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srslynotguy) wrote2010-01-13 11:36 pm
srslynotguy) wrote2010-01-13 11:36 pm
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[ Flynn wakes up to a strange state, one where he somewhat forgets of the city but not really. He knows he's been to the city but he's back home: this is the truth that the Acting-Commandant, no, Commandant finds in himself when he searches for an answer. That and the fact that he'd been staring at the falling pink blossoms of the Halure Tree for more than a few minutes now and Sodia had been worriedly calling out his name, or rather, one of his titles now for just that long.
"Commander, command--"
Shaking his head, and with a smile as he mentally admonished himself for spacing out, Flynn turns to his second-in-command. "I'm sorry, Sodia. I was just thinking--"
Sodia seems alarmed by that statement and she suddenly bursts into a report on how she had her unit check on the area quite thoroughly and how she had found no disturbances at all, not from the people or the monsters surrounding the area. Flynn, though usually more patient and appreciative of his second-in-command's thoroughness and efforts (it's all for their common goal too, though most of that is now on the verge of being achieved ), extends a hand to silence her. Sodia complies of course, wordlessly as every subordinate would when given the hand signal. Flynn realizes to his dismay how that was probably not the best way he could have requested for her to stop.
"Sodia-"
"Yes, Commander?"
"...It's Flynn. Please bear with... I dismissed everyone else, including you, earlier. I'd like for there to be less formality betwe-- I mean. For now. I have--"
Flynn turns to look away, eyes casually surveying the surrounding area as he searched for the right words. He had chosen this spot for the privacy it granted, and also for the fact that it was right beneath the Halure Tree... ]
"Commander, command--"
Shaking his head, and with a smile as he mentally admonished himself for spacing out, Flynn turns to his second-in-command. "I'm sorry, Sodia. I was just thinking--"
Sodia seems alarmed by that statement and she suddenly bursts into a report on how she had her unit check on the area quite thoroughly and how she had found no disturbances at all, not from the people or the monsters surrounding the area. Flynn, though usually more patient and appreciative of his second-in-command's thoroughness and efforts (it's all for their common goal too, though most of that is now on the verge of being achieved ), extends a hand to silence her. Sodia complies of course, wordlessly as every subordinate would when given the hand signal. Flynn realizes to his dismay how that was probably not the best way he could have requested for her to stop.
"Sodia-"
"Yes, Commander?"
"...It's Flynn. Please bear with... I dismissed everyone else, including you, earlier. I'd like for there to be less formality betwe-- I mean. For now. I have--"
Flynn turns to look away, eyes casually surveying the surrounding area as he searched for the right words. He had chosen this spot for the privacy it granted, and also for the fact that it was right beneath the Halure Tree... ]
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For now, he stands by, morbidly curious to see how this plays out]
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Flynn takes a deep breath when he finally finds the words and the wits to continue. "I know that you've been nothing but my most trusted subordinate, Sodia... and that you've..."
The blond turns to face his second-in-command with a serious look. It almost looks like he's about to say something terribly important, like a newfound threat or problem, but there's a gentleness in his eyes that would easily have told otherwise. It's serious but it's something else... And under the starlight, Brave Vesperia hanging up on the sky above them even, Flynn sees Sodia's face... not his second-in-command, not the boorish knight Yuri thinks she is but... the noblewoman who deigned to work under him in order to achieve a common goal and to change the Empire with him.
"You've done a lot not only for myself, but also for the people and the Empire as well. I..."
His lips purses together. It isn't really him running out of words, it's more a preparation really... He's prepared for this, of course, and waited for so long... waited until the Empire was fully on that track to complete reformation... ]
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Voyeur.
[He says this with a teasing grin. THOUGH HE CANNOT HELP HOW STRAINED THAT GRIN IS. BECAUSE HE HAS A NASTY FEELING ABOUT THIS.]
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Very interesting.
And so Ino, unable to form a concealment jutsu inside someone else's dream, slides to the other side of the tree, ready to eavesdrop on the rest of this like nobody's business--except.
She almost trips on a foot. ]
Who-- [ Hello, random blue-haired guy. And-- ] Yuri?
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Shhh.
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Sodia looks up, confused. An expression Flynn envisioned she would have, at the very least.
"I... wish to have you by my side," Flynn finishes finally. Of course, he isn't quite finished yet... not really, in any case. Sodia already is at his side, as his second-in-command.
Flynn hopes that there could be more, however. ]
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Yes, she is ridiculously amused despite not knowing this guy.
This is kinda cute too, in a really weird way.]
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...what are you all doing?
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...Maybe he should never have read some of those novels.
--Anyway! He turns to Shing, holding a finger in front of his mouth before whispering. ]
Shh, this is important!
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[He mumbles this, swatting Chester's shoulder irritably. He has. A bad feeling.]
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"I wish for you to be by side... as my wife for the rest of my natural days. If you would have me, Sodia."
He takes a deep breathe... and holds it. ]
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Hey.
[ It's hissed, so that Flynn can't hear her, and she sends the guy a withering glare before scooting back over to Yuri to watch--wait, what? Marriage? ]
Oh my god.
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That's his name?
Come on, he can't be— —that... bad...
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I don't see what the big deal... is...?
E-eh? Did he just...
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Stop that before they notice! It'll ruin it... And plus, they'll find us.
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DID HIS BEST FRIEND JUST PROPOSE TO THE WOMAN WHO STABBED HIM OFF A CLIFF?! Not that Flynn knew. But what the hell.
Not that he doesn't want Flynn to be happy or pursue his goals- and yeah, he had an idea that Flynn had some kinda affection for Sodia. But...marriage?! That he would probably be the best man for?! WHO CARES IF THIS IS A DREAM IT'S TOO REALISTIC.
He pales. And just. Stares.]
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...So Flynn did have a girlfriend. And here she thought he was just married to his work.
And suddenly, the possibilities are opening up before her--Flynn going out on dates, Flynn buying flowers, Flynn proposing to this Sodia person and having children and living happily ever after forever and ever and it's all just so romantic.
She sighs happily, resisting the urge to squeal (so as not to interrupt this crucial moment), and turns to Yuri, since he obviously must be ecstatic for his friend--except he isn't looking very ecstatic. ]
Yuri?
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Yuri.
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Who is that Flynn is talking to?
But a moment later she is just staring in surprise.] Did he just...? [Blinking, blinking...] Shing? Yuri? Ino? What kind of dream is this?
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I think... a dream where someone just proposed to someone.
Mou... I want a dream like this about Kohaku...
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...Was that even possible outside of a dream?]
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and to Yuri, this would be the uh-oh, I'm playing an air-clarinet after stabbing my love's best friend gestureand Flynn takes that as a chance to hold her hands in his."I understand... if your feelings are not for me, but... I require an answer now, Sodia. Not as your Commandant, but as Flynn Scifo. Would you-"
And for the benefit of the people watching, a gust of wind blows, bringing with it a flurry of pink petals. Sodia's answer is barely audible in the gust but when that flurry of petal clears, it's clear that it had been an affirmative.
Flynn leans down, one hand on Sodia's cheek and the other carefully placed on her hips as they...
kiss . ]
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WHAT THE-
[HE SAYS THIS LOUDLY AND UNINTENTIONALLY.
He immediately facepalms because damn this is causing a giant headache. Is Flynn's subconscious trying to tell him something? If so- it's doing a pretty terrible job at it. Not that he wouldn't be happy if Flynn married someone he loved- it's just Yuri's luck that it happens to be cat-eyed girl. Great. Lovely. He won't have anything nice to say at the reception. Crap.
There's a wry smile, though.]
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Oh my god.
[ Yuri's reaction doesn't seem to be getting better, and she immediately clamps a hand over his mouth once he starts talking. Because... what the hell is wrong with him? Flynn is--well, okay, it's a bit weird seeing him be all smooth with the ladies, but he's getting married. To the woman he loves.
That's adorable.
And she isn't going to let Yuri spoil the moment out of... jealousy? Great. She totally called it. ]
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And why does it make her miss Suzaku so much?
Whispers.] Should we maybe turn around?
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SHHHHH!
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Normally this would be when Iria hits him or Spada tells him to snap out of it, but well, they're not here to do that. So he'll just be silently fanboying in his own way.]
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Like a storybook, the surroundings turn pastel-like in colors, fading and fading until all that's left are pencil lines and white... and then nothing.
Obviously, someone in the bunch of intruders were thinking of this as the start of some fairytale like scenario, so there!There is an ominous thunderclap overhead, not one that Flynn could have heard of course as the dream was shuffling him to the next position, and everything turns pitch black. When the light and colors return, they find themselves at Zaphias. The dreamcrashers are now in different clothing, white ones complete with corsages made from Halure blossoms to be exact, and the new setting is the lower quarter for an outdoor wedding. It isn't extravagant by Imperial standards, but there are a lot of guests: knights, people from the lower quarter, everyone that wished to celebrate it were present... and of course, there was the Emperor, Ioder, congratulating the groom who was in a stunning white, silver, and frosted blue themed suit.
Flynn really has no idea of what's going on - in the reality, that is - and is just content to be swept along by this dream. It isn't a nightmare, in any case. He looks around, in search of his best man... Yuri's been missing all that time after the actual ceremony... ]
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Oh my god was this...?
This is probably also the longest time Yuri's been silent...ever... But then again, there is a hand over his mouth.
He blows a puff of air against her hand and crosses his arms. He looks SO DISPLEASED.]
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Your friend normally this sappy?
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And she still has her hand over Yuri's mouth. But that's about the only thing that hasn't changed, and all she can think of is god, this dress really isn't very flattering. Who wears all white, anyway, besides brides? At least her hair looks elegant.
Then she remembers to take her hand off his mouth. ]
Is this... the wedding?
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Is Yuri okay? [Wouldn't he be happy for his friend? At least no one was getting hurt in this dream.]