Ushiromiya Battler ([personal profile] damedana) wrote2023-02-10 01:39 pm
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[UMINEKO SPOILERS] Heart (Unscored): Beatrice

The story ends as such:
"when the seagulls cried, none were left alive"...

But this isn't such a sad story.

This is a story about love.
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Re: Tea Room

[personal profile] damedana 2023-02-11 09:58 am (UTC)(link)
"Ah, of course. My Lady is the first to arrive to the trouble." Ronove makes it sound so light, like this isn't a huge fiasco as he takes a handkerchief and dabs it against his brow. "Do forgive the mess."

Virgilia ignores him and focuses on Beato, quickly looking her over to see if there's anything amiss or out of place. "We are fine. A bit weaker than we're used to. It seems Lord BATTLER couldn't fully summon us despite the urgency. We didn't manage to get much of an explanation before he went running off toward the gardens."
Edited 2023-02-11 09:59 (UTC)
ahahadotwav: sounds like something someone planning to betray me would say. (i need to learn to trust people?)

Re: Tea Room

[personal profile] ahahadotwav 2023-02-11 10:00 am (UTC)(link)
I'm glad he could bring you here even partially, at least.

[looking to the exit]

That way? I'm going to find him.

Re: Tea Room

[personal profile] damedana 2023-02-11 10:09 am (UTC)(link)
"You rush ahead so quickly, but listen for a moment." Virgilia has the tone of Teacher going on. "From what little we were able to get out of him before he went running off, a situation has been exacerbated by an outside factor. Something involving where you and he are both now. But he seemed certain that it wouldn't... become worse?"

Ronove and Virgilia just exchange looks at that. They know Battler too well by this point.
ahahadotwav: do something for a change. i do things for some change all the time, like when i dance a little jig on the sidewalk, but a change? that has got to be like one coin. i guess it all depends on the coin and how close the nearest gumball machine is. (i'm tired of people telling me to)

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[personal profile] ahahadotwav 2023-02-11 10:12 am (UTC)(link)
...It's definitely getting worse. I was hoping I could help once I find him, but... is there something more I should do? Is there anything I can do?

Re: Tea Room

[personal profile] damedana 2023-02-11 10:17 am (UTC)(link)
Again, Ronove and Virgilia exchange looks with Ronove gesturing for Virgilia to go first.

She takes Beato's hands into her own, but it's clear that they're not quite solid. Barely there, but strong enough to give her hands a comforting squeeze.

"You know him better than anyone. Do not doubt this. He is, no doubt, very confused about several important things when it comes to himself. Both because of those outside factors, and the internal ones."

"However," adds Ronove with a bit of sly humor, lifting a hand to his lips to hide his smile, "certainly no one would blame you if you find the situation you go into... at least a little aesthetically pleasing. Pukuku."

"Ronove." Now is not the time! Virgilia's tone seems to say before she sighs. "I should be glad that he did not have the strength to summon Gaap as well. The headache would be too much."
ahahadotwav: there's a free breakfast though, it's called bird egg from a nest. (there's no such thing as a free lunch)

Re: Tea Room

[personal profile] ahahadotwav 2023-02-11 10:22 am (UTC)(link)
...Thank you, both of you. I think I understand what is needed.

[squeezing virgilia's hands back]

Is there anything else I should take into account before I go?

Re: Tea Room

[personal profile] damedana 2023-02-11 10:29 am (UTC)(link)
"Whatever this influence is, it has been tearing apart the truths of Rokkenjima. That much, Lord BATTLER was able to tell us." Another warily concerned look from Virgilia.

"He's quite frightened by the whole affair, really," adds Ronove, pocketing his handkerchief again before pausing and lifting a finger. "Do keep in mind a sorcerer's habits in that regard. Particularly your husband's."
ahahadotwav: unless the blame is a bad thing, then everyone else can have it. (i will take the blame)

Re: Tea Room

[personal profile] ahahadotwav 2023-02-11 10:33 am (UTC)(link)
Mm. I know. No matter how much I keep telling him he can share all his fears and worries with me...

[sigh]

I will go find him, then.

Re: Tea Room

[personal profile] damedana 2023-02-11 10:36 am (UTC)(link)
"This will be a good lesson for him on why he should. Honestly..." Virgilia puts a hand to her forehead and sighs before lowering the hand again to lean forward and place a kiss on Beato's forehead. Poor protege and her dumb husband. "Go on, then. It will be resolved soon enough."

"Shall I prepare tea for that occasion?" Ronove pauses. "Ah, perhaps we won't be able to be maintained here for too much longer. I'll leave a recipe, in that case."
ahahadotwav: trouble just effortlessly materializes wherever i am from my actions. (i didn't go to all the trouble)

Re: Tea Room

[personal profile] ahahadotwav 2023-02-11 10:40 am (UTC)(link)
Mm, thank you. A recipe sounds wonderful.

[on an impulse, she's stepping forward to pull virgilia into a brief hug]

I miss you both so much. Being able to see you, even like this... it was nice.

[and she's heading out]

Re: Tea Room

[personal profile] damedana 2023-02-11 10:42 am (UTC)(link)
Virgilia returns the hug easily, but says nothing when she pulls back and Beato turns to go. But, in fact, both Virgilia and Ronove are Very Concerned about wherever the Lord and Lady ended up outside of their territory.

At least the walk to the gardens is nice...
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