[Backdated Log] Some Sappiness and Closures...

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Who: Vincent Valentine bloodypast, Lucrecia Crescent toomanymistakes, potential witnesses?
When: Through end of May, up to Sometime in the first week of June? PRE-MURDERS!
What: Some closure and discussions that happened post-the Answer; Constant bonds and visiting a crystalized Hero.
Where: Aquares Ixen Hospital, Crystalized Heroes Wings
Warnings: Cute and sap and fluff and potential sadness?
Open: People are welcome to have been witnesses/witness to his visiting. Please use the Witnesses/Visits comment.



Vincent Valentine was fairly constant and consistent, when he devoted himself to something. Even if that devotion hurt, and was still in a tentative and fragile state. But, as he had on Gaia, he found himself visiting Lucrecia, encased in Crystal once more.

They had talked, after the events where they had all been spirited away from the city, and reminders of their past, she had cornered him--they were overdue for some serious talks. Nor was he unhappy she had cornered HIM this time around. Not that speaking came easy--the past between them was complicated and painful, and Crystallis had only made things more complicated.

But they HAD talked. And before she had gone into stasis, they had agreed. Both still cared, but neither was going to jump in blindly. The most open thing they'd done so far simply consisted of Vincent walking her home from the lab at late nights. Small progress, but it was progress.

With her entering stasis though, Vincent had behaved similarly to how he had at least twice before on Gaia. A few times a week, he would visit her in the crystallized heroes wing. A plain glass vase, small bouquets of flowers left. Never very long in his visits, but enough that it was rather clear for those who knew how to understand.

Ophelia, while being his companion, has been decidedly enjoying the quiet romance she's playing witness to.

Comments

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[Thancred had seen the black haired man come in and out of the hospital a few times while seeing if there was anything he could do to help at the hospital. He kept going into one room, but he didn't know who was in there, because he didn't want to intrude. The fact the man was carrying flowers each time hinted there was more than friendship there. One time when he was walking past where Thancred was standing, he said something.]

Hey. You need anything?

I've seen you in and out of here a few times.

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[Ophelia fluttered behind Vincent, often taking the wilted flowers out when they visited. She moved to perch on his shoulder as dark head turned when he was addressed.]

I do not believe we need anything at this time.

[Ophelia piped up a bit.]

One of his friends is in stasis kupo.

[Yes, Ophelia, state the obvious why don't you. Don't mind Vincent's sigh as she does so. Normally she's much more clever.]

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[Thancred closed his eyes. He didn't know much about stasis, but it was never good.]

I'm sorry. [It was the only think he could say, really.] Is there a chance they'll wake up?

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[Quiet for a bit, before crimson red eyes flicked to Ophelia. She turned between the two, then picked up on the look.]

...right kupo. I'll just go put these in water and swap out the others.

[She knew her hero enough to know when he would rather discuss things himself. Taking the bouquet, she fluttered into the room.]

The circumstances in this world are different, so there is always a chance. She has been encased in Crystal before.

[Addressing Thancred, before dark head turned again to look at the doorway of the room.]

I would not like her to experience undue trauma more than she already has.

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[Thancred reached up and poked F'lhaminn, giving her a look that said beat it. And she did, following Ophelia into the room, probably to help with the flowers.]

I see. I hope she wakes up. [His eyes followed Vincent's as he looked towards the room]

Problems back in your home?

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[That's an understatement, not that Thancred knows that.]

We seem to have a large presence in this world, despite problems back on our own yes. I am one of many from Gaia.

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[Gaia, wait. Reno mentioned that name once.]

Problems back at home, I can somewhat feel for you there. [A pause]

Ah, you know Reno, then?

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I do. He often crashes on the couch of my house.

[There were a lot of answers Vincent could give, but that was the first that came to mind.]

We are from the same world, yes. I also know Cloud Strife, Yuffie Kisaragi, and Sephiroth. Tifa Lockheart is in crystal Stasis here, as are some others from our world whom I did not know.

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I haven't met the others. Only Reno, so far. But, that may be because he's my roommate.

[He makes a motion towards the hospital room.] And her?

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Dr. Lucrecia Crescent. Also from Gaia.

[Not offering much more information than that, at least on the subject of the woman in the room.]

I had wondered why he had been using the couch as often. I hope his house is more welcoming now.

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Except for his cat, who hates me, I found it quite welcoming. But then again, my sister is one of my roommates, so I can't complain. [He glances at the room again.]

A friend? Lover?

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[Then it was a different mix than when Reno had originally arrived. Good. The expression on Vincent's face didn't change at all--stoic.]

Personal question isn't that?

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[Thancred shrugs. It was, but that didn't really bother him.]

Maybe. Then again, I ask personal questions sometimes.

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[There was amusement in the tone, even if his expression remained the same.]

I can see how you would get along with Reno then.

[Whether that was a good thing or bad thing was not clear.]

A colleague, of sorts.

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Reno, maybe. His cat.... not so much. [The beat hated him, really.]

I see. How long has she been crystallized?

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I have not yet met his cat.

[Vincent hadn't known Reno had one, honestly. It hadn't come up before.]

A few weeks now.

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He's a little crazy and likes to destroy things that aren't Reno's. He decided to destroy my bedding one morning when Reno was in the shower and I was out shopping.

[A sigh.]

I'm sorry. This may sound hollow, but is there anything I can do to help?

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[There is a head-shake, subtle, but negative all the same.]

I suspect I might be doing more to help you, by simply listening.

[It's something he does often with Reno.]

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[He shrugs, he kind of is.]

Still kind of new here, and figuring out what's going on.

Any advice for newcomers?

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[Advice for newcomers? Hmmm... Vincent honestly wasn't sure what advice would be helpful. Everyone often reacted differently, and what motivated once person might motivate another person differently.]

Advice is not exactly my strong area.

[Murmured, but he would try.]

The most useful advice I have received is to simply focus on this world. Whatever has happened or will happen at home, can not necessarily be affected in a way to deal with our home world, until events on Crystallis are dealt with.