his friends to get Yugi back and to make right everything that he's destroyed, but in a way, it feels wrong. He made the mistakes, committed the sins, and yet they're all trying to help in any way they can. He doesn't deserve them or their help, let alone their forgiveness and continued kindness.
But all of that aside, he does know one thing: he needs to find Yugi and bring him back. And barring that, as Lunafreya mentioned, at the very least, reach out to him somehow. ]
You're right. Of course our main goal should be bringing him back, but if we- If I can't do that right away, I want to at least be able to speak to him.
[ Part of him cringes at the thought of such a conversation, because he owes his partner so many apologies, and even though he knows Yugi is very forgiving, he can't imagine that he's not angry with him for what he did. ]
If only I knew someone who could help point us in the right direction. [ It's good that Gentiana is out searching, but Atem's realizing he's feeling largely helpless to do anything in this moment, and that's not a feeling he particularly likes. ]
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A nod is given to his request. She merely hopes that whatever Gentiana might find will at least grant them some reprieve. If nothing else, perhaps Yugi will be able to share with them what is happening within the depths of the Orichalcos. That, however, will come second to whatever damage Atem feels he must repair.
Her other hand leaves the handle of her luggage to rest on his shoulder. While the country that hosts them is more than open to the idea of affection being displayed? Atem's adopted culture is very much the opposite. She would not want to steps on grounds that might offend or cause him to retreat within himself. Her hand squeezes his shoulder in reassurance. ]
Speaking to souls - lost or crossed over - is not within the realm in which the Oracle operates. Asking Gentiana to find anything is a gamble on my part, and, I wish that I had something far more concrete to give you. I am afraid in this matter, heika, I am as unknowing as you.
[ Yet, she will do anything to try and help him or Yugi. It does not matter if it falls under her duty as Oracle or not. If she is to remain at his side then she must do what she can to find achieve whatever it is that he wants and that he needs. ]
For now? We must move to a new location while we wait to hear from Gentiana.
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And while the culture he's adapted to might not welcome open displays of affection, he's realized he doesn't mind it so much. When it comes from her, it's comforting, and rather than make him retreat back into himself, it helps calm him somewhat.
But his shoulders drop a little when she says that communicating with souls of any kind isn't something she as the Oracle can do. And neither is the task that she sent Gentiana on a very concrete one. He doesn't want to let on that he feels more than a little discouraged, but he realizes it probably shows on his face anyway.
After a moment, he manages to straighten back up. ]
Do you have a location in mind? [ At least thinking about their next moves is better than letting himself get lost in his doubts again. ]
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If only it was in her power to restore his partner to him. He may have little use for her then, but, he would at least be as complete as he could be. She has come to learn that in many ways Yugi and Atem complete one another. Lunafreya has already decided that she will do all she can to see them reunited ... and even step back afterwards if needed. ]
If needed, this train could run us across the country. For now, I thought merely a few cities from this town would be enough. Once Gentiana returns then we can evalute where to travel from there.
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So in that sense, she completes him too, just as much as Yugi does. He can't imagine not having both of them in his life, and that in itself is drive enough to want to get his partner back. He needs both Yugi and Lunafreya with him, and just having one or the other isn't enough.
He merely nods in response to her answer; it's something that he can focus on even if it is a little vague, and at the moment, he needs all the distractions and focal points that he can get in order to keep his thoughts from running too far away from him. ]
I know that I should be more helpful. [ Those words seemingly come from nowhere, or more specifically, from a place inside him that feels as though he's more of a hindrance than anything else. It's meant to be an apology for not being more on top of the planning and carrying out said plans. ]
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Her hand from his shoulder moves to the side of his face. ]
Yami. [ She says his given name softly so others may not hear it. ] You have come so far from just where you were a few days ago. Please, allow me to do what you cannot until you can do so with confidence again.
[ Then, she smiles brightly at him. One filled with confidence and faith in him. He may not see how he can move forward but she can. All he needs to do is believe in and trust her.
She leans forward and presses her lips to his gently. ]
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Because her hand is on his face, he tries to keep his movements small, but he shakes his head. ]
But is it far enough? And haven't I caused you enough trouble?
[ He's only speaking aloud the criticisms that his own internal thoughts have thrown at him. ]
There's more that I can do: that I should be doing. Of course I won't stop you from doing what you feel you must, but I-
[ He doesn't finish the rest of that sentence because then her lips are on his, and all thoughts about forcing himself to act fly right out of his mind again as he leans into the kiss, returning it with all the affection he can manage. ]
gives shippy feels~ (so basically train kisses/cuddles then angst drop)
Perhaps, then, it is time for her to address it as such.
She pulls back far enough so that she might look at him with her blue eyes unwavering from his. Her gaze is still filled with love and adoration; her focus so intently on him that nothing else around them matters. The only world that matters to Lunafreya at the moment is the Pharaoh in front of her. Her other hand leaves the luggage at her side to take his arm that usually holds his Duel Disk. She gently raises his arm between them as her gaze never breaks. ]
Heika. [ A tone of authority supports her gaze even with the love and adoration in which she says her name for him. ] If such frustration mounts within you? Then, it is time that you take hold of that feeling. Use that very feeling to move yourself onward so that you might achieve what you should be doing. Dawn your disk and gather those that wish to serve you and your partner so readily.
[ Before he can speak doubts of dueling ever again, Lunafreya moves her hand from his arm to grasp his hand and hold it. ]
They are willing and waiting to serve. Trust can only be rebuilt between you by leading them into battle. Show them you will not repeat the mistakes. Do so, and they will follow you into any situation.
[ That smile remains on her face. Lunafreya presses her forehead to his. ] As will I. You are my love - my king. Simply call upon me and I will be there as quickly as I am able. I serve you as Oracle, and remain at your side as your companion until the day you dismiss me from such things.
Therefore, [ she clasps his hand tightly, ] what should be our next move, my king?
all the shippy feels! and word barf. always word barf
But doubting himself won't help him to move forward or to identify their next steps. Part of him wants to look away from her blue eyes, so penetrating in their intensity. He used to have a look like that: an intense, determined gaze. It's been replaced now by a dull sort of confusion and a lack of direction. He can only begin to imagine how he must appear to her, even though she's told him that she only views him as her king and the one she loves. He can't help but see himself as a failure who can't even begin to summon the strength he once had to carry on and be the leader he's meant to be. ]
But even if I do take hold of it, what if the decision that I make turns out to be the wrong one? I could steer us all wrong again, and the results of that could be disastrous: not just to us, but to Yugi and perhaps the world as well.
[ And if he understands things correctly, his own poor leadership might very well have lead to the ruin of Egypt. Of course, that was only what Dartz said, and Rafael echoed, and who knows how accurate their words are? But Atem is finding himself beginning to think that they could be right. ]
I have no intention of repeating the mistakes that I made, as far as they are concerned. [ He finally meets her gaze again. ] Do you think that I'm ready to even lead them into a duel again? [ It seems that it's one of those things that he won't know until he tries, but he still feels fear and apprehension pulling him back. ]
The next duel that I enter may very well be against Dartz, and I am not sure that I am ready for that, and I can't even begin to assume if my deck will respond to me now.
[ If he engages in a duel and his monsters refuse to respond, he can only imagine how disastrous that loss will be. He might never pick up his cards again after such a thing. ]
I'm not deserving of you, your love, or even a second of your attention.
[ And yet he knows she won't be moving even an inch from his side, so he adds: ] But nonetheless, I'm grateful for your help and your continued presence with me. I wouldn't be able to do any of this without you.
[ He looks down at their clasped hands, and he finally straightens his shoulders and attempts to make a decision. ]
Dartz holds the key to getting Yugi back, so I suppose our next move must involve finding him or at least locating his hideout. I imagine that he'll be expecting that, so he'll probably have his followers lying in wait for us.
I suppose we should try to find one of them first, in hopes that they point us in his direction. [ Here, he hesitates before going on: ]
I believe a confrontation is Dartz's ultimate goal, so he wants to be found. Do you think that's accurate? [ He could be considerably off the mark, so he wants to know her thoughts on the matter. ]
ughhhhhh these two weh
You very well may, or you may lead us to victory. You cannot let yourself stop because of the potential of a loss. You must weigh each option and find what has a risk you are comfortable with. [ She nudges his nose with hers. ] That is a fact you know already, even if what clouds your heart has covered it for now. Look inside your heart, my love, and you will find it there.
[ Her hand gives his a reassuring squeeze. ] I know you are. I do not need to think it. A few days ago you were almost unable to move on your own. You would not speak, or look at me. I know it is difficult, but, see how far you have come. Act with trust that they will see past your folly and they will respond in turn.
[ All except the God Cards. They are another matter entirely. They slighted, betrayed, appalled that the Pharaoh would use magic not native to his land of birth. He must face them as Pharaoh, not a duelist. That trial he will face when it presents himself. Perhaps he may need to even face his greatest rival in a duel to win not only their cards but once again pledge his loyalty.
Her gaze softens at his words. Undeserving. ]
You have done more for those around you than you can see. There is so many things you have taught your friends. Heights and achievements only possible because they know you. [ She smiles just a fraction. ] Myself included. You... heika, my love, my king. You have given me a place to exist outside of my calling. A place where I might be both the Oracle and Lunafreya...
How can you be undeserving of my love? You may fall a hundred more times and it will not change how I feel. [ Her other hand raises to brush the bangs from his face. ] If nothing else, please. Do not belittle what you have done for your friends and for me in your mind.
[ Then, a nod. ] The others have gone ahead to Flordia to find the remaining research that belongs to Professor Hawkings. Once we hear from them, we will have a way to find where he dwells.
He wishes to awaken his god. Thus, any souls are his target. It would seem that they value the souls of duelist more. Perhaps due to the latent ability to summon true duel monsters. As his gaze narrows he will certainly send more after you and your friends. Confronting him is a matter of being able to defeat those who he has enlisted into his fold.
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A risk that I am comfortable with. [ He turns that phrase over in his mind a few times before he looks back at her with a frown clearly forming itself on his face. ] And what if I decide that there is no such risk? That anything I do could harm you or the rest of our friends or worse?
I don't mean to inflate myself, but what if, by deciding to act, I bring an end to the world as we know it? [ He can't help but recall what he was told, or rather, goaded with: namely that he brought about the downfall of Egypt because of his own actions.
He can't even begin to think about how he might rectify things with the God cards. If he's being honest, even the very thought of it is enough to terrify him and to cause him to recoil completely. ]
If I've done all those things, it's only because it's what all of you deserve. And you do deserve a place to exist aside from your calling. There can't be any doubt about that, not for me or for any of us who've gotten to know you.
[ When she tells him not to belittle what he's done for his friends and for her, as her hand brushes against his bangs, he lowers his gaze just a fraction as he feels his conflicting emotions sweep over him again.
Of course he hears her words and understands them, but believing them is another matter entirely. ]
I think- [ He has to dig deep to find the confidence to back up his words, and even though he tries, he still feels like he comes up short. ] I think that we can handle those he might send after us. [ If we can remain confident in ourselves, that is. He leaves that particular thought unspoken. ]
But when it comes to facing Dartz and preventing him from awakening his god, what if all we can do is stop him temporarily? He could free himself and begin causing trouble all over again.
[ He can't see a permanent solution to this problem, simply because he believes Dartz to be too tenacious to merely stop. ]
just aggressively drops mood music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKO28FKKggs
If this is to be the time in which Atem learns to stand separate of his vessel... then what will the time Yugi learns to stand without the Pharaoh be like?
She exhales softly and closes her eyes. Where might she begin? After a moment, her gaze returns to his. He fears making the wrong decision and the consequences being dire. She fears doing nothing and everything ending. Two very similar fears yet with such great subtle differences. ]
Yami. [ Her tone is still gentle, yet laced now in something that is beyond confidence. While it is still the girl very much present with him? The Oracle speaks for his full attention as Pharaoh. ] Have you not realized? You are allowing what words were said and the consequences of actions to decide for you. The very world that we know will end if you chose not to act. Do not let Dartz and his god to continue to make your choices for you.
[ Her fingers trail down from his bangs to under his chin. She gently guides him to hold his head up. If he cannot face her in her station, then, there is little hope for him to face Dartz. However, Lunafreya has all the faith in the world that he can make this step forward. Her hand leaves his chin once she is certain he will continue to holder gaze and rests on top of the Millennium Puzzle around his neck. ]
Can you truly tell me that all of this was happenstance? That your beloved partner was not destined to solve the Puzzle that binds you and bring you into this world? If he was, then you were destined to meet all of the friends that you share. You are here to lead and guide those around you... and they are here to help you solve whatever mysteries lie surrounding the Millennium Items.
[ She carefully leaves herself removed from it. There is no doubt in her mind that she was destined to become involved in this situation. Her grandparents would not have met Yugi's grandfather by mere chance. What she does doubt is what relationship she was meant to have with the Pharaoh and his vessel. The idea of being destined to be tied to Atem in such an intimate manner is romantic... but she very much doubts she was meant to be more than the Oracle to the Pharaoh. ]
We can. You and those that serve you, and those who will answer my call. Your fellow duelists and the Legendary Knights that have aligned themselves to you.
[ Then, her head tilts to the side. She smiles ever so gently. ]
If you allow yourself to be troubled by so many what ifs, you can never move forward.
weh rolls in feels
He's heard every word that she's said, but his mind fixes on the last thing she stated: that he'll never be able to move forward if he allows himself to be tripped up by so many what-ifs. Of course he knows that to be true, but at the same time, all those what-ifs are clamoring loudly for attention, threatening to drown everything else out if he just lets them.
The difference this time is that he isn't going to recoil so thoroughly into himself. Knowing that he can pull himself back out of it as long as she stays with him, he reaches for her hand, intending to hold onto it as tightly as she'll allow. He can snap himself out of it again, but he needs her help to do it.
And unlike last time when he wouldn't even look at her, he keeps his eyes firmly locked on hers. It seems that he isn't spiraling as deeply this time, and he knows it's only because her presence is enough to keep some of the darker clouds held back.
Time is also not on his side here; he has to act sooner rather than later, and he can't do that if he's pulled beneath the waves that his mind is creating. The combination of that knowledge and the fact that he doesn't intend to let go of her hand (unless she pulls away of her own volition) is enough of a counterweight to keep him somewhat afloat.
After a moment, he finally opens his mouth to say something: ] I know.
[ He means it to be an acknowledgment of everything she's said: not in as many words as she used, but it is his way of saying he's heard every word. Part of him might still be having difficulty believing all of it, but her words have sunk in. It might take him a moment to assure himself of the truth behind them and of his own ability to handle what's to come, but now, at least he has the belief (however small) that he can do it. There's no ignoring the fact that it will be hard, perhaps the most difficult challenge he's faced thus far, but it's something that must be done.
Until then, however soon that might be, he just needs a moment, even an hour if he can have that much, to try and ward off some of those swirling doubts. He lightly squeezes his fingers against Lunafreya's, as if to wordlessly ask once again for her acceptance and her continued presence next to him. ]
here comes more ;_;
Her fingers brush against his to hold his hand as she nods to his unasked question. Then, she leans forward to kiss his forehead gently. They are still in public and she would draw as little attention to him as possible. His appearance - shared with Yugi's - will draw a considerable amount of attention as it is. He does not need more.
Lunafreya grasps her luggage with her other hand and stands. Her hold does not let go of his, even as she motions for him to walk with her. Their train boards and they must be on their way. It will take time to meet across the country and she prays that Gentiana will find some way for Atem to connect to Yugi before they arrive in Flordia.
What she had not informed Atem of was that it was more of a luxury train. A regular one would have sufficed, however, she counted the needs that he would have. Not because of his once kingly nature, but the fact he needs a place that is separate from others so he might continue to recover. The noise of a regular train, or even a simple over night train, would not be good enough in her mind. Not after she saw how despondent he was on the train to their current whereabouts. Of course, Atem has come far from that, but she would see him continue to recover to the best of his abilities.
She leads him to their room and slides the door of the room open. There is a motion for him to enter first and survey their accommodations. Lunafreya sets her own luggage down before moving further into the room to inspect everything herself. Once she is satisfied with it, she steps back into the main area, beside the two beds ]
The train should be departing soon enough. The route I've chosen should take us the rest of today, tonight, and a fair bit of tomorrow before we reach our next stop. I thought the long way to reuniting with your friends might be best...
;_; what are we going to do with these two?
The time will have to come when he's able to pull himself together and resume walking down the path that's been set for him, and if he actually takes a moment to examine himself, he's much closer to doing that than he was. Of course, uncertainties and doubts still hound him, but he's trying to take some steps in the right direction.
She might not be able to walk his path for him, but as long as she stays with him and continues to offer her support and her advice, there's a part of him that feels confident that he can regain his lost footing.
And along that same vein, when she signals to him that it's time to move forward, he follows along with her. The train is just a train, or at least that's what Atem told himself, but no sooner do they board that he realizes that this isn't just any train. ]
Did you know that the train would be like this?
[ Once they reach their room, his surprise only increases. The room, and the entire train, is much nicer than he was expecting, and he feels that it's more than he deserves. But then again, he glances sideways at Lunafreya, thinking that at least she deserves to travel comfortably.
He nods in acknowledgment that this leg of the trip will be a long one. But at least the accommodations are comfortable. His hand is still holding onto hers, and he looks at their two joined hands as though he doesn't want to let go. But now that they're on the train, he imagines she has tasks she needs to see to, and he can't be a hindrance anymore than he's already been. ]
I imagine you must have responsibilities that need your attention. [ He pauses for a fraction of a second. Just because he feels unable to address his own responsibilities doesn't mean that he can't try and lighten some of the load for her too. ]
I can take care of your things and anything else you might want me to do. It's the least I can do after everything.
i'd say lock them in a room but that obviously doesnt do the trick.... :|b
clearly not. well, we'll figure out something
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