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 Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 12:06 am
Slayer: *He chuckled lightly at the two* Well then I bid you adieu... may you fare well in your endeavors....*Slayer would begin his way back to the north tower by walking*
*Than giggled a little and nodded* I know.... she seemed rather happy after her visit with you. After the visit she and I just played around and hugged a lot before she went to bed. Eecheb had another headache so he's sleeping from that, and Micha's just sleeping because he's a little drained. They'll get back to themselves after some rest, I'm sure. The last I checked, Trilla was huddled up with Micha. *Than yawned a little* I'm sure my brothers will come to see you after they've gotten themselves out of bed. I'm sure they want to see you again as much as you want to see them. And until you're better, I'll take the bulk of their care onto myself. It's the least I can do. *At least Nana should be happy to hear they were all resting and getting along. It also seemed that Thanatos was close to them at all times*
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 12:27 am
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Is that so? Ah... I'm glad she's getting along so well with him. Hmm, Eecheb had a headache? Well then, I'm glad he send to bed to sleep it off. Hnn, and Micha is drained is he? My my, they've all been very active then haven't they? Yes, I'm sure they'll all be well after a good rest aswell. Hmm hmm hmm... I can picture those two now...
*Nana would nod lightly, again listening to all Thanatos had to say. However... Nana was never given all of the information. Mastema, Thanatos, and pretty much everyone else, they always seemed to keep her in the dark. Perhaps they all thought Nana was too fraile of heart to handle the absolute truth. Xol had tried to knock some sense into Nana, but all that she had seen and lived inside of the citadel had conflicted with the man's words and so they weren't believed. Still, Nana was rather censored from the real truth at times, but when things sounded so cheery why would she want to see something so ugly afterwards and wreck that cheerful image. In a way it was her own fault to, but still the total truth was withheld and on more than one occassion*
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Hnn... You're a good boy Thanatos, thank you. I just hope they're not too much for you. If you need any help or advice... you know where I'll be.
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 12:44 am
*It was true that Nana was kept in the dark about several things, but it wasn't entirely a "fault" of the others, especially Thanatos. If Nana asked him a direct question, Thanatos would answer truthfully of his own conscience. What he said about his own affairs was up to him to arbitrate. So far he'd lied about nothing, since he really didn't feel any worse of than when Nana had last seen him, and he could disclose the details of his adventure at a later date. Thanatos certainly hadn't spared Nana many of the darker details of his first attempt to save Kaiori. However, Thanatos was really afraid of Nana in many respects. As his mother figure, and more so out of the actions and affects of her heart towards him, he felt it was not his place to intrude on her felicity. Once Nana got stronger, perhaps he would not withhold the details which meant something. Perhaps Mastema would do the same, as he'd mentioned to her the other night* I'm not really sure if Eecheb did something to injure himself, but Trilla says that the only thing wrong was that his head hurts a lot. Micha hasn't left his room in a while, and he didn't eat. So that's why he became a little drained. I'll make sure he recovers from that. *He sighed* Please try not to worry about them too much. I promise I'll tell you everything and every detail I know when you're back to normal. Truthfully, I just wanted to come see you again while I had the chance. I've yet to really be able to talk to Otosan since I returned.... thusly, I haven't yet been reprimanded for all of my...... transgressions against the citadel.... against my home....
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 12:59 am
*Why Thanatos couldn't or wouldn't tell her all the details now probably had to do with the fact that he didn't want Nana to worry. Of course sometimes by doing so, that in itself caused the problem. Anything about the children would of course make Nana anxious, and want to go see them and make sure they were all right*
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Eecheb hurt his head again? Goodness, that boy needs a helmet... Not eating? Oh Micha... He should know better then to disreguard his own health. Hmm, of course I worry Thanatos. I suppose that's just something one does when they care deeply for others. I know you must feel the same way about them, and those others that you care for, am I right?
*Nana would lastly listen to Thanatos and his fear of punishment. It was only a natural thing to fear being punished, though Nana didn't know to what lengths Mastema would go. Nana would chuckle lightly at her last comment or two, though Mastema would probably not accept that particular plea*
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Hnn... I understand. I too had unfortunately caused a transgression at least once. I on the otherhand choose to punish myself for the act, even if it was only accidental. Perhaps you could try and see if your father will allow you somthing similar. Hmm hmm, perhaps you could convince him that looking after your siblings is punishment enough. I know how much of a handfull they can be at times, when they don't want to listen.
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 1:35 am
A helmet.... I might be able to arrange that. *He chuckled lightly, understanding that Eecheb having a helmet might be a godsend in some cases*.... I care more about any living thing than I really should, so I'm lead to believe. I get told a lot to keep to my own business for caring too much. It's also made worse because I don't listen to such suggestions ^^;
*Nana's suggestion of a punishment sounded overly sweet to Thanatos. He could only think that if his punishment were left to Nana, he would be more blessed than he ever deserved. Than just laughed* Oh that would be too sweet. No matter how out of hand they became, I don't think I could ever consider being with my siblings a punishment. I couldn't consider that a viable punishment for me....... and it should be too severe if i were left to punish myself. *He huffed a little* I think there's a saying that one is one's own worst enemy. I have to say I'm not sure if I would ever forgive myself if I were left to arbitrate my own repent. *Thanatos froze for a moment. How painful it would be if that was his punishment.... to be left to his own devices* My father knows me well..... perhaps better than I think he does.... maybe even better than I'd like him to sometimes. I'm sure he'll give me a punishment almost too fitting. *He sighed, going back into thought. The conversation was quickly turning a different direction. Than's voice became a little weaker. If Nana could see his face, no doubt he would have tears in his eye*...I-I'm sorry...... I didn't mean to cause anyone any harm..... I didn't think they would follow me out there.....
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 1:58 am
*Nana smiles lightly to Thanatos, his persistence in some matters did get him hurt but in others he reaped the benifit. The boy only needed to pick and choose more carefully, even though that still might not change him getting hurt in some cases. It was true that Eecheb had taken a shot to the head more than once, whether it was his own fault or not. How he might react to being given a helmet would probably all be in the delivery. If the words were off, the boy probably wouldn't accept it, but if the words were right then he might even think of such an item like a personalized fashion statement, and something added to his individuality. Thanatos may have been right about how Nana would handle his punishment, infact maybe sometime he should come to her instead of Mastema, then again that would probably only hapen if Mastema "OKed" it first*
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Hnn...
*Nana's hand would brush a bit of hair by Thanatos' left ear. She still seemed to be smiling lightly, a shoulder to cry on if needed no matter how weak she may have felt. No one was hurt that time, but indeed in the future it would probably be best that Thanatos not do something like that again. To make sure his siblings didn't befall some sort of tradegy at least, Thanatos would have to be more descreet. Nana's voice remained soft, and sedintary. If she was repremanding Thanatos for how he left that day, it didn't at all sound so hard*
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It's all right Thanatos. They didn't come to any harm. You were with them and you brought them back, and I thank you for that. The fact that they left to follow at least shows they hold interest and care for you, so you must not forget that either. But next time... perhaps you should tell someone that you wish too leave before you do. That way at least you won't have to shut everything down, and worry. I'll have to remember that too, reminding myself to tell someone when I go out that is. Though it appears that even when I do, there's always a chance that something might happen. I suppose that's just part of our existance isn't it? The choices we make can effect all of those around us, and cause a cascade of other events to unfold.
*Nana would cough lightly for a moment, after turning her face away from Thanatos'. Turning back, Nana would smile again, a little*
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Who knew that putting up signs was such dangerous work, hmm?
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 2:36 am
*Than wasn't right out bawling as he sometimes did, nor was he really crying much at all. His eyes were just watering at the guilt of what had happened and the realization at what could have happened. During their time out, the triplets had been exposed to just about everyone in the region that Thanatos had a distaste for, including Truinthil, the one who'd tried to kidnap Micha. Than still scoffed at the thought of Truinthil believing Than's bracelet held the power to slay a god or something to that extent*
I'm glad they were fortunate enough not to be hurt by anyone. I have to say those days may have been the most frightening in my life.
*It was true, they'd even encountered Gatia, one who had vowed to end Than's life before it ever became anything, on their way back. Nana's motions and gestures all seemed to help Than relax, subconsciously making Than wonder what his life would have been like if Aeris had just left and no one had volunteered to take the burdening position of being his mother, of all people* I would have said something, but I know I wouldn't have been allowed to leave due to my injured state. Still..... I know that is no excuse to commit a crime so great as endangering my home..... and I should make it an obligation of Proto to never help me do such a thing again. I'll try to be more careful.... but I am not above the actions to which my heart compels me to perform. I just have to make sure my heart knows what it should.
*When Nana started coughing, Than lifted his head, momentarily losing the fear of letting Nana see his face* A-are you all right? *Seeing Nana smile back at him, Thanatos's worries diminished a little, and he tried to smile in return* Eh...hehe.... hai.... I guess that barrier's more useful than I thought ^^; Hnn.... *Than nestled his head against Nana's side once more* Hnn.... I hope something like that doesn't happen again.... After everything else, it's near heart stopping to think I might have lost my mother....
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 2:44 pm
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Yes, and understandably so. You didn't know what might might happen, and it was a frightening thought. I must admit, I feel the same, but not just for them but everyone here. Every time someone leaves the citadel, there is a chance that some tradegy may befall them. But we can't live in a glass bubble forever either.
*Though the current barrier wasn't made of glass, &#xTh;anatos should be able to pick up the metaphor. Even Nana knew she couldn't stay inside of the barrier all the time, and thusly ventured out every once in a while. Most often to visit Twilight, a friend from her past if only for a short time. Being protected was one thing, but locking yourself away completely from the world was another. So in a way, it was good that the children had gotten to see the world beyond the barrier, at least for a little while*
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Well I again have to admit, I would have prefured you to have been healthy and well before leaving again. Knowing that you were hurt and still hurt after your departure, can worry one so... Hnn, and I know following your heart and knowing what is right and wrong can sometimes be taxing upon the soul, when you want to help someone.
*Nana would nod briefly when Thanatos asked if she was alright. Merely a tickle in the back of her throught, nothing serious. Thanatos would receive another weak hug, after his last remarks. Nana knew that she could never replace Aeris, but she didn't want to replace her, even if she had never met the woman or even heard her name. Nana only wanted to protect and love what family she had, and that included Thanatos*
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Yes, yes I'm alright. Hnn.... thank you.
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 5:26 pm
*Than was well aware that it would be quite hard to accomplish anything without leaving the citadel at some point. Since the time he'd broken out, there were many other means of maintaining safety, such as the 5 satellites which now loomed overhead* I'm sorry to have worried you just the same..... but I have a feeling that my decisions tend to do that a lot more than most, since I all too often am away from home. Truthfully, I hope there'll be a time when you and my siblings won't have to be scared to leave the barrier.... There's an entire world outside the barrier, and I'd like to give my siblings the freedom to see it....
*Taxing on the soul was one way to put it. Thanatos more than often was resolved on what to do, but he had not the power nor knowledge to enforce it easily. Thusly, he was often forced to try his hardest and still watch what or who he tried to help suffer. Kaiori was certainly no exception* I know... I wish I was in better state too. I guess I'm just not experienced enough.... seasoned enough to keep my own easily. I guess while I'm here I may as well work on that if anything. Though first I have a few projects to work on, assuming I have the time ^^
*When hugged, Thanatos happily returned the added embrace* What's to thank..... You've supported me as my mother, encouraged me as my mother, held me as my mother, and smiled at me as my mother....... You are my mother..... and no one can tell me otherwise. *Several months ago, Thanatos had broken down in front of Nana, apologizing for not being able to call her a mother... and claiming he never would be. Since then, Thanatos's beliefs and understandings had changed, leaving him readily able to accept Nana as his mother. Still, it was something for him to say it as simply and directly as he could*
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 5:42 pm
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As would I Thanatos, as would I...
*It was likely that the trio of children would again leave the citadel, and on more than one occasion. Though durring those times, it was also more than likely that they would be escorted, one way or another. It was a warming feeling, Nana got when called mother. She was happy for Thanatos and like her wishes for the others, she too wished that Thanatos could be happy*
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Hnn...
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 6:15 pm
*At least Thanatos felt comfort in knowing that he wasn't the only one who wanted to give his siblings the freedom he felt they were entitled to. It was one of Than's wishes to see them unafraid to venture out* One day, hopefully...
*Than would just rest gently for a moment, in silence. He was content for now. However, Nana's wish for Thanatos to be truly happy may have been far off in the future. Once he left the citadel, several horrible truths and events awaited him which may rob him of any felicity. Even before he left, Mastema's punishment would stand in his way*
Is there anything I can do for you while I'm here, or would you like me to go and let you get some rest? I understand if you're tired and I'm keeping you from resting.....
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 6:31 pm
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No no, I'm quite all right. Hmm, and I'm up now. Maybe I'll just get myself something to boost my energy before going back to sleep. By all means you can stay or go, its up to you. Truthfully I enjoy the company.
*So Thanatos had a few choices, he could wait on his siblings to wake up, go up to Mastema one floor up, or stay with Nana for now. There were other things he could do no less, but whether or not those activities were on his mind only Thanatos knew for sure*
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 6:56 pm
*Thanatos blushed momentarily at the statement that his company was desirable. This was followed by a short chuckle* Boost your energy "before" going to sleep? Interesting prospect. *He chuckled again* But I know what you mean ^^ I already have Proto ready to get Micha the breakfast he needs when he wakes up. Hnn.. *Than thought for a moment* Proto's been with the children a lot lately, come to think of it. He's watching over Micha, he brought Eecheb back to the tower when he had a headache, and he went for a stroll with Trilla just a day or two ago. *He smiled* At least he's trying to do his part. *Than sat more upright, which would allow Nana some easier movement if she needed it* All right... I think I would be happy to stay with you a while longer if you'll have me. I'll help you however I can ^^
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:11 pm
*Nana would nod lightly, hearing of Proto's helpfull state of late. At the very beginning things had been a little bumpy, but over time the children had gotten used to Proto's presence. When Proto and Zenogais had gotten in a scrap, Trilla and Eecheb even appologized to the bot since it had in part been their fault*
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Ah, that's good to hear. The more possitive interaction the better, I'd say. At least I know for sure they're not warry of Proto, and that's nice to know. Hnn, again, thank you Thanatos...
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:22 pm
*Than nodded* Hai... I think he enjoys being around them as well, even if it is difficult for him to communicate with them. *Than looked around the room briefly, and went into thought. There was actually one big question he wanted to ask Nana, but now wasn't the right time. He would wait until Nana was back to her fullest* Hnn.... I would imagine that Zio can pretty well take care of all your requests. I'm not worth much more than conversation and company right now ^^;
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