[9] we're all trapped in a maze of relationships

[dammit_yuri]

Characters: Flynn Scifo. Open to anyone who I've discussed my plans with. You know who you are.
Where: Palitutu's Lab
When: November 11th
Summary: Flynn faces his Shadow, and we all end up dancing all night.
Warnings: Vesperia spoilers.


How are you any different from Commandant Alexei Denoia?

[Flynn didn't know off the top of his head how to answer that.]

Don't play dumb, asshole. You ride atop other peoples' accomplishments and take credit! Back on Terca Lumireis, Brave Vesperia did all the work while all you did was enable someone to activate the Adephagos, nearly bringing on the apocalypse! And you have the nerve to call Yuri your friend!

[Those words stung, so much that Flynn had to take a step back.]

I-

You think just following the rules and being a quiet little follower makes everything all right? How stupid are you?! It's because of you that someone incredibly evil was allowed to almost destroy the world!

[Flynn bit his lower lip.]

Well?! Don't you have any sort of excuse to say for yourself?! Not that it'll do much good. It runs in your family, after all.

[Flynn sighed, numbing himself for what was coming.]

I would, if you'd let me get a word in edgewise.

[The Shadow's face mutates into an off-color smile.]

You'll never be Yuri. You're you. A failure. Someone who will always just be a figurehead, someone who has no real power to change anything.

I've come to realize that now, as much as it hurts.

[Flynn casts his gaze temporarily to the floor.]

We grew up together. We share the same goals. Our methods may be different, and maybe he actually got results. He's the hero the world of Terca Lumireis needed, but did not deserve. Nobody deserves someone as good as him. Not even me. But he never doubted me. And while I've doubted him, I've still trusted him and his judgement. We are two sides of the same coin, and I'm glad for that, because we've come to understand each other better than any other pair of people. I strive to be as good as he wants me to be. And he strives to accomplish what I cannot.

[He takes on a fighting stance.]

I already feel guilty enough for everything, but he never did made me feel bad about myself. Not once. And I'll be damned if I let you.

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[gorgeous_sin]

[Lust's stare is oddly impassive. She thought it might be fun to see the dark side of the golden pristine knight. But is this really all there is? It's disappointing. Her arms are folded, and neither anger nor amusement touches her eyes. Patiently she waits for things to build to a head. Of all the Heroes, she's certain Flynn will accept himself more easily than the others. He has more common sense.]

[Then he looks like he wants to fight it, and Lust SIGHS. So much for common sense.]

Don't be stupid, Flynn. You might as well be stabbing yourself in the gut if you think attacking that thing will do you any good.

[She leans one arm against the railing, her wrist turning as she gestures idly with an open hand.]

Stop arguing. If you doubt yourself, accept that you have doubts. You can work on clearing up those issues later if they really bother you, but you're forgetting why you're here.