FAREWELL

[retellers]

FAREWELL ( ☆ ) Rise and shine, gremlins. As the new day begins, everyone will open their eyes and find themselves in transparent pods, just like the ones they had previously found the missing Leaders in. When they step out of them, they'll see the now probably familiar sight of a large, white room. Exiting the room will take them back to the castle, although it's a little different? Everything that made it personal to the Leaders is now gone, so that it no longer looks like anyone lived there. The passage leading to the basement is now locked as well, while the upper floors aren't glitching anymore. The rankings are finalized; rather, it seems that they have been since last week. Everyone on the Rabbit team will receive a message on their PHS: You did it! Think about your wish. Cute little stars zoom through the air, each one reaching a member of the Rabbit team. Looks like they'll be making their wish on these. As for everyone as a whole: Their memories are still intact, and they'll find that all of their powers have now returned to them. If they make their way to castle entrance, instead of a front door, they'll now see that it's full of many different portals. They can go through whichever portal they want, even if it's not their original home, but it's a one-way path. Unless someone on Rabbit team wants to use their wish for this, they have no way of traversing through the different worlds. They aren't completely cut off from one another, though. They're still allowed to keep their PHS, and it looks like the messaging function still works, with every participant and Leader available on the contact list. Have fun with your new texting buddies once you leave! Until then, it looks like it's time to say goodbye. Furthermore, it seems someone has something to say to everyone...

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[arcsplainist]

[ Well! This sucks. This absolutely sucks. But... ]

... Normally, I would discourage you from returning to something so horrific, especially so with uncertainties looming over us.

Yet it is not the first mention you have made of your sister. I know how important she is to you—as much as mine own is to myself, I would wager. If you trust that Shima speaks true, then I will choose to believe in him, as well.

[sacredchants]

I'd do anything to protect my sister, since she, too, is my treasure.

And don't get it misunderstand, I'm far from trusting anything that comes out of his mouth. However, I'm fairly confident that he isn't about to let anything happen to me after all of this. [ especially after a conversation they had but that's also neither here nor there. ] I don't know how soon things will be resolved for me but I imagine it would have to be quick.

[ since actively dying and all, and she'll dig out her phs with her free hand and hold it up. ]

...don't forget about these as well. If it does all work out, I'll send you something as soon as I can.

[arcsplainist]

... I won't.

[ He's a ye olde but he learned to use the thing, okay! ]

And it will work out—I believe it, and in you. You have a little sibling to save.

[ Maybe the way Izumo simplified her explanation makes it worse than it is... ]

[sacredchants]

[ no, it's that bad but it's also fine. ]

I do. [ a small smile because it's best to be hopeful than to lament. ] And I'll want to see you again, Alphinaud. After we've resolved things—I'll definitely want to see you.

[arcsplainist]

And I, the same for you.

[ He gives her hand one more gentle grip before he lets go, wrapping his arms over her shoulders. We got #shortproblems over here so Alphinaud has to stand on his toes to really reach over, but he gently nestles his head into the curve of her shoulder. ]

For you are mine own treasure, so I must beg of you—fight if you must, and survive, and I shall promise to do the same.

[sacredchants]

[ ah. it is #shortproblems for sure but it doesn't matter because she wraps her arms around his torso and hugs him back as she soaks in the moment. normally she'd get flustered by his words but not this time. ]

I will—promise. [ there's a brief pause as she takes a moment to collect herself. the following words she says full of feeling and sincerity. (no tears, though tempting.) what does she want? this is what she wants. ] I want to live. I want to be with you for as long as I can.

[ and with that said, she'll slide her hands to his shoulders and give them a little room for her to bend over for kiss, again, with feeling (and in front of god and everyone). who cares. let them watch if they want.

once it's over she'll press their foreheads together and smile a bit wider and softer. ]

So, you better show me everything. I'll want to see it all.

[arcsplainist]

[ Yeah, it's in front of god and everyone. Who cares! Alphinaud sure doesn't, because he returns it with no less feeling until they pull back, but only by some. He leans into her, letting his eyes fall shut. ]

And you will. You would quite like it—and, mayhap I shall enjoy what you have to show me just as much.

[sacredchants]

[ at least they're not the only ones who have been putting their feelings out on display in front of everyone. which is also to say that she's fine with leaving things as they are like this for however longer. ]

If it's any bit as interesting as what I saw in that glimpse while we were on our way to find Swa—Glimmer then I'd say that it would be a safe claim to make.

[ that's said—there's a hint of humor in her tone as she teases. ]

As for me, you'll have to promise not to break the ferris wheel if I end up taking you to one.