ⅹⅴ- [voice]

[mnementomori]

[Xion's soft voice is softer than usual, subdued with thoughtfulness and a little bit of sorrow.]

I just...had a question. I know some people disappear, and some never show up at all. But does anyone else know someone who's been here several times, and forgotten each time they come back?

Comments

[voice]

[mnementomori]

You mean...during that time where everyone was in each other's dreams...

So--I mean, yeah, I do remember. That was really you?

[voice]

[orderlybento.livejournal.com]

... Yes, it was.

[voice]

[mnementomori]

[her expression changes to concern.]

Are you going to be okay?

[voice]

[orderlybento.livejournal.com]

[It takes her a moment to respond.]

... Yeah. I'm here [And alive.] so I'll be okay.

I have friends like you to help me.

[voice]

[mnementomori]

[there's a pause on her end, as well, as she reaches out and touches the Vine thoughtfully.]

You want me to come visit? Now?

[voice]

[orderlybento.livejournal.com]

[She responds immediately, as if resigned.]

Sure, okay. But only if you want to.

[voice]

[mnementomori]

Of course I want to. You're my friend.

Do you like ice cream?

[voice]

[orderlybento.livejournal.com]

[Aww.] Thank you.

I do. Why?

[voice]

[mnementomori]

I'll bring some. We can eat it together.

[voice]

[orderlybento.livejournal.com]

... Sure.

[voice]

[mnementomori]

Okay. I'll see you soon.

[Hikari lives at the Onsen with Vivio, she remembers. She's been there recently, and knows the way.]

[voice]

[orderlybento.livejournal.com]

Okay, I'll be waiting.

[And waiting she will be. Right by the entrance.]

[action]

[mnementomori]

[she she spots Hikari, she increases her speed to a jog, holding a small container with two blue popsicles in it. She holds it out.]

Hikari! Here you go.

[action]

[orderlybento.livejournal.com]

[Hikari smiles when she sees Xion, and grabs it from her friend's hands lightly. She's silent, just smiling at Xion until she gives her a hug, the container still in one hand.]

Thank you, Xion.

[action]

[mnementomori]

[she hugs back tightly.]

You're welcome. We've got to stick together, right?

[action]

[orderlybento.livejournal.com]

[Hikari nods.]

Right. [With that, she pulls back from the hug, holding out the container brightly.]

Now, let's go and enjoy these!

[action]

[mnementomori]

Right! Where do you want to sit?

[action]

[orderlybento.livejournal.com]

How about in the kitchen?

[action]

[mnementomori]

Okay! [she follows Hikari inside, remembering to take off her boots.]

[action]

[orderlybento.livejournal.com]

[Going to the kitchen, and when they get there, she pulls out a chair from the table for Xion to sit it.]

Here, Xion.

[action]

[mnementomori]

Oh--thanks. [she's not too knowledgeable about etiquette, but she thinks it's a nice thing for Hikari to do.]

I hope you like it.

[action]

[orderlybento.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. [She sits down in a chair herself, and places the container on the table, opening it up and pulling out the popsicles.]

Mm, I hope I do too. [She holds out one of the popsicles to Xion.] Here you go!

[action]

[mnementomori]

Thanks!

[she takes a small bite immediately. She never gets tired of her favorite flavor. She watches Hikari curiously, waiting for her reaction.]

[action]

[orderlybento.livejournal.com]

[Hikari takes a small bite as well. Whoa, wait what. Is processing this after swallowing it.]

Salt?

[action]

[mnementomori]

Sea salt! It's salty and sweet, right?