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Entry tags:
- [*] event,
- [*] introduction log,
- [au] ankh,
- [au] gaara of the desert,
- [au] genesis rhapsodos,
- [au] hino eiji,
- [au] luke fon fabre,
- [ou] angeal hewley,
- [ou] ashelia b'nargin dalmasca,
- [ou] charlotte aulin,
- [ou] cloud strife,
- [ou] evon gnashblade,
- [ou] genesis rhapsodos,
- [ou] henry (fe:a),
- [ou] ib,
- [ou] link (ss),
- [ou] logan thackeray,
- [ou] monkey d. luffy,
- [ou] nagisa hazuki,
- [ou] oerba yun fang,
- [ou] parn,
- [ou] princess hilda,
- [ou] rose glasdon,
- [ou] ryoji kaji,
- [ou] sephiroth,
- [ou] shelke rui,
- [ou] sho,
- [ou] snow villiers,
- [ou] sparks nevada,
- [ou] uzumaki naruto,
- [ou] yuna,
- [ou] zelda (ss),
- [ou] zojja
Prelude || The Festival Of Light
Characters: All the "Heroes of Light."
Where: Aqures Ixen.
When: The 3rd of August, final day of the Festival of Light. The Heroes of Light will awaken early in the morning.
Summary: The Heroes of Light awaken in Aqures Ixen and are informed by their assigned Moogles of what the situation and what their destinies are. This a log for them to react to the situation, meet each other and optionally participate in activities provided by the Festival of Light.
Warning: N/A
Where: Aqures Ixen.
When: The 3rd of August, final day of the Festival of Light. The Heroes of Light will awaken early in the morning.
Summary: The Heroes of Light awaken in Aqures Ixen and are informed by their assigned Moogles of what the situation and what their destinies are. This a log for them to react to the situation, meet each other and optionally participate in activities provided by the Festival of Light.
Warning: N/A
Where you were or what you were doing— It does not really matter. Not any more. Within an instant, the world around you collapses. Reality twists and shatters... Or maybe you are the one who is collapsing and shattering away from reality as you knew it. No matter what the answer is, it will only take a few seconds for you to find yourself sinking into a void, your world vanishing into the distance. There is nothing but darkness as far as the eye can see. Even you feel different: all the powers you might once have had, are now gone. It is silent, cold and it feels as though life itself is slipping out of you.
At this moment, when it looks as though nothing but a never-ending void awaits you, a red Crystal forms before you. In this void, its warmth compels you to grab it. Upon doing so, you can hear a soft, soothing voice speaking:
"Wake up."
Soon, the void itself vanishes and is replaced by distant noises of engines. Had it all been nothing more than a dream? The soothing voice repeats its call one more time, but is soon replaced with a much less graceful "Wake up, Kupo!" Hand clutched on your Crystal, the call of the Moogle may finally wake you up. But you are no longer in your world, nor in the void. You are before the Crystal of Fire, in the third district of a city called Aqures Ixen. At this point, you may realize the engine noise actually originates from an Airship flying low over the city and headed to dock beneath the castle. As if it wasn't strange enough, your clothes have changed as well. They are now a reflection of the Jobs you are wielding. Last but not least, you are surrounded by Moogles, small and fluffy creatures who are more than happy to tell you about everything you want to know, about your 'destiny' as a Hero of Light, about what awaits you.
Or at least, they will tell you everything they do know, which isn't much in the end.
Thankfully, there doesn't seem to be any citizens aside from Moogles in the vicinity. Indeed, the population of Aqures Ixen seems to be busy elsewhere in the city-- The Moogle will tell you there currently an event named the Festival of Light, which most people are attending. But you are not alone! It probably will not be long before you realize there are plenty of people like you all around, and if somehow you do not realize it, the Moogle who woke you up will be more than happy to inform you there are others like you around. Maybe with their help, you will be able to find out what is happening to you.
— Final Day —
The Festival of Light is a yearly event held at Aqures Ixen to celebrate the victory of the "Heroes of Light" over the "Calamity from the Skies" two thousands years ago, or so do the legends say. Whether people believe in the legends or not, this is an occasion for them to have fun and spend time with family and friends. The Festival is held from the 28th of July to the 3rd of August.
Unfortunately, most attractions and events are over by the third of August. Yet, there is enough to do, should the newly arrived Heroes of Light favor spending time looking at the attractions rather than panicking about their situation. The festival ends at midnight.
Theater Play
— Ninth District || 14:00 —
There is a large theater stage installed in the 9th district-- It is probably only temporary by the look of it. There is quite a crowd seated to watch the play about to unfold, as well as numerous people standing beneath the seats or sitting on the ceilings because they couldn't get a seat. After the audience grows quiet, a woman with long silver hair and green-ish skin steps onto the stage to address the audience.
"Ladies and Gentlemen! Tonight's performance is a story that takes place long, long ago! At the time when the Ancients reigned over the planet, when the Calamities from the Skies landed on this world and waged war against all forms of life. When our story begins, the Ancients are on the brink of extinction and gathering the last of their forces to fight. And now people of Aqures Ixen and visitors from distant lands, we proudly present 'The 4 Heroes of Light'!"
After this, the play starts and will last for roughly one hour and a half. The main characters appear to be four Heroes of Light, respectively dressed as a Warrior, Monk, Black Mage and White Mage. Other characters include the Calamity from the Skies played by the silver-haired woman, an Ancient scientist and the Princess of Crystallis. The story appears to be a highly romanticized version of the tale the Moogles told the characters earlier. As the play unfolds, there is a love story between one of the Heroes of Light, the Warrior, and the Princess of Crystallis. At the end of the play, the Heroes of Light successfully defeat the Calamity from the Skies, but the Warrior has to sacrifice himself and die in order to protect the Princess of Crystallis.
Culinary Attractions
— Fourteenth District || Anytime —
What would a festival be without free food and banquets? Not really a festival. In the fourteenth district, there is a banquet and many stands held by people from all over the world-- People from Balicea, Aerilon, Esdham, Flence, etc. There is even a stand held by former inhabitants of the Empire. All kind of food from all over the world can be found here-- Refined food, pastries, cakes, cooked meals, etc. It's virtually impossible not to find something to like in all of this, and it's all free until midnight!
Competitions
— Tenth & Eight District || 18:00 —
At 18:00, there will be a Blitzball match opposing the teams of Aqures Ixen and Balicea in the Blitzball Stadium. It is more of an exposition match, with nothing to be won aside from glory. Anyone is free to enter the stadium to watch the match. Following this, people - playable characters included - will be allowed to play some Blitzball Match on their own, if they want to try.
At the same time, a Triple Triad competition will be taking place in the eight district, in the campus of the university. Characters are free to enter the Triple Triad tournament, and if they do so they will be given very basic cards and explained the rules. With low level cards and whatsoever no experience, odds are that they may lose to much more experienced and competitive players, but what matters is trying, right? Whilst no characters may recognize him yet, it is notable that one of the NPCs, Wedge, is taking part in the competition. It's just a shame knowing he will lose in the semi-finals.
Trano Golsaucia's Stands
— Eleventh District || Anytime —
Specially for the occasions, stallholders from Trano Golsaucia traveled to Aqures Ixen and brought a few attractions to display what they can do. Noticeably, they brought Chocobos and will organize numerous races throughout the day, on an improvised tracks running around the houses. The Heroes of Light are more than welcome to try and bet, should they want to lose (or multiply) what few Gils they have. If they feel adventurous, they may even try to enter one of the races and ride a Chocobo-- At their own risks.
Aside from this, there are some more attractions worthy of attention. There is a shooting stand-- Coincidentally, all the targets are vaguely similar to the main antagonists of numbered Final Fantasy games. There is a treasure chest game, where characters are presented with ten chests and can open only one-- Prizes range from one Gils to gigantic plushie. There is also a fortune teller Moogle, it is notable that his predictions will always include either the character suffering hell or dying soon, in one form or another. Hopefully this moogle is just a scam.
Fireworks
— First District || 23:00 —
What better way to conclude a festival than fireworks? Fireworks will be launched from the Castle of Aqures Ixen starting 23:00, and will end at midnight, at the same time than the festival. No matter where you are in the city, anyone should be able to watch them easilly if they so wish. Unfortunately, it means falling asleep before midnight may be a bit hard with all the noise.
At this moment, when it looks as though nothing but a never-ending void awaits you, a red Crystal forms before you. In this void, its warmth compels you to grab it. Upon doing so, you can hear a soft, soothing voice speaking:
Soon, the void itself vanishes and is replaced by distant noises of engines. Had it all been nothing more than a dream? The soothing voice repeats its call one more time, but is soon replaced with a much less graceful "Wake up, Kupo!" Hand clutched on your Crystal, the call of the Moogle may finally wake you up. But you are no longer in your world, nor in the void. You are before the Crystal of Fire, in the third district of a city called Aqures Ixen. At this point, you may realize the engine noise actually originates from an Airship flying low over the city and headed to dock beneath the castle. As if it wasn't strange enough, your clothes have changed as well. They are now a reflection of the Jobs you are wielding. Last but not least, you are surrounded by Moogles, small and fluffy creatures who are more than happy to tell you about everything you want to know, about your 'destiny' as a Hero of Light, about what awaits you.
Or at least, they will tell you everything they do know, which isn't much in the end.
Thankfully, there doesn't seem to be any citizens aside from Moogles in the vicinity. Indeed, the population of Aqures Ixen seems to be busy elsewhere in the city-- The Moogle will tell you there currently an event named the Festival of Light, which most people are attending. But you are not alone! It probably will not be long before you realize there are plenty of people like you all around, and if somehow you do not realize it, the Moogle who woke you up will be more than happy to inform you there are others like you around. Maybe with their help, you will be able to find out what is happening to you.
— Final Day —
The Festival of Light is a yearly event held at Aqures Ixen to celebrate the victory of the "Heroes of Light" over the "Calamity from the Skies" two thousands years ago, or so do the legends say. Whether people believe in the legends or not, this is an occasion for them to have fun and spend time with family and friends. The Festival is held from the 28th of July to the 3rd of August.
Unfortunately, most attractions and events are over by the third of August. Yet, there is enough to do, should the newly arrived Heroes of Light favor spending time looking at the attractions rather than panicking about their situation. The festival ends at midnight.
— Ninth District || 14:00 —
There is a large theater stage installed in the 9th district-- It is probably only temporary by the look of it. There is quite a crowd seated to watch the play about to unfold, as well as numerous people standing beneath the seats or sitting on the ceilings because they couldn't get a seat. After the audience grows quiet, a woman with long silver hair and green-ish skin steps onto the stage to address the audience.
"Ladies and Gentlemen! Tonight's performance is a story that takes place long, long ago! At the time when the Ancients reigned over the planet, when the Calamities from the Skies landed on this world and waged war against all forms of life. When our story begins, the Ancients are on the brink of extinction and gathering the last of their forces to fight. And now people of Aqures Ixen and visitors from distant lands, we proudly present 'The 4 Heroes of Light'!"
After this, the play starts and will last for roughly one hour and a half. The main characters appear to be four Heroes of Light, respectively dressed as a Warrior, Monk, Black Mage and White Mage. Other characters include the Calamity from the Skies played by the silver-haired woman, an Ancient scientist and the Princess of Crystallis. The story appears to be a highly romanticized version of the tale the Moogles told the characters earlier. As the play unfolds, there is a love story between one of the Heroes of Light, the Warrior, and the Princess of Crystallis. At the end of the play, the Heroes of Light successfully defeat the Calamity from the Skies, but the Warrior has to sacrifice himself and die in order to protect the Princess of Crystallis.
— Fourteenth District || Anytime —
What would a festival be without free food and banquets? Not really a festival. In the fourteenth district, there is a banquet and many stands held by people from all over the world-- People from Balicea, Aerilon, Esdham, Flence, etc. There is even a stand held by former inhabitants of the Empire. All kind of food from all over the world can be found here-- Refined food, pastries, cakes, cooked meals, etc. It's virtually impossible not to find something to like in all of this, and it's all free until midnight!
— Tenth & Eight District || 18:00 —
At 18:00, there will be a Blitzball match opposing the teams of Aqures Ixen and Balicea in the Blitzball Stadium. It is more of an exposition match, with nothing to be won aside from glory. Anyone is free to enter the stadium to watch the match. Following this, people - playable characters included - will be allowed to play some Blitzball Match on their own, if they want to try.
At the same time, a Triple Triad competition will be taking place in the eight district, in the campus of the university. Characters are free to enter the Triple Triad tournament, and if they do so they will be given very basic cards and explained the rules. With low level cards and whatsoever no experience, odds are that they may lose to much more experienced and competitive players, but what matters is trying, right? Whilst no characters may recognize him yet, it is notable that one of the NPCs, Wedge, is taking part in the competition. It's just a shame knowing he will lose in the semi-finals.
— Eleventh District || Anytime —
Specially for the occasions, stallholders from Trano Golsaucia traveled to Aqures Ixen and brought a few attractions to display what they can do. Noticeably, they brought Chocobos and will organize numerous races throughout the day, on an improvised tracks running around the houses. The Heroes of Light are more than welcome to try and bet, should they want to lose (or multiply) what few Gils they have. If they feel adventurous, they may even try to enter one of the races and ride a Chocobo-- At their own risks.
Aside from this, there are some more attractions worthy of attention. There is a shooting stand-- Coincidentally, all the targets are vaguely similar to the main antagonists of numbered Final Fantasy games. There is a treasure chest game, where characters are presented with ten chests and can open only one-- Prizes range from one Gils to gigantic plushie. There is also a fortune teller Moogle, it is notable that his predictions will always include either the character suffering hell or dying soon, in one form or another. Hopefully this moogle is just a scam.
— First District || 23:00 —
What better way to conclude a festival than fireworks? Fireworks will be launched from the Castle of Aqures Ixen starting 23:00, and will end at midnight, at the same time than the festival. No matter where you are in the city, anyone should be able to watch them easilly if they so wish. Unfortunately, it means falling asleep before midnight may be a bit hard with all the noise.
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"Loyalty... Devotion... Acceptance." Gaara nodded as he finished reciting the three words, to show his understanding. So, those were the qualities that Luke sought out, in a romantic partner. Regardless of gender.
Where this sudden instinct came from, he couldn't determine, but he was prompted to tease in a light tone, "That will be a rather frequent occurrence, then... Calling attention to your idiotic behavior, that is."
He didn't really think Luke was an idiot, but he could certainly be reckless. Too selfless, at times. For instance, he shouldn't have tempted the demon on the night of a full moon. Shouldn't have persisted after someone dangerous with no regard for his own safety, and yet he did. Shouldn't have been so damn stubborn about forcing contact on someone that would rather stay away from the general public...
Pulling his thoughts free of those thick webs, Gaara turned his attention back to the cool night sky. It seemed the fireworks show was reaching its climax, considering the rapid influx of explosive colors. They would need to retire soon, he supposed... and he had to learn how to sleep once again, since Shukaku was sealed now...
"I should warn you..." he began slowly, "there is still a great deal that I don't know, with regards to proper conduct in a relationship. I've conducted research in the recent past, but have yet to experience each aspect. I trust you will inform me of any corrections or adjustments that need to be made."
/ugly laughter as replies to this forever late................
Luke gave a nod to those initial words, only to find himself giving... a bit of a 'lineface' at the next, "Wh-...hey! I don't...make that many idiotic decisions!"
Okay, so he probably did- that didn't mean Gaara had to go and point it out! The jerk. Though, in all honesty? Luke didn't sound annoyed. In fact, he was giving and awkward pause...and then leaning to place a small kiss to the ninja's cheek. With that, he was slowly looking up to watch the finale. Leaning back on both hands, once more, his expression softened in brief awe.
Hearing those next words, he glanced back over to the other redhead. Initially, he almost wanted to laugh. That sounded so...serious and stiff. How very like the ninja. But, then his mind drifted back to focus in on one little detail: he'd conducted research on...relationships. Tilting his head, he was giving a long and quiet stare. After thinking it over, he finally just outright asked...
"You've uh... researched these kinds of relationships, huh? And...you had feelings for someone. Have you... tried dating someone before, then? Or maybe..." Actually dated someone...
*rejects your late ass tag* >T
The kiss to his cheek was probably meant to distract him, and it worked. Flushing slightly, Gaara turned away and intentionally didn’t call any attention to it, as the fireworks display gradually died down around them. Luke would be perceptive enough to pick up on his reaction, if given the opportunity.
Such as… this instance.
“Yes. As well as numerous aspects of sexual intercourse,” he replied bluntly. For reasons that he still couldn’t understand, people had reacted to his and Sai’s research with… shock? Horror? Was this subject truly taboo for discussion? He didn’t think it would be, since procreation was a crucial part of maintaining the population.
Ah… this question. He wasn’t prepared to talk about it… especially not mere minutes after he had agreed to become romantically involved with someone else. Over two months had passed since he last saw Sai, as well as everyone else from the facility. The wounds in his heart were… still fresh. But Luke deserved to be told a few facts, even if he wasn’t going to get the whole story, right at this moment. If ever.
After closing his eyes and exhaling softly, Gaara finally nodded in response. “It was… a one-sided bond. And it… never evolved beyond that.”
wow that's unnecessarily mean >:|
Well, he couldn't say he was completely surprised by those words. Though, the fact remained that Luke had only started researching those things for a very specific reason -- he and Gaara had shared that moment on the full moon. As well as the day after. Though, looking back, he had to question just how the ninja knew all of that just from research. Not to mention, he had been in possession of that...one thing.
Falling quiet for a long while (long enough, perhaps, for Gaara to start to think Luke was going to drop it), the replica shifted in his seat. Regardless, "...You didn't say no."
There was a very small -- very wry -- smile after he said that. Was he trying to manipulate Gaara? ...Maybe, a little. But, not with the intention of hurting him. A small part was just determined to find out if he was the first person that the ninja had ever been with. Though, the last part did have his expression softening. After realizing that he likely brought up some pretty unpleasant memories, he quickly began working to try and make up for that...
"You don't have to explain," he said, before he muttered in a lower tone, "The lives we had, before... are part of our history. All the things that we went through, helped to shape us into the people we are. Sometimes, we're not meant to understand. I'd like to think, though... Without the bad, we wouldn't be able to really see or...cherish...the good that comes our way. So, I'm..."
He was very glancing back over to Gaara, before letting a faintly awkward smile play over his lips, "...kind of grateful for all of the things I went through, since it means I didn't have a chance of missing you. Because, you're the best part of my life..."
*punches Luke for being unnecessarily cute* >c
Luke, you’re going to have to be blunt. Just ask Gaara if he’s ever screwed around.He didn’t, and yet… It didn’t feel right, withholding this kind of information from Luke. Especially after he had essentially given the ninja an out, an excuse not to reveal anything else. Maybe just a little more, as long as he was able to pull up those sensitive facts. How could Luke make such a bold declaration, though… claiming something like that… He had to be exaggerating.
“I wasn’t coerced into escalating that bond,” Gaara reflected quietly, gaze focused on a random aspect, some distance off. “It was one-sided, from the beginning. I accepted the proposal, even knowing those terms. Perhaps I was… careless.”
Or just that desperate for acceptance. Hadn’t he struggled to change and mold himself into someone that his village would like, just so everyone would stop hating him? And then, he formed an emotional attachment to Sai, and allowed emotions to overrule his sense of logic. In spite of warnings from his siblings, and their expressed worries on how they believed Sai would hurt him, emotionally. How pathetic. He really did deserve what happened, in the end.
This topic was making him grow increasingly uncomfortable, as the minutes ticked by. In spite of the warm temperature, Gaara was beginning to feel cold, within his body. Abruptly, he rose to his feet and made a gesture for his Moogle to come join him.
She pouted at having to leave already, but made sure to give Ion a proper hug, before flitting over to her Hero’s side. They would see each other again really soon, right?
“You should sleep, Luke,” Gaara suggested in a soft tone, “New challenges await us, in this world.”
shhhh just let him be adorbs
But, then the next words really did set the idea into stone. Not only had he tried, but he...had? At least, that was the idea he was getting. Accepted proposal and... Gaara sounded as though he really regretted having gone through with it. Luke's expression softened, quite a bit. Then, he was looking down, expression faltering. Something about those words...and the vibe he was getting from the ninja...
He didn't have a chance to speak up, before the other young man was moving to stand. After watching him in silence for a moment, he moved to stand. Ion had flown over to his side, after giving the female moogle a hug in return.
"Y-yeah... sleep," he said while looking over to Ion (maybe having him company would help, at least a little...), before looking to his boyfriend with a suddenly firm expression, "When... I first decided to change, for the better... I always went off of how I saw everyone else acting. From the start, I was behaving how I thought everyone would prefer I act. While my efforts were always genuine, it was never truly about how I wanted to be. Even in the beginning - when I was still seeing...Van in a positive light, I always acted how I thought he liked. After...finding out that I was a replica, though, all I could think... was how fitting. Someone who can't think or act for themselves, is nothing more than a...fake, from the start."
Shaking his head, he looked up at the sky, studying the stars in brief silence, "...But that's part of the past. All those mistakes I made, led me to be who I am, today. The person who has met some amazing people and done some... pretty extraordinary things. Even though I used to sit and beat myself up, for the bad things, I...see no point in doing that, now. Because if I hadn't changed, there's a likelihood I wouldn't have made the friends I did. Or...managed to find myself a boyfriend, for that matter."
There was just the hint of a teasing tone in those last words as he rested his hands on Gaara's head. His hand slides down to very briefly stroke the side of the ninja's face, his own suddenly turning...fairly red, "...I like who you are, okay? Regardless of what you've done...you're still someone I care about."
In a way, he was saying things he knew he'd wanted to hear, back when he was still beating himself up...in hopes it might make Gaara feel better.
no >c only angst and pain and suffering
“Yes, I did.” Their bond – had it qualified for dating? Sai never called it that, and the redhead didn’t think to use that particular label either. But then again, both of them were inexperienced with this type of bond. They could have easily missed a point… or several.
It wasn’t that he regretted the relationship. Sai had taught him… many things. About himself, as well as the ties that bound people together. It was the emotional factor that bothered Gaara the most. Their bond had never evolved beyond one-sided, according to Sai. Even when there had been times where he thought Sai might… feel something toward him…
His mood was declining even more, with these memories infiltrating his mind. He listened to Luke without saying a word, silently agreeing on a number of points he made. It was rather draining, to always try fulfilling other people’s expectations. To deny his own needs, so that he could gain their acceptance. To hide who he was, and fake normalcy, when he was anything but. It had taken him a long time to figure out his identity, and even longer still, to realize what he truly wanted to be.
“You might have secured a girlfriend instead,” he remarked quietly, in response to that last remark. Not that he hadn’t heard everything else Luke just said. But this point was light enough to address, while the other facts pertained to his past. He knew enough from what Luke had shared with him, in their previous world together.
Gaara fought against the powerful urge to turn his face away. It wasn’t that he disliked the feel of his hand caressing his cheek. But it… reminded him of someone else, and at this moment… his mind was far too restless and agitated.
“You don’t know what I am, at full extent… but you may come to realize the truth, eventually,” he replied, while lifting a hand to cover Luke’s and give him a gentle squeeze. “I can only hope that you won’t regret your decision.”
sob but why
Ah, so he had... There was a moment, where Luke was looking down in thought. So, he'd dated someone he'd had feelings for, who didn't...feel the same way? Luke could almost understand that. Maybe. He knew Tear had come to care about him, quite a bit. But, he never assumed she felt the same way about him, as he had about her. He'd never once thought she'd so much as cry over him, once he vanished...
A girlfriend, huh...?
Shaking his head, he released a soft and humorless laugh, "I doubt it. The only girl I'd ever... felt that way about, isn't on this world. And... even if she were, I..."
He could never be with Tear. That was a realization that had hurt, when he'd realized it. Because he cared so much about her, he couldn't do that. Not to mention, he'd spent so many nights hurting from how much he missed her, that was the prominent feeling he had towards her. A deep and painful longing. Even if she were to show up in Crystallis, he would only be terrified of the idea of her disappearing. When would she go...? How much time was left......? That kind of thing could drive a person insane. With...Gaara, it was different. They'd already wound up on a second world, together.
"...Plus, there's a chance it was one-sided. For all I know, she only ever saw me as a brother she had to take care of," he said with a faintly awkward laugh, before looking to the side.
Gaara's last words had him staring down at the rooftop with a faint furrowing of his brow. No, he didn't know exactly what he was. Yes, he could discover something that he didn't...know how to handle. What more could there be to the fact that he was born to be a weapon... as a demon host? Looking back up to the ninja, he shook his head, "I won't."
Then, he was leaning forward and brushing a kiss over his lips. After hesitantly pulling away, he whispered a question, "Want me to walk you home?"
because Luke's life is pain and suffering
It was doubtful, really, that whomever this girl happened to be… those feelings were one-sided. Who wouldn’t form an attachment to Luke? He was very kind and caring, as well as patient and forgiving. He certainly possessed a similar charisma to what Gaara had observed in other friendly types of individuals, such as Naruto, Ishtar, and Sora. It sounded like Luke was trying to convince himself of something being impossible, rather than face the truth.
”I won’t.”
Such a bold claim. His eyes narrowed thoughtfully; Luke would be tested, in due time. He will find out the weight of his promise, and whether or not he could truly keep it. What he had done to Luke, back in their previous world… that was hardly the worst of his capabilities. For the most part, his dark nature had to be suppressed, in order to feign assimilation.
Ah – this was a ritual that Gaara actually knew about, fortunately. He nodded and took a hold of Luke’s hand. “You may stay the night… if you wish.” How else would Luke be able to fall asleep, after what he had gotten used to?
Gaara's too :v
He'd been outright awful to her, when they'd started out.
So it wasn't just a matter of him trying to convince himself of something - there was a large part of him that truly believed it couldn't really happen. Because of the kind of person he'd been, in the past. That wasn't a side Gaara knew, however, so it wouldn't be a surprise that he would think that about Luke. Most people who met the current version of him, might very well be surprised to learn of the kind of person he used to be. Except in the case of anyone like... Ion, or something, since he seemed to have it in his head that the replica was always a nice person.
But that was likely just the kind of person the Fon Master was...
Luke gave a very soft blink at that invitation. For some reason, the idea had his face warming just a little; thank goodness it was dark... Heh, it would be the first time he stayed at Gaara's. It had always been the other way around, back in the last world. After taking a moment to give a faint smile, he nodded, "If... you don't mind, sure," he started while giving a small squeeze with his hand, "I'd like that."