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 Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 4:22 pm
The lieutenant nodded and stroked back the male’s hair from his face, smiling warmly. “Do it. Go and see it, and when we meet again, tell me all about how magical and perfect it was and we can go up and see it together. Yes, I really want to go with you. It sounds…like a marvelous adventure and I’m excited for the chance.”
He was, too. And the more Alpersite thought of it, the more excited he got. Maybe…no, he would have to tell Lopezite about this meeting but…he was sure that the captain would give him permission to go and see space of all places. Especially if he could someday convince this senshi to come with them.
He did seem so very sad.
“I love the idea of exploring. I’ve never actually done any…but…it’s very intriguing! Thank you for wanting me to come!”
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 8:24 am
Adria offered a faint smile once again and nodded. He wiped at his eyes once more and laughed softly. "...I suppose I should go get ready for that, then. I always liked the idea of exploring. Of going on adventures. Like a fairy tale or something. I like books," he mumbled, as if that were adequate explanation.
"Kind of feels like I was born too late to explore anything in this world, but," Adria glanced up at the sky contemplatively for a moment longer and then nodded. "...Maybe there's a world up there that still needs it. Maybe mine does. So, ah..."
He cleared his throat and tried to look a little more presentable. "...I'm sorry you had to...you know. I'm sorry for all of this." He gestured vaguely, swallowed, and tried to smile with more confidence. "Should we meet up again in...I don't know. A month? And I...I'll see about taking you up to my world?" he asked, looking a little nervous about the prospect. "...We could meet here. At ten? And I...if it's safe, we'll go up. And if not...well. I don't know. We could just talk or something. Or reschedule."
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 8:52 am
A lot could happen in a month, Alpersite knew that, but he knew that he couldn’t turn down such an invitation. “I would like that very much, Adria. We were both born too late to explore here, but it sounds like a perfect chance to explore something new.” And it did almost sound like something out of a fairy tale…and the idea made him smile.
“I don’t read as much as I’d like to, but…if this is a fairy tale…I hope that you--we find your happy ending up there. Or at least the start of it. That might be nice!”
…and if it wasn’t nice up there, maybe that happily ever after would end with Adria joining their family after all.
“So, I’ll see you again in a month…right here at ten? That sounds…wonderful. An amazing idea, and I can’t wait to see you again. Just please…don’t hurt yourself when we next meet, okay? Even so…if you do I’ll bring a first aid kit.” Alpersite winked and gave a sudden grin, warmth flooding him. “Be safe.”
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 9:32 am
Adria offered a soft smile again, tired, but probably not dishonest. "I'll try hard not to. But bad luck seems to find me. But I'll try. You be safe, too," he urged.
Reluctantly, he stood up and brushed himself off; he was tired and sore and his pride was likely as damaged as his body felt.
"...Thank you for helping out with that youma," he said, glancing at the spot where he'd landed with it. "...And for talking. I needed that. I'll...do my best to stay out of trouble," he promised. "And...I hope you will, too. As much as you can, at least. Ah..."
He rubbed at the back of his neck and then shook his head. "I'll see you in a little while, Alpersite. Have a good night."
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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 10:43 am
Alpersite nodded and gave what he hoped was a friendly smile, his own eyes glancing back to where Adira had fallen. “Good. I will do the same. Or I will try, at least. You are a strong young man, and I am pleased with you. I do hope you take what I have said to heart, and that one day, we may be on the same side of all of this.”
He gave a soft smile now, his eyes warming once again. “Those colors would look even more striking against black, you know.”
With a slight bow and a wave, Alpersite moved away grinning to himself.
It was far too easy to talk with senshi. Far too easy to misstep and strike up a friendship. He would see if Lopezite knew any way to correct that mindset…or the best way to convince them that they were wrong about their beliefs.
Either way, Lopezite was who he needed to see now.
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