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 Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:39 am
It had been some time since the memories of the New Years Party event had happened. Since then, Saya had been sifting through her memories, determined not to forget a single detail. She had written everything she remembered into her diary, including little drawings for future reference. She spent hours, making lists of details, including her guardian. She teared up when she thought about the possibilities and what could have been.
Unfortunately, she remembered everything. While she was very happy about Kat and Mark and she knew they were supposed to be together--
--she also realized that Petra had not been there. But Robert had.
Still very much in the mindset of Robert x Petra forever, she went to the infirmary to seek out Robert with a bright and fake smile.
"Roooobert..?" She waved at his familiar figure in the infirmary, still very happy to see him. She didn't see him for awhile, her fake and prepared smile turning sincere. She didn't keep it up for long.
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 4:06 am
Robert had just successfully set his very first cast, all by himself. He'd even signed it, because that felt important. The hunter whose leg was now in the cast did not seem as excited as he was, but he couldn't do anything, because his leg was in a cast. So Robert chatted up the poor man until he saw the waving, frantic hands of a face he hadn't seen in forever. He lit up brightly and waved back, patting the cast as he said goodbye (which made the patient scream in agony) and heading off. "SAYA!" He called out, jogging over and grabbing his clipboard from the receptionists desk. "Taking my break." He notified the receptionist, before picking up Saya in one arm and practically flinging her up into the air. "How you doing?! Why's it taken you so long to come say hi to me, stranger?!"
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 3:45 pm
Saya walked in on the scene, when Robert was signing the man's cast. As Robet patted the cast, Saya winced at the scream the patient gave, giving the hunter a small apologetic wave. She voiced, "I'm sorry" silently, although she couldn't hide the hint of mirth as Robert's antics. With a surprised squeak, she soon found herself in the air, her legs swept out from under her. She was never used to these kind of lavish hugs, her arms using Robert's shoulder to steady herself. But in an instant, her surprise turned to soft giggles of defeat, lowering her head. Her forehead met Robert's forehead, in an affectionate gesture. "I didnt know you worked here for awhile, silly!"
"I'm doing good! It looks like you're doing okay now too, if you're.. not the one in the cast.." She was relieved that Robert was safe, and most of all, well. He looked happy! Now that she was (for once) at a taller height than Robert, she took this chance to quickly pet Robert on the head.
She gave a little sheepish smile, when she met Robert's eyes.
Nio Love u can put her down anytime ok, shes enjoying being tall for the moment
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:59 pm
Robert took pettings very well, because it meant he was being good. He put her down, and led her out of the infirmary, towards the hallway, and eventually the cafeteria. This was his break after all, and he needed to use it to catch up with Saya just as much as he needed to use it to eat. "Yeah, no cast for me this time. It's more fun setting 'em than wearing 'em. So I haven't seen you in forever, fill me in! What you been up to? Missions, spars, getting into any trouble? How's your division treating you?" He had to stop every so often, when his long strides had him getting too far ahead. He considered just carrying her on his back to the cafeteria, but they really hadn't seen each other in long enough that he wasn't sure how comfortable she'd be getting carried around. Walking was probably the better option - despite how hungry he was. "Hope you don't mind, I need to eat 'cause this is the only break I get in the day." His twelve hour shifts were the ones that allowed him double breaks, but today's shift was only ten hours, and he was already looking worn out. Sugar and sliced meat were in dire need.
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Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 7:50 pm
"U-Um, the usual. No trouble, my division's great--" Any division was great without Caelius-- "Nothing new here!" She had a hard time keeping up with Robert, both in conversation and physically, running to catch up to hm at times. It was like run, pause, run, pause. She didn't mind though, it was the usual for Saya. "I dont mind at all! I'll get something too." She had been tugging on his coat slightly, struggling not to lose track of Robert.
Reluctantly, she let go. She mentally decided to wait until they were eating to approach Robert with the conversation, so for the moment, she mulled over any dessert-like items that the cafeteria had.
Saya's plate was full of sweets by the time she reserved a table for them both.
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Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 8:19 pm
It was both expected, and pleasant, to hear that there was nothing to report on her end. Nothing was usually better than something, on Deus. So he smiled and took a tray, picking out one of - everything, really. Meat, side dishes, desserts, fruit, vegetables.. Robert did not discriminate when it came to food. He had a very high metabolism - and a lot of body to feed. So his two - he'd needed a second - trays were full, when he returned to the table. The lunch lady disappeared to go restock after his visit, as she often did. "Sweet tooth!" He laughed as he pointed out her tray, teasing her for her choices. "Figures, you need a lot of sugar to be that sweet. BAHAHA!" Oh, he thought himself so funny. And hungry, he realized, as he put the tray down and picked up the biggest sandwich there. Everything about Robert was big - including his mouth, opening like a cave to take down the sub. It wasn't a pretty sight.
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Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 12:40 pm
Robert's joke always had a laugh from Saya, she genuinely thought he was funny. "You need a lot to be as tall as you are!" As she looked down at his food, she did quirk her head slightly, in visible thought. She glanced at Robert's stomach, obviously wondering the mechanics of having that much food.
She looked down at her food. Contemplating her thoughts aloud, she mulled over the amount of sweets she had. "If I eat more, I might become taller..."
".. as tall as Petra.. perhaps?" She mulled over the thought, wishing she had Petra's good figure. Yet somehow, sadly, she couldn't imagine herself like that,
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Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 4:35 pm
The sub was half gone in that one bite, but still in his mouth. He would have laughed if it wasn't - because eating wasn't going to make any adult taller, silly Saya! - but he never got the chance. Because as soon as she mentioned Petra, Robert's face crumpled in sadness. His shoulders drooped, and he pulled the sandwich out, slowly chewing and swallowing the bite he'd taken. It was a good few seconds before he said anything after hearing that name. "She wasn't that much taller than you." Robert's voice sounded like a kicked puppy. He shifted a set of mashed potatoes around the plate with a fork, staring at their soggy mush sadly. Somehow, it hurt more to hear Petra's name come from Saya, of all people. It reminded him too much of the past. A thought occurred to him, and he flickered his eyes up hopefully. Saya - of course! "Have you heard from her?" His voice flickered unsteadily with worried. "Is she - I mean, do you know how she is?" He couldn't finish his initial thought, to ask whether she was alive or not.
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 3:53 pm
Saya wasn't sure if she had done the right thing by bringing up Petra's name. it had been so natural, since she always affiliated one with the other. Robert's face, crumpling in sadness, was like a large labrador who was told that he could never have a treat again. Suddenly, emotion overwhelmed the scene and Saya felt a sense of dread. It couldn't be that conclusion-- Robert and Petra would have told her, she was sure. Robert and Petra were meant to be, so they couldn't have separated. Maybe they just had a fight? But it sounded like..
"Wait, what do you mean.. have I heard from her?" She quirked her head, blond eyebrows furrowing into a questioning look of concern. "U-Um Robert, aren't you the one engaged to her..? You would know how she is, best, of all people, right?"
"..but um.. I haven't seen her at all.. so I wanted to ask you the same question."
She was very afraid that Robert's next answer was not going to be one she liked.
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 5:58 pm
Engaged to her? Holy s**t. Had it really been that long since they'd seen Saya? His heart clenched with guilt at having to tell her several disappointing news at once. "Not exactly." He hedged, settling his head down into his hands to rest there. "Got a lot to catch you up on, I guess. Have another sweet, this is going to take a while." He pushed his food aside, gave it a passing mourning glance, and then took a deep breath. "We got married almost two years ago." Had it really been that long? It was the only math he did without thinking - May 18th, 2012. "And things were.. you know. Good. But things change." He put his hand up, to stop her in case she tried to object. "Don't get me wrong, I still love her and care about her, but things changed. We changed. She was gone most of the time and I - " Well, some things were left unsaid. "We broke up about a half a year ago. She hasn't been back ever since, as far as I've heard. Extended mission - she didn't tell me the details, you can guess why." His hand reached for his drink, and he downed a long gulp. His eyes looked anywhere but Saya's. "I'm sorry to have to tell you this. I know you love her. If you see her, if you hear anything.. just let me know that she's okay." His lips lifted in a phantom smile. "And if you have to hate me eventually to be on her side if she comes back, trust me - I'll understand." He wouldn't let Phoenix choose sides, if it came down to it. Petra deserved all the love her friends could give her, if she wanted it.
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Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 2:58 pm
Saya looked like she had the wind taken out of her, her shocked posture frozen. She wrapped her arms around her waist as Robert continued on, as if protecting herself his words. Shielding herself from the rockiness of relationships. From the broken aura that Robert emanated. If fellow phoenix members, like Robert and Petra.. After all they had been through, they still broke up. Nothing seemed to last. That sad fact only reconfirmed Saya's previous beliefs, as she looked at Robert. Her face fell, as Robert pushed his plate of food away and drank his drink. He had been so happy to see her and now, he looked at anywhere but her. She quietly got off of her chair, circling the table to give Robert a small hug from the back.
She wanted to pat him but then, Robert's last lines came out. Saya's cheeks puffed out, both of her hands on Robert's face, forcing him to turn his sad expression towards her. She pinched his cheeks, harshly as she spoke, leaving a reddened area. Saya's feathers were ruffled quite badly, by Robert's words.
"You're sorry, I'm sorry and I'm sure that Petra's out there somewhere.: She pinched harder, emphasizing her next line, before letting go. "But never ever, never hate, between us. Phoenix or not. I'm sure that Petra would never ask me to hate you-- no matter what you did. You and I know, Petra's not like that."
At this point, Saya lifted Robert's plate of food to put it back before him.
".. She's probably hit you with her mace herself than ask me that."
Pause. Think.
".. I'm tempted to hit you with Promptos for even suggesting that."
At this point, she patted Robert's cheeks. ".. Even though I said that, I pinched you pretty hard. I hope it doesn't hurt too much." Her concern overpowered her sadness, making a tiny rhythmic massaging motion before pulling back her hands.
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Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 5:10 pm
Robert expected a hug, because that was what nice girls like Saya did when they found out bad news. What he didn't expect was the way her hands took his face hostage, and his smushed expression turned startled until she pinched his cheeks. They throbbed with pain and he whined, wincing overdramatically. "Owwww, okay, all right, fine, owwww." He wanted to rub his cheeks (not that it would help) but she started to do that for him, and he felt awkward and childish. His hands lifted up to take hers down, patting them gently at her sides. Then he rubbed his own now red cheeks, and stared up at her with one eyebrow raised. "It totally does hurt so much, I think you broke through my shield - permanent damage, Saya! My beautiful face! It's gonna have pinch scars!!" He was fine. Once the rubbing stopped, he went back to picking at his food, finding his appetite to have returned. The mashed potatoes called to him. With a half-full mouth, he continued to talk. "M'sorry. I just thought - just in case! I don't know. Sorry." He realized he'd been saying that a lot, and almost apologized for it. Instead, he stuffed his face with more mashed potatoes.
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Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2014 1:05 am
Saya fidgeted. She looked up and down before asking the question.
"So.. um.. Robert.. are you.. with the black haired girl from the new years ball?"
Saya briefly remembered them rushing into the ballroom, recalling a very couple-like impression at the time, although she didn't know them very well. But it was because she didn't know them that well, she assumed so at the time. By this point, the small servings on Saya's plate was completely gone, only sipping her drink.
She was worried this question would do permanent damage to his shield. But she didn't know when she would be able to meet Robert to ask him again. Putting things off seemed very detrimental in the life of a hunter.
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Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2014 1:13 am
Robert almost choked on a meatball. He swallowed it down and took a long, long sip of his drink, his eyes focused warily on Saya every second that he drank. It was, to be honest, why the drinking took so long. When he put it down, it was completely empty. "Mimsy." His voice was a little high pitched, so he punched his chest to clear his throat and continued. "Yeah. We're together." He thought about that night on New Years, and how different she was there, and shook his head with a breathy laugh. "She's really amazing. Smart, funny, scary, and she's got so many sides to her-" Why was he rambling about this to Saya? He sobered up quickly. "But uh, yeah. We are." Oh boy, this food suddenly looked delicious. He returned to shoveling it in with gusto.
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Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 4:19 pm
"So her name is Mimsy." Saya mulled over, commenting without censure. She realized, at some point in the conversation, to take it like it was. "Funny, amazing.." Saya took another small bite of her food. Robert's rambling hit her heart with a hopeful optimism, an emotion rare in Deus nowadays. The way he rambled, lost in thought, losing awareness of who he was talking to.. Saya guessed that Robert was so incredibly in love, that he forgot all that. That was what made Robert her big brother-like figure, the way he was.
"It's pretty amazing Robert, that you seem to find the best qualities in everyone~! You really fall in love with the most amazing people-- I'm sure Mimsy is just as awesome as you described her."
Maybe Saya would catch a glimpse of Mimsy in the future!
Saya tipped her head is a wistful gesture, her palm cradling her cheek as she spoke aloud.
"I almost envy you.. Seems nice, to just have someone in your life like that."
Nio Love holy crap why did this tag take so long QQ
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